Core Insights - The 14th Shenzhen Animation Festival commenced on July 25, 2023, at the Futian Convention Center, aiming to create a local, inclusive, and participatory anime carnival [1] - Established in 2009, the Shenzhen Animation Festival has become the largest and most influential summer cultural event in Shenzhen, focusing on anime and gaming [1] Event Highlights - The festival features two main competitions: "Cosplay·Shenzhen" and "Dimension Super Star Dance Competition," along with three major activity sections: "AniDream Live," "SZCAF Independent Gamer (SIG) Exhibition," and "Comic Utopia 02" [1] - The SIG Independent Game Exhibition showcases over 65 game works, collaborating with various universities and game development alliances [2] - The event has attracted over 300 participants for the "Cosplay·Shenzhen" competition, highlighting the vibrant culture of the "Z generation" in anime [2] Industry Integration - The festival emphasizes cross-industry collaboration, linking entertainment, literature, and new media, with notable guests including voice actors and popular authors [2] - Recent cultural industry support policies in Guangdong province particularly favor the anime, film, and gaming sectors, with the festival serving as a practical implementation of these policies [2]