Do You Love Anime?
Welcome to AnimeFanatika!
Stay up to date with Monthly Events and the latest Anime & Manga news in our Bento News and Bento Plus. Connect with fans who love Anime, Manga and the Otaku culture just as much as you do.
- Free to join
- Monthly Online Events
- Growing since 2012
- All fans welcome
- Worldwide Members
AnimeFanatika is a South African based Anime Club and our passion has been to connect Anime Fans from our wonderful country and fans 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 a club that understands your passion!
2026 Summer Season recommendations
Konnichiwa, AnimeFanatiks! The 2026 Summer 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!!
Are you an Anime Fan?
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, 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 on Discord, 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 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 a Part of South Africa's 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 10 & 24 July - Discord
Time: 20:30 - 23:00
Time for Coffee and Chill
Konnichiwa, Fanatiks! We blast off in July with the new summer season releases. There is something for everybody from Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2 or Chainsmoker Cat which has already caused huge controversies in the anime community.
See our top recommendations for the Summer Season and what we watched from the last season. Everyone is welcome to join the chat and discuss what your top picks will be.
Please be aware that this is a member only event. Join our WhatsApp group for your exclusive Discord link by using the link below.
DragonTown Anime Meetup
Saturday 27 June - Live Event
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 July meetup where you can come discuss your picks for the summer season anime with other Fanatiks.
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
July 2026 Bento News
AnimeFanatika pulled out all the stops. We hunted through all our resources and the internet to find the best news for the July 2026 Bento News!
We found the top Anime, Manga and news from Japan that happened in June so that you don’t have to. Click on the link and enjoy the July Bento News
