French Touch: French artists steeped in Japanese culture
French Touch is the best of both world: French artists whose talent unveil their passion for Japan. There are more and more of them and Japan Expo Sud has decided to put them under the spotlight!
Among the fans of Japan and Japanese culture who get together at Japan Expo festivals since the beginning, a whole generation of artists and creators have decided to go through their passion, creating works that display a strong Japanese influence as well as their French roots.
Those French artists steeped in Japanese pop culture, animators, mangaka, or music artists have been featured at Japan Expo Paris two years ago, and now Japan Expo Sud has chosen to put them under the spotlight with the French Touch theme, to make you discover their work. Come meet those creators who share the same passion as yours for Japanese culture, who have found their way into this world, sometimes have left to Japan to work in animation studios for instance.
A dozen guests will be announced as part of the French Touch event, who will share with you their passion and their career path. Come attend their panels and signings to get to know them.
Guests & events
Thomas ASTRUC
Thomas ASTRUC has always been fascinated by Japan and has become the creator of the French series Miraculous...
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Jorys BOYER
At hardly 22, Jorys BOYER has just released the first volume of Noob Reroll, his first manga...
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Elsa BRANTS
Elsa BRANTS, the author of Save me Pythie, will be sharing her passion for manga with you at signings...
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Philippe CARDONA
The illustrator is presenting the comics and manga he's worked on, including...
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Christophe COINTAULT
Discover Tinta Run with Christophe COINTAULT: this mangaka will be joining the French Touch at Japan Expo Sud to...
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Miya
The French mangaka Miya is part of the French Touch: come meet her and have her manga Alchimia and Vis-à-vis signed.
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Camille MOULIN-DUPRÉ
With Le Voleur d’estampes, Camille MOULIN-DUPRÉ pays a tribute to the greatest masters of engravings...
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Thomas ROMAIN
Thomas ROMAIN from Satelight studio is a perfect example of a French artist who has made it in Japan...
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Florence TORTA
The colorist is presenting the comics and manga she's worked on, including...
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Exhibit
Visit the exhibit to learn about animators and mangaka who have made a perfect blend of their French culture and Japanese influence!