Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2025 Announces First Wave of I Love Anisong Music Festival Line-up

• Rock band SPYAIR is back to perform in Singapore with their new lineup
  
• May'n returns to AFA SG, as 2025 marks her 20th anniversary since her debut
  
• Music Festival to present direct-from Japan artiste debuts: asmi, HIMEHINA, Isekaijoucho, NOMELON NOLEMON, and Shōta Aoi

Singapore, 19 August 2025 - Mark your calendars this November for an epic celebration of all things Anime, Cosplay, and Gaming in Singapore! SOZO, organisers of Anime Festival Asia, announced the first wave of artistes who will perform in the I Love Anisong Music Festival. The music festival is a wildly-anticipated entertainment highlight in Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2025 (#AFASG25), which runs from 28 - 30 November 2025 at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. The experiential regional festival will present ACG lovers, families and youths alike with some of the latest and best exclusive content, performances, the chance to meet top artistes in person and more.

In addition to evening concerts, fans of #AFASG25 can look forward to:

• Exciting showcases, merchandise and activities in its Akiba Town exhibition hall,
  
• Highly-anticipated live talk shows and special content on its Day Stage,
  
• Exclusive ticketed Meet & Greet sessions with invited guests. Fans will get the chance to join in Q&A Sessions, Group Photos, Autograph Opportunities and more.
  
• Always-popular and highly competitive Creators Hub - presenting a curated line-up of creators from all over the world
  
• Some of the Region's top Cosplayers – with several of them coming to Singapore for the first time - at the Cosplay Hub.

More details will be shared closer to date.

Three nights of Concerts at I LOVE ANISONG Music Festival, sponsored by Crunchyroll
From 28 - 30 November 2025, enjoy three evenings of non-stop music entertainment, as fans come face to face with the best Japanese artistes and bands in the JPOP and anisong scenes - from returning favourites to debut performances in Singapore.

Fans can expect a line-up of more than 10 artistes and groups for the I LOVE ANISONG Music Festival, with more to be announced closer to date. They can catch returning artistes including May'n, SPYAIR, and Wednesday Campanella. Artistes such as asmi, HIMEHINA, Isekaijoucho, NOMELON NOLEMON, and Shōta Aoi will make their Singapore debut in AFASG25.

Ticket prices for the concerts will start from SGD158 (excluding booking fee), and include 1 Cat 3 Ticket, Exhibition & Day Stage Access for the chosen day, and AFASG Fastlane Access. Sales for the 3-Day VIP Package will begin online on 20 August 2025, from 2pm (SGT) onwards, at https://animefestival.asia/afasg25/ticketing/ .

asmi
asmi's songs that stay by your side before you even realize it as music that accompanies your everyday life. A new-generation pop icon with a uniquely charming voice, asmi sings about love troubles and universal feelings.

She went viral on social media with PAKU and MAISONdes' “Yowanehaki feat. Wanuka, asmi,” earning the title “the most-used voice on social media.” She has provided theme songs for numerous anime, including Urusei Yatsura and Pokémon, and in 2025, she will perform the opening themes for A Couple of Cuckoos Season 2 and Food for the Soul.

HIMEHINA
HIMEHINA is a virtual unit consisting of Tanaka Hime and Suzuki Hina, and are especially well-known for their high-quality music videos and live performances. Their YouTube channel has over 1 million subscribers, and their total video views have surpassed 500 million.

In July 2025, they released their 4th album Bubblin. The album features 17 tracks, including unreleased songs such as “Ai Tsutsumi Dance Hall,” “LADY CRAZY,” and “Kisu Kitsune,” as well as “V,” which reached 1 million views within just 5 days of its music video release.

Isekaijoucho
A virtual dark singer who dreams of expressing the world through her songs and creations.

With her powerful and fragile voice, she weaves new stories of darkness and light on the canvas of “Isekaijoucho”. She is a unique creator who creates works and expresses herself not only as a singer, but also in many other ways such as an illustrator, a narrator, or a voice actor.

May'n

May'n made her major debut at 15 years old in 2005. Her works span multiple genres of music, including pop, rock, dance, and R&B, displaying her skills as a talented singer.
Her top-charting music has been featured in many anime, dramas, movies, and video games. In recent years, she has also appeared in musical productions, engaging in a wide range of activities.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of her debut as an artist, and tickets for the May'n 20th Anniversary Concert held on 9 and 10 May 9 at Pacifico Yokohama National Convention Hall sold out on the same day. She will release a “best album”, TWENTY//NEXT, on 13 August 2025. In October, she will hold her first symphonic concert in nine years, and starting in March 2026, she will embark on a Tokyo–Nagoya–Osaka tour titled The BEST of May'n.

NOMELON NOLEMON
In August 2021, they made a striking debut with “INAZMA.” Their first album, “POP” was released in August 2022. In August 2023, coinciding with their second anniversary, they released their second album, “Rule,” and held a one-man live concert titled “Rule” at LINE CUBE SHIBUYA in October of the same year. In February 2024, they successfully completed the “Astro Flight Tour”, visiting 5 cities in Japan.

In October of last year, they secured their first-ever anime tie-in. “Suikou Setten” was the ending theme for the popular anime TV series“Ruroni Kenshin- Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story-Kyoto Disturbance.” Building on that momentum, in January 2025, their song “Midnight Reflection” was the insert song for the latest Gundam anime series, “Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX.”

Shōta Aoi
Shōta Aoi is active across a wide range of fields, including voice acting, music, and stage performance. He made his voice acting debut in 2011, gaining attention as Ai Mikaze in the Uta no☆Prince-sama♪ series. As a musical artist, he made his debut in 2013 with the mini-album Blue Bird. His impressive vocal range, especially his signature high tones, and his dynamic live performances have earned him critical acclaim.

In April 2025, Shōta Aoi starred as a lead in the musical Dream High, further expanding his career as an actor. His free-spirited style and undeniable presence continue to drive his dynamic work across a range of creative fields.

SPYAIR
SPYAIR is a four-member rock band consisting of YOSUKE (Vo), UZ (Gt & Programming), MOMIKEN (Ba), and KENTA (Dr). Formed in 2005 with the original members, they have gained popularity since their major debut in 2010 through active releases and powerful live performances. In 2023, YOSUKE joined as the new vocalist, establishing the current lineup.

They have created theme songs for numerous popular anime, including BLEACH, Mobile Suit Gundam, Gintama, and Haikyuu!!. Their 2024 release “Orange,” the theme song for Haikyuu!! The Dumpster Battle movie has surpassed 150 million streams! This year marks the band's 20th anniversary since their formation and the 15th anniversary since their debut.

Wednesday Campanella
The group was formed in 2013. The members include KOM_I (lead vocalist), Kenmochi Hidefumi (music),and Dir.F (other contributions), although only KOM_I has been publicly visible. On September 6, 2021, KOM_I departed from the group, and Utaha was introduced as the second lead vocalist, marking the commencement of activities under a new structure.

In April 2025, they released the opening theme “Summertime Ghost” for the TV anime Kowloon Generic Romance. This was followed by the releases of “Chateaubriand” in May and “Monster Island” in July. Their 4th EP, Kawaijoshi (可愛女子), is set to be released on 24 September.

3-Day VIP Cat 1 packages to be available from 20 August onwards
3-Day VIP Cat 1 packages will be launched online via Ticketmaster SG on 20 August from 2:00 PM SGT (GMT +8).

3-DAY VIP CAT 1 - S$588*
BENEFITS:
- Best View
- Ballot Chance for Artiste Signed Poster
- VIP Novelty Pack
- Exhibition & Day Stage Access
- AFASG Fastlane Access

CAT 1 SEATED - S$198* / Day
Package includes: 1 x CAT 1 Ticket (FRI or SAT or SUN)
BENEFITS:
- Best View
- Ballot Chance for Artiste Signed Poster
- Exhibition & Day Stage Access for chosen day
- AFASG Fastlane Access

CAT 2 SEATED S$178* / Day
Package includes: 1 x CAT 2 Ticket (FRI or SAT or SUN)
BENEFITS:
- Ballot Chance for Artiste Signed Poster
- Exhibition & Day Stage Access for chosen day
- AFASG Fastlane Access

CAT 3 SEATED - S$158* / Day
Package includes: 1 x CAT 3 Ticket (FRI or SAT or SUN)
BENEFITS:
- Exhibition & Day Stage Access for chosen day
- AFASG Fastlane Access

*Excludes booking fees. Please note that the artist line-up may be subject to change. We regret that tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable once purchased.