Anime festivals in Taipei, Taichung draw crowds over long weekendStaff writer, with CNAA three-day festival recreating the bustling vibe of Tokyo's Akihabara opened in Taipei on the first day of the Tomb Sweeping long weekend today, while the four-day Taichung International ACG Festival also drew large crowds of mostly teenage anime fans. ACF 2026 in Taipei is being held at the Songshan Cultural and Creative Park through Sunday, featuring Japanese anime, gaming and pop culture, maid cafe-themed events, and cosplay activities. Members from a maid cafe in Tokyo's Akihabara pose for a photograph at the ACF 2026 in Taipei festival today. Photo: Tien Yu-hua, Taipei TimesOrganized by Role Digital Entertainment Co, the first edition of ACF 2026 in Taipei was officially licensed by Japan's Akihabara Culture Festival for Taiwan’s capital. The event features five zones representing different aspects of Akihabara, including areas for gaming, merchandise and anime.

Source: Taipei Times April 03, 2026 12:55 UTC