AFA Singapore 2026 runs November 27 to 29 at Suntec, marking the 18th edition of Anime Festival Asia and 60 years of Singapore-Japan diplomatic relations.
Here’s the honest update: the official AFA Singapore 2026 guest lineup hasn’t dropped yet. Instead of guessing, this guide breaks down exactly when to expect names, what past lineups looked like, and how AFA compares to other conventions announcing 2026 guests right now.
AFA Singapore 2026 Guest Lineup: What We Know So Far
No Official Announcement Yet
AFA Singapore 2026 guests have not been revealed. Convention tracker that no guests are listed for the November 27–29 event as of now.
That’s normal. Organizer SOZO Pte Ltd rarely reveals its full roster months in advance. Based on the 2024 and 2025 rollout, expect names to trickle out starting in early autumn, with Day Stage and concert reveals landing closer to the event.
What This Year’s Anniversary Theme Could Mean
2026 isn’t just another edition. It marks 60 years of Singapore-Japan diplomatic relations, a milestone AFA’s own site flags as shaping this year’s programming.
Anniversary editions tend to pull bigger names. Past milestone years, like AFA’s 15th anniversary in 2023, drew strong turnout and headline acts. Expect the same pattern here: a stronger-than-usual guest lineup, more cultural tie-ins, and possibly an expanded concert schedule.
AFA Singapore Guest Lineup History: 2024 and 2025 Editions
Looking back tells you a lot about what’s ahead. Here’s exactly who showed up the last two years.
AFA Singapore 2025 Guests
The featured genuine anime royalty. Akari Kito, the voice of Nezuko Kamado in Demon Slayer, headlined alongside Aoi Yuki (The Apothecary Diaries) and Asami Seto, known for voicing Nobara Kugisaki in Jujutsu Kaisen.
Chiaki Kobayashi, who voices Stark in Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, and Kana Ichinose, who voices Fern in the same series, also appeared. Legendary mechanical designer Shoji Kawamori, the creator behind the iconic VF-1 Valkyrie from Macross, joined as a special guest tied to his new film LABYRINTH.
The concert side ran across three stages: Sparkle, Glow, and Blaze. Performers included Sakurazaka46, SPYAIR, fhána, ClariS, May’n, HIMEHINA, and Yoko Takahashi, the original voice behind Evangelion’s theme song. Guest cosplayers Chocolat, Ojigi, and Thames Malerose rounded out the roster.
AFA Singapore 2024 Guests
The brought Takeo Ōtsuka and Yurie Igoma, the voices of Aqua and Ruby in Oshi no Ko, along with Yūsuke Kobayashi, known for Subaru Natsuki in Re:ZERO.
Taichi Ichikawa and Saori Hayami appeared for the Tower of God panel, while Junya Enoki joined for Jujutsu Kaisen. The event also hosted hololive VTubers FUWAMOCO and Ouro Kronii, reflecting AFA’s growing embrace of virtual talent alongside traditional voice acting guests.
Comparing both years, a pattern emerges: AFA consistently books voice actors tied to currently airing hit anime, mixes in legacy industry figures, and layers a major concert lineup on top. Expect 2026 to follow the same formula, just scaled up for the anniversary.
How AFA Singapore Announces Guests
AFA Singapore guests fall into three distinct categories, and knowing the difference helps you track announcements smartly.
Day Stage Special Guests are voice actors, directors, and screenwriters tied to specific anime panels. Each guest typically appears alongside a featured title, like Chiaki Kobayashi’s Frieren panel or Shoji Kawamori’s LABYRINTH screening.
I Love Anisong Concert Artistes are the musicians performing across AFA’s dedicated concert stages. This lineup, first launched in 2009, has featured everyone from Babymetal to T.M.Revolution over the years.
Guest Cosplayers get their own Meet & Greet sessions and often judge AFA’s cosplay competitions.
Announcements roll out incrementally, not all at once. The smartest move is following AFA’s official channels directly, and. That’s exactly where 2024 and 2025 reveals happened first.
Other Major 2026 Anime Conventions to Watch Alongside AFA Singapore
If you’re tracking anime guest announcements, AFA Singapore isn’t the only show worth watching this year.
Anime Expo runs, with confirmed guests including voice actor Masakazu Morita (Ichigo Kurosaki in BLEACH) and Final Fantasy artist Yoshitaka Amano.
Anime NYC takes over the, pulling in over 150,000 attendees with guests like Mackenyu and Naruto voice actor Junko Takeuchi.
For fans wanting a smaller, community-driven event, FanimeCon runs, Northern California’s largest anime convention since 1994.
Cross-referencing these lineups matters if you’re planning US convention travel around a specific voice actor or artist. Some guests appear at multiple shows in the same year.
FAQs
Which voice actors will be at Anime Expo 2026?
Confirmed guests include Masakazu Morita, the voice of Ichigo Kurosaki in BLEACH, alongside artists like Yoshitaka Amano and manga creators Kamome Shirahama and Yu Toyota. The full programming runs July 2–5 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Who are the guests at Anime NYC in 2026?
Anime NYC’s 2026 lineup includes Mackenyu (Roronoa Zoro in the live-action One Piece series), Junko Takeuchi (Naruto), and Taz Skylar, alongside author Eiko Kadono as guest of honor. The event runs August 20–23 at the Javits Center.
What anime convention is happening in the Bay Area in 2026?
FanimeCon is Northern California’s largest anime convention, running May 22–25 at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center. It’s organized entirely “by fans, for fans” and has run since 1994.
Is there an anime event in Malaysia in 2026?
Yes. Comic Fiesta, Malaysia’s longest-running ACG convention, returns December 19–20, 2026, at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Several smaller Anime Fest! events also run throughout the year across Kuala Lumpur venues.
Conclusion
AFA Singapore 2026 guests haven’t been confirmed yet, but based on 2024 and 2025, expect a strong mix of voice actors from hit anime, legacy industry figures, and a stacked I Love Anisong concert. With this year’s 60th anniversary theme, this could be one of AFA’s biggest lineups yet. Follow AFA’s official channels for the first wave of reveals.
Abroy John is the Founder and Editor of Asia Pop Fests, where he covers
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