The SMASH! Sydney Manga and Anime Show has hit Sydney with the biggest names in Japanese cosplay and animation.
The show is an annual Japanese popular culture event that started in 2007.
It was the first Australian anime convention to host a Japanese anime director and feature a maid cafe.
SMASH! was founded by Katie Huang, an artist and illustrator living and working in Sydney.
Each year the convention features two mascots- a boy named Cyrus and a girl named Skadi. The mascots were designed in 2007 by artist Sai Nitivoranant.
Western Sydney resident Vinh Nguyen is a regular attendee at the event.
‘I’m looking forward to meeting all the different cosplay on the day – a lot of artists are very creative with what they do,’ he told the Blacktown Sun prior to Saturday.
‘I’d encourage anyone to come along if they are a fan of any type of pop culture.’
SMASH! Sydney Manga and Anime Show is a Japanese pop-culture convention that is devoted to artists, creators and fans alike
The SMASH! Sydney Manga and Anime Show has hit Sydney with the biggest names in Japanese cosplay and animation
Michelle Zhang dressed as D.Va from Overwatch attends the Smash! Anime and Manga Japanese pop culture convention
Yuriko Kim dressed as Riko Sakurauchi from Love Live Sunshine attends the Smash! Anime and Manga Japanese pop culture convention in Sydney
SMASH Inc aims to create an open and affordable avenue that serves as a meeting point for fans with an emphasis on art, creativity and community involvement
The show is an annual Japanese popular culture event that started in 2007.
With high caliber guests, exciting activities such as cosplay, panels, games, and an extensive Vendors and Artist Market, SMASH! gives fans the chance to enjoy unique experiences and celebrate their fandom in a social environment
Matthew Cumming dressed as Shakespeare from Fate Grand Order, attends the Smash! Anime and Manga Japanese pop culture convention in Sydney
Grace Chen dressed as Jack the Ripper from Fate Grand Order attends the Smash! Anime and Manga Japanese pop culture convention in Sydney
Shimaba Kokoro dressed as Nero attends the Smash! Anime and Manga Japanese pop culture convention in Sydney
SMASH! features international industry-leading guests in cosplay, anime, manga, voice acting, illustration, and gaming held at Rosehill Gardens