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Bank Holiday Anime Event Guide

Planning a getaway this for the upcoming May Day Bank Holiday weekend? Well if you fancy something to suit your hobby then the Asahi Anime Festival in Brighton may be just the thing!

The weekend-long festival is held in The Opticon, Bartholomew Square and will feature several events including a Gothic Lolita fashion show, live music and competitions. There will also be stalls selling food, drink and Japanese snacks and crafts. There will also be events for children, such as face painting and colouring competitions, which will no doubt make for a great family atmosphere. You will also be pleased to hear that the whole event is free!

For more information visit the Asahi Anime Festival here.

Also being held on the Bank Holiday is the twice annual Manga All-Nighter, part of the Sci-Fi- London Film Festival held at the Apollo Cinema in Piccadilly Circus, London. Beginning at midnight on the Saturday night (May 1st), the night will involve screenings of Redline, Musashi, Bleach: The Diamond Tast Rebellion and Fate/Stay Night Unlimited Blade Works.

For a cost of £30 you not only get to see the films, but also get free refreshments throughout the night and a goodie bag upon arrival. Being an all-nighter also makes it a cheap event, since there is no need for a hotel, plus you will have the Bank Holiday Monday to catch up on sleep before going back to work!

You can read my thoughts on a previous All-Nighter here.

Find our more about the Anime all-nighter and how to get tickets at the SCI-FI-LONDON website.

Written by Tom Phillips

http://www.animetion.co.uk

My name is Tom Phillips and I am co-webmaster of www.animetion.co.uk. We publish reviews and articles on anime, manga, cosplay and more. We have gradually become more involved in the community over the years and are in attendance at all the major events and maintain a fan focus. I myself have been a fan of anime and Japanese culture for many years and have travelled to Japan several times, experiencing both the modern and traditional cultures of the historic country. I have always enjoyed writing about anime and the community and I am thrilled to write for Sci-Fi UK and that they are supporting the UK anime scene.