With more than seven brand-new musical acts already announced, Anime Friends 2024 is preparing to welcome fans to the largest concert area in its history. Over 3,000 m² will be dedicated to the main stage, ensuring visitors have the best possible experience during the performances.
- Anime Friends 2024 – Yūki Kaji, Eren's voice actor will participate in the event
- Anime Friends 2024 – Ryota Ozawa from Gokaiger will participate in the event
With more than seven brand-new musical acts already confirmed , Anime Friends is ready to welcome fans to the largest concert area in its history, spanning over 3,000 m² in front of the main stage, guaranteeing the best possible experience during the performances.
Throughout the four days of the event, there will be more than 20 hours of music, solidifying Anime Friends as the largest Asian pop music festival in Latin America.
Since 2003, Anime Friends has been one of the leading festivals of its kind in the world, held in São Paulo. Recognized by fans as a unique opportunity to interact with their favorite artists, the festival offers an immersive experience with concerts, themed areas, a gaming area, cosplay contests, and K-pop.
“As in the first edition, the shows have always been the highlight of the program. Hearing a live song from your favorite anime or tokusatsu , performed by an artist straight from Japan, is unforgettable. It is a joy to provide this renovated show area for our visitors,” says Juliano Aniteli , CEO of Maru Division.
Therefore, the event will be one of the first to take place in the Anhembi District after the space's renovation. In addition to more restrooms and a new air conditioning system, the pavilion's acoustics have been improved .
"We prepared the main stage's performance area to accommodate 15,000 people spread over more than 3,000 square meters ."
Pop giant:
With expectations of receiving 30,000 people per day, Anime Friends 2024 has more than doubled its space, which includes, in addition to the main stage, auditoriums for lectures, a K-pop arena, an exhibition of new authors, and themed areas. To accommodate families, groups of friends, and caravans of enthusiasts of Asian pop culture, Maru Division has reserved 14,000 square meters of the Anhembi District, compared to 6,000 square meters last year.
Confirmed attractions:
Anime Friends 2024 has already announced several international acts. As the largest Asian pop music festival in Latin America, the event brings eight acts from Japan: ALI, ClariS, VK Blanka, WASUTA, Takeru and Hiroto, ROOKiEZ is PUNK'D, and Real Akiba Boyz. Among the Brazilian artists confirmed are the trappers VMZ , Tauz , TK Raps , and MHRap feat. Sidney Scaccio .
Other highlights include Japanese actors: Yasuhiro Ishiwata, Mayumi Yoshida, and Kihachiro Uemura from Star Command Flashman; Masaru Yamashita from Winspector; Koichi Nakayama from the Soubrain series; and Ryota Osawa from the Gokaiger series will also be present.
However, another international talent will be at the event: Vincent Martella, actor from Everybody Hates Chris. The event also brings to Brazil a Japanese voice actor, Yuki Kaji, who voices characters such as Eren from Attack on Titan and many others.
However, for those who love the Brazilian versions, it's worth noting that two of Brazil's greatest voice actors, Guilherme Briggs and Wendel Bezerra, will be participating. In addition, Úrsula Bezerra, Tatiane Keplmair, and Robson Kumode will be part of the special Naruto dubbing team. Finally, in addition to attending the debates and lectures, fans will also be able to interact with their favorite artists in the exclusive Meet & Greet .
Dates: July 18-21, 2024
Location: Anhembi District – R. Prof. Milton Rodrigues, s/n – Santana – São Paulo
Source: Maru Division