SATURDAY : The must-see events
Don't miss the day's highlights!
10h30 - 11h15 : JAPAN EXPO GAME SHOW
Every year, the Japan Expo Game Show brings together festival guests and visitors. In teams, take up the challenges set by the host: mini-games, quizzes, pictionary and many other challenges await you!
On Saturday, it's Arnaud Laurent, Otabunka, Cookiesan and Yukka's turn to try and win.
But you'll emerge victorious too!
Take part and walk away with 200€ worth of goodies!
11h15 - 11h45 : SHOWCASE - BANZAI JAPAN
The Banzai Japan idol group has already taken the stage at Japan Expo Paris 2023 and Japan Expo Marseille 2025, and now they're back to attack in full force!
The group is made up of 13 members whose aim is to bring together all 47 Japanese prefectures in a single group! Throughout their performances and shows, Banzai Japan shares Japanese culture and introduces it to the world!
11h30 - 12h30 :PANEL – THE MASTER OF HORROR AT WORK
This summer, Halloween is coming early.
Junji Itô, master of horror manga, shares his thrills with us for Japan Expo 2025!
An unrivalled illustrator whose style has tormented the minds of readers, he has left an indelible mark on horrific manga with such must-have titles as Spirale, Tomie and Gyo.
Join horror master Junji Itô at a live-drawing conference this Saturday, July 5.
12h15 - 13h00 : CONFERENCE - LUPIN THE IIIRD THE MOVIE : LA LIGNEE IMMORTELLE
Go behind the scenes of the new film LUPIN THE IIIRD THE MOVIE: Immortal Bloodline! In the presence of Takeshi Koike, the genius director responsible for the latest films in the franchise, and Yû Kiyozono, the saga's iconic producer.
12h15-13h00: Panel: LUPIN THE IIIRD THE MOVIE: Immortal Bloodline
12h30 - 13h30: BENTO PIKACHU DEMO - CULINARY MAGIC
A chef and teacher specializing in Japanese cuisine, Mayumi Danzaki devotes herself to passing on her know-how through cooking classes. For Japan Expo, she creates a neat and cute live bento, where aesthetics count as much as taste.
13h15 - 14h00: LOVE ON TRIAL : IDOLS UNDER PRESSURE
Director Kôji Fukada comes to talk about his latest film in an exceptional meeting with the director.
Love on Trial is a film that takes a behind-the-scenes look at the lives of idols.
A moment of sincere exchange on a topical subject, between cinema, society and a critical look at the entertainment industry.
14h00 - 15h00: SHARE YOUR JAPAN
After following the adventures of the 5 travelers in the 4 corners of Japan, meet up on the Yuzu stage, to take part in a competition and win an incredible prize: an unforgettable trip to Japan!
The videasts will then pass the baton to you, so it's up to you to fly off to Japan and Share YOUR Japan.
14h15 - 15h15: Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG by KONAMI
It's time to duel!
You loved the duel between Laurent SAO (French version of Yugi) and Nessym GUETAT (French version of Kaiba & Insector Haga), and now they're back for a rematch!
On the program: live booster openings, followed by a duel worthy of the anime between the two actors!
15h15 - 16h00 : BEHIND THE SCENES OF AMELIE ET LA MÉTAPHYSIQUE DES TUBES
On the occasion of Japan Expo, a conference is devoted to the film Amélie et la Métaphysique des Tubes, in the presence of several members of the artistic team.
They will share the various stages in the film's creation: writing and directing, art direction (including the sets), music, as well as work on the characters and animation. A meeting that takes the audience behind the scenes of the production, and sheds light on the choices that shape the film's visual and narrative universe.
16h00 - 16h30: SENJUBUYODAN SHISHI-LION
Feel the thrill of Kabuki!
SENJU is a group of professional Japanese dancers who have amazed the world with their performances.
On the Japan Expo stage, they present the Kabuki dance Shishimono (lion dance) and the performance danced in Kyoto's zashiki.
17h15 - 19h00: THE FINAL OF THE EXTREME COSPLAY GATHERING SEASON 13
The Extreme Cosplay Gathering returns for the final of its 13ᵉ edition, the highlight of cosplay at Japan Expo! Every year, nearly 13,000 spectators attend this unique show in Europe, combining meticulous costumes and spectacular staging. This year, 21 finalists from all over the world are expected to represent their countries on stage. Their goal: to convince an exceptional international jury and win the ECG Cup, after months of hard work.
EVANGELION: THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY EVENING WITH STUDIO KHARA
An exceptional finale to the 30th anniversary of Evangelion! Experience a unique event with the screening of Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, in the presence of representatives from the khara studio. On the program: live performance by Yoko Takahashi (interpreter of the series' opening credits) and a round-table discussion with directors Kazuya Tsurumaki and Mahiro Maeda to celebrate the legend.