Japan Expo 20th Anniversary digest

• Five events after the festival closing hours, open to all attendees:
  • On Thursday, The Greatest Cosplay Show – 20th Anniversary Celebration, with more than 30 cosplayers who performed in the last 20 years.
  • On Friday, the premiere with the film Saga of Tanya the Evil – the Movie – in partnership with Crunchyroll (free ticket to be withdrawn from the Signing Desk on the day of the event).
  • On Saturday, the European Cosplay Gathering Season 9 Finals, followed by extracts of the Ballet Dragon Quest.
  • And two more evening events to be announced soon!
• 20th Anniversary Exhibit: from the beginning to now, go through the adventure of Japan Expo by visiting this exhibit!
• Japan Expo 20th Anniversary illustration has been designed by Aurore and the poster is already available for preorder on our website.
• New stages: for its 20th Anniversary, Japan Expo is having a facelift! 4 halls, 140,000sqm, 16 stages: find out about this year’s new features on this page.

• Two exceptional concerts:
  • Anisong Festa: a concert dedicated to anisong with angela, Mika KOBAYASHI, and miwa, and a first part by the Real Akiba Boyz. Book your seats now on our website
  • Concert with Neko Light Orchestra and Naheulband. Book your seats now on our website

• Izuru AMASE: the star of the Takarazuka Revue is introducing you to this show halfway between musical and theatre.
• Rie ARUGA: the author of the shôjo Perfect World is holding a conference followed by a live drawing, and signings (with Éditions Akata). 
• Bioman, the amazing reunion of the series heroes: come meet Michiko MAKINO (Pink Five), Akito OSUGA (Blue Three), Naoto OTA (Green Two), Ryôsuke SAKAMOTO (Red One), Sumiko TANAKA (Yellow Four II), and Kazuo NIIBORI (Red One stunt actor)!
  Book your photo sessions and signings now: click here 
• DADAROMA: the visual kei band is celebrating their 5th Anniversary with their first European show held at Japan Expo!
• Fure Fure Danshi: the winners of Tokyo Candoll -BOYS- are holding a showcase and signings.

• Gastronogeek: the French chef and pop culture expert will show you how to cook the food you see in your favorite anime on the Washoku stage. Yummy!
• Yoann GUÉRITOT: with Hiroshi MATSUYAMA, the game director is introducing the first self-published game from studio CyberConnect2, Fuga.
• 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.
• Aya HIRANO: the voice of Haruhi Suzumiya and Lucy in Fairy Tail, and singer, the famous seiyû is coming to meet you.
• 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.
• Reison KURODA: come meet this virtuoso shakuhachi player and enjoy the breathtaking sound of his traditional bamboo flute live.
• Leiji MATSUMOTO: Captain Harlock’s creator and one of the great names of science fiction manga is coming to meet you!
• Hiroshi MATSUYAMA: with Yoann GUÉRITOT, the producer is introducing the first self-published game from studio CyberConnect2, Fuga.

• ​Gô NAGAI: one of the major authors in the history of manga, the creator of Grendizer will be attending the festival as Manga Guest of Honor!
• Di NIANMIAO: let’s embark on a new adventure in the lands of Ultramarine Magmellimagined by the mangaka Di NIANMIAO, who will be holding signings (Ototo).
• Ai OTSUKA: J-music Guest of Honor of the festival, she’s celebrating 15 years of success at Japan Expo and holding her first European show!
• Real Akiba Boyz: the group of otaku breakdancers is introducing street dance from Akihabara and setting the stage on fire!
• Kenshirô SAKAMOTO: the mangaka of Fairy Tail – Happy’s Great Adventure will be holding a panel, a live drawing, and signings (nobi nobi !).
• THE SIXTH LIE: the authors of the ending of the anime Golden Kamui are back for a showcase and signings.
• Yoko TAKAHASHI: the singer is performing her greatest successes from the EVANGELION saga.
• Tsuyoshi TAKAKI: the author of the manga Black Torch is taking you into the world of modern ninjas (Ki-oon).
• Task Have Fun: this kawaii idol trio will take you away with bubbly lively songs.

• Yoshiyuki TOMINO: for the 40th Anniversary of Mobile Suit Gundam, come meet the series creator, our Anime Guest of Honor.
• Nobuaki TOMITA: this master kimono designer is showing you his most amazing creations with a fashion show.
• TWIIN Cosplay: discover this talented cosplay duo, winner of the World Cosplay Summit 2015!
• VM5: the group won the JAPAN EXPO ROCKs 2019 contest and will be meeting you on the Karasu stage for an electro-rock showcase!
• We=MUKASHIBANASHI: the winners of Tokyo Candoll are performing at Japan Expo.
• Wes-P: discover the infamous tablecloth trick in the manner of Wes-P, a comedian who performed in many Got Talent shows over the world.
• Yaya Han: the cosplayer is celebrating the 20th Anniversary of her career at Japan Expo 20th Impact!
• Yuegene Fay: the cosplayer is back to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the festival avec you!

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE LIST OF GUESTS ANNOUNCED TO THIS DAY 

• Asakusa Kenbukai Edge: the art of the sword blends with dancing with those modern samurai.
• Ballet Dragon Quest: for the very first time in France, more than 40 dancers from the Star Dancers Ballet perform extract from the Ballet Dragon Quest! 
• 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!
• Ichitarô: the taiko player is taking you a trip midway between traditional sounds and world music.
• J-music Springboards: the new talents of the Japanese music scene are called CASPA, IRON ATTACK!, and Salome no Kuchibiru!
• 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.
• Maihime: the group is unveiling the elegance and refinement of Japanese traditional dance. 
• MIHO: let’s get enchanted by the letters coming alive under the calligraphy artist’s paintbrush.
• Yuzu NATSUMI: the shamisen player is introducing you to kiyari, the traditional firemen singing.
• ReFashion Caravan Show: the neo-kimono style features in this fashion show blending the modern and traditional.  
• Kanaki SADA: discover the quiet and enchanting sounds of shakuhachi, a traditional bamboo flute. 
• Show cosplay Love Live!: the world of Love Live! School Idol Project on stage.
• Gaho TAKAHASHI: discover a Japan out of time to the sound of koto.
• Takarabune: follow their crazy steps and discover the lively erratic dance awa odori!

CLICK HERE TO HAVE A LOOK AT THE PROGRAM

• Artistic Envelop Contest: win your tickets to Japan Expo and surprise gifts with this contest!
• Battle League Beyblade 2019: the best Beyblade players are fighting in the finals organized on Hasbro’s booth on Sunday!
• Cosplay workshops with Aoi Sora Cosplay: the association will be initiating you to sewing, makeup, and DIY to teach you the basics to make your own costumes.
• Danmaku video games: discover those shoot’em up games with Touhou-Bohu.
• Fighting games: freeplay and tournaments await you with Kaio Gaming!
• LEGO: workshops and an exhibit of the most beautiful works of FreeLUG’s members are ready for you.
• Music video games: let’s set the dancefloor on fire with Dance Dance Revolution or Just Dance on JVM-Event’s booth.
• SOS Cosplay: a stitch in your costume? Props getting unstuck? Aoi Sora Cosplay’s SOS Cosplay workshop is here to help you.
• Traditional games: go or mah-jong, let’s try those games of which the Japanese are very fond.
• VR: let’s try virtual reality at InfiniVerse’s booth!
• Wellbeing: let’s relax with reiki, shiatsu, or do-in.

CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL THE LIST OF ACTIVITIES 

• 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! 
• Exhibitors: have a look at the list now. It will be updated shortly with more exhibitors.