From cardboard to cosplay: Kenya’s anime fans turn creativity into culture
The event brought together fans dressed as characters from popular Japanese franchises including One Piece, Naruto and Gachiakuta, highlighting the growing popularity of Japanese pop culture in Kenya.
More than 4,000 people attended the latest Otamatsuri anime and manga convention in Nairobi, according to organiser Jotham Micah.
Micah, co-founder of entertainment company Movie Jabber, said anime and manga have increasingly crossed cultural boundaries.
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