China International Animation Festival 2025

21st China International Animation Festival takes place from May 29 to June 2, 2025, at Baima Lake Animation Plaza in Hangzhou. Covering 65,000 sqm, the festival hosts over 100 exhibitors showcasing original comics, animations, games, merchandise, and cutting-edge technologies including AIGC and XR applications. The event draws more than 230,000 visitors and is organized by Hangzhou Municipal Government, Zhejiang Provincial Culture Department, and Zhejiang Radio and Television Group. The festival aims to promote industry innovation, cultural exchange, and business networking among animation, gaming, and digital media sectors, supporting Hangzhou’s status as China’s “Animation Capital.”

Range of Exhibition

• Group Zones: International animation enterprises, domestic provincial and city animation companies, industry bases.
• Animation: Domestic and international animated films, TV series, and online animations.
• Platforms: Publishers, animation content platforms, video and social media platforms, short video content providers.
• Games: Online games, mobile games, PC and console games, gaming platforms, indie games, eSports-related products.
• Merchandise: Collectible figures, licensed products, costumes, character IP licensing.
• Technology: Future tech experiences, AIGC, 5G, VR/AR/MR, holographic projection, virtual idols.
• Trends: Trendy toys, art collaborations, cross-industry partnerships, cultural fashion, blind box collectibles.
• Stage Events: Animation performances, autograph sessions, voice actor shows, cosplay, virtual idol shows, stage plays, flash mobs, special releases.
• Collaborations: Cross-industry cooperation, joint marketing, resource sharing.

Target Audience

Animation creators, game developers, digital media professionals, content platform operators, cultural industry investors, media buyers, cosplay enthusiasts, animation educators, technology innovators, marketing and branding experts.