Participating IPs.

Otaku Pop Fes 2026 was a two-day Japanese pop culture convention in the Philippines, organized by Japanese entertainment company CyberE Co., Ltd. and co-organized by local event organizer CBZN Perspective, in partnership with Okada Manila. It was held on the weekend of April 25 and 26, 2026, at both the Cove and Grand Ballroom venues of Okada Manila in Parañaque, Metro Manila.

The mobile video game Umamusume: Pretty Derby participated in the event, making Otaku Pop Fes 2026 the first official Umamusume event in the Philippines.

According to Akinori Osaki, executive producer for Cyber E, Otaku Pop Fes served as a spearhead event by the company for future events in both the Philippines and across Southeast Asia to promote various Japanese IPs.^{[note 1]}

Otaku Pop Fes 2026 was a combination of a pop convention and a live music concert. It took place in two venues of Okada Manila: The Grand Ballroom, which hosted the anime exhibition booths and the stage programs, and Cove Manila, which served as the area for cosplay activities, Japanese pop culture showcases, and evening concerts.

The convention was described as a celebration of Japanese pop culture, which includes anime, games, cosplay, and music. For games, only the Japanese company Cygames participated in the event, showcasing the digital card game Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond and the mobile game Umamusume: Pretty Derby in exhibition booths. It was the first official Shadowverse and Umamusume^{[note 2]} events in the Philippines, with the latter being notable due to the game's niche but dedicated fanbase in the country. Several attendees cosplayed as Umamusume characters during the event.

• Dan Da Dan
• Frieren: Beyond Journey's End
• Naruto
• Sakamoto Days
• Spy x Family
• The Apothecary Diaries
• Tougen Anki
• Tokyo Revengers
• Witch Watch

• Umamusume: Pretty Derby (Cygames, Inc.)
• Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond (Cygames, Inc.)

The event featured a mix of Japanese artists, local performers, and special guests.

• Eir Aoi (e.g., "Ignite", Sword Art Online II's first opening theme) - April 25, Saturday
• Hiroshi Kitadani (e.g., "We Are!", One Piece's first opening theme) - April 26, Sunday
• UNIS (South Korean girl group) - Both days

Cosplay Cup details.

One of the main highlights of the event was the Cosplay Cup, where the first-place winner received ₱20,000, a 3-day, 2-night trip to Japan, and a performance slot at an unspecified Japanese event. The judges included top cosplay icons like Myrtle Sarrosa, Een Mercado, Prince De Guzman, and Roxanne Kho.

Note: Kim Cangas' cosplay is listed under Jonjon Cangas, as Kim is a minor and Jonjon is his legal guardian.

Event Pass allowed access to all exhibition areas, while Music Live Pass* included an Event Pass and allowed access to both exhibition areas and the live concerts. The advertised prices were VAT-exclusive; the prices in parentheses included the 12% VAT. An additional ₱20 was added as a convenience fee per transaction.

The early bird prices ended on April 24, 2026, a day before the event. Students, PWDs, and senior citizens (60+) received 20% off the ticket price, and children below six were free of charge, except for reserved seating in the Music Live Pass S Class.

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  Otaku Pop Fes 2026 banner.
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  Otaku Pop Fes 2026 logo.
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  Horizontal logo.

1. According to Osaki's speech during Otaku Pop Fes 2026's opening ceremony.
2. Previous Umamusume events in the Philippines were unofficial fan events.