Attention anime fans: Filmpark Babelsberg becomes a cosplay hotspot!
Attention anime fans: Filmpark Babelsberg becomes a cosplay hotspot!
In the coming days, the Babelsberg film park in Potsdam will be transformed back into a Mecca for fans of anime and manga. From July 4th to 6th, the anime fair will attract numerous visitors, whereby over 20,000 fans are expected to plunge into the world of Japanese pop culture. Organized by Emania Media Service, the event promises a varied program that makes the hearts of all anime enthusiasts beat faster. Tagesspiegel reports that about half of the visitors will appear in elaborate cosplays, including many Figures from the popular "Solo Leveling" series.
Celesina Scheunemann, 29 years old and experienced cosplayer, will be a helper on site. For them, the costumes are not just clothes; They are the results of months of work and dedication, because many of the costumes are sewn themselves. This shows the commitment of the community, which has long grew beyond the German scene.
diverse program and highlights
The fair not only offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in the colorful Cosplay worlds, but also a number of other events: from anime premieres to J-pop concerts to manga workshops and delicious Japanese street food. A special highlight will be the world premiere of the anime "Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra", with guests directly from Japan. Musically, the fair is accompanied by the Japanese bands Nano and Choucho as well as pianist Rina Tober and Megumi Hayami (Shamisen).
Visitors will also experience a “Matsuri” where game stands and delicious specialties such as ramen, Takoyaki and Taiyaki are offered. Kendo performances will also be shown on all three days. Saturday brings with the appearance of the drum group Iki Iki Taiko and fireworks.
tickets and visitor magnet
The tickets for Friday and Sunday are still available while Saturday is already sold out. Day tickets cost 50 euros, only 35 euros for under 18 year olds. However, these can only be purchased at the box office.
Anime and manga culture has developed significantly in Germany in recent years, which is also due to the growing event such as the Dokomi . This is one of the largest conventions for anime fans in Europe and is attracting more and more visitors from the entire continent year after year. This shows the strength and the growing interest in Japanese culture.
The anime and manga boom even goes back to history. The first Japanese cartoon series and mangas could not immediately gain a foothold in Germany, but with series such as "Dragon Ball" and "Sailor Moon" the scene experienced their breakthrough in the 90s- Japan ">" explains that RTL2 started in 1993 with the broadcast of Animes, which also fueled the popularity of this culture. Manga is now so popular that 2023 two out of three comics sold in Germany were mangas.
Another indication of the boom: the sales of anime in Germany are estimated at almost 100 million euros for 2024, while the market in France is 381 million euros. The upcoming anime trade fair in Potsdam will certainly be a further step in the direction of an even stronger networking and spreading of anime and manga culture in Germany.
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