Gaborone, Botswana
AFUROTAKU
アニメ・マンガ・ゲーム・コスプレ
Botswana's anime and cosplay community.A podcast that brings fans together at community events.
Next event
Afurotaku Cosplay: SYLA
- Date
- Saturday, November 28, 2026
- Hours
- 09:00 to 17:00
- Venue
- Botswana National Youth Council (BNYC) facility, Gaborone
- Entry
- BWP 20

Programme
All activities →At Cosplay SYLA
Since 2021Making noise about anime in Botswana, since March.
Six branchesPodcast, events, esports, magazine and more.
500 plusattendees and 16 exhibitors at SYLA Spring Festival, March 2026.
From our events · ギャラリーFull gallery →
On the podcastAll episodes →
Theme
Episode22
22
Random pick16 min
can an anime have an effect on the Industry????
Joins us as we try to understand the value of an anime that can change the whole industry trend, #Animebotswana #Afurotaku #AfricanOtaku #SamuraiChamploo
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Sneak Peek: The Life Of An Africa OtakuShow notes →
46
22 min
The Love–Hate Relationship That Manga Has
Plays in the main player
51
38 min
Are Otakus Athletic? 🏃♂️✨
Plays in the main player
Afurotaku began in 2021 as a podcast about life as an African otaku in Botswana. Today it also runs events, an esports club, a magazine and more.
Read our storyGet involved
AttendCome to Cosplay SYLAA day of cosplay, games, craft and food in Gaborone. Come in costume or come to watch.CreateShow your workSell or show your art, merch or creative work at our events through the open calls.VolunteerBecome a volunteerHelp bring Afurotaku to life: stage crew, registration, bracket admin.SupportPartner with usBack the mission and reach a community that shows up.











