PowerKids Entertainment has joined Anime India Hyderabad 2026 as its industry partner, bringing one of the recognised names in animation and children’s entertainment on board as the festival prepares to welcome anime fans, creators and industry professionals to Hyderabad on 14 and 15 November 2026.
Presented by AnimationXpress, Anime India Hyderabad will take place at The Address – Conventions & Exhibitions, Narsingi, bringing together anime, Japanese pop culture, gaming, cosplay and animation under one roof. The two-day festival will feature international guests, live anime music performances, cosplay competitions, gaming experiences, artists, merchandise and interactive fan experiences, celebrating the growing anime and animation community in India.
With a portfolio of globally recognised intellectual properties and a presence across international markets, PowerKids Entertainment continues to contribute to the evolving animation and entertainment landscape. Its association with Anime India Hyderabad reflects the growing intersection of animation, storytelling, creative talent and opportunities for the Indian entertainment industry to connect with global markets.
Commenting on the association, PowerKids Entertainment CEO & managing director Manoj Mishra said, “India is at an exciting juncture in the evolution of its animation and entertainment industry. Events like Anime India provide an important platform for bringing together creators, studios, technology companies and audiences, while opening up new opportunities for collaboration and business. At PowerKids Entertainment, we believe in the immense potential of animation to transcend geographical and cultural boundaries. With our growing portfolio of globally recognised intellectual properties and our presence across international markets, we remain committed to developing, promoting and taking compelling Indian and international content to audiences worldwide. We are delighted to be part of Anime India 2026 in Hyderabad and look forward to engaging with the creative community, exploring new partnerships and celebrating the expanding world of animation and anime.”
Anime India Hyderabad will also welcome Noriyuki Abe, renowned director of the Bleach anime series and films, including Bleach: The DiamondDust Rebellion, as well as Yu Yu Hakusho. The festival’s entertainment line-up includes a live anime-song concert by Japanese J-pop singer MaRe, appearances by Japanese artist Maena Sugimoto, a special Baahubali showcase presented by Arka Media Works, and a range of competitions and fan-focused experiences.
Other highlights include the Versus Japanese Gaming Arena, Artists Alley, Japan Pavilion, Fandom Realm, Maid Café, anime screenings, cosplay competitions and the Anime DJ Party, making the festival a meeting point for fans and professionals across the entertainment ecosystem.
With PowerKids Entertainment joining as industry partner, Anime India Hyderabad continues to strengthen its industry connections while creating opportunities for collaboration between animation companies, creative professionals and the country’s expanding anime community.
Anime India Hyderabad 2026 will take place on 14 and 15 November, tickets are available on District and at animeindia.live/hyderabad. For updates, follow @animeindia.live on Instagram.
