Anime-Marathon Königslutter am Elm
09. - 11. May 2025 | The Japanese pop culture convention
In 9 days
Date:
09.05.2025 - 11.05.2025*
Friday - Sunday, 3 days
Opening hours:
Friday, 09.05. 16:00 – 23:55 h
Saturday, 10.05. 09:00 – 23:00 h
Sunday, 11.05. 09:00 – 16:00 h
Trade Show Contact
vorstand@tomodachi.de
tomodachi.de
Audience:
public event
Cycle:
annually
The Anime Marathon convention, held annually at the Avalon Hotelpark Königshof in Königslutter, is a highlight for all lovers of Japanese pop culture. Organized by Anime no Tomodachi e.V. (Japanese for "Anime Friends"), or for short AnT, from Wolfenbüttel, a club founded in 1997 with members from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, the convention aims to represent the interests of German-speaking anime and manga fans and provide them with an unforgettable event.
The Anime Marathon is a comprehensive convention dedicated to anime, manga, video games, and cosplay, enhanced by numerous show acts, workshops, and a lively market.
Visitors can look forward to a diverse program:
Anime Program: A non-stop anime program in the video rooms offers a wide selection of classics, current series and exclusive new releases from Japan.
Manga Library: An extensive collection of manga in various languages, including German, Japanese, French, and English, invites guests to browse and read.
Games Room: Here, guests can try out and enjoy a variety of consoles, from modern devices like the Nintendo Switch and PS4 to retro classics like the Atari and NES, featuring both current and historical games.
Show Acts: The stage offers a varied program with quiz rounds, cosplay competitions, small contests, and an exciting auction that rocks the hall.
Cosplay: Cosplayers are a special highlight of the event. Guests can spontaneously participate in the cosplay photo studio and immerse themselves in the world of cosplay.
Workshops: A colorful mix of interesting workshops on topics such as crafting, Japan, cosplay, and technology provides creative and educational experiences.
Market: The Anime Marathon market consists of a flea market, commercial vendors, and an auction where visitors can both buy and sell items.
Chillout Area: In the tea room, visitors can relax with green tea and Japanese snacks, exchange ideas, and plan the next program points. The karaoke bar also offers the opportunity to sing along to anime music and other hits until their voice gives out.
Card and Board Games: Numerous card and board games are available in the tea room, inviting friends to play together.
The Anime Marathon is more than just a convention – it is a feast for the senses and a wonderful opportunity to experience the diversity and fascination of Japanese pop culture.
The Anime-Marathon will take place on 3 days from Friday, 09. May to Sunday, 11. May 2025 in Königslutter am Elm.
Local time:
18:40 h (UTC +02:00)
Königslutter am Elm:
Walpurga's Night