Afurotaku

11/04/2026

16/03/2026

AFUROTAKU'S great and small COSPLAY EVENT is absolutely free for all!!
join us this 21st March for a fun filled day of activities and anime cultural exchange.
Location: Ledumang Senior Secondary school
Lots of Prizes to be won so don't miss out.

26/02/2026

Afurotaku is officially opening stall applications for the Afurotaku Cosplay Festival 2026
📍 Ledumang Senior Secondary
🗓 21 March 2026

We’re inviting:
🎨 Creative Stalls – Handmade & original works
🍜 Food Stalls
🧢 Merch Stalls
💰 Pricing:

Responses will be issued within 3–5 business days.
Spots are limited.
👉 Apply now.
🌐 For more information, visit Https://afurotaku.com/calls

18/02/2026

Get Ready, Otakus! Japan is coming to the Cosplay Event! 🇯🇵✨
Are you ready to dive into the world of Japanese culture?

The Embassy of Japan is thrilled to announce our booth/stall at the upcoming Cosplay Event “SO YOU LIKE ANIME? 2nd EDITION” on Saturday, March 21st!

Whether you’re a hardcore anime fan or just curious about Japan, we have something special for everyone:
✅Name Writing in Japanese: See your name transformed into beautiful Japanese characters! 🖌️
✅Japanese Trivia Quiz: Put your knowledge to the test. Join the quiz for a chance to win exclusive Japanese goodies! 🎁
✅Mini Japanese Lessons: Learn essential phrases to impress your friends.
✅Manga & Anime Display: Immerse yourself in the world of Japanese storytelling.
✅Study in Japan: Get the latest information on scholarship opportunities and life in Japan. 🎓

Event Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, 21st March 2026
🕙 Time: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Ledumang Senior Secondary School https://maps.app.goo.gl/k2NVbcFtFeyeVizS9

For more details on the event and tickets, be sure to check out the official post by AFUROTAKU! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CenmJYuA6/　

Come say "Konnichiwa" and celebrate the best of J-Pop Culture with us. We can’t wait to see your amazing cosplays! 🎭🌸

16/02/2026

Good news! Afurotaku has officially secured the venue for the Anime Cosplay Festival 2026,

📍 Ledumang Senior Secondary
🗓 21 March 2026

For one day, this space transforms into a vibrant celebration of Otaku Culture in Botswana.
Cosplay. Gaming. Creative showcases. Community.

Registration is now open on our website and secure your free ticket at:
🔗 afurotaku.com/register

Vendor and Creative stall applications will open soon stay tuned.

21/01/2026

**Anime Cosplay Event - SO YOU LIKE ANIME? 2nd EDITION**

The 2026 Hype Begins!

The Afurotaku saga continues! and this year, we’re leveling up BIG!
After an amazing first edition, your favorite otaku anime cosplay event is BACK with more cosplay, more games, more chaos, and more fun for the entire community!
With support from the Embassy of Japan in Botswana and Animaniac BW we’re bringing the anime vibe even closer to home. 🇯🇵✨

📅 21 March 2026
📍 Venue: To be announced
🎟️ Tickets: FREE ~ Registration opening soon

Get your cosplays ready.
Prepare your poses.
Warm up that anime laugh.
Because Edition 2 is going to feel like the first episode of a new season fresh, exciting, and full of surprises.

Expect:
🎭 Bigger cosplay moments
🎨 Local Creatives & Animators showcasing their magic
🎮 Gaming corner powered by our rising community
🔥 Festival vibes all day long

The countdown starts NOW.
This March… Botswana powers up again.

So You Like Anime? ~ Afurotaku Anime Botswana

03/01/2026

You asked. You waited.
We heard your cries.
March is ours 🔥

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from Afurotaku! 🎉

2026 is here, and we want to start by saying a heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported us in 2025! whether you attended an event, joined a discussion, shared a post, cosplayed, or simply followed along. Your passion keeps the anime/manga and Japanese pop culture community in Botswana vibrant, creative, and thriving.

This new year, let’s continue celebrating stories, cosplay, creativity, and connection. Every shared moment, smile, and memory reminds us why we do what we do, and we can’t wait to see what 2025 has in store.

Here’s to making this year unforgettable, together!

— Afurotaku