Get ready, Philippines! The highly anticipated Pinoy Otaku Festival is back for its 2025 edition, promising an even more vibrant and immersive experience for anime, manga, cosplay, gaming, and pop culture enthusiasts from all over the nation. This year's festival will be held on May 1-4, 2025 at Robinsons Novaliches Trade Hall and is poised to be the biggest celebration of Filipino otaku culture yet.
To celebrate the 10th Edition of Pinoy Otaku Festival, among the key guests are Zhia, a cosplayer from Bicol, Sowon, Meewo, Mirai, Ivy! Musume, Korin, Sheartato, Choji TV, Aspire, and more. It would be one of the biggest gatherings of idols, cosplayers, and performers once again.
It is also the 10th Anniversary of the event, which started in 2011. This year, the event will feature a spectacular lineup of activities and attractions designed to cater to every facet of fandom. Attendees can look forward to:
Cosplay Competition Extravaganza: Witness the incredible talent of Filipino cosplayers as they showcase their intricate and creative costumes in various categories. Expect stunning craftsmanship and passionate performances.
Trading Card Game Competition: In cooperation with Toy Shogun experience various TCG competitions during the event and win exciting prizes.
Anime and Manga Mania: Immerse yourselves in the world of your favorite series with dedicated booths featuring merchandise, fan art, and exclusive releases. Catch screenings of popular anime films and series.
Gaming Gauntlet: Test your skills in exciting video game tournaments and free-play areas. Discover new and classic titles across various platforms.
Artist Alley Showcase: Support local talent by browsing and purchasing unique artwork, prints, and handcrafted goods from independent artists and creators.
Special Guest Appearances: Meet and greet renowned cosplayers, idols, groups, and other special guests from the anime, manga, and more.
Panel Discussions and Workshops: Learn from industry experts and fellow enthusiasts in engaging panel discussions and hands-on workshops covering topics like cosplay creation, manga drawing, and more.
Musical Performances: Enjoy electrifying performances by talented idols and artists covering iconic anime theme songs and J-Pop hits.
Merchandise Booths: Shop for exclusive merchandise and collectibles.
Here's their event program guide as follows:
Program lineup is subject to change without prior notice.
Pinoy Otaku Festival aims to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for fans of all ages to connect, share their passions, and celebrate the vibrant otaku culture in the Philippines. This year's edition promises to be an unforgettable experience, filled with excitement, creativity, and camaraderie.
Tickets for Pinoy Otaku Festival 2025 are now available at pof.ticketmax.ph. Don't miss the special VIP PASS and 4-DAY PASS that are only available online.
The event is brought to you by Red Cloud Interactive and Robinsons Novaliches and co-presented by Ani-One Philippines, XPasm Studios, Toy Shogun, and Printing King in cooperation with AMBOX Events, Arterion Philippines, Shoryu Fighting Games. Herals Peak, Cavite Cosplayers Official, Multiverse Wrestling Unlimited, 1South Cosplay, Jakk N Jones Cosplays, and YU-EN Cosplay.
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Don't miss out on the ultimate otaku experience in the Philippines! We can't wait to see you there!