The first Ani-com & Games Greater Bay Area (ACGGBA) event kicked off Sunday at Halls 3 and 4 of the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center in Futian District. This marks the debut of Ani-com & Games Hong Kong (ACGHK), a signature fair showcasing the latest trends in the Asian animation, comic, and game (ACG) industry, in Shenzhen’s local market for the first time in its 25-year history.

Japan-based Argentine artist César Zanardi showcases a figurine of his original character, CERRITO, a monster inspired by both South American and Japanese cultures during the first Ani-com & Games Greater Bay Area (ACGGBA) event in Hall 4 of the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center in Futian District on Sunday. Photos by Wang Haolan

The three-day event, running through Tuesday to coincide with the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, featured retailers, artists, singers, voice actors, and cosplayers from the global ACG industry. Highlights included Hong Kong-based exhibitors such as Medialink Group Limited, SUNRISEPOP, threezero store, Soap Studio, and others.

A cosplayer poses for a photo in a designated photo area.

At the ELEFUNPOP Art & Toy Show, a sideline event of the fair, artists from the Chinese mainland, China’s Hong Kong, and countries including South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Argentina, and Indonesia showcased their original IPs and related franchises to local fans. The fair also has designated areas where individual creators could exhibit their fan art and original works.

A visitor poses for a photo with a cosplayer (R) dressed as “The Destined One,” a playable character from the action role-playing video game “Black Myth: Wukong.”

A cosplayer dressed up as the character “March 7” from the popular Chinese mobile game “Honkai: Star Rail.”

Renowned Japanese voice actress and singer Yui Makino captivated fans with her appearance at the event. She staged a mini concert, performing three of her most well-known songs.

Cosplayers dressed as the characters Rem (R) and Ram from the anime “Re: Starting Life in Another World” pose for a photo at the event.

Japanese artist Kamakiri creates an artwork at his booth during the ELEFUNPOP Art & Toy Show, a sideline event of ACGGBA, on Sunday.