Overview
- The C.O.R.E. festival ran at Mumbai’s Jio World Convention Centre on June 20–21 and drew large crowds to its five themed zones that mix anime, comics, gaming, music and family attractions.
- Organisers say fan response was ‘incredible’ as the weekend combined creator meet-ups, cosplay championships, merchandise drops and live sets by artists including Ritviz and closing act Nucleya.
- Studios and brands used the event for exclusive promotions, notably a 30-minute early footage screening of the Hollywood film Supergirl that gave fans a rare preview before the release.
- Interactive activations powered many draws, such as Crunchyroll’s anime escape room, Formula One racing simulators, a Sony haunted-house installation and an ISRO stall showcasing space-themed exhibits.
- Industry observers view C.O.R.E. as part of a wider shift toward large experiential fandom events in India that let companies test content, sell licensed products and convert online communities into in-person audiences.