Jim Lee of Batman Series Fame to Attend International Manga Fest 2014 in Japan

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Jim Lee, a masterful American comic artist who has worked on the Batman series, which turns 75 this year, is coming to Japan! A discussion, live painting, signing, and other events are planned.

The International Manga Fest 2014, which introduces manga cultures from all over the world, will be held at Tokyo Big Sight on Nov. 23. On the day of Manga Fest, 40 manga artists from all over the world will be in attendance and there will be all kinds of events taking place. Sponsoring the convention are the International Manga Fest Executive Committee and Executive Committee Chairman Frédéric Toutlemonde.

Manga Fest, which was first held in 2012, is a convention at which manga cultures from all over the world are gathered under one roof, including American comics, French bande dessinée (BD), and Japanese manga. The goal of the convention is to create “an environment that crosses borders where everyone all over the world who loves manga can interact and create an even bigger manga kingdom in Japan,” and many events will be carried out. A highlight of the event will be talk events with many manga artists who have had an influence on manga culture overseas, beginning with Katsuhiro Otomo of Akira fame and Naoki Urasawa. Attendees will see discussions between Japanese manga artists and overseas manga artists. For this third year of the convention, there will also be talk events with big-name guests including author Leiji Matsumoto of Space Pirate Captain Harlock fame and manga and comic book artist Jim Lee who has fans all over the world and is known for his work on the X-Men, Batman, and Superman series.

At a press conference held at Kotobukiya Akihabara Kan on Oct. 21, information on Manga Fest was revealed and a live painting and signing with Jim Lee to be held at Kotobukiya Akihabara Kan on Nov. 22, the day before Manga Fest, was announced. A member of figure maker Kotobukiya, which manages the store, also announced that the work drawn during the live painting will be commercialized.

Jim Lee is also scheduled to hold a free 2-hour lecture limited to 400 people at Meiji University. It seems Japan will be wrapped up in a Jim Lee whirlwind this fall.

[Event Details]
Name: International Manga Fest 2014
(To be held jointly with the independent manga and music exhibition and selling event Comitia 110)
Date and Times: Nov. 23, 2014 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo International Exhibit Hall, East Halls 4-6
Address: 3-10-01 Ariake, Koto Ward, Tokyo
Admission: purchase of Comitia-exclusive Tias Magazine required (1,000 JPY)
Talk Events to Be Held:
“The World of American Comics” - Jim Lee and Yusuke Murata (12:20 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.)
“The World of Bande Dessinée” - Romain Hugault and Leiji Matsumoto (1:40 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
“The World of Bande Dessinée” - Pénélope Bagieu and Mari Yamazaki (3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.)

International Manga Fest 2014 Official Site

This is a Tokyo Otaku Mode original article.

This year marks the third year for the International Manga Fest.
This year marks the third year for the International Manga Fest.
Executive Committee Chairman Frédéric Toutlemonde
Executive Committee Chairman Frédéric Toutlemonde
A member of figure maker Kotobukiya, which manages the store, also announced that the work drawn during the live painting will be commercialized.
A member of figure maker Kotobukiya, which manages the store, also announced that the work drawn during the live painting will be commercialized.
 
 
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