The 3rd Grandview Planet Anime Carnival kicked off on the evening of July 5 at Grandview Mall in Guangzhou and will run through August 31, transforming the city into a vibrant hub of anime celebration. Here are some highlights from the opening ceremony.
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The opening ceremony of the 3rd Grandview Planet Anime Carnival is held at the Grandview Mall in Guangzhou on the evening of July 5, 2025.
People perform at the opening ceremony of the 3rd Grandview Planet Anime Carnival on the evening of July 5, 2025.
People perform at the opening ceremony of the 3rd Grandview Planet Anime Carnival on the evening of July 5, 2025.
Many attendees dress as anime characters at the opening ceremony.
Cosplayers are taking selfies at the opening ceremony.
Cosplayers pose for photos at the opening ceremony.
People attend the opening ceremony of the 3rd Grandview Planet Anime Carnival on the evening of July 5, 2025.
Cosplayers parade through the Grandview Mall during the opening ceremony.
Cosplayers parade through the Grandview Mall during the opening ceremony.
People visit the limited-time Frieren pop-up store at the 4th-floor atrium of Grandview Mall—its first stop in Guangzhou!
People visit the Gundam base flagship store in Guangzhou, which is also the largest Gundam Base flagship store on the Chinese mainland.
People visit the Gundam base flagship store in Guangzhou, which is also the largest Gundam Base flagship store on the Chinese mainland.
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Visitors participate in interactive activities at the Grandview Museum of Natural Science.
The underwater mermaid show continues its run at Grandview Aquarium.
People attend the opening ceremony of the 3rd Grandview Planet Anime Carnival on the evening of July 5, 2025.
Cosplayers attend the 3rd Grandview Planet Anime Carnival on July 5, 2025.
People attend the 3rd Grandview Planet Anime Carnival on July 5, 2025.
Author | Liu Lingzhi
Editor | James, Shen He
