SUNDAY: The must-see events
Don't miss the highlights of the day!
GUNDAM GQUUUUUUX WITH STUDIO KHARA
An unmissable event for all Newtypes and other Spacenoids: the special Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX: Beginning session lands on Earth at Japan Expo, in the exceptional presence of khara studio representatives Kazuya Tsurumaki, Yoji Enokido and Mahiro Maeda.
10h00 - 10h30 : KUMAMON SURPRISE!
The mischievous Kumamon returns to Japan Expo this year! Voted Japan's most popular mascot, he'll introduce you to the delights and wonders of Kumamoto Prefecture and perform on stage in energetic dance shows!
10h30 - 11h00: SHOWCASE - HAITE AMATUBU
Grand winner of the Japan Expo ROCKS final, Haita Amatubu is a J-rock band with the ability to charm a wide audience. Their anisong-like style made HAITA-AMATUBU one of the pre-selection favorites.
HAITA-AMATUBU is a mixed group whose concept is based on “telling a girl's story”.
Through music with varied influences, they offer an outlet for everyday emotions, while helping everyone to overcome them.
10h30 - 11h30: PARFAIT - THE NEW JAPANESE DESSERT
Composed of fresh strawberries, amaretto mousse, raspberry jelly, crunchy crumble, almond cookie, French vanilla ice cream and white chocolate mousse, it is decorated with nadeshiko flowers and silver leaves.
A refined dessert, both elegant and tasty, like a garden of flowers to be savored, made before your very eyes by chef Oki Hayashi.
11h15 - 12h00: YOUTH THEATRE JAPAN - PURPLE SPIRAL
Horror is at the heart of the themes of the 2025 edition of Japan Expo. The show is inspired by Japanese horror stories.
The Youth Theatre Japan troupe is not afraid to give you goose bumps through song and dance!
12h15 - 13h15: AMAZING K-POP SHOW - SHADOW OF A DREAM
The Amazing Kpop Show returns to the heart of Amazing's programming this year, taking you on a dreamlike journey through the themes and moods of dreams and nightmares.
Relive the greatest Kpop classics with fiery performances by MH Project & RE:Z Team.
To make this show even more incredible, Kang MINSU, Young ill and U&Pia join the event for special performances that promise to amaze!
13h30 - 14h15: THE KICKASS MANGA TECHNIQUES OF MASHIRITO
Toyotaro, the mangaka behind Dragon Ball: Super, talks to manga history-maker Kazuhiko Torishima about his first original manga project! Kazuhiko Torishima reveals the ingenious techniques he's perfected throughout his career...
What observations will tantô bring to Toyotaro's manga? Find out on the Yuzu stage!
13h30 - 14h30: BENTO PIKACHU DEMO - CULINARY MAGIC
A chef and teacher specializing in Japanese cuisine, Mayumi Danzaki is dedicated 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.
15h00 - 16h00 :FRENCH SELECTION FOR THE 14th EDITION OF ECG
After the 13th edition of the ECG, it's already time to prepare for the 14th, with a pre-selection of French candidates! To be nominated as France's representative, you'll need creativity, determination and hard work to create a costume and a performance to show it off! The event will take place on the Ichigo stage, with the awards ceremony on the Kitsune stage later in the day!
15h30 - 16h30: GRENDIZER, THE LEGEND
To mark the 50th anniversary of Grendizer, Japan Expo celebrates the steel giant with a round table discussion.
Over the decades, the series has become a symbol of nostalgia, but also an object of study and artistic reinterpretation. 50 years of a new relationship between France and Japan with Grendizer, a retrospective on half a century of influence, between collective memory, transformations in the way manga is viewed, and renewed interest in this cult work.
15h45 - 16h30 : RESULTS SHONEN JUMP+ MANGA CONTEST - IN SEARCH OF THE NEW MANGAKA
Japan Expo and Shonen JUMP+ join forces to launch a major manga contest!
From over 90 entries, 10 one-shots have been selected for the finals.
Don't miss the awards ceremony and come and discover the talents of tomorrow!
15h45 - 16h45: NINJA GAIDEN - RAGEBOUND
Produced by the acclaimed Blasphemous team, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound takes the classic story and gameplay of the NINJA GAIDEN series developed by Tecmo (now KOEI TECMO GAMES) during the golden age of video games, and brilliantly combines it with the depth and intensity of modern 3D gaming. The best of both eras come together to create a captivating, epic adventure.
16h15 - 17h15: IDOL TOWN PARADISE - ALL STARS
The highlight of the show!
Idol Town Paradise brings J-music to life and thrills the audience!
Join the men's and women's line-ups showcased on Ichigo in a live crossover featuring 6 bands & artists: JIEMEI, HATEandTEARS, BANZAI JAPAN, MISA, U&PIA and KANG MINSU in an exceptional live show!