Anime After Hours is a South African anime community built around people who share a genuine passion for anime, Japanese pop culture, events, art, and fandom.
"Show up. Make. Belong."
Manifesto
We don't curate fans. We connect them — to artists, to events, to brands worth showing up for.
Anime After Hours exists at the intersection of fandom and infrastructure. We make experiences that feel personal at scale — and partnerships that feel intentional, not transactional.
What We Are · 03
A community built on three things
We aren't an open list. Anime After Hours is a curated ecosystem of artists, vendors, sponsors, partners, and idols — connected to the South African anime scene at every level.
01
Official Network
Official artists, vendors, sponsors, partners, and idols connected to Anime After Hours — a curated ecosystem rather than an open list.
02
Community Driven
Built by fans, creators, and supporters who share a real passion for anime and Japanese pop culture across South Africa.
03
Event Driven
Focused on experiences — expos, festivals, idol performances, cultural days — that bring the community together.
The network · in numbers
9
Official Artists
Curated SA-based creators
11
Official Vendors
Retailers serving the scene
6
Official Sponsors
Brand partners powering events
2
Official Idol Groups
Performance + community presence
Events · 04
The programme
The full programme — including every past event, its photo gallery, partnerships, and sponsorship opportunities — lives on the Events page.
No new dates are confirmed right now — the next run is being put together. Browse the full programme for past events and photo galleries, or get in touch about working with us on what's coming.
The Network · 05
Officially connected to everyone who matters
Anime After Hours is woven through the South African anime scene. Browse each part of the network for the full official roster.
For Sponsors · 06
Reach South Africa's most engaged anime audience
Anime After Hours connects brands with a curated, event-driven community of artists, collectors, performers, and fans. We design partnerships that show up in person — not just in feeds.
- Official integration into events with measurable on-site presence
- Co-branded artist and vendor activations across the season
- Direct access to a passionate, hard-to-reach niche audience in SA