Do You Love Anime?
We are your Anime Home in South Africa
Stay up to date with monthly events and the latest Anime & Manga news. Connect with SA fans who love Anime, Manga and the Otaku culture just as much as you do.
- Free to join
- Events every month
- Cosplay
- Growing since 2012
- All fans welcome
AnimeFanatika is a South African based Anime Club and our passion has been to connect Anime Fans from our wonderful country and across the world. Our main goal is to provide a safe environment for Anime Fans to meet.
Whether you’re a seasoned Otaku or new to Anime, you’ll feel right at home here. Join a club that understands your passion!
2026 Spring Season recommendations
Konnichiwa, AnimeFanatiks! The 2026 Spring Anime Season is here and it’s packed with something for everyone!
From exciting new shows to beloved returning favourites, this season delivers action, fantasy, romance and so much more. Plus top movie picks, OVA recommendations, and the AnimeFanatika team’s honest Spring season reviews. Itadakimasu!!
Our 2026 Summer Season Recommendation will be coming soon.
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!
Our 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 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 through social media, Anime meetups, and fan-driven events,
AnimeFanatika has become a safe space where anime lovers can connect, celebrate, and belong.
With Shiro leading our Manga content and Retara bringing insights straight from Japan, our team is leveling up. Together, we’re taking AnimeFanatika to the next stage of its journey and bringing you better events and stories straight from Japan.
AnimeFanatika has become a space where anime lovers don’t just watch anime, they belong.
Let’s Grow the SA Anime Community
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.
Are You Part of the SA Geek World?
Whether you sell anime merch, run TCG tournaments, serve amazing Japanese food, create stunning cosplay or organise epic events.
AnimeFanatika wants to collaborate with YOU!
Our community of passionate Anime and Otaku fans is your community too. Let’s share the love, cross-promote our events and grow the SA geek scene together, because we’re stronger as one! Let’s grow the SA Otaku scene together!
Get in touch. We’d love to hear from you!
Upcoming Events
Anime Hangout - Chat & Chill
Fridays 12 & 26 June
Time: 20:30 - 23:00
Time for Coffee and Chill
Konnichiwa, Fanatiks! June's theme is Coffee & Cafes and we are blasting off with two Chat & Chill sessions! This month we are exploring Anime that feature coffee or cafes which includes sugoi titles like Tokyo Ghoul, Time of Eve or Is The Order a Rabbit? Whether you've already watched them or you're a total newcomer, everyone is welcome to join the chat.
Members Only Event:
Join our WhatsApp group for your exclusive Discord link.
Not a member yet? Join free below!
DragonTown Anime Meetup
Saturday 27 June
Time: 14:30 – 18:00 | Venue: DragonTown, Centurion
It's time to meet your fellow Fanatiks IRL!
Join us at DragonTown in Centurion for our June meetup, where the Coffee & Cafes vibes come alive in person fresh off our 26 June Chat & Chill. Come and discuss your favourite anime with like minded people.
We'll be diving into an afternoon of Anime and games. There is something for everyone: Board Games, Go, Gundam TCG and Magic: The Gathering Commander.
New to any of the games? No stress, we'll show you the ropes! Whether you're a seasoned player, a curious newcomer or just here to chat anime, you are always welcome.
Let's grow the SA anime community together, one meetup at a time!
Latest Articles & News
April Bento Plus is LIVE
Spring Anime has us buzzing!!
The Spring 2026 season is delivering the goods and the AnimeFanatika crew has ALL the hot takes!
Dive into this month’s Bento Plus for our Spring Anime first impressions, this month’s Anime, Manga, Light Novel Challenges, Japan culture gems, sweet treats and cosplay inspiration. Don’t forget to check out our new Anime Shorts Section.
Your monthly entertainment fix is served! Itadakimasu!!
