On July 31, August 1 and 2, we will once again gather for the most vibrant anime festival of the summer. We invite all fans of anime, manga, cosplay, K-pop, and modern Japanese culture to the heart of anime — ANIME DAYS at Shopping MallDova. Admission is free.
Over the course of three exciting days, the organizers GoCon, together with Shopping MallDova and the general partner Millomania, have prepared a packed program for all enthusiasts of Japanese pop culture. Visitors can enjoy interactive zones, themed photo areas, engaging workshops, a prize-filled quest, and spectacular competition shows.
The event aims not only to entertain but also to bring the community together, inspire young creators, attract new fans to geek culture, and support local cosplayers and dancers.
What Awaits You
From 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM each day, visitors can immerse themselves in the world of their favorite anime, participate in creative activities, and take part in a large-scale quest with prizes.
Permanent Attractions (Available Daily)
1. Themed Photo Zones
– NARUTO
– K-POP STAR
– ANIME LIFE-SIZE FIGURES
2. Collectible Figure Exhibition
Visitors will have the opportunity to see rare anime figures from private collections, displayed in dedicated showcase exhibits.
3. Creative Activities
– Create Your Own Badge: Design, color, or draw your own artwork and instantly turn it into a personalized badge.
– BOTTLE MATCH: An interactive game of observation and luck. Participants must guess the arrangement of colored bottles and correctly reproduce the hidden sequence.
– SUKUI: A game of dexterity and concentration. Players take turns pressing the teeth of a toy fish. The luckiest participant wins.
– ART WALL: Draw your favorite character and display your artwork in a public fan art exhibition.
4. Quest Card & Guaranteed Prizes
Every visitor will receive a special quest card and the opportunity to collect five stamps by participating in activities and making a purchase at Millomania between July 31 and August 2. Once all requirements are completed, the card can be exchanged for a prize.
Prizes include: acrylic keychains, posters, stickers, life-size anime figures, tickets to the anniversary GoCon festival, decorative colored contact lenses, original Japanese figures, exclusive gifts from the general partner Millomania
Special Events
July 31 | 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Workshops
- K-POP Workshop, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM. Speaker: Marta, co-founder of CONTROL_M, one of Odessa’s most renowned K-pop studios.
- CRAFT Workshop, 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM. Speaker: BrunenG, professional prop maker.
- COSTUME MAKING Workshop, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM. Speaker: Daria, professional costume designer and winner of Best Handmade Costume at GoCon 2025.
- WIG STYLING Workshop, 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM. Speaker: RedRin, professional wig stylist.
August 1 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | K-pop Cover Dance Contest
A dance competition featuring cover performances of popular K-pop songs, with a 10,000 MDL prize pool. The winner will be selected by a professional jury.
August 2 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | GoCon Cosplay Contest
A cosplay runway show with a 20,000 MDL prize pool. Participants will compete for the grand prize on the Shopping MallDova stage.
The winner will be determined based on the professional jury’s evaluation and an offline public vote, which will take place on August 2 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM on the first floor in front of the stage. Any Shopping MallDova visitor will be able to vote for their favorite performance.
Participation in the contests is possible only with a prior application submitted on gocon.md before July 20.
ANIME DAYS at Shopping MallDova Is More Than Just a Festival
It is an opportunity to:
– Explore interactive photo zones inspired by the anime universe.
– Take part in creative activities and keep your creations.
– Meet fellow anime fans, dancers, and cosplayers.
– Perform on stage or support the contestants.
– Receive exclusive gifts and create unforgettable memories.
For many visitors, this will be their first step into the anime community; for others, it will be a warm reunion with like-minded people. Most importantly, it will be three days filled with excitement, creativity, and unforgettable experiences.
See you on July 31, August 1 and 2 in the heart of Anime — at Shopping MallDova!