Kadokawa Corporation will host special live stage presentations and an official retail booth at AGF Korea 2026 in South Korea this winter, highlighting two of its major fantasy properties [2]. Core voice actors from Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- and 【OSHI NO KO】 will appear in person to meet fans at KINTEX [1]. Organizers scheduled the three-day convention from December 4 to December 6, 2026, placing both live panels on the Red Stage [2]. Stage talks will feature direct audience conversations [1].
AGF Korea 2026 Stage Lineup
Kadokawa plans a convention presence that combines main stage appearances with physical merchandise sales for international visitors [1]. While major international anime conventions frequently limit overseas programming to prerecorded videos or trailers, Kadokawa chose to bring core cast members to Goyang for direct in-person talks [2]. South Korean audiences will see Japanese voice talent live on stage at KINTEX. Festival organizers expect heavy foot traffic throughout the weekend [1]. Stage talks form only one part of what Kadokawa brings to the convention hall this December [2].
In addition to the stage talks, the company will operate a retail area called the KADOKAWA SHOP [2]. Attendees can browse newly manufactured character goods, purchase exclusive items available ahead of general retail release, and collect special novelty cards created for the event from four named series as well as other unannounced Kadokawa titles [1]. The temporary store stocks items from Tokyo [2]. It gives international visitors a direct way to buy official merchandise that is otherwise sold only in Japanese hobby stores [1].
OtakuKart reported that the KADOKAWA AGF Korea showcase gives attendees multiple ways to celebrate their favorite anime franchises during the three-day festival [1]. Kadokawa confirmed this schedule for all three event days [2]. It also offers on-site character card bonuses that can’t be bought through regular mail order [1].
The Re:Zero Red Stage Panel
The special stage for Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- is scheduled for Saturday, December 5, 2026, beginning at 4:45 PM and running until 5:30 PM Korea Standard Time [1]. Both lead cast members will appear together [2]. Yusuke Kobayashi, the voice actor for protagonist Natsuki Subaru, will join co-star Rie Takahashi, who portrays the silver-haired half-elf Emilia, on the Red Stage inside KINTEX Exhibition Center 1 for a 45-minute discussion [1]. Their live appearance will explore character relationships, major narrative arcs, and their vocal work in the sound booth. Fans have followed their vocal work through earlier animated coverage where Ram fights Lye in fierce combat sequences. Kadokawa confirmed their participation on the Red Stage [2].
Kobayashi and Takahashi have worked as the anime’s primary vocal leads since the television adaptation first debuted in Japan, guiding audiences through emotional peaks and tragic story turns [1]. Their performances cover Subaru’s repeated deaths through his Return by Death ability as well as Emilia’s growth during the royal selection campaign [2]. Having both actors in Goyang remains rare [1]. South Korea has built a strong readership around the original light novels and television anime, making this panel an appealing stop for convention visitors [2].
The live stage arrives as Kadokawa continues expanding its international reach through foreign conventions [1]. Although the story began as a self-published web novel, it has grown into one of Kadokawa’s most commercially resilient fantasy properties, sustaining strong viewership numbers on international streaming platforms [2]. The fantasy franchise continues to attract large overseas audiences [1].
Oshi no Ko Voice Cast Schedule
On Sunday, the spotlight shifts to 【OSHI NO KO】 with an afternoon stage program on Sunday, December 6, 2026 [2]. The session runs from 2:15 PM to 3:00 PM [1]. Voice actor Yurie Igoma, who plays the aspiring pop idol Ruby Hoshino, will take the stage alongside co-star Megumi Han, who voices former child actress Kana Arima, for a dedicated 45-minute fan presentation [2]. Their appearance marks the second major Kadokawa panel [1].
Igoma earned industry praise after winning the lead role of Ruby, bringing upbeat energy to a narrative that examines the complex realities of the Japanese idol trade [1]. Han added veteran experience to the cast as Kana Arima, capturing the sharp humor and deep insecurities of an entertainer fighting to rebuild her career in modern show business [2]. Both voice actors have extensive stage backgrounds [1]. While both performers have appeared at major anime conventions in Japan, this South Korean appearance gives international fans their first direct conversation about character relationships, voice acting choices, and television production [2]. The on-stage pairing reflects the friendship and artistic rivalry between Ruby and Kana within the story [1].
Admission policies for the Red Stage require visitors to consult the official AGF Korea portal before traveling [1]. Organizers have not released specific seat allocation procedures yet, meaning attendees should check agfkorea.com regularly to verify whether stage passes require morning queueing, ticketing wristbands, or an online lottery reservation. Kadokawa also shares live announcements on X via @Kadokawa_event [2].
Anime X Game Festival 2026 Venue and Dates
Anime X Game Festival 2026 takes place at KINTEX Exhibition Center 1, utilizing Halls 1 through 5 to house corporate pavilions, creator stalls, and live performance stages. The convention facility is located at 217-60 Kintex-ro in Ilsanseo-gu. Situated in Goyang-si within Gyeonggi-do, the venue sits just northwest of Seoul and connects directly to the greater metropolitan transit network through local subway lines and bus routes [2]. The three-day festival opens on Friday. Running from December 4 to December 6, 2026, the gathering provides extensive floor space for interactive exhibits, publisher displays, and merchandise sales [1].
The Red Stage serves as the main programming hall for guest appearances, panel interviews, and licensing announcements throughout the convention [1]. Because both Kadokawa stage events take place on this shared platform, fans planning to see both the Re:Zero and Oshi no Ko panels will need to visit KINTEX on separate days [2]. Friday will focus on early merchandise browsing [1]. Although KINTEX features massive halls, popular publisher stages can fill up quickly once morning queues clear security checkpoints and attendees rush toward the front rows [2]. Visitors should plan arrival times with care [1].
Travelers heading to Goyang can check transport routes and venue layouts on the official website at agfkorea.com. In addition, retail partner animate Seoul Hongdae will post promotional notices about convention goods and store activities through its social account at @animate_hongdae as the December opening approaches [2]. Official web channels provide clear travel directions [1].
KADOKAWA SHOP Purchase Bonus Rules
Kadokawa will operate an official retail booth under the KADOKAWA SHOP banner, selling anime merchandise directly to convention visitors [2]. The shop will stock popular goods from Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, KONOSUBA -God’s blessing on this wonderful world!-, Bungo Stray Dogs, and 【OSHI NO KO】, alongside other unannounced titles from the Kadokawa catalog [1]. For Re:Zero collectors, the booth will offer selected items from the official Re:Zero Exhibition held in celebration of the anime’s 10th anniversary [2]. Advance-sale merchandise will also be available [1]. The publisher will announce additional item catalogs for Oshi no Ko closer to the convention date [2].
To reward shoppers, Kadokawa will distribute collectible character cards based on specific purchase thresholds at the register [2]. Customers who spend at least KRW 20,000 on eligible merchandise from Re:Zero, Konosuba, or Bungo Stray Dogs will receive one character card [1]. The promotion scales directly, providing one card for each KRW 20,000 spent on qualifying items from a single franchise [2]. However, purchase amounts are calculated separately for each title and cannot be combined across different anime series to reach the KRW 20,000 minimum threshold [1]. Spending across multiple series does not combine [2].
Kadokawa also established clear product exclusions for this retail promotion [1]. Scale figures and plastic model kits do not count toward the KRW 20,000 threshold and will not yield bonus cards [2]. Furthermore, buyers cannot choose which character card design they receive, as event booth staff will hand them out at random from behind the counter while supplies last [1]. Card distribution ends when inventory clears [2].
- ONLINE NEWS Johanson, S. M. (2026, October 29). KADOKAWA Announces Re:ZERO and Oshi no Ko Voice Actor Stages at Anime X Game Festival 2026. OtakuKart. [Article Link]
- PRESS RELEASE Kadokawa Corporation. (2026, October 28). Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, 【OSHI NO KO】 Voice Cast Members to Take Stage at Anime X Game Festival 2026. Anime News Network. [Article Link]
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