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K!DZ POP CON ASIA 2025: Your Ultimate Family Guide for This Weekend!

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Parents and young fans, get ready—K!DZ POP CON ASIA 2025 is landing at Sands Expo & Convention Centre this weekend, packed with fun for kids of all ages! Whether your little ones are into Peppa Pig, Jurassic World dinos, Hot Wheels racing, or live cosplay and stage shows, this is the event of the June holidays you don’t want to miss.

Here’s everything you need to know to plan your family’s adventure:

What Is K!DZ POP CON?

K!DZ POP CON is a one-of-a-kind family event celebrating the magic of childhood fandom. Think mascots, stage performances, movie previews, toy showcases, workshops, and interactive zones—all spread across a sprawling 135,000 sqft convention floor.

Supported by the Singapore Tourism Board, Mediacorp, Moove Media, and NTUC First Campus, this is your chance to experience top-notch entertainment in one fun-filled weekend.

📅 Date: 21 – 22 June 2025

📍 Venue: Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Level 1, Halls A, B, C

🎟️ Tickets: Get them here

👶 Free for infants-in-arms and kids below 2 years old (all children must be accompanied by a paying adult)

Plan Your Day


Don’t forget to check out the event floor plan and full stage schedule to plan your visit and catch all the best moments!

Highlights You Can’t Miss:

Great Mascot Parade & Meet & Greet

Kick off your day at 10:00 AM with the Great Mascot Parade, followed by fun on-stage meet & greets with beloved characters throughout the day. Perfect for photo ops and high-fives!

Main Stage Non-Stop Entertainment

From performances to workshops and surprise guest appearances, the main stage will keep the kids engaged.

Sunday Special: Come dressed in costume for the Mega Kids Cosplay Photo Opportunity—a must for little cosplayers!

Meet Mermaid Syrena

 (21 June, Saturday)

Catch Singapore’s real-life mermaid, Syrena, live on stage! Enjoy singalongs, storytelling, and magical photo moments.

Peppa Pig Fun Zone

Little ones will love meeting Peppa Pig and joining in Oink-tastic activities.

Movie Magic with UIP

Universal Pictures International is bringing exclusive sneak peeks:

🎬 The Bad Guys 2 (In cinemas July 31)

🎬 Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie (In cinemas September 25)

Be among the first to preview these family films and enjoy fun activities tied to the movies!

Creative Play Zones

Crayola Hands-on Fun

Meet Mr Tip, Crayola’s mascot, and join interactive craft stations—plus, grab exclusive Crayola goodies.

Jurassic World Rebirth Toy Showcase

Check out the newest Jurassic World toy range and join a Mini Dino Terrarium Workshop (limited slots available).

Hot Wheels Ultimate Race Competition

Young speedsters can take on the Build & Launch and Fire Ring Jump Challenges. Compete for the title of Hot Wheels Champion—register here!

Food Zone Delights

Refuel with Beard Papa’s pastries, kid-friendly snacks, and refreshing drinks—perfect for hungry tummies after a day of play.

🎁 And There’s Even More!

Look out for:

✅ Surprise appearances

✅ Exclusive contests

✅ Themed merchandise

✅ Instagrammable moments

About the Organiser

Generation Experience Pte Ltd—the team behind Singapore Comic Con and Creators Con—brings its pop culture expertise to K!DZ POP CON, crafting an unforgettable weekend for families.

If you’re looking for the perfect school holiday outing, K!DZ POP CON ASIA 2025 is where the action is. Grab your tickets early and prepare for a weekend your kids will be talking about long after!

For the latest updates, follow K!DZ POP CON on Facebook, Instagram, or visit their official website.

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Crunchyroll Crowns Solo Leveling as Anime of the Year at 2025 Anime Awards After Record-Breaking 51 Million Votes

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In a spectacular celebration of anime’s global influence, Solo Leveling has officially been crowned Anime of the Year at the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, held in Tokyo. With a record-breaking 51 million votes cast worldwide, fans came together to honor the top creators, performers, and productions that have shaped anime into the pop culture juggernaut it is today.

Singapore fans, part of the ever-growing Southeast Asian anime community, were among the millions who participated in the vote — a testament to anime’s surging popularity across the region.

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Solo Leveling

 Dominates the Night

The Korean webtoon-turned-anime juggernaut Solo Leveling didn’t just win Anime of the Year — it swept the awards with a total of six accolades, including:

  • Best New Series
  • Best Action
  • Best Ending Sequence (“request” by krage)
  • Best Main Character (Sung Jinwoo)
  • Best Score (Hiroyuki Sawano)
  • Best English Voice Artist Performance (Aleks Le)

Sung Jinwoo’s dark, intense journey from weak hunter to world-shaking shadow monarch clearly resonated with fans around the world — especially with those who love high-stakes, beautifully animated power fantasies.

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Attack on Titan

 Honored with First-Ever Global Impact Award

While Solo Leveling won big, Attack on Titan was celebrated for its cultural legacy. The long-running series received the inaugural Global Impact Award, recognizing its monumental contribution to anime history. Director Yuichiro Hayashi of MAPPA accepted the award on behalf of the entire creative team, following the release of Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACK, which brought the epic saga to its gripping conclusion in late 2024.

🌟 Star-Studded Celebration in Tokyo

Hosted once again by beloved voice actress Sally Amaki and veteran presenter Jon Kabira, the ceremony at the Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa in Tokyo was a true fusion of East meets West.

Presenters included an eclectic mix of global celebrities and anime superfans like Kacey Musgraves, Finn Wolfhard, J Balvin, Rina Sawayama, and Chloe Kim — showing just how far anime’s cultural reach has extended beyond Japan.

Fans were also treated to high-energy performances by Creepy Nuts (performing Mashle’s “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born”), FLOW (with the nostalgic “DAYS” from Eureka Seven), and LiSA, who brought the house down with a medley that included Demon Slayer’s iconic “Gurenge.”

🎉 Other Major Winners at the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards

  • Film of the Year – Look Back
  • Best Continuing Series – Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc
  • Best Drama – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
  • Best Romance – Blue Box
  • Best Isekai Anime – Re:Zero Season 3
  • Best Comedy – Mashle: The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam Arc
  • Best Anime Song – “Otonoke” by Creepy Nuts (Dan Da Dan)

Frieren and Dan Da Dan also had strong showings, with Frieren taking home awards for Best Drama, Best Background Art, Best Director, and Best Supporting Character (Fern). Meanwhile, Dan Da Dan won for Best Opening Sequence, Best Character Design, and Best Anime Song.

🌍 Anime is Global — and Getting Bigger

Crunchyroll revealed that fans from across the globe cast their votes, with high participation from countries like Brazil, India, Mexico, and the UK. For the first time, Canada and Chile entered the top 10 most engaged regions.

“Anime isn’t just entertainment — it’s identity,” said Rahul Purini, President of Crunchyroll. “These works of art are part of our lives, and this year’s 51 million votes prove just how connected global fans are to this medium.”

🎥 Missed the Show?

Fans in Singapore can catch the full Anime Awards show on demand soon via Crunchyroll’s YouTube and Twitch, Sony Pictures Core, and Sony’s global platforms.

Final Thoughts

Whether you’re a long-time anime fan or new to the genre, the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards showed just how vast and diverse the anime community has become. From powerhouses like Solo Leveling and Attack on Titan to emotional epics like Frieren, anime continues to evolve and resonate on a global scale.

For Singapore-based fans, the message is clear: Anime is no longer a niche — it’s a movement.

Stay tuned to GameTrader.SG for more anime reviews, fan features, and event coverage.

More information on the winners at Crunchyroll

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Borderlands® 4: A Mayhem-Fueled Epic Revealed at The Game Awards

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Get ready for the most ambitious Borderlands game yet—coming in 2025!

Fans of the Borderlands franchise, rejoice! 2K and Gearbox Software have officially unveiled Borderlands® 4, treating audiences at The Game Awards to a high-octane first look at the next installment in the beloved looter-shooter series. Scheduled for release in 2025, this highly anticipated game promises to deliver the most expansive and ambitious Borderlands experience yet.

The Timekeeper and the Planet of Kairos

The reveal trailer introduced players to The Timekeeper, a ruthless dictator whose obsession with Order dominates the new planet of Kairos. However, chaos is on the horizon as a world-altering catastrophe threatens his vision, setting the stage for classic Borderlands-style mayhem. Described as the “most dangerous planet” in the series so far, Kairos is brimming with danger, secrets, and opportunities for Vault Hunters to wreak havoc in their quest for loot.

What’s New in Borderlands 4?

Gearbox Software has taken everything fans love about the series and amplified it to a whole new level:

• Deeper Vault Hunter Skill Trees

Borderlands 4 introduces the most intricate and diverse skill trees yet, allowing players unprecedented customization. Pair that with the largest loot pool in Borderlands history, and you’ll have all the tools needed to create a build that reflects your unique playstyle.

• A Dynamic, Explorable World

• Enhanced Traversal Mechanics

New traversal options—including vehicles summonable almost anywhere—expand the possibilities for exploration and combat, letting you race across Kairos’s breathtaking vistas in style.

• Epic Co-op Gameplay

Whether solo or in co-op with up to three friends, Borderlands 4 promises pulse-pounding boss fights, free-form combat, and an unforgettable cast of new and returning characters.

A Message from Gearbox

Randy Pitchford, Gearbox Software’s boss, encapsulates the essence of the game:

“Borderlands 4 is about freedom and being badass. This is by far the biggest and most insane world we’ve ever made—it’s overloaded with jerkface ratnozzle scrote monsters that need to be put down with the most over-the-top hardcore nuts op guns and loot in any game ever. Oh, and the story also seriously kicks ass!”

Release Details and Availability

Borderlands 4 will launch in 2025 for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Fans can wishlist the game now to stay updated on the latest news.

The Legacy Continues

With over 87 million copies sold across the franchise, Borderlands remains a hallmark of innovative gameplay and unforgettable storytelling. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the series, Borderlands 4 is shaping up to be an unmissable addition to the gaming landscape.

Wishlist Borderlands 4 today at www.borderlands.2k.com, and follow the game on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and more to stay in the loop.