The program for the roundtables on November 1-2, 2025 at the Tokyo Comic Festival is now available!

Eric Herenguel

French illustrator. In his flagship series, ‘The Kong Crew,’ he develops an original story combining a dystopian vision of the world with meticulous visuals, set against the backdrop of a fictional story in which King Kong emerges victorious. His bold universe and refined drawings are highly appreciated internationally and have earned him a large audience, mainly in Europe and the United States.

Rintaro

An animation director who has been active since the early days of Japanese animation. He began his career as a director with Tezuka Osamu's ‘Astro Boy’ and went on to direct numerous masterpieces such as ‘Galaxy Express 999’ and ‘Metropolis’. His directing style, which combines a grandiose worldview with subtle character portrayals, is highly regarded and has had a considerable influence on animation culture in Japan and abroad.

Camille Broutin

After studying applied arts in Paris, she enrolled at the Gobelins animation school. During her studies, she worked as a freelancer for French and Japanese animation studios. ‘Yon’, published by Dargaud's youth label Combo, is Camille's first manga, in which she makes full use of the techniques of expression she acquired in the field of animation.

QTA MINAMI

Born in 1969 in Shimane Prefecture. She began her career as a manga artist in 1992 in Wani Magazine. She is the author of numerous works, including ‘Hirake Koma!’ (8 volumes), "Hirake Koma! Return‘ (2 volumes, both published by Kodansha), ’Watashi no Kanojo‘ (2 volumes, published by Futabasha), ’Good Night" (2 volumes currently on sale), Sukunahikona (4 volumes) and Sayonara Midori-chan (1 volume, all 3 works published by Shodensha). Ball and Chain Volume 4 (Magazine House) is scheduled for release on Friday, 3 October 2025.

ALIX GARIN

A young Belgian illustrator. In her first work, ‘Ne m'oublie pas’ (Don't forget me), she delicately depicts memory, loss and family ties through the journey of a grandmother with dementia and her granddaughter. This colour graphic novel was highly acclaimed and won several comic book awards, including the France Culture Student Comic Book Award, the Fnac Comic Book Award, the Babylio Award and the Victor Rossel Comic Book Award.

ULLI LUST

An illustrator originally from Vienna. Her major work, ‘Today is the Last Day of My Life’, is an autobiographical graphic novel depicting the harrowing journey she experienced at the age of 17. This work, which deals candidly with sexuality, violence and the desire for freedom, has been internationally acclaimed. Translated into 11 languages, it has won numerous comic book awards, including the Best New Talent Award at the Angoulême International Comics Festival and the Max&Moritz Award.

Kim Bedenne (Ki-oon éditions)

Ki-oon is an independent French publishing house specialising in comic books, with its head office located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. In addition to translating and publishing Japanese manga, it has established a production centre in Tokyo and is also dedicated to designing and publishing original works in collaboration with Japanese authors. It aims to create works that transcend linguistic and cultural barriers, and strives to spread a new form of comic book expression originating in France throughout the world.

Jules Kollisch (Kodansha)

The editorial department of Morning, published by Kodansha, is an editorial team that discovers national and international talent and seeks out manga expressions that transcend genres and borders. It covers a wide range of themes, from social works to experimental works, while respecting the personalities of the authors and creating new points of contact with readers. Under the motto ‘Manga without borders,’ it aims to create stories that resonate around the world.

Frédéric Toutlemonde (Toutlemonde Productions)

Toutlemonde Production is a company that serves as a bridge between Japan and Europe in the field of comics, manga and animation, overcoming language and cultural barriers. Through various activities such as translation and publishing, co-production and event organisation, it connects creators and readers from both regions, promoting mutual understanding and creative exchange.

Eric Herenguel

French illustrator. In his flagship series, ‘The Kong Crew,’ he develops an original story combining a dystopian vision of the world with meticulous visuals, set against the backdrop of a fictional story in which King Kong emerges victorious. His bold universe and refined drawings are highly appreciated internationally and have earned him a large audience, mainly in Europe and the United States.

David Prudhomme

French cartoonist. ‘Rebetiko - La mauvaise herbe’ (Rebetiko - The Weed), one of his major works, depicts the musical culture and quest for freedom of the Greek working classes in the 1930s. It earned him international renown. He is recognised as an artist capable of expanding the possibilities of comic books.

Jean-David Morvan

French comic book author and publisher. He is the author of numerous comic books, mainly in the fields of science fiction and fantasy, including his most famous work, ‘Sillage’. After the great earthquake in eastern Japan, he organised the publication of a charity illustrated album entitled ‘Magnitude 9’ and became actively involved in cultural and social activities.

Dominique Bertail

A cartoonist and illustrator originally from France. His major work, ‘Ghost Money’, was highly acclaimed for its meticulous depictions of the politics and economics of contemporary society. Furthermore, in ‘Mondo Reverso’, he developed an innovative Western incorporating a gender perspective, attracting the attention of critics and readers alike.

Rintaro

Réalisateur d'animation actif depuis les débuts de l'animation japonaise. Il a débuté sa carrière en tant que réalisateur avec « Astro Boy » de Tezuka Osamu, puis a réalisé de nombreux chefs-d'œuvre tels que « Galaxy Express 999 » et « Metropolis ». Sa mise en scène, qui allie une vision du monde grandiose à une description subtile des personnages, est très appréciée et a eu une influence considérable sur la culture de l'animation au Japon et à l'étranger.

Jean-Christophe Caurette

Editions Caurette is an independent French publishing house run by Jean-Christophe Caurette. It collaborates with world-renowned artists to publish high-quality limited edition sketchbooks and art books. Its encounter with the famous South Korean illustrator Kim Jung Gi marked its entry into the world of art book publishing.

Teresa Valero

Illustrator and scriptwriter originally from Spain. After working in animation production, she ventured into comics with works such as "Gentlemind and Sorcelleries. Her major work, "Contrapaso", which depicts the conflicts of journalists and the dark aspects of society in 1950s Madrid under the Franco regime, was very well received.

Jean-David Morvan

French comic book author and publisher. He is the author of numerous comic books, mainly in the fields of science fiction and fantasy, including his most famous work, ‘Sillage’. After the great earthquake in eastern Japan, he organised the publication of a charity illustrated album entitled ‘Magnitude 9’ and became actively involved in cultural and social activities.

Dominique Bertail

A cartoonist and illustrator originally from France. His major work, ‘Ghost Money’, was highly acclaimed for its meticulous depictions of the politics and economics of contemporary society. Furthermore, in ‘Mondo Reverso’, he developed an innovative Western incorporating a gender perspective, attracting the attention of critics and readers alike.

Jean- Christophe Caurette

Editions Caurette is an independent French publishing house run by Jean-Christophe Caurette. It collaborates with world-renowned artists to publish high-quality limited edition sketchbooks and art books. Its encounter with the famous South Korean illustrator Kim Jung Gi marked its entry into the world of art book publishing.

Takehito Moriizumi

Mangaka. Born in Tokyo in 1975. He made his debut in 2010 with the publication of ‘Marie of the Forest’ in the September issue of Comic Beam magazine. His major works include ‘Kafka's Castle and Three Other Stories,’ ‘Serii,’ and ‘Firefly/1984.’ He is also the author of ‘My Chronicles with Nobuhiko Obayashi,’ which recounts his daily life with his stepfather, director Nobuhiko Obayashi.

Jean-David Morvan

French comic book author and publisher. He is the author of numerous comic books, mainly in the fields of science fiction and fantasy, including his most famous work, ‘Sillage’. After the great earthquake in eastern Japan, he organised the publication of a charity illustrated album entitled ‘Magnitude 9’ and became actively involved in cultural and social activities.

Zanzim

French cartoonist. His major work, ‘Peau d'homme’ (Man's Skin), which addresses the themes of sexuality and identity through a medieval story, was very well received by both critics and the public. His style is characterised by delicate lines and a humorous tone, which allow him to skilfully sublimate social themes in his comic strips.

Gaëlle Geniller

A comic book author from France. In her major works, Les Fleurs de grand frère and Le Jardin, Paris, she delicately depicts self-acceptance and gender diversity, captivating her readers with her poetic vision of the world and soft colours. Although young, she is already recognised on the international scene.

Camille Broutin

After studying applied arts in Paris, she enrolled at the Gobelins animation school. During her studies, she worked as a freelancer for French and Japanese animation studios. ‘Yon’, published by Dargaud's youth label Combo, is Camille's first manga, in which she makes full use of the techniques of expression she acquired in the field of animation.