The scene instantly transformed into a sea of anime
On the evening of July 20th, over 1000 characters from classic animations, games, and films such as "Pleasant Goat," "Haikyuu!!," "Anya," "Detective Conan", made a delightful appearance at Guangzhou's Grandview Mall. This massive parade of cosplayers, accompanied by lively music, stepped into the crowd, creating a unique and vibrant scene in Guangzhou's summer. It is reported that the second Grandview Planet Anime Carnival will last until August 31st, featuring a variety of activities including theatrical performances, song and dance shows, cosplay catwalk shows, and anime ring shows, all contributing to a festive summer atmosphere.
Grandview Mall has immersed in the world of ACGN
At the event, in addition to young people, there were also some middle-aged cosplayers, busy taking photos with their favorite cosplayers; some parents came with their children, and the whole family transformed into the Forger family from the anime "Spy x Family". International visitors like Luna from Germany, an ACGN enthusiast visiting China, also joined the festivities. Besides visiting regular tourist attractions and tasting local delicacies, this time, she wanted to try a new way to experience China—participating in an ACGN event. "This is my first cosplay event in China. The atmosphere is fantastic, there are many people, you can see a lot of favorite characters, and there is a variety of programs, which is an interesting experience."
The Carnival is currently in full swing, featuring collaborations with many popular domestic and international anime IPs such as "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf," "Spy x Family," "Jujutsu Kaisen," and "Tatsuya Miyanishi's World of Wonders." The venue is adorned with various anime-themed scenes, and the festival offers a plethora of activities, including ACG parades, IP theme exhibitions, trendy toy markets, water-based electronic music festivals, anime music festivals, family cosplay events, anime character meet-and-greets, a brand new underwater show, and cross-dimensional stamp collection games, with over a thousand other exciting activities.
The themed markets
Adding to the allure, the Grandview Aquarium has launched the inaugural "Mermaid" themed underwater performance, "Mermaid Phantom", showcasing the innovative fusion of Eastern marine culture with modern performing arts. The "Snow Queen" song and dance show, penguin ice and snow party, and other appearances in Grandview Penguin Snow World, allow visitors to enjoy the charm of off-season ice and snow activities.
During the anime carnival, Grandview Mall will also hold a variety of nighttime activities, including ACGN-themed markets, ACGN water-based electronic music battles, and ACG rock concerts. Besides, over a hundred dining options contribute to a bustling night market, creating a "night tour mode" that encompasses "night scenery, night market, night food, night shows, night exhibitions, and night reading".
Source | Lingnan on the Cloud
