{"id":5784,"date":"2025-11-17T11:45:56","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T09:45:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/oriental-express-at-animecon-2025\/"},"modified":"2026-01-23T10:15:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T08:15:23","slug":"oriental-express-at-animecon-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/en\/oriental-express-at-animecon-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Oriental Express at AnimeCon 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"K2FeedImageers\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_4794\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4794\" style=\"width: 489px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4794 \" src=\"https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oriental_Express_Anime_Con-820x1024.jpg\" alt=\"anime,animecon, orientalexpress, oriental, express, asian, sushi, asiancuisine, flavour factory, AnimeCon 2025, japanese flavours, anime events Greece, japanese cuisine\" width=\"489\" height=\"611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oriental_Express_Anime_Con-820x1024.jpg 820w, https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oriental_Express_Anime_Con-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oriental_Express_Anime_Con-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oriental_Express_Anime_Con-768x959.jpg 768w, https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oriental_Express_Anime_Con-300x375.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oriental_Express_Anime_Con-600x749.jpg 600w, https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oriental_Express_Anime_Con.jpg 1081w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 489px) 100vw, 489px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4794\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Oriental Express goes to AnimeCon 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"K2FeedIntroText\">\n<h1>Oriental Express at AnimeCon 2025<\/h1>\n<h2>When the East met the World of Anime in Thessaloniki<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"604\"><a href=\"https:\/\/orientalexpress.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"431\">Oriental Express<\/strong><\/a> travelled to Thessaloniki and launched <strong data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"542\">AnimeCon 2025<\/strong>, the biggest celebration of Japanese culture in Greece!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"846\">On <strong data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"632\">4th and 5th October<\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"677\">Ioannis Vellidis Conference Centre<\/strong> was transformed into a setting full of rhythm, flavours and anime vibes &#8211; and <a href=\"https:\/\/orientalexpress.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oriental Express<\/a> was there to transport guests to an authentic Asian experience.<\/p>\n<h3>Anime Battle Arena &#8211; The stage was on fire!<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"1024\">At the <strong data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"948\">Anime Arena Battle by Oriental Express<\/strong>, fans gave it their all in a series of thrilling and entertaining challenges:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1413\">\n<li data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1113\">\n<p data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1113\"><strong data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1046\">Taiko Challenge<\/strong> &#8211; with drums, rhythm and energy, just like in the heart of Japan.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1193\">\n<p data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1193\"><strong data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1141\">Villain Laugh Contest<\/strong> &#8211; with the most theatrical, &#8220;wicked&#8221; laugh of the stage!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1305\">\n<p data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1305\"><strong data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1214\">Karaoke Sprint<\/strong> &#8211; where participants sang anime hits without fear of unexpected changes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1413\">\n<p data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1413\"><strong data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1323\">Secret Move<\/strong> &#8211; the ultimate acting challenge, for those who dared to show their &#8220;ultimate attack&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1520\">The big winners won <strong data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1473\">exclusive <a href=\"https:\/\/orientalexpress.eu\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Japanese goodies<\/a><\/strong> and experienced moments they will remember for a long time!<\/p>\n<h3>Workshop with Chef Panagiotis Karafoulidis<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1810\">The most tasty part of AnimeCon was, of course, the <strong data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1659\">Oriental Express Workshop<\/strong>!<br data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1663\" \/>Chef <strong data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1697\">Panagiotis Karafoulidis<\/strong> introduced the audience to the secrets of <a href=\"https:\/\/orientalexpress.eu\/shop\/?jsf=jet-woo-products-grid&amp;tax=product_cat:23\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1751\">Japanese cuisine<\/strong><\/a>, from traditional sauces to sushi essentials.<br data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1804\" \/>Participants had the opportunity to taste <strong data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1873\">surprise flavours<\/strong>, guess the &#8220;secret&#8221; recipe and fill their bags with <strong data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"1973\">unique Japanese goodies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1810\">An experience full of anime, taste and energy<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2243\">Oriental Express brought more than products to AnimeCon &#8211; they brought <strong data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2120\">experiences<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2124\" \/>Games, competitions, music and lots of laughter created the most <strong data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2240\">energetic and colourful time of the festival.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2418\">The audience participation exceeded all expectations, proving that the flavours of the East and the pop culture of anime can coexist in the most enjoyable way.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4811\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4811\" style=\"width: 665px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4811 \" src=\"https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oriental_Express_AnimeCon-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"anime,animecon, orientalexpress, oriental, express, asian, sushi, asiancuisine, flavour factory, AnimeCon 2025, japanese flavours, anime events Greece, japanese cuisine\" width=\"665\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oriental_Express_AnimeCon-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oriental_Express_AnimeCon-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oriental_Express_AnimeCon-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oriental_Express_AnimeCon-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oriental_Express_AnimeCon-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oriental_Express_AnimeCon-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oriental_Express_AnimeCon.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4811\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Oriental Express at AnimeCon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2418\">Say\u014dnara&#8230; until next year!<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/orientalexpress.eu\/en\/our-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2484\">Oriental Express<\/strong><\/a> thanks everyone who participated and promises to return with even more <strong data-start=\"2569\" data-end=\"2592\">tasty experiences<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2594\" data-end=\"2609\">anime vibes<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2627\">surprises<\/strong>!<br data-start=\"2628\" data-end=\"2631\" \/>Until then, discover your favourite Oriental Express products in <a href=\"https:\/\/orientalexpress.eu\/en\/points-of-sale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">selected stores<\/a> all over Greece.<\/p>\n<p>#AnimeCon2025<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oriental Express at AnimeCon 2025 When the East met the World of Anime in Thessaloniki Oriental Express travelled to Thessaloniki and launched AnimeCon 2025, the biggest celebration of Japanese culture in Greece! 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