Last weekend, the Anhembi Pavilion in São Paulo hosted another edition of Anime Friends . Between Friday the 8th and Sunday the 10th, visitors were treated to a packed schedule of attractions and activities. Due to the pandemic, no Anime Friends had been held for two years, but the event is one of the main meeting points for anime and manga in Brazil. Therefore, the AnimeNew was there to closely monitor the event.
The event featured shows, panels, booths, a cosplay contest, anime screenings, and a number of guests . Many voice actors participated in this year's edition, including Guilherme Briggs , Wendel Bezerra , and Miriam Ficher . Japanese actors Takumi Tsutsui and Hiroshi Watari , famous for tokusatsu series, as well as illustrator Kaida Yuji and singer Matsuko Mawatari , were among the international attractions.
Anime Friends São Paulo also featured several manga publishers, including NewPOP, JBC, and Pipoca & Nanquim . Crunchyroll , in turn, represented the streaming services, screening anime in the Ultra Auditorium. Meanwhile, the main stage entertained the audience with numerous shows, and the K-pop arena featured plenty of dancing, including challenges and workshops.
Finally, the traditional cosplay competition couldn't be missed, with categories divided into traditional, open, parade, and Star Guardians . This new category followed the same rules as the individual parade, but only included cosplays that fit the theme of Riot Games' new event, Star Guardian .
Star Guardians
Star Guardians is Riot Games' new event, available starting this Thursday, the 14th, in League of Legends . On July 15th and 20th, respectively, the event will also begin in Wild Rift and Legends of Runeterra. In addition to new skins, players will be able to unlock exclusive themed missions and rewards.
Riot Games has already released several videos detailing the Star Guardians' story, but new content, including a music video, is yet to be released. According to the company, the event is a tribute to the mahō shōjo genre , featuring heroines juggling both heroic and mundane duties.
At the São Paulo edition of Anime Friends 2022, cosplayers went all out with their Star Guardians-themed costumes . Several skins from the event were transformed into beautiful cosplays , and those who stopped by the Riot booth could also enjoy a 360-degree photo booth to capture fun moments with friends.
Anyone interested in learning more about the Star Guardians can visit the League of Legends Brazil Instagram event's official website
It is also worth remembering that on July 16th and 17th Anime Friends will go to Rio de Janeiro, where it will take place at EXPO MAG.
