The most awaited event for wibu in Indonesia is finally back. Anime Festival Asia Indonesia (AFAID) 2025 is ready to present. For those of you who have missed the colorful atmosphere, laughter, and rows of cool cosplayers, get ready because this year's AFAID promises a more exciting and lively experience than before.

AFAID 2025 is scheduled to take place for 3 full days at the Jakarta Convention Center (JCC), a place that has become a favorite for Japanese culture lovers to gather and celebrate the fun together. From the rumored date in early August, this event is sure to be a summer highlight for the wibu community in the country.

What can you find at AFAID this year? As usual, there are international guest cosplayers, including big names that often appear on your Instagram timeline. There are also a number of anisong singers ready to rock the I Love Anisong stage, the concert that is the heart of AFAID. Get ready to raise your lightsticks and fanchants together!

In addition, don't forget the row of merchandise booths that can make your wallet scream but your heart happy. Starting from exclusive figurines, limited edition posters, to knick-knacks from the latest anime, everything is available. You can also try various Japanese games directly from the developers, some will even release their first demo at AFAID!

For those of you who like to show off, AFAID also provides cosplay runway and competitions, so prepare your best costume and show off your skills in front of thousands of spectators.

The most exciting thing? This year, reportedly there will be a new zone themed Neo-Tokyo Experience that presents a futuristic vibe ala cyberpunk anime. From decorations, interactive booths, to photo zones, everything is made as cool as possible for those of you who love Instagrammable content!

So, mark your calendars, prepare your best outfits, and don't forget to buy your tickets before they run out. AFAID 2025 is not just an event, but a place where wibu feel most at home.

See you at JCC, minna-san!