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Anime After Hours · First Anniversary
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Past event · Concluded 12 July 2026
– · 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
"One year. One family."
Event Archive
Arc One has concluded
Arc One ran at Urban Playground, Fourways Mall. Thank you to every artist, vendor, sponsor, performer and attendee who made the first anniversary what it was.
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 what's next
Arc One has wrapped, but the next one is already taking shape. We work with artists, vendors, sponsors and partners who want to be part of a growing anime and pop-culture community — to sell, showcase, activate, sponsor or collaborate, and connect with the audience in a real way.