OTAKU TOWN - Comic Con Cape Town

OTAKU TOWN IS BACK, AND BIGGER THAN EVER!

Get ready to step into a world built for anime, manga and Japanese pop culture!

This year, Otaku Town is bringing licensed Japanese merchandise, exciting activities, and so much more to #ComicConAfrica 2026!

And trust us… we’re just getting started. 👀

Stay tuned for more announcements as we reveal everything coming to Otaku Town!

JETRO Super Japan Pavillion

Since 2023, Comic Con Africa (CCA) and JETRO Johannesburg have worked together to strengthen business and cultural connections between Japan and South Africa, particularly in anime, manga, gaming, and intellectual property.

This year, JETRO Johannesburg proudly launches Super Japan, a new showcase celebrating the diversity of Japanese culture, innovation, and industry beyond anime. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of sectors, including anime, manga, gaming, music, food and beverages, art, entertainment, technology, mobility, lifestyle, and traditional culture.

Featuring 15 Japanese exhibitors, Super Japan aims to provide valuable market insights and business opportunities while fostering meaningful engagement between Japanese companies and South African audiences. Through networking, collaboration, and cultural exchange, Super Japan will help build lasting partnerships and strengthen ties between the two nations.

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STREET FIGHTER FREE-TO-PLAY ZONE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TOSHIBA

Step into the Street Fighter Free-to-Play Zone, brought to you in partnership with Toshiba, at Otaku Town at Comic Con Africa!

Challenge your friends, Con fans, show off your skills and see who has what it takes to claim victory. Whether you’re a seasoned fighter or just here for some friendly competition, there’s plenty of action waiting for you.

And that’s not all – daily prizes are up for grabs! 🎮🏆

Round up your crew, pick your fighter and get ready to fight and top the leaderboard, compete and have some fun at the ultimate Street Fighter showdown!

Find the Street Fighter Free-to-Play Zone in Otaku Town at Comic Con Africa, 24–27 September at Johannesburg Expo Centre.

COMEDY NIGHT

Protea Hotel Fire & Ice

Comic Con Cape Town Comedy Night with your host international comedian & Star Wars cosplayer Mark Palmer, featuring comedians Kurt Schoonraad, Siv Ngesi, Jam Jam, Carl Weber, KG, Mel Jones, Stuart Taylor, Warren Robertson, plus a number of surprise guest acts…

All proceeds to go to charity – The Children Hospital Trust