HONG KONG – Ani-Com & Games Hong Kong (ACGHK) will return to the city on Friday with a stronger international presence, offering an even richer and more dynamic program lineup for visitors. 

The 27th edition of the event – formerly known as the Hong Kong Comics Festival – introduces an additional stage, boosting the total exhibition area by 10 percent to 38,417 square meters to accommodate up to 38,000 visitors at one time.

Highlights of the five-day event include ComixPop, featuring over 30 local artists showcasing original comic works; ElefunPop Art and Toy Show and Comic Masters Gathering, bringing together internationally renowned creators; and Asia-Pacific Cosplay Carnival, uniting top cosplayers from across the region, according to the organizers.

New to the festival is the Dig Dig Island Collector’s Zone, presenting rare collections from seasoned and local collectors, alongside the participation of 80 overseas doujin creators to foster global creative exchange.

China Daily’s Andy Chong captured the moments on Thursday.