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Anime After Hours · First Anniversary
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· Urban Playground, Fourways Mall, Johannesburg.
Three days of anime, pop culture, gaming, art, music, merch and community — officially licensed merch, IP-compliant vendors, original art, performances and full-floor activations.
- Anime
- Pop Culture
- Gaming
- Art
- Music
- Merch
- Community
Tickets
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On Sale · Thursday 28 May 2026
Overview
What is Arc One?
Arc One is Anime After Hours' first anniversary event — a three-day pop-culture experience bringing fans, artists, vendors, gamers, cosplayers, performers and creators together under one roof.
Built around officially licensed anime and pop-culture merchandise, original art, artist showcases, workshops, TCG, gaming, performances, cosplay and community moments — a space to discover products, support local creatives and engage with the culture in person.
- Proven event traction
- Engaged audiences
- Growing creative network
Main Experiences
What's Happening
Live Music & Karaoke
Live sets, themed karaoke and stage moments that turn the floor into a party.
Fighting Game Tournaments
Competitive fighting-game brackets — bring your stick or just spectate.
Cosplay Show-Off
Cosplay showcases, photo ops and a stage moment for the best builds.
K-Pop Dance Battles
Dance battles, group performances and choreography spotlights across the weekend.
Art, Creativity & Community Spaces
Creative & Community
Artist Gallery
A curated physical gallery featuring local artists, illustrators, designers and anime / pop-culture creatives.
Artist Workshops
Creative workshops for attendees, with artist and sponsor involvement where confirmed.
Game Dev & Animation Showcase
A dedicated space for local game developers to show projects, demos and creative work.
Community Hangout Space
A space for anime fans, gamers, artists, cosplayers and creatives to meet and connect.
Who This Is For
Artists, Vendors, Sponsors
For Artists
A platform, not a footnote.
- Connect with fans, brands, collaborators and other artists.
- Be part of gallery features, live sketching and hands-on workshops.
- Sell prints, stickers, originals and commissions.
For Vendors
The right audience, already in the room.
- A space for licensed merch — done the right way.
- Reach anime fans, gamers, collectors, cosplayers and pop-culture buyers.
- Programming that keeps attendees moving, browsing and discovering.
For Sponsors
Reach the community, not just the room.
- Activations, competitions, workshops, prizes and on-site branding.
- Connect with young creatives, students, artists, gamers and fandom audiences.
- Build a long-term relationship with a growing pop-culture platform.
Venue Partner
Urban Playground, Fourways Mall
Arc One is hosted at Urban Playground, Fourways Mall — a high-energy venue built for gaming, community events, vendors, workshops and crowd-focused experiences.
- Venue Size
- 2,000+ sqm
- Dates
- 10–12 July 2026
Get Involved
Be a part of Arc One
Open to artists, vendors, sponsors and partners who want to be part of a growing anime and pop-culture community. Sell, showcase, activate, sponsor or collaborate — and connect with the audience in a real way.