Nouvelles

06 july 2026

  • Festivals

    Japan Expo 2026: TINY METAL Makes the Leap from Video Game to Anime in a World Premiere

    It’s rare for a convention to boast a true world exclusive in the field of Japanese animation. Yet that’s exactly what Japan Expo 2026 will offer with the very first public screening of the anime TINY METAL, of which no images have yet been revealed. On Thursday, July 9, from 2:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., on the Kuri Stage at the Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center, visitors will attend the first screening of the pilot episode of this new series produced by AREA 3, an...

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06 july 2026

  • Festivals

    Japan Expo 2026: Fnac Partners with Japan Expo to Launch the “Fnac Daruma of New Manga” to Highlight the New Generation of Mangaka

    Fnac is further strengthening its involvement in the world of manga by formalizing a unique partnership with Japan Expo, Europe’s largest festival dedicated to Japanese culture. During the 2026 edition of the event, which will take place at the Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center, the retailer will launch the Daruma Fnac du Nouveau Manga, a new award designed to recognize the best debuts among recently published series. The first award ceremony is scheduled for July 10,...

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06 july 2026

  • Festivals

    Japan Expo 2026: Tottori Prefecture Brings Its Manga Legacy and Culinary Heritage to Paris with Chef Kozo Makita

    When Japan Expo 2026 opens its doors at the Parc des Expositions de Paris-Nord Villepinte from July 9 to 12, visitors looking beyond Japan's best-known destinations will once again have the opportunity to discover one of the country's most authentic regions. Returning after a well-received participation in 2025, Tottori Prefecture is making an ambitious comeback with a program celebrating the three pillars that have come to define its international identity: manga culture, regional...

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05 july 2026

  • Convention

    SDCC 2026: UCC Distributing Brings Dungeon Crawler Carl, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Hello Kitty and More to Booth #5613

    For several years, UCC Distributing has transformed its San Diego Comic-Con booth into one of the convention's busiest destinations, attracting collectors with an eclectic mix of anime, gaming, horror, television and pop culture exclusives that often disappear within hours. Returning to Booth #5613 along the back wall of the San Diego Convention Center, the company is once again preparing one of the most diverse merchandise offerings of SDCC 2026. Easily located from Lobby/Hall B1...

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05 july 2026

  • Convention

    SDCC 2026: UCC Unveils Six Exclusive Baby Three Vinyl Plush Blind Box Collections

    The global Baby Three phenomenon is set to make another major splash at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, with UCC unveiling six brand-new convention-exclusive Vinyl Plush Blind Box collections that continue the brand's rapid international expansion. After introducing the collectible sensation to many North American fans through its high-profile convention presence, the distributor is returning to SDCC with an expanded lineup that embraces a wider variety of aesthetics, ranging from adorable...

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