Assam down town University as part of LUMOS 2026 under the Techno Management Fest 2026, organised Anime Nexus, coordinated by Ms. Nilakshi Teron, the event brought together anime enthusiasts to celebrate Japanese anime culture, creativity and artistic expression through character representation, costume presentation and performance.

The event provided students with an engaging platform to showcase their imagination, confidence and appreciation of anime-inspired storytelling. Participants explored different aspects of character interpretation, including distinctive appearances, personalities, costumes and expressions. Their presentations were evaluated by a panel of judges on parameters such as creativity, originality, character representation, costume design, confidence and overall presentation.

The competition recognised Mustaqim Mohammad Mahir as the winner, Navya Roy and Deesa as the first runners-up, and Jessica Sonowal as the second runner-up. Their performances reflected creativity, originality and an appreciation of the artistic elements of anime culture.

Anime Nexus encouraged students to explore visual storytelling, develop their presentation skills and express their artistic abilities while fostering cultural appreciation, collaboration and healthy competition.