Cosplayers pose for photos during the 2024 Shenzhen Cartoon and Animation Festival. The 2025 edition will commence Friday at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center in Futian District and run through July 28. Since launching in 2009, the festival has grown into the most influential and representative event of its kind in southern China. With a diverse lineup of activities — fan meetings, social gatherings, autograph signings, and E-sports competitions — the festival offers a perfect retreat from the summer heat. Tickets are available via the official WeChat account “深圳动漫节” (SZ Cartoon & Animation Festival).

Metro: Lines 1 or 4 to Convention and Exhibition Center Station (会展中心站), Exit D.    Sina Weibo account “Shengda Yibao: The Little Foodie”