Anime Area
Cosplay Contest
Hosted by Momocon
Planning to come to JapanFest with cosplay? Be sure to enroll in the cosplay contest sponsored and managed by Momocon again this year. Dress as your favorite character！
MomoCon - Culture Convention for Anime, Gaming, Comics Fans
Shop
Explore a wide selection of authentic Anime merchandise! With over 50 booths, you'll find an incredible array of Japanese Anime goods and Manga, all imported directly from Japan. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to discover unique items that true fans will love!
Anime Weekend Atlanta Raffle
Anime Weekend Atlanta is bringing the excitement to JapanFest with awesome raffles at their booth, and JapanFest survey booth! Swing by for a chance to win some cool prizes and connect with fellow anime fans!
Anime Weekend Atlanta! - Anime Weekend Atlanta (awa-con.com)
Beyond Anime for Anime Enthusiast
At JapanFest, you can step into the world of your favorite anime and experience the vibrant culture of Japan!
Have you watched an anime
"Kabuki-bu" ?
Kabuki - Traditional Japanese Theater is back
Since Miyabiya's appearance in 2016, people in Atlanta kept asking us to bring the Kabuki performance back.
"Kabuki-bu" was a popular anime in 2017. Kurogo Kurusu is a high school student who loves all things Kabuki - the classical dance-dramas that have inspired Japan's theater fans since the early 17th century. When he finds out that his school doesn't have a club that would allow him to pursue his passions, Kurogo sets out to create a kabuki club of his own in order to introduce the art-form to a new generation of fans.
Eat Naruto's Favorite Food
Ramen - Naruto
Naruto has always been a ramen enthusiast, visiting the Ichiraku ramen stand almost daily for his favorite noodley lunch. He’s also a big fan of red bean soup, but when it comes to fresh vegetables, Naruto is not so keen—even Kakashi’s efforts to get him to eat them have been in vain!
NARUTO OFFICIAL SITE (NARUTO & BORUTO) (naruto-official.com)
Craving some mouthwatering ramen? Head to the JapanFest food court and dive into a bowl of deliciousness! Discover which food vendors are serving up this tasty treat right here!
Experience the scene from "Your Name”
Kumihimo - Japanese braiding
Inspired by the widespread popularity of Makoto Shinkai's film "Your Name" (Kimi no Na wa), kumihimo braids have seen a resurgence in Japan. This traditional Japanese braiding technique, which plays a symbolic role in the movie, is passed down to the character Mitsuha Miyamizu. She uses this ancient craft to create the braided memento she gives to Taki Tachibana, symbolizing their deep.
connection.
Experience the rare art of kumihimo braiding at JapanFest—without traveling to Japan!
Limited Edition Manga Collection
Kinokuniya Book Store
Discover Kinokuniya-exclusive manga and a curated selection of anime and manga art books, available only at Kinokuniya Bookstore.
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Alley: Junji Ito Story Collection - English version featuring a special cover and illustration board exclusive to Kinokuniya.
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Neighborhood Story - English version with a special cover exclusive to Kinokuniya.
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Ryoichi Kawai’s Sketchbook - "Daydream Hour"
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Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon - "Resonance Art Works 1991-2023"
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Frieren: Beyond Journey's End - Art Book
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One Piece Card Game - 2nd Anniversary complete guide
History of Anime
Anime dates back to 1907. Many Japanese artists at the period were influenced by Western animation and made the decision to develop unique national content for Japan. Due to the high cost of the materials and Japan's repeated economic problems brought on by natural catastrophes and then World War II, this was particularly challenging.
The first animated movie was released in Japan in the 1940s with official support of the Japanese government. Japanese comic books, or manga, were handed to the populace after the war. They provided Japanese people with a diversion from the challenging post-war realities.
Astro Boy, or Tetsuwan Atomu, is frequently cited as the first to enjoy extensive distribution, particularly in the United States. A large part of anime's continued significance to popular culture outside of Japan is attributed to its rise in popularity in the US throughout the 1990s, a period known as the "anime boom" with the smashing success of Pokémon, Dragon Ball Z, Sailor Moon and Studio Ghibli
