Do You Love Anime & Manga?
You are in the right place! 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!!
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 15 & 29 May
Let’s Space out this month
Konnichiwa, Fanatiks! May’s theme is Japan in Space and we are blasting off with two Chat & Chill sessions! This month we are exploring the cosmos through some of anime’s most hilariously awesome space titles. Whether you’ve already watched them or you’re a total newcomer, everyone is welcome in the cockpit.
Bring your hot takes, your favourite space anime picks and tell us… who is the better accidental Captain, Dandy or Tylor?
Members Only. Join our WhatsApp group for your exclusive Discord link. Not a member yet? Join free below!
Time: 20:30 - 23:00
DragonTown Anime Meetup
Saturday 23 May
It’s time to meet your fellow Fanatiks IRL!
Join us at DragonTown in Centurion for our May meetup, where the Japan in Space vibes come alive in person. Fresh off our 15 May Chat & Chill, bring your Space Dandy and Captain Tylor hot takes and settle the debate face to face!
After all the space talk, we’ll be diving into an afternoon of games. 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 very welcome. Let’s grow the SA anime community together, one meetup at a time!
Time: 14:30 – 18:00 | Venue: DragonTown, Centurion
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!!
