Manga and Anime Zone 2026: a place where all worlds converge

25 May 2026

Meet our Pyrkon Team! Again. This time: manga style

You must have seen our Team—four heroes (and a billy goat!). Each of them has a different nature, but they’re united in their love of various kinds of fantastic fiction.

They will visit the Manga and Anime Zone, as their Japanese pop culture inspired versions! Even though you know them as the heroes of Pyrkon as a whole, now you can check out their manga/anime alter egos. These unique designs are once again the work of talented Tokiwata – a talented illustrator from Japan, who’s also a guest of the Convention. 

Manga Attractions Epicentre 

The Manga and Anime Zone occupies Hall 7, filling it to the brim with events inspired by various areas of Japanese popular culture. Here you will find themed zones, workshops, lectures, presentations and activities prepared for both lifelong anime fans, and those who are just starting their adventures with manga.

From classic shōnens, to street fashion and Visual Kei, to games, idols or traditional Japanese culture—there’s something here for everyone.

Additionally, one of this year’s events is the “Rozkwit” (Blooming) exhibition: a unique initiative focused on art, emotions and creativity inspired by manga and anime! The exhibition book collected the works of featured artists and will be available in Pyrshop.

Here are the details: The Rozkwit exhibition – a new initiative at Pyrkon 2026

One more stage!

You already know our outdoor Fire Stage and Water Stage (and the more perceptive of you might have learned about the Air Stage), but in Hall 7 we have prepared yet another one—the Light Stage—focused on our guests and themed attractions.

On Saturday, the hall will sparkle with idol energy, thanks to the Mochi Idols and B1/Wonderz groups.

What’s on in Earth Hall and on Water Stage?

The Manga and Anime Zone at Pyrkon will also host the concerts of these amazing guests, straight from Japan:

SPYAIR – one of the most recognisable rock bands making anime music, they recorded such hits as “Last Moment” (Bleach), “I’m a Believer” (Haikyū!!), and “Samurai Heart” (Gintama).

ZAQ – singer, songwriter and composer, whose music can be heard in many anime series, like Food Wars!, Classroom of the Elite, and Chūnibyo & Other Delusions.

Their songs are well known with anime fans all around the world and both of them are gearing up to be some of the most exciting concerts of this year’s Pyrkon. Here is the lineup of our distinguished guests:

SPYAIR concert – Poznań Congress Center (PCC) – Earth Hall | Friday 20:00 – 21:00 

SPYAIR autographs – Hall 8A – Autographs 3 | Saturday 11:00 – 13:30

SPYAIR Q&A – Hall 7 – Light Stage | Saturday 15:00 – 16:00

ZAQ concert – PWK Square – Water Stage | Saturday 21:00 – 22:00

ZAQ Q&A – Hall 7 – Light Stage | Sunday 11:00 – 12:00

ZAQ autographs – Hall 8A – Autographs 1 | Sunday 12:30 – 14:00

Master of Japanese Storytelling 

This year we’re hosting a special guest together with the Gaming Zone: it’s Ryukishi07, the legendary creator responsible for “Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni” and “Umineko no Naku Koro Ni”, as well as the acclaimed Silent Hill f.

It’s a unique chance for the lovers of visual novels, horror, and japanese storytelling, to meet one of the most recognisable authors of modern popular culture.

This is his agenda: 

Q&A – Poznań Congress Center (PCC) – Grand Auditorium | Saturday 16:00 – 17:00

Autographs – Hall 8A – Autographs 4 | Saturday 18:00 – 19:30

Autographs – Hall 8A – Autographs 5 | Sunday 14:30 – 16:00

See you in Hall 7 (and elsewhere)!

We’re looking forward to another year full of excitement, inspiration, and celebration of our love for manga and anime. We hope that in 2026 we will create something truly great—together. The Lineup is already available on our website and in Konwencik and Pyrkonwencik apps, so don’t forget to tap the hearts next to the events you want to see – it will make your convention adventure planning much easier.

See you at Pyrkon! ✨