Manga Book Festival at Brétigny-sur-Orge shopping center (91)

Attention manga fans, the Aushopping shopping center in Brétigny-sur-Orge is organizing its very first book festival around Japanese comics, with a host of events on the program, from August 31 to September 7, 2024!

From August 31 to September 7, 2024, the Aushopping shopping center in Brétigny-sur-Orge, Essonne, will be transformed to transport you to the land of manga, much to the delight of children and fans of these highly fashionable Japanese works. For their first manga book festival, they're planning a wide range of activities open to all, including creative workshops, classes, demonstrations and, of course, the presence of authors signing books and designers.

The program

Creative Space

Saturday, August 31: Storytelling workshop
Wednesday, September 4: Origami workshop
Saturday, September 7: Japanese fan workshop

Courses

Calligraphy classes with Mariko Assaï: Tuesday, September 3: 4.30 pm - 7 pm - Thursday, September 5: 4.30 pm - 7 pm
Manga Drawing classes with Medu Shiva: Monday September 2: 4.30pm - 7pm - Friday September 6: 4.30pm - 7pm

Exhibition area

Discover all the mysteries of manga with "By the Power of Manga". Download the exhibition booklet, including an investigation booklet for younger visitors.
XXL exhibition of your favorite characters

Demonstrations and Initiations

Meet your sports associations: Dragon Brétigny & Devenir Clan Saturday, September 7: 2 - 6 pm
Parade of cosplayers and introductory Craft workshop (Naruto headband) with the association Cause We Play

Espace Créateurs

Amazake (non-alcoholic sweet sake): Saturday August 31st and September 7th
Le Cactus Tatoué (graphic designer, illustrator, embroiderer): Saturday August 31, Monday September 2, Tuesday September 3
Origabi (origami decoration) : Saturday August 31, Tuesday September 3, Wednesday September 4, Friday September 6
Pâtisseries Mayu (pastries and chocolates) : Saturday August 31, Wednesday September 4, Saturday September 7

Sales and Signing Area

Meet Mangakas and get your favorite works signed

Photocall area

Pose in front of the photocall, take a photo with the kiosk to enter the draw for a chance to win a pack of manga and designer artworks!

Whether you're a manga fan or just curious, these events are for you!

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