Animefest.CZ is the oldest and largest anime and manga convention in the Czech Republic, organized by a non-profit organization Brno otaku. As the name suggests, the festival takes place in Brno. More than 200 fans visited the first event in 2004 and each following con attracted more people, with over 5500 attendees in 2017.
The festival program offers a mix of contests (e.g. cosplay and AMV), workshops, talks, discussions and, of course, anime screening.
If you are interested in further details or want to help us, please contact us at info@animefest.cz.
Upcoming event
Animefest.CZ 2018
Location: Brno Exhibition Ground
Date: May 2018
History
Animefest.CZ 2017
Location: Brno Exhibition Ground
Date: May 19-21 2017
Number of visitors: 5500
Programme
Photos, recordings,...
Organized under auspices of the Embassy of Japan in Czech Republic. Financially supported by the statutory city of Brno.
Animefest.CZ 2016
Location: Brno Exhibition Ground
Date: April 29 - May 1 2016
Number of visitors: 4300
Venue and transport
Programme
Photos, recordings,...
Organized under auspices of the Embassy of Japan in Czech Republic.
Animefest.CZ 2015
Location: Brno Exhibition Ground
Date: May 1-3 2015
Number of visitors: 3700
Venue and transport
Programme
AMV contest rules
Organized under auspices of the Embassy of Japan in Czech Republic.
Animefest.CZ 2014
Location: Brno Exhibition Ground
Date: May 9-11 2014
Number of visitors: over 3300
Organized under auspices of the Embassy of Japan in Czech Republic.
Animefest.CZ 2013
Location: Brno Exhibition Ground
Date: May 10-12 2013
Number of visitors: over 2500
Organized under auspices of the Embassy of Japan in Czech Republic.
Animefest.CZ 2012
Location: Brno Exhibition Ground
AMV contest rules
Date: May 4-6 2012
Number of visitors: over 2000
Programme
Organized under auspices of the Embassy of Japan in Czech Republic, and the Mayor of Brno Roman Onderka. Financially supported by the statutory city of Brno
Screenings list
Photos, video report
Animefest.CZ 2011
Location: Brno Cultural Center movie theatres (Scala and B. Bakala), Hotel Continental Brno
AMV contest rules
Date: May 6-8 2011
Number of visitors: over 1600
Organized under auspices of the Embassy of Japan in Czech Republic.
Financially supported by the statutory city of Brno
Screenings list
Photos, Czech TV news
Animefest.CZ 2010
Location: Brno Cultural Center movie theatres (Scala and B. Bakala), Hotel Continental Brno
Date: May 7-9 2010
AMV contest rules
Number of visitors: 1300
Special guests: Yuji Nunokawa (Studio Pierrot) (report), Kunihiko Ryo (diary)
Organized under auspices of the Embassy of Japan in Czech Republic.
Financially supported by the statutory city of Brno
Screenings list
Gallery 1
Animefest.CZ 2009
Location: Brno Cultural Center movie theatres (Scala and B. Bakala), Hotel International Brno
Date: May 8-10 2009
Number of visitors: 1220
Organized under auspices of the Embassy of Japan in Czech Republic.
Financially supported by the statutory city of Brno and the Japan Foundation
Screenings list
Gallery 1, Gallery 2
Animefest.CZ 2008
Location: Brno Cultural Center movie theatres (Scala and B. Bakala)
Date: May 10-11 2008
Number of visitors: 1000
Photos
Animefest.CZ 2007
Location: Brno Cultural Center movie theatres (Scala and Art)
Date: May 5-6 2007
Number of visitors: 800
Animefest.CZ 2006
Location: Brno Cultural Center movie theatre Art
Date: May 6-7 2006
Number of visitors: 450
Animefest.CZ 2005
Location: Brno Cultural Center movie theatre Art
Date: May 7-8 2005
Number of visitors: 350
Animefest.CZ 2004
Location: Brno Cultural Center movie theatre Art
Date: May 8-9 2004
Number of visitors: 250