Gaborone, Botswana
AFUROTAKU
アニメ・マンガ・ゲーム・コスプレ
Botswana's anime and cosplay community.A podcast that brings fans together at community events.
Next event
Afurotaku Cosplay: SYLA
- Date
- Saturday, November 28, 2026
- Hours
- 09:00 to 17:00
- Venue
- Botswana National Youth Council (BNYC) facility, Gaborone
- Entry
- BWP 20
Programme
All activities →At Cosplay SYLA
Since 2021Making noise about anime in Botswana, since March.
Six branchesPodcast, events, esports, magazine and more.
500 plusattendees and 16 exhibitors at SYLA Spring Festival, March 2026.
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On the podcastAll episodes →
Theme
Episode27
27
Random pick26 min
Why anime is stupid...!
This episode kicks start our new journey "why are you obsessed with anime", This question is one that we are asked by many people who are not too familiar with the concept of anime especially in my country Botswana, Africa. join us as we première with this episode "is anime stupid" to answer your questions "but anime is...". Instagram: @onlyafricanotaku Afurotaku (@onlyafricanotaku) • Instagram photos and videos
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Sneak Peek: The Life Of An Africa OtakuShow notes →
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16 min
can an anime have an effect on the Industry????
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22 min
The Love–Hate Relationship That Manga Has
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Afurotaku began in 2021 as a podcast about life as an African otaku in Botswana. Today it also runs events, an esports club, a magazine and more.
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AttendCome to Cosplay SYLAA day of cosplay, games, craft and food in Gaborone. Come in costume or come to watch.CreateShow your workSell or show your art, merch or creative work at our events through the open calls.VolunteerBecome a volunteerHelp bring Afurotaku to life: stage crew, registration, bracket admin.SupportPartner with usBack the mission and reach a community that shows up.