Popular Niconico Chokaigi Project to be Featured at 'AFA Thailand 2026'!
Dwango Co., Ltd. will exhibit at 'AFA Thailand 2026' in Bangkok and host the 'niconico LIVE Stage' as part of its international creator cooperation program, 'Asia Creators Cross'.
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Dwango Co., Ltd., in collaboration with SOZO Pte Ltd, the organizer of 'Anime Festival Asia' (AFA)—one of Southeast Asia's largest pop culture events—will exhibit at 'AFA Thailand 2026' in Bangkok, held from May 30th to 31st, 2026. The company will host a music stage titled 'niconico LIVE Stage' as part of its international creator cooperation program, 'Asia Creators Cross'.
'Asia Creators Cross' is an initiative aimed at creating opportunities for Japanese creators to succeed globally and for international creators to thrive in Japan. Since its debut at 'AFA Singapore 2024' in November 2024, the program has expanded to overseas events including the 'STRAWBERRY MUSIC FESTIVAL' (Beijing), 'AFA Indonesia 2025' (Indonesia), and 'SMASH!' (Sydney). Participating creators have expanded their reach to local fans through stage performances, merchandise sales, and fan engagement.
At the 'niconico LIVE Stage', the company will host a participation-style live performance project titled 'Cho-BON Dance Japan powered by Dwango', where attendees can dance along to popular anime songs and Vocaloid tracks for a shared sense of unity. The project is supervised and directed by Ukon Takafuji, a Japanese traditional dancer and choreographer known for his work on popular projects such as 'Cho-Niconico Bon Odori' at Niconico Chokaigi. Additionally, DJ performances by popular Vocaloid producers—Yoshida Yasei, picco, and Satapan P—will be held. picco will also perform on the main 'NEXT Stage' on May 30th, and Satapan P will perform on May 31st.
In conjunction with this, a recruitment campaign will start for local creators participating in 'AFA Thailand 2026', 'AFA Singapore 2026', and 'AFA Indonesia 2026' to join 'Creator Cross', a centerpiece project of 'Niconico Chokaigi 2027'. Details on the application process will be announced later on the official AFA website and X.
'niconico LIVE Stage' Overview
- Dates: May 30th (Sat) – 31st (Sun), 2026
- Venue: Queen Sirikit National Convention Center
- Performers: [Cho-BON Dance Japan] Ukon Takafuji, DJ Mr. Akihabara Sasakichi, Hink, Hoshomadoka; [Vocaloid DJ Live] Satapan P, picco, Yoshida Yasei
- Grant: Creator Support Fund
'AFA Thailand 2026' Overview
- Dates: May 30th (Sat) – 31st (Sun), 2026
- Venue: Queen Sirikit National Convention Center
- Organizer: SOZO Pte Ltd
- Official Website: https://animefestival.asia/afath26/
'Asia Creators Cross' is an initiative aimed at creating opportunities for Japanese creators to succeed globally and for international creators to thrive in Japan. Since its debut at 'AFA Singapore 2024' in November 2024, the program has expanded to overseas events including the 'STRAWBERRY MUSIC FESTIVAL' (Beijing), 'AFA Indonesia 2025' (Indonesia), and 'SMASH!' (Sydney). Participating creators have expanded their reach to local fans through stage performances, merchandise sales, and fan engagement.
At the 'niconico LIVE Stage', the company will host a participation-style live performance project titled 'Cho-BON Dance Japan powered by Dwango', where attendees can dance along to popular anime songs and Vocaloid tracks for a shared sense of unity. The project is supervised and directed by Ukon Takafuji, a Japanese traditional dancer and choreographer known for his work on popular projects such as 'Cho-Niconico Bon Odori' at Niconico Chokaigi. Additionally, DJ performances by popular Vocaloid producers—Yoshida Yasei, picco, and Satapan P—will be held. picco will also perform on the main 'NEXT Stage' on May 30th, and Satapan P will perform on May 31st.
In conjunction with this, a recruitment campaign will start for local creators participating in 'AFA Thailand 2026', 'AFA Singapore 2026', and 'AFA Indonesia 2026' to join 'Creator Cross', a centerpiece project of 'Niconico Chokaigi 2027'. Details on the application process will be announced later on the official AFA website and X.
'niconico LIVE Stage' Overview
- Dates: May 30th (Sat) – 31st (Sun), 2026
- Venue: Queen Sirikit National Convention Center
- Performers: [Cho-BON Dance Japan] Ukon Takafuji, DJ Mr. Akihabara Sasakichi, Hink, Hoshomadoka; [Vocaloid DJ Live] Satapan P, picco, Yoshida Yasei
- Grant: Creator Support Fund
'AFA Thailand 2026' Overview
- Dates: May 30th (Sat) – 31st (Sun), 2026
- Venue: Queen Sirikit National Convention Center
- Organizer: SOZO Pte Ltd
- Official Website: https://animefestival.asia/afath26/
FAQ
AFA Thailand 2026の開催日程と会場は？
2026年5月30日（土）から31日（日）まで、タイ・バンコクのQueen Sirikit National Convention Centerで開催されます。
「niconico LIVE Stage」ではどのような企画が実施されますか？
孝藤右近氏監修・演出による参加型ライブ企画「Cho-BON Dance Japan powered by Dwango」と、吉田夜世、picco、さたぱんPら人気ボカロPによるDJライブが実施されます。
「Asia Creators Cross」とはどのような取り組みですか？
日本のクリエイターと世界のクリエイターが相互に活躍できる機会を創出するための国際的な連携プログラムです。
「ニコニコ超会議2027」への海外クリエイターの応募は可能ですか？
可能です。AFA Thailand 2026、Singapore 2026、Indonesia 2026の参加現地クリエイターを対象に、「クリエイタークロス」企画への参加者を公募する取り組みがスタートします。
AFA Thailand 2026の主催者は誰ですか？
SOZO Pte Ltdが主催しています。