AFO Presents: The Cursed Cotillion
Enjoy a night of haunted elegance—where every soul is welcome to dance. Step into the shadows and onto the dance floor at Anime Festival Orlando’s signature prom, The Cursed Cotillion. This gothic-horror-inspired event is where lace meets leather, trap meets anime, and the undead meet unforgettable bars, headlined by rising Nerdcore stars Azazus and Mac Ro with beats by gg fallenstar.
Come dressed to slay in your best gothic, elegant, or spooky-cute attire—whatever makes you feel confident, powerful, and fabulous. All styles, identities, and expressions are welcome.
Performers for The Cursed Cotillion
Azazus is a genre-blending rapper, singer, and producer bringing anime, gaming, and trap culture together in explosive fashion. Originally from Mobile, Alabama and now based in Gainesville, FL, he’s built a name with high-energy performances and a catalog that speaks directly to the otaku underdog. With over 2.2 million TikTok music views, 520k+ Spotify streams, and a Top 40 charting track in Japan, Azazus is helping lead the new wave of Nerdcore rap.
His latest EP, Mocha Mocha Senpai: Legends Never Die, features fan-favorite singles like “Arise” (inspired by Solo Leveling) and “Are U Geng!”, a ghost-type anthem for Pokémon lovers. Azazus has graced stages at MomoCon, Anime Festival Orlando, SwampCon, and Wasabicon, and continues to build a strong Florida fanbase through Nerd-U, the platform he founded to uplift nerd-focused creators.
Known for standout tracks like “HACK THE WORLD” (ft. Overwatch’s Carolina Ravassa) and “Flow Like Water” (Demon Slayer collab w/ Mac Ro and None Like Joshua), Azazus is on a mission in 2025 to create soundtracks for every anime fan’s inner hero. At AFO, expect a set that feels like a final boss battle — and you won’t want to miss it.
Mac Ro is a Florida-based hip-hop artist who fuses slick lyricism, sharp punchlines, and a deep love of anime into every track he drops. With over 7.5 million total streams and views, Mac Ro brings the bars for every anime-head, gamer, and lyric-lover looking for something real. His mission? To become the King of One Piece rap.
After dropping his Captain Kuro anthem — which caught the attention of One Piece Live Action’s very own Alexander Maniatis (who plays Kuro) — Mac Ro has continued to dominate with high-concept tracks that balance raw energy and fandom love. From solo work to collabs with Azazus and None Like Joshua (like their Demon Slayer-inspired “Flow Like Water”), Mac Ro’s catalog is as diverse as it is deadly.
If you’re looking for a performance that fuses anime passion with hip-hop power, Mac Ro’s set at AFO is the treasure at the end of the Grand Line.
gg fallenstar will be the opening act for The Cursed Cotillion and bringing all manner of gothic beats to the AFO Main Events stage throughout the night. Dance ’till you’re dead to some of your favorite (and new favorite) songs!
