Otamatsuri is Kenya’s and Africa’s only exclusive anime, manga, Japanese and Korean pop-culture convention. This year’s event details below:
Day event details:
- Saturday August 23, 2025
- 10.00 am – 7.00 pm
- Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC)
- City Square, along, Harambee Ave, Nairobi
Overnight event details:
- Anime After Party (18+ only)
- LANarchy! (overnight LAN Party) till Sunday 9.00am, August 24
Ticket Categories
There will be three (3) ticket categories at this year’s Otamatsuri. They are:
- Regular Tickets
- VIP Ticket
- Competition Ticket
(1). Regular Tickets
| Ticket Type | Rate | Expiry Date |
| Single | @ Kshs. 2,000 | Expires Friday August 22nd, 11.59pm |
| Best Buds | @ Kshs. 3,400 (A pair of tickets at Kshs. 1,700 each) | Expires Sunday July 20th, 11.59pm |
| Group | @ Kshs. 7,500 (Five tickets at Kshs. 1,500 each) | Expires Saturday May 31st, 11.59pm |
Single Gate Tickets @ Kshs. 3,000
Cashless payment only.
No food & drinks from outside allowed.
(2). VIP Ticket
- Separate VIP entrance to fast-track your check-in.
- Balcony seating, overlooking the stage and event show-floor for a bird’s eye view.
- Maid Cafe service by our waiters/waitresses in anime maid outfits.
- One-off discounts at select and individual anime merch vendor stalls.
- Pre-loaded % value of Bankai Bucks (food token currency) redeemable for food.
VIP ticket @ Kshs. 5,000
Expires Friday August 22nd, 11.59pm
(3). Competition Ticket
This ticket category is for contestants looking to register, and take part in any announced competition category where cash prize money has been put up as a reward.
- Single Competition Ticket @ Kshs. 2,000
Deadline is subject to the indicated dates of the individual competition categories.
Note: You can also register for any tournament with cash prize up for grabs using a VIP Ticket.