Event Report
Events Report
Date: 3 - 19 May
GO NAGAI ROBOT WORLD
Our first special event celebrates the work of one of the most important Manga-ka of all times, Go Nagai, an author wGO NAGAI ROBOT WORLDGO NAGAI ROBOT WORLDho had a powerful impact on the artistic development of Manga with his innovations, such as his use of giant robots. From Mazinga Z to the unforgettable Atlas Ufo Robot, which aired in Italy in 1978 and became a true social phenomenon. This event will also introduce the public to Go Nagai's anime works, such as "Devil Man".
Date: 17rd to 19th May
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Date: May 23 – June 9
NARUTO
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The exhibition describes Naruto's universe and follows its extraordinary worldwide success. Naruto is indeed a manga whose success is confirmed by its figures: 150 million copies sold, 90 countries in which the anime series is being broadcasted, 30 of which have translated it in its entirety.
This exhibition will present original material coming straight from Japan, a full-wall panel on which posters of the many editions of the series and character sheets dedicated to the main characters, of which they will explain many aspects, down to details such as their favourite foods and their blood types. The exhibition is complemented by a set of 10 full-sized panels, 5 black and white and 5 fully colored.
During the presentation of this specil exhibition, Lemonsoda, main sponsor of the Milano Manga Festival, will launch its brand new set of limited edition Oransoda and Lemonsoda, which will bear on its cans the images of characters from the manga Naruto. During the inauguration day of this exhibition it will be possible to exchange a regular can of Oransoda or Lemonsoda with a similar one from the limited edition set.
Gō Rikiya, author of “Minami no Teiō”, comes to Italy for the first time! a masterpiece of Japanese comics consists of 120 volumes, 1100 chapters!
| 16：00 | Reservations available *In the case of high interest, we may have to limit places |
| 17：00 | Workshop“This is How Manga is Made!” |
| 19：00 | Special Autograph Session |
Workshop
“This is How Manga is Made!”
The creation of manga is introduced stage-by-stage: from storyboards, to inking and the finished product. Manga’s famous intense, high-impact visual techniques will also be demonstrated.
Special autograph session
※Twenty lucky winners at random from The attendees will win an autographed drawing by the author.
Artist Profile:
Born in Osaka in 1950, Gō Rikiya郷力也 made his debut at age 16 in the kashihon manga (manga distributed through book rental stores) anthology “Tsuki-yo”. After a period working in the shōjo manga field, at age 21 he shifted to seinen manga, and made his debut again with Nishinari muri shinjū西成無理心中 (Forced double suicide in Nishinari [TN: an Osaka ward known for its slums]). He followed with various gekiga-style works, based around themes such as gambling, and then in 1991, serialisation of Minami no teiō ミナミの帝王 (The king of Minami [TN: an area in central Osaka], story by Ten’nōji Dai天王寺大) began in “Manga Goraku” (Nihon Bungei-sha). In July 2013, it will reach its 1100th serialised chapter, and without a single break in serialisation, it boasts the third longest run out of all of Japan’s story manga.
Mari Yamazaki, the author of the hit work Thermae Romae, which literally connected Italy and Japan, and Miki Tori, a manga
artist who also works in a variety of other fields, will be holding a special lecture. Ms Yamazaki will also be holding a manga
and sketching tutorial! Get ready for a special day.
| 17：00 | ●Mari Yamazaki & Miki Tori – Special Lecture Starting from 17:00 *Reservations available from 16:00 *In the case of high interest, we may have to limit places. (A ticket system will be used.) Lecture theme (TBC): “Interpretations and misinterpretations of Japan’s manga overseas” |
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This is the festivity of Tanabata.
The legend it tells is that of two lovers, Hikoboshi and Orihime (who represent the stars Altair and Vega), who in ancient times were separated by the Milky Way and thus forced to be able to meet one another only in the seventh day of the seventh month.
Come celebrate the Tanabata Week, from July 2 to July 7, at the MilanoMangaFestival, at the Rotonda della Besana in Milan, where you will enjoy the traditional Japanese way of celebrating the festival. You will be able to hang your wishes to the bamboos, learn how to fold origami and try your luck and skill in traditional Japanese matsuri games such as yoyotsuri, boru sukui and wanage!
To commemorate the end of the Neon Genesis Evangelion manga after 18 years of serialisation, we will be welcoming veteran manga artist and animator Sadamoto Yoshiyuki to Milano Manga Festival! He'll be giving not-to-be-missed talks, as well as holding autograph sessions!
Autograph Sessions
Don't miss this chance to get an autographed copy of an illustration drawn especially for MMF by Sadamoto!
| 5th July (Friday) | Starting at 16:00 |
| 6th July (Saturday) | Starting at 14:00 / Starting at 16:00 |
| 7th July (Sunday) | Starting at 14:00 |
*Only a certain number of autographs will be available per session.
Fan Meetings
Mr Sadamoto will be meeting with fans in Italy for the first time!
| ①5th July (Friday) | 18:00〜 |
| ②6th July (Saturday) | 18:00〜 |
| ③7th July (Sunday) | 18:00〜 |
Closing time on the 5th will be extended to 22:00.
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| In anticipation of the upcoming release of Evangelion 3.0 in Italy, we'll be showing the trailer! | Merchandise signed by Sadamoto will be up for grabs in the Tanabata Night Raffle! | |||||
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Mini Exhibition – SADAMOTO GREAT WORKS
Reproductions of the original artwork from the Evangelion manga, including the last chapter, will be on display – don't miss out!
●Artist Profile:
Sadamoto Yoshiyuki
Born 29th January in Shunan, Yamaguchi Prefecture. Mainly active as a character designer and animation director, his best-known works include Ōritsu Uchūgun: Honnêamise no Tsubasa 王立宇宙軍 オネアミスの翼 (“Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honnêamise”), Fushigi no umi no Nadia ふしぎの海のナディア (“Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water”), Shinseiki Evangelion 新世紀エヴァンゲリオン (“Neon Genesis Evangelion”), Furi kuri フリクリ (“FLCL”), Top o nerae 2! トップをねらえ2！ (“Diebuster”), Toki o kakeru shōjo 時をかける少女 (“The Girl Who Leapt Through Time”), Summer Wars サマーウォーズ, Evangelion shin gekijō-ban ヱヴァンゲリヲン新劇場版 ("Rebuild of Evangelion") and Ōkami kodomo no ame to yuki おおかみこどもの雨と雪 (“Wolf Children”). After 18 years of serialisation, the final chapter of his manga version of Shinseiki Evangelion was published in “Young Ace” in June of this year.
To commemorate
the last week of Milano Manga Festival,
we will be holding the "Thanks Festival".
Experience a traditional
Japanese summer festival
and activities!
Yo-Yo Fishing
Bouncy Ball
Scooping
Origami
Workshop
Free Comic Book
All visitors between the 16th and 21st of July will receive
a free comic book! (Limited availability)
Tombola a
estrazione
During the last two days,
to express our gratitude to
everyone for visiting,
we will be holding a raffle,
and giving away some amazing
prizes! Don't miss out!
20th July (Saturday)
Starting at 13:00 and at 17:00
21st July (Sunday)
Starting at 13:00 and at 17:00
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