For all the German anime fans out there, we have a big surprise and honour: we are celebrating the world premiere of the new anime series "A Playthrough of a Certain Dude's VRMMO Life"! It is with great excitement that we welcome the anime studio MAHO FILM to the Anime Messe Babelsberg 2023, which will take place from 21 to 23 July at Filmpark Babelsberg near Berlin.
Anime director Yuichi Nakazawa and anime producer Yuki Mukai will be there in person to present the anime as a world premiere during the Special Anime Panel on Saturday at 4 pm. In addition, we have the pleasure of gaining insights into the impressive careers of our guests. [More Infos]
Unpack your pens, brushes and digital drawing tools and be ready for a creative journey! In cooperation with our sponsor AnimeFanShop.de, we are pleased to announce the 2023 drawing competition at Anime Messe Babelsberg. This year it's all about "Matsuri" - the Japanese folk festival.
The task is simple but exciting: Draw our lovable mascot Manami as she dresses at a Matsuri or celebrates there happily. Whether she's wearing traditional festival attire, participating in exciting games or enjoying delicious street snacks - there's no limit to your creativity!
You don't need to be at the Anime Messe in person to take part. Simply use our online form to submit your masterpieces by 14 July 2023. Also, don't hesitate to share your work on social media with the hashtag #AMB23DrawingContest.
Of course, there is also something to win! Our jury will choose the best three drawings and reward the winners with shopping vouchers for AnimeFanShop.de:
1st place will receive a 150 Euro voucher,
2nd place a 100 Euro voucher and
3rd place a 50 Euro voucher.
The winners will be announced during the opening ceremony and will also be published online on our website after the Anime Messe. So be ready, let your creativity flow and put the spirit of the Matsuri on paper!
We are overjoyed to announce the main act of our J-Disco at Anime Messe Babelsberg 2023: DJ Haruki! This highly talented musician from the band Brian the Sun (known from My Hero Academia, Boruto) has travelled all the way from Japan to celebrate an unforgettable party with you in the large ballroom of the Metropolishalle on Friday evening 21 July from 9 pm. With a spectacular light show and Haruki's lush beats, this night is guaranteed to be a complete treat! [More info on: Haruki || J-Disco]
Get ready for an extraordinary highlight: Kia Asamiya, the creator of "Silent Möbius"! Be there at the Anime Messe Babelsberg 2023, where this master of manga will do us the honour. Look forward to workshops, live drawings and the unique chance to experience the creative genius who has created some of the most popular anime and manga in the world up close. Asamiya's career in anime production began back in the 1980s, where he has worked as an anime artist on numerous anime series such as Nausicaä of the Valley of the Winds, Transformers, Creamy Mami, the Magic Angel and Mobile Suit Z Gundam. On all three days, he will be a guest on the big festival hall stage and demonstrate his skills live. You will also have the chance to work with him on a manga and an animation. [More info]
Ready for the next musical blast? Curtains up for nano! Join us at the Anime Messe Babelsberg 2023, where the remarkable singer and songwriter will ignite an explosion of emotions and soundscapes. Allow yourselves to be swept away by her distinctive songs, made famous from popular anime series like "Btooom!", "Arpeggio of Blue Steel", and "The Fruit of Evolution". The dynamic artist will perform live both in the grand outdoor Volcano Arena and the festival hall – a powerful musical detonation that you cannot afford to miss!
You can welcome nano as early as Friday during the opening ceremony, where she will be making a small appearance. Experience her passionate performance in the Volcano Arena on Saturday at 20:10 and allow her energy to captivate you. Do not miss her show in the festival hall on Sunday at 16:00 to end the weekend with style. And of course, signing sessions will be taking place every day. So, be there when nano takes the stage and transforms Anime Messe Babelsberg 2023 into a musical spectacle! [More info]
