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Mumbai recently hosted AnimationXpress’s Anime India, a groundbreaking cultural event, held from 22 to 24 August, that showcased the vibrancy of the anime community. This inaugural full-scale anime convention, supported by Anime Times and Toyota, transformed Hall 1 at Nesco into an immersive environment for anime enthusiasts, where Japanese tradition seamlessly merged with Indian creativity. The event featured an engaging array of musical performances, interactive games, and artist showcases, each focused on celebrating the essence of anime fandom.

Attendees were treated to diverse programming across six distinct stages, including Flagship Stage and Japan Pavilion Stage, each curated to offer a unique experience for fans, creators, and industry professionals. The first day highlighted a potent combination of artistry and storytelling, featuring panels such as “Choose Your Fighter,” where speakers from the burgeoning Indian fighting game community shared insights into their craft.

A deeper exploration of anime production was presented by Sourav Roychoudhury from Vaibhavi Studios in the panel “An Introduction to Anime Production,” where he elaborated on the intricacies of filmmaking—from story development to visual storytelling. Alongside him, Atanu Moitra and Ishita Dave revealed the technical processes that transform sketches into engaging animation, detailing their experiences with the studio’s culminating project, Trio.

The fireside chat “Crafting the Magic of Anime in India” featured award-winning voice-over artists Sanket Mhatre and Lohit Sharma, who, together with voice artist Epsit Ghodke, shared insider knowledge on the nuances of voicing anime characters in Indian languages. Their discussion provided invaluable insights into the growing anime fandom in India, encapsulating the passion and challenges of bringing beloved characters to life.

Anime India also served as a launchpad for the BHASA (Bhartiya Association of Sequential Arts), an initiative aimed at empowering comic book creators, aligned with the government’s AVGC-XR policy. This initiative, led by notable industry figures, seeks to enhance the visibility of Indian sequential art on global platforms.

With events such as an onigiri-making competition and hands-on manga workshops, Anime India not only entertained but also educated participants on the rich culture surrounding anime. Highlights from Day 1 included art showcases by emerging Indian talents and screenings of notable anime like Gachiakuta. The day culminated with the panel “The Curse of Evangelion,” where discussions unpacked the legacy of Neon Genesis Evangelion, underscoring its revolutionary influence on global animation and storytelling.

As the convention progressed into the following days, it promised a feast of cosplay, panel discussions, and engaging fan experiences, propelling India’s anime revolution to new heights and affirming its place on the international stage.

Persons: Sanket Mhatre, Lohit Sharma, Epsit Ghodke, Sourav Roychoudhury, Atanu Moitra, Ishita Dave, Alok Sharma, Saumin Patel
Company Names: AnimationXpress, Anime Times, Toyota, Vaibhavi Studios, Indusverse, Small Town Boys Studio, Yeti Studio
Titles: Trio, Gachiakuta, Neon Genesis Evangelion

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