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SMASH! Convention 2025: A Weekend to Remember in Sydney 🎉 Sydney’s biggest anime & Japanese pop‑culture event, SMASH! Convention 2025, was held at ICC Sydney over Friday, July 11 to Sunday, July 13. With ticket sales sold out in advance and over 40,000 fans in attendance, the convention is for sure the largest anime pop‑culture event...

🌊 Welcome to a WAND-erful World of Fantasy Shello, magical explorers! 🐚 The countdown is on for one of the most exciting family events of the season—Fantasy Festival  is making a splash at the Redland Showgrounds these school holidays, and you’re invited to “sea” it all! Get ready for a day where imagination takes...

Ita bags are here! Celebrate your favorite characters and fandoms in style with our new range of Ita bags. Perfect for pins, plushies & cosplay lovers. Shop now before they sell out!

Get ready, pop culture enthusiasts! The Collectors Market is making its grand return to Brisbane (sort of, in Eagleby) on May 3–4, 2025. This bi-annual event is a haven for collectors, gamers, cosplayers, and fans of all things nostalgic and nerdy.

Cosplayers & Pop-Culture Fans, This One’s for You! Supanova Gold Coast 2025 is right around the corner, and it’s time to prep for one of the most exciting pop culture events of the year! Whether you’re a dedicated cosplayer, a fan of anime, gaming, or alternative fashion, this event is a must-attend for anyone...

🎀 The Top 10 Cutest Sanrio Characters of 2024 – As Voted by Fans! 🎀 Sanrio fans around the world have spoken! In 2024, millions of votes were cast to decide the most beloved characters from the Sanrio universe. From classic cuties to rising stars, this year’s Sanrio Character Ranking was full of surprises...

Exciting news for anime fans across Australia—the highly anticipated SMASH! Anime Festival has officially announced its 2025 dates! Known as one of the largest and most beloved celebrations of anime, manga, and Japanese pop culture, SMASH! is the ultimate destination for fans to connect, explore, and immerse themselves in a world of creativity and fandom....