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Six edition of the Krazy Kids Karnival wraps up with 15,000 visitors
Mumbai: – The six edition of The Krazy Kids Karnival, held at the NESCO Grounds in Mumbai from 26 to 28 January 2024, concluded with a resounding reception from over 15,000 attendees. This event was initiated by NESCO Events and Meltwater Events for families, which exceeded all expectations by promising and delivering an immersive experience for children aged 1 to 14 and their parents.
NESCO events in partnership with Meltwater Events hosted The Krazy Kids Karnival with more than 100 activities. This year an exclusive meet and greet was hosted with Motu and Patlu, giving children the opportunity to engage with their beloved characters. In addition to being accessible to the general public, the Krazy Kids Karnival welcomed kids from Inseed and Montfort NGOs to take part in the inaugural ceremony, exemplifying the principles of unity and camaraderie.
Creating an unforgettable atmosphere of joy and entertainment. Families and children revealed in the diverse range of activities, including interactive games, captivating live performances, and engaging workshops along with thrilling rides like the roller coaster, adventures in wall climbing and zip line zones, live experiments in the science zone, automation insights in the robotics zone, celestial wonders in the sky gazing zone, and a dedicated safe haven for toddlers in the toddler zone. Here, kids not only had fun but also picked up new skills. Youngsters from all over Mumbai came and took part in the events.
NESCO Events VP, Kumar Razdan, said, “Witnessing the remarkable success of The Krazy Kids Karnival and the joy it has brought to the children and families of Mumbai has been genuinely heartening. This event serves as a testament to NESCO’s commitment to accommodating diverse events and audiences. Observing families come together to forge lasting memories and experience the enchantment we aimed to create is truly encouraging.”
The Krazy Kids Karnival founders Navin Todi & Niphul Jain, said, “A big thanks to our participants, sponsors, and the wonderful families who made this edition a memorable triumph. The success of Edition 6 at NESCO Grounds fuels our enthusiasm for future editions, and we’re committed to creating more magical moments for families.”
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Anime India announces Amazon MX Player as co-presenting partner for Anime India Kolkata 2026
MUMBAI: Riding high on the success of its blockbuster Mumbai debut, Anime India is accelerating its nationwide expansion with the announcement of Amazon MX Player as the co-presenting partner for Anime India Kolkata. The partnership marks a significant step forward in the festival’s mission to deliver large-scale, accessible, and fan-first anime experiences across the country.
Scheduled for 14 and 15 February 2026 at the iconic Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, Anime India Kolkata will launch the first regional chapter of what is set to be a year-long, multi-city tour. As the curtain-raiser for the 2026 circuit, the Kolkata edition aims to fuse the energy of global Japanese pop culture with India’s fast-growing community of anime, manga, and pop-culture fans.
A household name in digital entertainment, Amazon MX Player brings unmatched reach and cultural relevance to the Anime India platform. With its expanding focus on anime and youth-driven content, Amazon MX Player’s involvement as co-presenting partner reinforces Anime India’s vision of making anime culture more inclusive breaking barriers of language, geography, and accessibility to connect with fans nationwide.
Anime India Kolkata 2026 will showcase cosplay competitions, interactive zones led by the Indian Gunpla Community, India-39 Vocaloid Community, The Japan Curry, and Adda-o-Otaku by The Otaku Guild. Fans can join tournaments across fighting games, Pokémon VGC, and more. Acclaimed Japanese director Susumu Mitsunaka (Haikyu!!) will attend as guest of honour, appearing in panels and live sessions. Positioned as an immersive celebration of fan culture and industry collaboration, the Kolkata edition marks the beginning of Anime India’s nationwide expansion.
Sharing their perspective on the partnership, Amazon MX Player director Aruna Daryanani expressed, “Anime in India has evolved from a niche interest into a mainstream cultural movement, driven by an increasingly engaged and passionate fanbase. At Amazon MX Player, our focus is on expanding access by bringing anime to audiences across the country for free and in multiple local languages. Our association with Anime India reflects our commitment to supporting the growth of anime in India and deepening connections with fans, while continuing to build Amazon MX Player as a trusted destination for free, high-quality entertainment.”
“Anime India Kolkata is a celebration of how anime has grown beyond entertainment into a powerful cultural and creative force. By bringing fans, creators, and industry leaders onto one shared platform, the festival is helping define the future of pop culture in India,” said Anime India co-founder and director Neha Mehta.
The debut edition of Anime India 2025 in Mumbai attracted over 29,000 fans, quickly cementing its status as a landmark celebration of anime and Japanese pop culture. Riding on this overwhelming response, the Kolkata chapter is projected to draw more than 40,000 visitors across two days, positioning it as one of the biggest anime conventions ever held in eastern India.
Anime India is focused on bringing together fans from across the country to create a truly pan-India celebration of anime, manga, cosplay, gaming, and Japanese culture. With plans to expand into four key metropolitan hubs in 2026—east (Kolkata), north (Delhi), west (Mumbai), and south (Hyderabad)—the festival seeks to deliver globally benchmarked experiences while supporting and uplifting creators, artists, and fan communities throughout India.
