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Japan Expo 20th Anniversary digest

Japan Expo is unveiling its programming for its 20th Anniversary a little at a time! If you haven’t been following our news lately, here’s the recap.

Posted on April 15, 2019

Japan Expo 20th Anniversary illustration has been designed by Aurore and the poster is already available for preorder on our website.

Aya HIRANO: the voice of Haruhi Suzumiya and Lucy in Fairy Tail, and singer, the famous seiyû is coming to meet you.
ILU GRACE: one of the many dear meetings in the history of Japan Expo and here they come again to celebrate the 20th Anniversary with you.
Izuru AMASE: the star of the Takarazuka Revue is introducing you to this show halfway between musical and theatre.
Gô NAGAI: one of the major authors in the history of manga, the creator of Grendizer will be attending the festival!

KAMUI: the samurai artists, masters of choreographied sword fights, perform in collaboration with singer Mika KOBAYASHI.
Mika KOBAYASHI: the artist, singer and composer collaborated to the themes of Attack on Titan and Kill la Kill, and will be performing with KAMUI.
Leiji MATSUMOTO: Captain Harlock’s creator and one of the great names of science fiction manga is coming to meet you!
Yoshiyuki TOMINO: for the 40th Anniversary of Mobile Suit Gundam, come meet the series creator.

Asakusa Kenbukai Edge: the art of the sword blends with dancing with those modern samurai.
Cosplay Shows: your favorite heroes come to life on stage on Thursday and Friday!
Gamushara: the Japanese supporter group is full of enthusiasm and sharing its energy!
Kaien: electro music and modern visual techniques mingle in the futuristic world of Kaien.
Katanaya Ichi: let yourself get impressed by choreographed sword fights that will immerse you into samurai culture.

KIRIE: calligraphs, musicians, and dancers take you away into an enchanting traditional world.
Kooya: the wonderful show of medieval Japan, full of samurai and high-ranked courtesans.
Show cosplay Love Live!: the world of Love Live! School Idol Project on stage.
ReFashion Caravan Show: the neo-kimono style features in this fashion show blending the modern and traditional.
Takarabune: follow their crazy steps and discover the lively erratic dance awa odori!

Ticketing: 1-day and 4-day tickets are on sale online and in stores. And there a few Zen Tickets still on sale on our website.

Discounts: start preparing your visit now and
- Book your lodging with Bedycasa
- Or book your bus trip with SoBus
Opening hours, rush hours, services, jens…: all the information you might need to get prepared are in the attendees’ guide.
This is your first time at Japan Expo? We’ve brought together all the information that might be useful to you on this page!

Let’s celebrate Japan Expo’s 20th Anniversary on July 4-7, 2019 at Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center!

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