Sat 22 Aug 2026 · The Carnivore Grounds, Nairobi
Organised by Movie Jabber. This is a fan guide by Nataka Inc, the studio that made the promo film — not the official Otamatsuri site. Tickets and announcements come from the organisers.
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Kenya's anime and manga convention goes fully outdoor this year — cosplay competitions, Japanese performances, vendors, gaming and an overnight LAN party at The Carnivore Grounds. Nataka Inc directed and produced the festival's promo film.
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Otamatsuri 2026
Anime & manga convention · The Carnivore Grounds, Nairobi
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Kenya's anime festival goes fully outdoor — cosplay competitions, vendors, community meetups, and an afterparty from 7PM.
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- Date
- Saturday 22 August 2026
- Time
- 10:00am – 7:00pm, then after-party until 8:00am Sunday
- Venue
- The Carnivore Grounds, Langata, Nairobi
- Tickets
- Sold by Movie Jabber — see the official ticket page for current pricing
- Organiser
- Movie Jabber
- Promo film
- Directed & produced by Nataka Inc
Heads up · Ticket prices rise in phases as the day gets closer, so going early is the cheapest it will be. Prices are set by the organisers — check the official ticket page for what it costs today.
On the day
What'sHappening.
Japanese Music Performances
Live sets on an outdoor stage.
Cosplay & Webtoon Competitions
The main event for Kenya's cosplay scene.
Vendors & Japanese Food
Anime merch stalls and Japanese cuisine.
Gaming & Overnight LAN Party
Gaming stations running through the night.
Kids' Zone & Parents' Lounge
Jumping castles, face painting, somewhere to sit.
18+ After-Party
Runs from the evening into Sunday morning.
The Promo Film
We shot it.
See the frames.
Nataka Inc directed and produced Otamatsuri's cinematic promo film in Kenya, with Kenyan cosplayers and prop-makers. It's out now on Movie Jabber's channel — watch it there, then take the frames.
Otamatsuri 2026Questions.
When is Otamatsuri 2026?
Otamatsuri 2026 runs from Saturday 22 August 2026 at 10:00am through to Sunday 23 August at 8:00am. The main convention day runs until about 7pm, with an 18+ after-party and an overnight LAN party continuing into Sunday morning.
Where is Otamatsuri 2026 held?
At The Carnivore Grounds in Langata, Nairobi. This is the first year the convention is fully outdoor.
How much are Otamatsuri 2026 tickets?
Tickets are sold in phases and the price rises the closer you get to the day, so earlier is cheaper. Movie Jabber sets and sells them — check the official ticket page for the current price rather than relying on figures quoted elsewhere.
What happens at Otamatsuri?
Japanese musical performances, cosplay and webtoon competitions, anime merchandise vendors, Japanese cuisine, gaming stations, an overnight LAN party, fan performances, kids' activities and a parents' lounge, plus an 18+ after-party in the evening.
Who organises Otamatsuri?
Otamatsuri is organised by Movie Jabber. Nataka Inc directed and produced the festival's cinematic promo film — we are the studio behind the visuals, not the event organiser.
Is Otamatsuri family friendly?
The daytime convention includes kids' activities such as jumping castles and face painting, along with a parents' lounge. The after-party from the evening onwards is 18+ only.
See you at The Carnivore.
Otamatsuri is organised and ticketed by Movie Jabber — head to their page for the full line-up and official announcements. If you're cosplaying, send us your shots afterwards; the fan wall is open and Kenyan cosplayers get the credit.