Paris Fan Festival 2024, comics, manga and Korean village on the programme, the guests

Video games, cinema, manga or comics, series, music... Pop and web culture take center stage at the Paris Fan Festival! This major event returns on April 27 and 28, 2023, at Paris Expo - Porte de Versailles. For the second year running, this major pop-culture festival offers a host of unique events and exhibitions, as well as exchanges with stars who have left their mark on the world of imagination in recent years.

Whether you're a fan of comics, manga, film or video games, this is the festival for you! On the program: two days of surprising immersion in the worlds of pop culture, imagined by enthusiasts.

The worlds of fantasy and science fiction are in the spotlight, thanks to the many exhibitions, events and special guests who make this an exceptional show. Two stages are dedicated to live broadcasts, with shows, personalities and influencers based around pop culture.

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From scriptwriters to illustrators, directors, game designers and many more, hundreds of talents are preparing to share their passion with the public. Among them, internationally renowned personalities such as Jeph Loeb, famous for his work on Batman and various Marvel projects, Sergio Davila, Reno Lemaire, Enrico Marini and Didier Tarquin will mark this unmissable event with their presence.

The festival is conceived as a veritable theme park for aficionados of Manga, Heroic Fantasy, Science Fiction and Super Heroes, offering a plethora of animations, games, exhibitions and craft markets. The visitor experience is at the heart of the event, with conferences hosted by distinguished guests, concerts, K-pop dance demonstrations and cosplayer parades.

This year, the Paris Fan Festival innovates with the introduction of a Korean Village, celebrating Hallyu culture through K-Food, K-Beauty, K-Fashion, K-Pop and Webtoon authors. Novels also make their debut, highlighting the success of Romantasy and Young Adult, with the presence of famous French authors such as Margot Dessenne and the duo Alric and Jennifer Twice.

The notable presence of iconic dubbing voices such as Mark Lesser, Arnaud Laurent and Bastien Bourlé promises unique moments for fans of anime and video games.

Among the stars present:

• Kat Graham, famous for her role as Bonnie Bennett, the powerful witch from"The Vampire Diaries", is also a well-known music artist, with several albums recently released. She is one of the main attractions at the Paris Fan Festival, promising to delight fans with her diverse talent.
  
  
• Taz Skylar, who captivated audiences as Sanji Vinsmoke in Netflix's live-action adaptation of"One Piece", is another headliner. Having begun her career on the stage, Skylar has expanded her repertoire by taking part in short films and contributing as a scriptwriter to the series "The Reserves".
  
  
• Erica Durance, admired for her performances in the DC Comics universe, notably as Lois Lane in"Smallville" and Alura Zor-El in "Supergirl", will also be in attendance. Her illustrious career, enhanced by major roles and appearances in Arrowverse crossovers, makes her an iconic figure eagerly awaited by fans.

These celebrities, among other talents and creators, will be the stars of the next Paris Fan Festival, promising a memorable event for all participants.

The event awaits you on April 27 and 28, 2024 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles - Hall 6, accessible via metro line 12 or streetcars T2 and T3a. Ready to celebrate pop culture in style?