SGCC 2025: New Stage Programme, Floor Plan, and Massive Exhibitor Exclusives Revealed — Here’s What’s New

When SGCC first dropped its initial 2025 announcement, we covered the major highlights — the return of Singapore’s biggest pop-culture festival, its expanded showfloor, and the promise of an even more ambitious edition than before.

Now, SGCC has released a second wave of details, and trust us… the hype just levelled up again. If the first announcement got fans talking, this one brings the meat: a fully revealed floor plan, a jam-packed 2-day stage programme, the full W.I.P. Lab schedule, tabletop takeovers, Creators Con updates, and a gigantic list of exhibitor exclusives that will have collectors planning their routes like a tactical mission.

Here’s everything new you need to know.


📍 The Largest SGCC Floor Plan Ever — Level 1 + Basement 2 Takeover

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We already knew SGCC 2025 was expanding, but now we have the confirmation:

  • Level 1: Halls A, B, C — the biggest SGCC showfloor ever.
    More exhibitors, more pop-culture showcases, more retail, more creators, more everything.
  • Basement 2: Full Tabletop Takeover.
    An entire underground floor purely for TCGs, boardgames, miniature painting, tournaments, and community play.
    If you collect cards or roll dice — this is your home base.

SGCC wasn’t kidding when they said “most ambitious yet.”


🎤 FULL Stage Programme Revealed — Godzilla, Ultraman, FightSaber, Fabula Ultima Live Show & More

The earlier announcement teased “expanded programming” — now we finally see what that means. The newly unveiled 2-day main stage schedule includes:

🔥 Iconic Pop-Culture Performances

  • Godzilla Live Stage Experience + Ultraman Spectacle LIVE — Godzilla’s first ever SGCC showcase paired with an Ultraman battle performance featuring Omega, Zero, Tiga and more.
  • FightSaber Singapore presents: Bilateral Business — Lightsaber choreography meets theatrical storytelling.
  • PAssionArts AudioImage Wind Ensemble’s “Symphonic G-On 2025” — MapleStory, Baldur’s Gate 3, Final Fantasy XIV, Sonic, Star Wars, Hollow Knight and more in music-meets-cosplay fashion.

🎭 Creator & Fan Engagement

  • TikTok Star Satoyu Fan Meeting + TikTok Anime Quest Final Battle
  • Fabula Ultima TTJRPG Live Show — audience-influenced storytelling live.

🎉 Community Spectacles

  • Cosplay Competition Finals
  • Food League Eating Championship (Fried Rice Edition)
  • POPPA Ani-Idol Semi-Finals

This is easily SGCC’s most varied stage lineup to date — blending fandom, performance arts, cosplay, gaming, and community in one continuous weekend programme.


🎨 W.I.P. Lab Schedule Now Live — Featuring Simon Bisley’s Intimate Workshop

Fans of comics and illustration get a major treat with the newly revealed W.I.P. Lab lineup.

The spotlight?
Legendary comic artist Simon Bisley will host a limited-seat, paid workshop titled “Monster and Beast” where fans can watch him sketch live, participate in a private Q&A, and score an autograph + photo.
Seats are extremely limited — and at $288, it’s meant for the hardcore art enthusiasts.

The rest of the W.I.P. Lab schedule features two full days of workshops, creative showcases, and talks — ideal for creators, hobbyists, and anyone dreaming of turning fandom into craft.


🛒 Exhibitor Exclusives: SGCC 2025 Drops Are Getting Wild

This second press release brings the full exhibitor highlight list — and collectors, prepare yourselves. Here are some standouts:

Bandai / Gundam Base

  • Exclusive Gunpla
  • Hands-on Gunpla workshops

Threezero

  • 3 SGCC-Exclusive figures
    • ROBO-DOU Scopedog (Heavy Weathering Ver.)
    • DLX Optimus Primal (Beast Wars Universe Edition)
    • DLX Nemesis Prime

Yolopark

  • Transparent Starscream Model Kit (AMK Pro Series) — SGCC Exclusive

The Loyal Subjects

  • Two M.A.S.K. SGCC Exclusives, including a 40th Anniversary Black & Gold Edition

KenShop

  • First-launch Singapore collectibles featuring:
    • ComfortDelGro Prius Taxi (with lights!)
    • C851E NEL MRT Train (sound + lights + pull-back motor + opening doors)

Faceless Toys

  • Zhuge Liang SGCC Exclusive (180 pcs only)
  • New Blind Boxes & Preorders

Heat Boys

  • Brand-new mecha reveals, including TMNT mecha variants
    (Raphael Night Watch Ver., Leonardo HEATFIG, Spartacus & more)

Queen Studios

  • Life-sized Black Myth: Wukong Great Sage Armor — pre-orders open only at SGCC

InArt

  • Exclusive 1/12 The Dark Knight Rises Batman Accessory Pack

… and dozens more spanning toys, plushes, card games, art, indie creators, and pop-culture brands.

This year’s exclusives feel bigger and more premium — a clear sign of SGCC’s growing regional pull.


🃏 Tabletop, TCG, and Card Game Festivals — Bigger Than Ever

Basement 2 isn’t just “bigger than last year” — it’s a massive gaming carnival featuring:

Bandai Card Games Fest

  • Gundam Card Game joins the Regional Championships for the first time
  • ONE PIECE, Digimon, Union Arena tournaments
  • Event-exclusive merch & sleeves
  • Newcomer tutorials for all Bandai TCGs

Collexi-Con

A hybrid mini-con of TCGs, artists, and card vendors — perfect for trading, collecting, and meeting the community.

Ultraman Card Game

  • Ultra Deck 01: a brand-new high-level deck debuting at SGCC

If you collect TCGs… take leave. Bring a bag. Maybe two.


🍴 Pop Culture Food Zone Returns — With Exclusive Beard Papa’s Flavours

From themed food to SGCC-only Beard Papa’s cream puff flavours — the food zone is back to fuel fans through the weekend.


🎥 Avatar: Fire & Ash Booth

Snap a photo at the booth and get special movie premiums. The film hits cinemas on 18 December — right after SGCC.


📣 Creators Con 2025 — Powered by TikTok & BloomrSG

The creators side of SGCC is expanding too, with international + regional creators, live segments, meet-and-greets, and co-created activations. The ecosystem keeps getting bigger — and this update confirms SGCC is fully leaning into creator culture.


🎫 Event Details Recap

Dates:

  • 5 Dec 2025 — Preview Night (Platinum, guests, media)
  • 6–7 Dec 2025 — Main Festival

Location:
Marina Bay Sands Expo (Level 1 & Basement 2)

Tickets:
Available now via SISTIC.


Final Thoughts — SGCC 2025 Just Became a Must-Go Event

When we wrote about the first announcement, SGCC 2025 already looked strong.

With this second wave?
It’s shaping up to be the largest, most content-packed, most collector-heavy SGCC ever.

The expanded floor plan, exclusive drops, massive TCG presence, creator events, stage spectacles, and legend-level guests prove one thing:

SGCC 2025 isn’t just back — it’s evolving into a full-blown regional pop-culture powerhouse.

GameTrader.sg will be covering the show, the merch, the exclusives, and every hidden gem we find — stay tuned.

Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2025 Kicks Off: Japan Pop Culture Takes Over Suntec!

Singapore, 28 November 2025 — It’s that time of the year again. Suntec Singapore has transformed into a neon-lit playground bursting with anime, games, cosplay, creators, and the unmistakable energy of J-culture fans from all over the region. Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2025 (AFASG25) is officially live—running from 28 to 30 November 2025—and this year’s edition is bigger, louder, and crazier than ever.

If you thought last year was massive, wait till you see what’s happening this weekend.

AFA isn’t just a convention anymore—it’s a full-on ACG experience, and 2025’s lineup proves it. We’re talking:

  • 250+ booths across the show floor
  • 200+ creators and cosplayers
  • A star-studded I LOVE ANISONG festival with 16 artists & groups
  • 13 day stage showcases featuring more than 20 special guests

Yes, it’s that big.


AFA Returns With New Energy — and a First for Singapore

Supported by the Singapore Tourism Board, AFASG25 celebrates Japanese pop culture at a scale that keeps fans (and our wallets) coming back.

This year includes something special: TOHO animation’s first-ever experiential showcase outside Japan. If you love titles like Jujutsu Kaisen, My Hero Academia, or Haikyu!!, this is the booth to run to.

SOZO founder and Festival Director Shawn Chin sums it up best:

“AFA started in Singapore in 2008. Even after expanding to Indonesia and Hong Kong, the Singapore edition remains very special to fans and us alike.”

And after walking through the halls this morning? We totally get it.


What to Expect at AFASG25

The entire Level 4 of Suntec Convention has been taken over. Here’s your quick survival guide.


1. Akiba Town — The Heart of All Things ACG

Welcome to your new favourite money-draining zone.

With booths from TOHO, MANGA Plus by Shueisha, KADOKAWA and more, this is where exclusive merch drops happen—some only available at AFA Singapore.

Must-visit stops include:

  • Bocchi the Rock! merch booth
  • Makoto Shinkai Movies Exhibition
  • JOJOCARAVAN for JoJo fans
  • Limited edition figurines, artbooks, apparel and dangerous gachapon

If you love Japanese pop culture, budget will be exceeded.


2. AFA NEXT STAGE — New Layout, New Vibes

Previously the Akiba Stage, this upgraded stage offers:

  • Live performances
  • The return of the Cho-Bon Dance (bring your festival spirit!)
  • The Cosplay Singles Competition Grand Finale

Prepare your cameras—this is where rising star cosplayers make their mark.


3. Cosplay Hub — Meet the Icons

Nearly 50 top-tier cosplayers from all over the region are here.

Get your merchandise from your favourite cosplay stars.


4. Creators Hub — 158 booths of pure creativity

Artists, illustrators, crafters—you name it. Whether you want prints, charms, apparel, tech accessories, stickers, or commissions, this is the treasure trove.

Arrive early. Popular artists sell out by midday.


5. Game On — Test New Titles First

Gamers, this is your zone.

From blockbuster demos to indie surprises, Game On gives you hands-on access to new experiences from top developers and publishers.

Expect queues—but also a lot of fun.


6. Food Street — Because Fans Need Fuel

Takoyaki, karaage, Japanese snacks…
You’ll smell it before you see it.


Day Stage Highlights — Live Panels, Screenings & More

Across the three days, the AFA Day Stage features screenings, seiyuu talks, director panels, and exclusive previews straight from Japan.

Friday, 28 November

  • Premiere screenings for Noble Reincarnation, Lord of Mysteries, SPYxFAMILY
  • YouTuber Gigguk presents his new short anime Bâan

Saturday, 29 November

  • Voice actors from Frieren, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX!
  • Cast of The Holy Grail of Eris and The Apothecary Diaries
  • Akari Rito brings Chibi Godzilla to the stage

Sunday, 30 November

  • Talk show with legendary creator Shoji Kawamori (Macross, Escaflowne)
  • A rare VTuber appearance by Otsuka Ray and her daughter
  • bilibili previews The Beginning After The End & A Mortal’s Journey
  • Seiyuu Yusuke Kobayashi (Fire Force) takes the stage

I LOVE ANISONG 2025 — Three Nights of Pure Hype

The concerts open at 6:00 PM (Fri) and 6:30 PM (Sat & Sun), and the line-up is fire.

💎 SPARKLE Stage – Friday

  • asmi
  • NOMELON NOLEMON
  • Sakurazaka46
  • SPYAIR

🌟 GLOW Stage – Saturday

  • fhána
  • HIMEHINA
  • nonoc
  • Sally Amaki (22/7)
  • Shouta Aoi
  • Yoko Takahashi (yes, the EVA singer!)

🔥 BLAZE Stage – Sunday

  • ALI
  • ClariS
  • Hachioji-P
  • Isekaijoucho
  • May’n
  • Wednesday Campanella

If you’ve never been to an ANISONG concert, this is the year to go. Lightsticks mandatory.


Meet & Greet Sessions — Up Close With Creators

Friday

  • Gigguk
  • Thames Malerose

Saturday

  • Simba Tsuchiya
  • Kana Ichinose & Sayumi Suzushiro

Sunday

  • Yusuke Kobayashi
  • Sally Amaki

Bring your merch, your questions, and your best manners.


Ticketing — Still Time to Grab Yours

A few tiers are still available:

CAT 1 (S$198/day)

Best view + ballot for signed poster + fastlane + exhibition + day stage

CAT 2 (S$178/day)

Poster ballot + exhibition + stage access + fastlane

CAT 3 (S$158/day)

Exhibition + stage access + fastlane

Day Stage + Exhibition (from S$35/day)

Great for panel lovers

Exhibition Only (from S$22/day)

Perfect for shoppers, gamers, and creators-hunters

(All prices exclude booking fees.)


Final Thoughts

AFASG25 shows why Singapore remains the beating heart of Southeast Asia’s ACG scene. With huge exhibitors, a stacked artist lineup, fan-favourite creators, unforgettable performances, and experiences you can’t get anywhere else—it’s a dream weekend for anime and game fans.

If you’re heading down, charge your phones, bring extra tote bags, and hydrate.
If you’re not… you’ll want to reconsider.

AFA Singapore 2025
📅 28 – 30 Nov 2025
📍 Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre
🌐 animefestival.asia

See you on the show floor! 🎌✨

Crunchyroll Premieres Release That Witch, Fire Force S3 Cour 2, and An Adventurer’s Daily Grind at Age 29 at AFA Singapore 2025

Singapore, 28 November 2025 — Today marks the first day of AFA Singapore 2025, and Crunchyroll is kicking things off with a massive world-first anime screening marathon happening this very afternoon. If you’re heading to Suntec City or already inside the halls, this is the premiere event you don’t want to miss.

Crunchyroll has secured exclusive global streaming rights to Release That Witch, and to celebrate, Singapore fans will be the first in the world to watch Episode 1 — weeks before its official streaming debut. This world-exclusive screening is joined by Fire Force Season 3 Cour 2 (including a never-before-seen Episode 2!) and the heartwarming fantasy An Adventurer’s Daily Grind at Age 29.

For fans attending AFA today, this is your once-in-a-lifetime chance to watch three major anime premieres before the rest of the world.

📍 Exclusive Screening Marathon — TODAY ONLY

Date: Friday, 28 November 2025 (TODAY)

Time: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM SGT

Venue: Room 331, AFA Singapore, Suntec Convention & Exhibition Centre

Access: All AFA ticket holders. First-come, first-served seating. (Mobile phones will be sealed.)

If you’re at AFA right now, queue early — this room is expected to fill fast.

🔥 World & APAC Premieres — Streaming Nowhere Else Today

🔶 Release That Witch — Season 1 Episode 1 (World-First Premiere)

A reincarnated engineer. A world ruled by sorcery and fear. And two witches whose powers may change everything. Roland begins his revolution today — and fans in Singapore get to witness it first.

🔥 Fire Force — Season 3 Cour 2 Episode 1 (APAC Premiere) & Episode 2 (World-First Premiere)

This afternoon’s screening includes Episode 2, a world-exclusive that no other region will see today. Shinra and Company 8 return as Tokyo faces its hottest crisis yet.

🛡️ An Adventurer’s Daily Grind at Age 29 — Season 1 Episode 1 (World-First Premiere)

A wholesome adventurer. A mysterious girl rescued from a dungeon. A quiet village where a new chapter begins — and it all premieres TODAY at AFA Singapore.

💼 My Awkward Senpai — Season 1 Episode 1 (Special Feature)

Office romance meets comedic chaos as Kannawa tries — and struggles — to train her cute but clueless junior.

🔮 Lord of Mysteries — Episodes 1 & 2 (Special Showcase)

Dive into a Victorian steampunk world of gods, cults, and eldritch mysteries before the masses catch on.

🎤 Guest Appearances Happening This Weekend

🔥 Yusuke Kobayashi — Voice of Arthur Boyle (Fire Force)

Sunday, 30 Nov, 3 PM — AFA Day Stage

Expect fiery stories and exclusive Fire Force insights.

🔮 Creator Panel: Lord of Mysteries

Today, 28 Nov, 2 PM — AFA Day Stage

Meet Ke Xiong (Director/Producer) and Liu Xing (Chief Screenwriter) in a rare behind-the-scenes discussion.

If you’re already at AFA today, this is happening just before the screening marathon.

Crunchyroll’s Biggest AFA Booth Yet — Open Today

Visitors can explore a 105-square-metre booth with:

  • Demon Slayer, Fire Force, and Lord of Mysteries features
  • Interactive games
  • Exclusive photo zones
  • Crunchyroll’s iconic “Anime Tunnel”

Don’t Miss Your Chance — These Premieres Are Only Screening TODAY

With three world-first episodes and one APAC-first premiere, AFA Singapore 2025’s opening day is packed with content that fans won’t be able to see anywhere else until the global releases begin.

If you’re at Suntec, grab your pass, head to Room 331, and watched these previews before the rest of the world!