Thank you to all the cosplayers who came together for our group photoshoot with Tomoyo Takayanagi and Naomi Ozora, at Animaga Melbourne! ​Seeing so many incredible #Umamusume# cosplays in one frame were truly special, and both guests loved meeting everyone. Hope you all had a wonderful time! ​Feel free to share your photos and tag yourselves below. 🥕 #Animaga2026# #AnimagaMelbourne#

Step into an endless night of flowers! 🌸✨ Aeternum Nox Hydrangearum (ShiiTakki Birthday Live 2026) is taking over Rouge Bar, Darling Harbour on Monday, 12 October. Get ready for an electric mix of DJ x Idol stages, back-to-back curated sets, a full Idol Taiban, and a VIP afterparty. Come dressed in your best Gothic, Visual Kei, or Ouji styles! Grab your tickets and check out full details on their event page: 👉 #ShiiTakki# #SydneyEvents# #IdolLive# #VisualKei#

Looking for something to do in Perth this Saturday? 🌸✨ Our friends at @tokyoalleyperth are bringing Tokyo Market 6to Victoria Park Leisurelife Centre tomorrow (26 September)! Come through to support local artists, discover unique creations, and check out the market floor. Find full times and updates directly on their event page: 👉 🎨 Art and brand by @PhillikunTweet #TokyoMarket# #TokyoAlley# #PerthEvents# #PerthArtists# #PerthAnime#

A quick reminder: Artist Alley applications for Animaga Sydney 2027: 6–7th March at ICC Sydney close this Friday, 25 September. If you’re planning to share your artwork, prints, and original creations with thousands of fans and attendees, grab your table before applications cut off: #Animaga# #AnimagaSydney# #Animaga2027# #ArtistAlley# #SydneyArtists#

Melbourne's anime livehouse night returns! 🎃🔥 ANIROCK FES 2.0 lands at the Brunswick Ballroom on Sunday, 11 October with an epic lineup of live bands, idol stages, and special collabs—headlined by an Ave Mujica VS MyGO!!!!! cosplay tribute live! Expect anisong anthems, idol stages covering Hololive, Love Live!, and more, plus dinner options and Halloween photo spots. 🗓️ Sunday, 11 October 2026 | Doors 6:00 PM / Show 7:30 PM 📍 Brunswick Ballroom (18+ ID required) Grab your tickets via the link below: 👉 #ANIROCKFES# #MelbourneEvents# #Anisong#

Anime Music Festival returns to Melbourne for Year 3! 🎸🔥 Catch an epic night of live anisongs spanning classic hits (Naruto, Angel Beats!) to the latest anthems (Dandadan, Jujutsu Kaisen, Ado). 🗓️ Friday, 25 September 2026 | 7:30 PM 📍 The Leadbeater Hotel, Richmond (18+) Presales are open now for Grand Final weekend—grab your tickets and check lineup details below: 👉 #AnimeMusicFestival# #Anisong# #MelbourneEvents# #JRock#

Melbourne was such an amazing weekend, and now we’re looking ahead to Sydney! ✨ A quick heads up for anyone planning to exhibit: Artist Alley applications for Animaga Sydney 2027 officially close on Friday, 25 September 2026. Don't leave it to the last minute to lock in your table! 👉Apply now: Tag your artist friends so they don't miss the deadline! #Animaga2027# #AnimagaSydney# #Animaga# #ArtistAlley# #SydneyArtists#

Be sure to drop by the Rhypla Builds @rhypla Display Corner at Animaga Melbourne 2026 to check out a fantastic showcase of custom Gunpla and model kits up close! Don't forget to swing by the Plamo Area for our Free Kit Builds during the weekend too. #Animaga# #AnimagaMelbourne# #Rhypla# #Gunpla# #Plamo#

Need a meal break during Animaga this weekend? Flash your Animaga ticket or pass at Royal Stacks (Crown Melbourne) to get 10% off your order! Find them at Ground Floor, 8 Whiteman St, Southbank, Crown Melbourne Tag your con buddies and plan your burger run! 👇 #Animaga2026# #AnimagaMelbourne# #Animaga# #RoyalStacks#

Less than 48 hours to go until Animaga Melbourne 2026! 🚨✨ Here is our final Artist Alley spotlight, wrapping up the last section of Block F! Get your checklist sorted and take a final look at who’s setting up this weekend: F44 | Lazuli Handmade F45 | Critter-Stash | @CritterOfHabit & @molliemash F46 | Fried Jinea F47 | Aimi F48 | Distant Days F49 | Red Trooper F50 | Happytoons F51 | Vanxllavina & Kadoshi | @vanxllavina F52 | hnugie_art F53 | pinkumochiie x hanayon F54 | Janiccentric | @janiccentric F55 | pevellyne | @pevellyne F56 | Messy.Beee + Poro87 F57 | TepidTrash & Tytostarz F58 | BobaFiish & niijee_ F59 | gooseinsoup / cookiiefox F60 | Bugbearpip And that’s every single table locked in! Who’s at the very top of your haul list for this weekend? Drop your answers below! 👇 #Animaga2026# #AnimagaMelbourne# #ArtistAlley#

HI Everyone! @Animono_au is coming to Animaga this weekend at MCEC! They’re bringing a huge range of fresh drops and popular merch to Booth G24, including the Love and Deepspace "Winter Journey" collection, Caleb series, plushies, and exclusive merch sets. Check the images below to see what’s arriving and make Booth G24 an early stop!

Your Block F haul list for Animaga Melbourne 2026 just expanded! 💸✨ Here is the next row of tables locked in for this August. Check out their profiles, preview their drops, and mark your top picks ahead of the weekend: F27 | Vampmii F28 | Rurouni_drawings & ArtsyBlacksheep F29 | Warung Ceileen x Lattelle F30 | Bright Witch FB | Jiro Plastic F31 | AmalisArt F32 | Obake Haus F33 | ekek_art F34 | Kitty Kitsune F35 | Prints of Tennis | @harem_wip F36 | Jaayyarts | @jaayyarts F37 | leafyteahouse F38 | jellybunnie | @jellykittn & @marronbunnie F39 | Haijinks | @chealinks & @seuljeanz F40 | Mochi Sprouts F41 | D'cat’s Treasure Bottle F42 | Mimitan x Cryptidgeon | @mirinaechou F43 | Arttheba | @artthena Which booth is taking top spot on your route? Drop your picks in the replies! 👇 #Animaga2026# #AnimagaMelbourne# #ArtistAlley#

Official merch lineup for the Yui Makino Mini Live at Animaga Melbourne 2026! 🎤✨ Pick up exclusive Acrylic Stands (Shiro Makino! 2 & Momo Makino! 2), the Summer Photo Set, and blind-pack Trading Cards at the Guest Merch Area this weekend. Limited stocks available! 🎟️ Grab your concert tickets here: 👉 #Animaga2026# #AnimagaMelbourne# #Animaga# #YuiMakino# #牧野由依#

ANIMAGA MELBOURNE 2026 IS OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT! 🚨🎉 Thank you so much, everyone. We are 100% sold out across the entire weekend! Missed out? Verified resale is now the only way to secure a pass: 👉 ⚠️ Beware of scammers! Do NOT buy from comments or DMs. Only tickets from Humanitix and One Stop Anime are valid for entry. See you this weekend at MCEC! 💖 #Animaga2026# #AnimagaMelbourne# #Animaga# #SoldOut#

More Block F additions locked in for Animaga Melbourne 2026! 🛍️✨ Here are tables F09 through F26 setting up this August. Give their pages a look, save your top picks, and get your con haul list prepped: F09 | biisuu F10 | CookieTeaa F11 | Paper Crow Studio F12 | Honeymilk Star F13 | hohorocku | @hohorocku F14 | Kawaii Kitty Store F15 | bluejayoceane | @bluejayoceane F16 | migmats F17 | Jessehuangg F18 | Lil Robin F19 | NikoleeArt F20 | Tamaki Reina F21 | MangaXai | @mangaxai F22 | Fihsei F23 | annadotpng F24 | yuxin’s dream land F25 | Young At Heart Studio x Seedi Bun F26 | Val’s Art | @velvetsolana Which booth is taking priority on your list? Tell us in the replies! 👇 #Animaga2026# #AnimagaMelbourne# #ArtistAlley#

Ready to duel? 🃏⚔️ Brought to you by The Games District, the Tabletop Area at Animaga Melbourne 2026 is hosting two epic 32-player card tournaments next weekend: One Piece TCG & Gundam Card Game! Registrations open at 10:00 AM each day on a first-come, first-served basis, with tournament rounds kicking off at 11:00 AM. Head to the Tabletop Area early to secure your spot at the tables! 🏆 #Animaga2026# #AnimagaMelbourne# #Animaga# #OnePieceTCG# #GundamCardGame#

Need a calm moment to recharge during the con? 💚✨ Animaga has partnered with headspace South Melbourne to offer a dedicated Quiet Room at Animaga Melbourne 2026 for anyone needing a low-sensory, peaceful break away from the crowds. You can find the Quiet Room located at Organiser Office 9 at MCEC, open throughout the entire weekend. If you ever feel overwhelmed or need directions, feel free to speak with any of our staff members. Look after yourself and enjoy the weekend! 🌸 #Animaga2026# #AnimagaMelbourne# #Animaga# #headspace# #QuietRoom#

Step into our Umamusume: Pretty Derby panel, hosting star guest voice actresses Tomoyo Takayanagi, who brings Oguri Cap to life, and Naomi Ohzora, the voice behind Tamamo Cross. Make your way over to the Main Stage on Sunday, 30 August 2026 at 1:30 PM for an engaging stage presentation where our guests will share their experiences, dive into character lore, and reflect on their journey with the title.

Closing out Block E and unlocking Block F for Animaga Melbourne 2026! 💫✨ Here is the next row of amazing tables lined up for this August. Give their pages a follow and get your haul list prepped: E53 | Tea & buns E54 | notforeating + haamche E55 | Oyasumiru E56 | spacenerdy E57 | stephen_njoto E58 | tearystarz E59 | Teh O Panda | @aldreichd E60 | thlurp FA | usarei | @usarei_c F01 | Vin Crows | @VinCrows F02 | Dirty Paws Australia F03 | yuyuunon & RainingStorms F04 | Zenki Wear F05 | Victifreak | @Victifreak F06 | Vooser Studios F07 | Luhuala | @LuhualaArt F08 | Reality Check Which table is going straight onto your schedule? Drop your picks in the replies! 👇 #Animaga2026# #AnimagaMelbourne# #ArtistAlley#

Our final Super Anime Market exhibitor reveal is here! 🛍️✨ Rounding out our market floor for Animaga Melbourne 2026, here are the incredible exhibitors waiting for you at booths G55 through G59: G55 | Kawaii Twinkle G56 | Nochu Illustrations x Uwagihime x Meuwon x Crackaart G57 | BEYBLADE AUSTRALIA NETWORK G58 | Paralympics Australia @ausparalympics G59 | Two and a Half Studios @TwoHalfStudios From Beyblade X free-play and high-speed battles to indie visual novel merch from A Date with Death, Japanese kawaii finds, and community charity support, make sure to drop by their booths and show some love across the weekend! #Animaga2026# #AnimagaMelbourne# #Animaga# #BeybladeX# #IndieGames#