CCS Summer AnimeFest 2025
Cosplay, Culture & Collectibles – All in One Weekend!
Get ready for the ultimate summer anime hangout! We’re teaming up with JapanFest Atlanta and Beltline Cosplay to bring two packed days of anime fandom, cosplay energy, Japanese culture — all under one roof!
🗓️ Date & Time: July 5–6, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: 6009 Memorial Dr Unit 14, Stone Mountain, GA
🎟️ Free Entry & Free Parking
GUEST HIGHLIGHTS
🌟 Robert McCollum – Reiner Braun (Attack on Titan), Stain (MHA), Donquixote Rosinante (One Piece), Julius Novachrono (Black Clover), Jellal Fernandes (Fairy Tail) & more!
🌟 Ricco Fajardo – Mirio Togata (My Hero Academia), Taiju Oki (Dr. Stone), Itona Horibe (Assassination Classroom), Kotaro Tatsumi (Zombieland Saga), Leon Luis (GARO: The Animation) & more!
⚡ Fast Pass Available – $50 (skip the line & meet both!)
🥐 VIP Brunch (Sat, 10–11:30AM) – Meet your starts up close! $100 entry includes brunch, group photo, Fast Pass, and surprise gift!
More details:
👉 Robert –
https://charliescollectibleshow.com/robert-mccollum/
👉 Ricco –
https://charliescollectibleshow.com/ricco-fajardo/
🔥 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS 🔥
🎭 Anime Debate Gauntlet
Two fans. One ridiculous anime topic. 60 seconds to win the crowd. The most fun you’ll have arguing about anime — guaranteed.
👗 Cosplay Showcase
Cosplayers! Come show off your favorite anime look and rep your fandom in style — all cosplay levels welcome! Winner to snag 4-day memebership to Momocon 2026
🍱 Maid Cafe Experience – San Mario Maids Debut!
Table games, adorable performances, kawaii etiquette lessons, and themed bento meals & drink served with Sanrio maids' LOVE!
🦑 Cosplay Squid Game: Survival Games for Cosplayers
Suit up in your best cosplay and battle through a series of wild games — Uno Tournament, Simon Says, Ninja, and more. Who will be the final survivor? Prizes, laughs, and chaos guaranteed.
🥁 Taiko Drum Live Performances
Feel the thunder and rhythm of traditional Japanese drums. Cultural power meets performance energy — don’t miss it!
🧪 Quirk Science Lab
Step into U.A. High’s science wing and explore “quirks” with fun experiments and interactive stations.
🎮 VR Hero Sandbox by Superfly VR
Take control of your own anime-inspired powers in a fully immersive VR experience. Become the hero of your own story!
🚗 Itasha Display Zone
Check out a showcase of custom anime-wrapped cars from local collectors and tuners! Perfect for photos and car culture lovers.
🧠 My Hero Academia Trivia Showdown
Grab a team, power up your knowledge, and battle it out to win exclusive prizes and fandom bragging rights.
🧵 J-Fashion Panels
Explore Harajuku, Lolita, and kawaii streetwear with guest speakers and mini fashion showcases from the ATL J-fashion scene.
🗣️ Japanese Language & Culture
Learn essential phrases, etiquette, and all things we love about Japan. Love J culture and have passion to share? Be part of our event! Apply below.
🎨 Craft & Culture Zone (Open All Day)
Design your own omamori (lucky charm), try calligraphy, fold origami, or make kawaii keychains to take home!
🛍️ Artist Alley + Anime Vendors
Explore a curated alley of unique fan art, anime accessories, handmade crafts, prints, stickers, and more! Support local artists and snag limited-edition goods!
💼 Interested in vending? Vendor Application 👉
https://tinyurl.com/2vae63nr
🎤 PANELISTS & WORKSHOP HOSTS WANTED!
Got anime hot takes? Cosplay tricks? J-fashion obsession?
Step up and lead a panel, demo, or workshop and be featured at Summer AnimeFest 2025!
Topics we love:
👗 Cosplay 101 & Hacks – Wigs, thrift builds, stage tips
🧠 Anime Debates – Sub vs Dub, Best Villains, Shonen Showdowns
👘 J-Fashion Talks – Lolita, Harajuku, kawaii fits
✍️ Japanese Language & Travel Tips – Say it like your fave character
🎎 Culture & Etiquette – Chopsticks, greetings, do’s & don’ts
🎨 DIY Crafts – Calligraphy, origami, omamori, anime keychains
💌 Apply Now:
https://forms.gle/hkKcvTqnFKUHL1Um7
❓Got any questions?
Email us at
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🏨 Hotel Deal for Attendees & Vendors
We’ve locked in a special $65 rate at Best Western Bhagat Hotels — just 2 miles from the venue!
Reserve your stay: Book Here! 👉
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Let’s bring the anime community together for a weekend full of laughs, creativity, and shared fandom joy. Come hang out, meet fellow fans, and make some core memories at Summer AnimeFest!
You may also like the following events from Charlie's Collectible Show:
- This Sunday, 22nd June, 10:00 am, Atlanta World of Hot Wheels in Pine Lake
- Next Saturday, 28th June, 10:00 am, CCS Nerd Yard Sale in Pine Lake
- Next Saturday, 28th June, 10:00 am, Ed, Edd, and Eddy Autograph Signing in Pine Lake
Also check out other
Arts events in Pine Lake,
Workshops in Pine Lake.
