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Bonjour, bande dessinรฉe buffs! Japan Expo 2024 is about to turn Paris into a pop-up manga metropolis. We’re slicing through the event schedule faster than Tanjiro’s sword to bring you the manga highlights. Grab your beret and your favorite tankลbonโit’s time to get inked!
Day 1 (July 11): Manga ร la Mode
- 9:30 AM: Yu-Gi-Oh! Show with Tero. It’s time to d-d-d-duel! (Sora Stage)
- 10:15 AM: “DORUIDO” audio manga launch. Because sometimes your eyes need a break. (Kuri Stage)
- 11:15 AM: TDKOxPiravit International manga by Kadokawa (Kuri Stage)
- 12:15 PM: Webtoon – La note noire! Music & webtoon panel. (Yuzu Stage)
- 2:15 PM: ACBD Asian Critics Awards – Attend the awards ceremony for the best Asian comics adapted into French over the past season. (Nezumi Stage)
- 2:15 PM: Yui Kikuta live drawing. Watch “Bibliophile Princess” come to life faster than you can say “happily ever after.” (Kuri Stage)
- 4:15 PM: Toan & Ed le Fou chat. Run to this “Heaven”-ly discussion. (Nezumi Stage)
Day 2 (July 12): Manga Mayhem
- 12:45 PM: “CAT’S EYES” sneak peek. Meow’s your chance to see it first! (Yuzu Stage)
- 2:30 PM: Tetsuhiro Hirakawa panel & live drawing. Watch the “Clover” creator work his magic. (Yuzu Stage)
- 4:00 PM: Sports manga panel. Because reading about exercise counts as cardio, right? (Sora Stage)
- 4:30 PM: YOUN YLAB (founder & webtoon scriptwriter) signing session. (Amazing Stars 3 Stage)
- 4:30 PM: Daruma Awards 2024. It’s the Oscars of manga & anime, minus the endless speeches. (Takรฉ Stage)
Day 3 (July 13): Manga Madness
- 10:00 AM: Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG by Konami. (Takรฉ Stage)
- 11:15 AM: “DARK SOULS REDEMPTION” panel. Die in the game, live in the manga. (Kuri Stage)
- 1:15 PM: Egregor panel for talk and QnA. (Nezumi Stage)
- 3:15 PM: Meet Fรฉ, creator of “Love of Kill.” Learn about manga that’s to die for. (Kuri Stage)
Day 4 (July 14): Manga Finale
- 12:00 PM: Shueisha Jump+ / Takeru Hokazono talk. Get the 411 on MANGA Plus. (Yuzu Stage)
- 12:45 PM: Digital vs. paper: are the French anti-digital? (Nezumi Stage)
- 3:00 PM: Buichi Terasawa tribute. Honoring the man who put the “cobra” in manga. (Kuri Stage)
Whether you’re a seasoned otaku or a manga newbie, Japan Expo 2024 is serving up a four-course meal of Japanese comic culture. Make sure to check the Japan Expo website for the full schedule of events and additional activities.
Source: Japan Expo website
Rajat, once an aspiring computer science engineer, transitioned into stand-up comedy, blending creativity with problem-solving. A huge anime and manga enthusiast, he also explores 3D design in Blender. Passionate about merging humor, design, and storytelling, Rajat is always ready to collaborate and create something unique.
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