3+ day, 5+ hour ago (1571+ words) Once identified as fringe and odd, anime and comic book enthusiasts are finding their space in Singapore. In 2019, a total of 19 Anime, Comic, and Game (ACG) conventions were held in the country, and that number has only continued to grow. According to'a master list compiled by a local enthusiast, over 300 such events of varying sizes and scale have taken place so far this year, with 34 of them conventions. With an event taking place almost once a week, these gatherings are not just attractive to geeks and otakus; they have also caught the curiosity of the mainstream public. Anime Festival Asia, one of the marquee ACG events, more than quadrupled its attendance'spiking from 29,000'at its first Singapore edition in 2008, to 130,000 in 2023. Although specific numbers are scarce, the burgeoning community has also seen an influx of cosplayers, who often dazzle the cameras…...