Animefest is the oldest anime convention in the Czech Republic, Europe.

As time went by, the convention became too large and for better organisation, a civic association Brněnští Otaku was founded in 2007.

Animefest holds Anime Music Video competition, the main prize of it being a plush doll of Totoro.

From 2010 to 2016, cosplay contest at Animefest is part of EuroCosplay event.

Due to regulations related to COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 and 2021 edition of Animefest had to be cancelled.