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Until 12 May

MechaFest: An Anime Celebration

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Robots are taking over ACMI for a weekend festival of classic anime screenings, talks, trivia and cosplay.

Join to welcome our robot overlords by showing off your anime expertise at the trivia night or stomp your mech suit down ACMI's cosplay runway. Catch classic anime screenings, sit in on a live podcast recording, or count down the most iconic moments of Neon Genesis Evangelion with a live panel discussion celebrating its 30th anniversary.

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Date Times
Sun 11 May
  • 10am - 9.30pm 10:00am - 9:30pm

Location

ACMI
Flinders St
Melbourne 3000

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Price and bookings

From $14 to $25

Book online for MechaFest: An Anime Celebration

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 8663 2200
  • email address: info@acmi.net.au
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