Last weekend, the Anhembi Pavilion in São Paulo hosted another edition of Anime Friends. Between Friday the 8th and Sunday the 10th, visitors were able to enjoy a program full of attractions and activities. Due to the pandemic, no edition of Anime Friends had taken place for two years, but the event is one of the main meeting points for anime and manga in Brazil. Therefore, the AnimeNew was there and closely followed the program.
The event featured concerts, panels, booths, a cosplay contest, anime screenings, and the presence of numerous 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 some of the international attractions.
Anime Friends São Paulo also featured several manga publishers in its program, such as NewPOP, JBC, and Pipoca & Nanquim. Crunchyroll, in turn, represented streaming services, showcasing anime in the ultra auditorium. Meanwhile, the main stage entertained the audience with numerous shows, and the K-pop arena focused on dancing, including challenges and workshops.
Finally, the traditional cosplay contest couldn't be missing, with categories divided into traditional, free, 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 the new event from Riot Games, available starting this Thursday, July 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 some videos detailing the Star Guardians' story, but more content will be released, including a music video. According to the company, the event is a tribute to the mahō shōjo genre, featuring heroines who juggle heroic and everyday duties.
At the São Paulo edition of Anime Friends 2022, cosplayers excelled in their characterizations with the Star Guardians theme. Several skins from the event were transformed into beautiful cosplays, and those who visited the Riot booth could also enjoy a 360º photo booth to capture fun moments with friends.
Anyone wanting more information about the Star Guardians can visit the Instagram page League of Legends Brazil official website event's
It's also worth remembering that on July 16th and 17th, Anime Friends will be in Rio de Janeiro, where it will take place at EXPO MAG.