Animax Carnival Philippines 2016, Animax channel’s on-ground signature event, will happen on October 15-16, 2016 from 10:00am to 8:00pm at Halls 1 and 2 of the SMX Convention Center. Anime fans and cosplay lovers will once again converge for two days in the biggest and most celebrated anime event of the year. Now on its fifth year, Animax Carnival Philippines 2016 promises to be bigger and better than ever, offering a variety of interactive games and fun-filled activities with exciting prizes for all ages.

Where: Halls 1 & 2, SMX Convention Center Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City

When: October 15-16, 2016 Saturday to Sunday

Time: 10am – 8pm

How to buy tickets:

Tickets from Php299 and up which can be used for two days are now available online at smtickets.com or at all SM Cinema and SM Store outlets nationwide. You can also get your tickets on site on both days of the event.

Top 6 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Miss Animax Carnival Philippines 2016

1. Four of the hottest anisong artists from Japan will be there to perform live for the first time in the country. Listen to their rendition of theme songs from the most well-loved anime series on Animax and get the chance to meet and greet them.

• ELISA

• yanaginagi

• Ami Wajima

• May’n

2. Be familiar with the richness of Japanese culture. Play traditional carnival games inspired from Edo Japan. Learn how to wear yukata (a light cotton kimono) with obi sash before attending the tea ceremony. Try out the samurai armor worn by noble warriors from as far back as 4th century Japan.

3. Are you just an anime fan or almost an otaku? Match your wits with other anime buffs and experience booth activities from your favorite Animax titles at the Anime Pavilion.

4. Awaken the anime fan in you! Get a load of the best deals and discounts with the largest display of anime, cosplay, and OO-Kun merchandise all in one place! And meet the adorable OO-Kun in person!

5. Join OO-Kun and challenge his friends’ activities. Sing at the Karaoke Booth. Show your drawing skills. Attend workshops on toy photography, cosplay, and many more!

6. Dress to impress in the much-awaited Animax Cosplay Competition. Relive your favorite anime character and win amazing prizes worth more than Php25,000!

Animax is seen on SKYCable Channel 46,

Cignal Digital TV Channel 34, and Dream Channel 07.

About Animax Asia

Launched on 1 January 2004, Animax is Asia’s first channel brand specializing in Japanese animation – anime. Animax offers a wide variety of anime programs from across the most popular genres including action, romance, horror, supernatural, sci-fi, comedy, and slice-of-life.

Animax is home to some of the biggest anime titles in the world that enjoy great following across the region. In addition, the channel created TV history in April 2009 by becoming the world’s first regional broadcaster to air an anime series at the same time as Japan and followed that with six other simulcast anime series. Currently reaching 58 million homes across 17 markets in Asia, Animax aims to offer anime programming for everyone.

Beyond television screens, Animax also actively engages its audiences at local events, including its signature Animax Carnival that has rolled out in Malaysia, the Philippines, and Taiwan.

See www.animax-asia.com for more.