Japan Otaku Festival Lisieux (Parc Expo)

The Japan Otaku Festival is a cultural event for the general public, entirely dedicated to the world of Japan, animation, manga, video games, cosplay, pop culture and Japanese cuisine. Our goal is to create an unmissable event in the region for all lovers of both Japanese and geek culture, through a rich programme featuring prestigious guests, interactive activities, a gaming area, creative workshops, cosplay shows, stage performances, a shopping area, street food catering, and much more. Among our distinguished and nostalgic guests: EXCLUSIVE GUESTS: - Hiroki Takahashi – The legendary voice of Dragon Ball, singer of the very first Japanese theme song, Makafushigi Adventure. - Jean-Paul Césari – The legendary singer of the French theme song for Nicky Larson. - Benoît Du Pac – French voice of Luigi in Super Mario Bros. the movie, Charlie Day, Pacific Rim... - Emmanuel Karsen – Voice of Ryuk in Death Note, and Brad Pitt, Willem Dafoe, Norman Reedus, and others. - Sumika – Japanese saxophonist, in an exclusive JAPANIME concert. And many other artists and creators from Japan and around the world. On the programme: concerts, shows, gaming tournaments, cosplay contests, creative workshops, encounters with our guests, and numerous activities centred around Japanese culture.