Otaku Pop Fes 2026
Otaku Pop Fes 2026 is an upcoming two-day Japanese pop culture convention in the Philippines organized by local event organizer CBZN Perspective and co-organized by Japanese entertainment company CyberE Co., Ltd. It will be held on the weekend of April 25 and 26, 2026, at both the Cove and Ballroom venues of Okada Manila in Parañaque, Metro Manila.
The mobile video game Umamusume: Pretty Derby will participate in the event, making Otaku Pop Fes 2026 the first official Umamusume event in the Philippines.
About
The event is a combination of a pop convention and a live music concert. It will take place in two venues of Okada Manila: The Ballroom, which will host anime exhibition booths and stage programs, and Cove Manila, which will serve as the area for cosplay activities, Japanese pop culture showcases, and evening concerts.
The convention is described as a celebration of Japanese pop culture, which includes anime, games, cosplay, and music. For games, only the Japanese company Cygames will participate in the event, featuring the digital card game Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond and the mobile game Umamusume: Pretty Derby. It will be the first official Shadowverse and Umamusume[note 1] events in the Philippines, with the latter being notable due to the game's niche but dedicated fanbase in the country.
Advertised IPs and guests
CBZN will reveal additional IPs and guests as the event draws closer.
Anime
- Dan Da Dan
- Frieren: Beyond Journey's End
- Naruto
- Sakamoto Days
- Spy x Family
- The Apothecary Diaries
- Tougen Anki
- Tokyo Revengers
- Witch Watch
Video games
- Umamusume: Pretty Derby (Cygames, Inc.)
- Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond (Cygames, Inc.)
Special guests/music performance
The event will feature a mix of Japanese artists, local performers, and special guests.
- Eir Aoi (e.g., "Ignite", Sword Art Online II's first opening theme) - April 25, Saturday
- Hiroshi Kitadani (e.g., "We Are!", One Piece's first opening theme) - April 26, Sunday
- UNIS (South Korean girl group) - Both days
Ticket prices
Event Pass allows access to all exhibition areas, while Music Live Pass* includes an Event Pass and allows access to both exhibition areas and the live concerts. The advertised prices are VAT-exclusive; the prices in parentheses include the 12% VAT. An additional ₱20 is added as a convenience fee per transaction.
| Type | Price | Early bird price |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Day Event Pass | ₱600 (₱672) | ₱500 (₱560) |
| 2-Day Event Pass | ₱1,000 (₱1,120) | ₱800 (₱896) |
| 1-Day Music Live Pass* | ₱3,500 (₱3,920) | ₱2,900 (₱3,248) |
| 2-Days Music Live Pass* | ₱5,900 (₱6,608) | ₱4,900 (₱5,488) |
| 1-Day Music Live Pass* S Class (assigned seat) | ₱5,500 (₱6,160) | ₱4,900 (₱5,488) |
| 2-Day Music Live Pass* S Class (assigned seat) | ₱9,300 (₱10,416) | ₱8,300 (₱9,296) |
| Cabana 1-Day Music Live Pass* VIP Private Room (12/15 pax) | ₱67,000 to ₱300,000 (₱75,040 to ₱336,000) | ₱60,000 to ₱250,000 (₱67,200 to ₱280,000) |
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Note
- Previous Umamusume events in the Philippines were unofficial fan events.
