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!
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.
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.
Picked up an awesome model kit at Comic Con Africa? Join our BuildZone sessions and build a bit of your kit while chilling with Jeff and Paul from Gunpla SA!
If you are new to the hobby, no worries, we will guide you!
Didn’t pack your tools, we got you covered!
Let’s hang out, chat, build together and make your con experience even more awesome!
Our BuildZone sessions will be every day from 11-12 and again from 3-4.
We have free giveaways for everyone that builds with us!
Starlight Hangar is a passionate community dedicated to supporting and growing the local Trading Card Game (TCG) scene. Partnered with the Nexus Hub in Randburg, we focus on elevating smaller, emerging TCG communities through organized play, casual gatherings, and special events.
This weekend, we are excited to host a series of Learn to Play initiatives designed to welcome newcomers into the hobby, alongside competitive tournaments for seasoned players. Whether it’s the Gundam Card Game, One Piece, or Final Fantasy TCG, Starlight Hangar is built to celebrate the games we love with the community we care about!
