AniManGaki 2021 goes virtual for second year in a row

Malaysia’s favourite community-based animation, comics and games (ACG) convention AniManGaki goes virtual once more for 2021. Last year’s edition was also held online. 

AniManGaki (AMG) founder Yvonne Sing said due to the social distancing norm and nationwide lockdown related to the Covid-19 pandemic, the AniManGaki 2021 will be offered only through virtual format to keep everyone safe online.

“An online convention works because it provides a different kind of experience and is safer for all who is involved. Also, we just want to spread some positivity during these hard times,” she said.

Contents will be done via live-streaming and videos on YouTube, Facebook and some on Twitch.

“We will be running at least one programme every day. There will be something everyone can enjoy. So you can expect a fun-filled programme balanced with both entertainment and knowledge sharing,” Sing added.

AniManGaki 2021 will have several events and activities throughout its 17-day span, bringing pop culture to life in a fun way. The free virtual event starts Aug 6 – 22, 2021.

Some of the event highlights include pet cosplay competition, geek chef cooking competition, Art & Exhibitor Marketplace, Fighting Games Tournament and many others.

The variety of special guests lined up ranged from cosplay celebrity, performers, virtual YouTube stars and animators/illustrators.

Among the special guests are Babybeard, a three-member pop-metal idol group which was formed by metal singer and pro-wrestler Ladybeard aka Richard Margarey with two Japanese pop idols Kotomi and Suzu. The group will be doing a special Q&A session with the audience.