Highlights – JPEX Entertainment Exhibition

JPEX 2025 Highlights

April 25–27 | Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City

Thank you to every cosplayer, gamer, artist, fan, and family who made JPEX 2025 a groundbreaking success. Here’s a recap of the moments that made it unforgettable.

Celebrity Lineup 2025

Here’s a look at some of the amazing guests who brought their star power to JPEX 2025

Ryusei Nakao

Legendary voice actor (Frieza in Dragon Ball Z, Mayuri in Bleach)

Hiroshi Kitadani

Singer of iconic anime openings (One Piece)

Showtaro Morikubo

Voice of Shikamaru (Naruto), Yosuke (Persona 4)

Amal Saadeddin

Prominent Arabic voice actress (Detective Conan, Pokémon)

Over

4,000

visitors from across the UAE & GCC

Cultural Experiences

Visitors enjoyed Japanese traditions like tea ceremonies, calligraphy, and kimono dress-up. These activities gave fans a taste of real Japanese culture alongside the fun of anime and games.

Tournaments & Gaming

Gamers battled it out in popular tournaments: Tekken 8, Smash Bros, FC 25, Pokémon TCG, and One Piece TCG. The arena was packed with excitement and great competition all weekend.

Cosplay Contest

Over 150 amazing cosplayers showed off their creativity and talent. With exciting performances and beautiful costumes, the contest was one of the biggest highlights. Winners received prizes and lots of applause!

Artist Alley

More than 40 local and regional artists shared their artwork, merch, and crafts. Fans could buy original creations, meet their favorite artists, and even get custom commissions.

Photo & Video Gallery

Relive the best moments of JPEX 2025 through our photo and video gallery. From cosplay to gaming and special guests — see all the action again!

See You at JPEX 2026!

We’re already working on something epic for next year. Expect bigger names, more stages, and a deeper dive into Japanese culture.