Otamatsuri 2024 Edition: Anime & Manga Convention in Nairobi, Kenya

Otamatsuri is Kenya’s and Africa’s only anime, manga and Japanese pop-culture exclusive convention. See below for event details, categories, and at the end, ticket purchase details.

Details
Saturday August 31, 2024
10.00 am – 7.00 pm
The Dome (A.S.K. Jamhuri Showground)
Ngong Road

Venue:
The Dome at A.S.K Jamhuri Showground

Register for the various event categories such as being a vendor and competitions after the below ticket purchase info:

Buy Tickets Below:
TIER ONE: ”REGULAR TICKETS”

Single Ticket Kshs. 1,500
Expires Friday August 30th, 11.59pm

Best Buds Ticket Kshs. 2,600
[A pair of tickets at Kshs. 1,300 each]
Expires Sunday August 25th, 11.59pm

Gate Tickets Kshs. 2,000
Cashless payment only

Event Categories

Here’s an early look at just some of the event categories you will experience at this year’s Otamatsuri:

Cosplay Tournament
Come cosplay as your favorite anime/manga character, and fight for the cash money up for grabs.

Vendors
Better start budgeting, our vendors are ready to roll out! Vendor registration opens soon.

Quiz Bowl Tournament
Do you and your friends think you know everything about the world of anime? Then the Otamatsuri Quiz Bowl Tournament is here to put your anime knowledge to the ultimate test! Or shame… Registration opens soon.

Community Stage
You can’t spell anime community without ”U”, yes, YOU! From Martial Arts to Dance performances, we want to spotlight the incredible talent rising within the community.

Community Stage is not a paid-performance platform. If you choose to want to perform, this would be on a voluntary basis.

”Lanarchy” LAN Party
Bring your own devices, and gear up for a whole day, and night, of gaming, until Sunday September 1st, 8.00am.

Video Game Tournament: ”EA FC 24”
Video game tournament with prizes for the winners (duh!).

To register, you must purchase only the ”Single Ticket” tier. Any other ticket tier purchase doesn’t count, and you will be barred from entry. Register below:

Free-Play Experience
For those who just want to play for fun, come enjoy our free-play area dedicated to general games and anime-based games: featuring a roster of some of the best anime fighting games.

Experience Floor
Featuring various event activities, indoor and tabletop games, prizes, and more!

Buy Tickets Below:
TIER ONE: ”REGULAR TICKETS”

Single Ticket Kshs. 1,500
Expires Friday August 30th, 11.59pm

Best Buds Ticket Kshs. 2,600
[A pair of tickets at Kshs. 1,300 each]
Expires Sunday August 25th, 11.59pm

Gate Tickets Kshs. 2,000
Cashless payment only