Anime Messe Babelsberg

Anime in the Film Studio

The Anime Messe Babelsberg brings the full spectrum of Japanese pop culture to Filmpark Babelsberg near Potsdam for three days. Instead of being among film sets, cosplayers, manga artists, J-Pop fans, and anime enthusiasts from all over Germany and neighbouring countries meet here. The studio lot in the Babelsberg district – a centre of German film history for over 100 years – provides a fitting cinematic backdrop.

What awaits you

• Over 100 exhibitors with merchandise, manga, figures, cosplay accessories
• J-Pop concerts on the large indoor stage in the Metropolis Hall
• Voice actor panels and autograph sessions
• Cosplay competitions with national and international categories
• A Japanese street food mile with ramen, takoyaki, onigiri, bubble tea
• Workshops on manga drawing, origami, Japanese language
• Outdoor Volcano Arena for large events, indoor stage in the Metropolis Hall
• Anime cinema with screenings of current and classic films

Cosplay and Community

Cosplay is at the heart of the event: the competitions attract elaborately costumed participants from all over Europe. The atmosphere of the convention is familial – those without prior cosplay experience will find an open and tolerant community to get started.

Filmpark Babelsberg as the Venue

Filmpark in Potsdam's Babelsberg district has been the home of the Anime Messe for years. Outside of the convention, the studio lot with its film sets, stunt shows, and the famous Caligari Hall can be visited – access to the entire Filmpark is included in the convention ticket price.