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Do you love Anime?
South Africa's Longest Running Anime and Otaku Club
Bringing Anime, Manga and Otaku fans together since 2012
AnimeFanatika is an Anime Club situated in South Africa and our passion has been to connect Anime Fans in South Africa and across the world. Our main goal is to provide a safe environment for Anime Fans to meet and chat.
Whether you’re a seasoned Otaku or new to Anime, you’ll feel right at home here. Join fellow Anime Fanatiks from South Africa and around the world!
2026 Winter Season recommendations
Ready to dive into a season of epic adventures and heartwarming tales!
The AnimeFanatika team unveils our top picks for the hottest new and returning anime. Whether you’re craving action, comedy, or emotional rollercoasters, we’ve got you covered. Itadakimasu!!
Are you an Anime Fanatik?
Do you answer YES! to one of the following.
- You love Japanese Animation, better know as Anime.
- You prefer reading Manga to Comics.
- You always go to the Anime section of Netflix, Disney Plus or have a Crunchy Roll Account.
- These Anime are near and dear to your heart: Naruto, Bleach, One Piece, Dragon Ball or Hunter X Hunter.
- You know what MAL means.
- You have no idea what any of the above is but sounds interesting and you want to find out more.
You are an Anime Fanatik!
AnimeFanatika's Vision
AnimeFanatika has been driven by a passion to grow the Anime community in South African and welcome more fans into this exciting genre that we love.
We are a South African Anime social club with a fast-growing international community with members from South Africa to the USA, Japan, China, Australia, and Europe. For more than a decade AnimeFanatika has brought Anime fans together to share their passion for Anime and Japanese culture.
For over a decade, Takeshi and Ookami have been building and connecting the Anime community in South Africa. Through social media, Anime meetups, and fan-driven events, AnimeFanatika has become a space where anime lovers can connect, celebrate, and belong.
Now, with Shiro leading our manga content, Retara bringing insights straight from Japan, and Nekobara representing cosplay culture, our team is leveling up. Together, we’re taking AnimeFanatika to the next stage of its journey.
AnimeFanatika has become a space where anime lovers don’t just watch anime, they belong.
Let’s Grow the SA Anime Community Together with AnimeFanatika!
Send us your details by using the button below and tick “I want to join” to be added to the WhatsApp group or go to our Facebook page where you can get regular Anime updates.
Calling all SA Anime groups, stores & food spots!
Got anime merch to sell?
Hosting meetups?
Serving mouthwatering Japanese food? We want to hear from YOU!
Drop us your details and let’s share your awesome vibes with our community. Let’s grow the SA Otaku scene together!
Upcoming Events
DragonTown Meetup
24 January - 2026 Winter Releases
Join us at our live event in Centurion at Dragon Town to discuss our favourite anime, learn to play Go and play MTG Commander or Gundam TCG.
This month we will be discussing all the new anime that is being released for the 2026 winter season. If you would like to view our recommendations, please follow the link
Time: 14:00 - 18:00
Articles & News
Bento Plus December
Konnichiwa, AnimeFanatiks! Dive into the December 2025 Bento Plus and kick off your festive season with pure anime joy!
Discover Japan’s magical winter festivals, try the quirky and adorable game My Little Spider, take on this month’s Anime Challenge with Buddy Daddies, and explore a heartwarming isekai light novel. Add in fresh manga picks, mouthwatering Japanese fried-chicken styles, AMVs and cosplay inspiration. Itadakimasu!!
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