Manga and Anime Zone at Pyrkon 2025 – What news to expect from the East?

26 May 2025

From the Polish scene

As they say – the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence… but is it, really? Ultimately every manga and anime fan watched at least one episode of Pokemon in Polish, and thus heard our guest- Hanna Kinder-Kiss – who was the voice of Ash, the main character of the series.

But that’s not all! Sara Woś, a lover of Japanese culture, a Japanese and English teacher by education, will also visit us. She is a promoter of reading in Poland by trade and passion and an influencer who you may know as Choigorue on Instagram and TikTok. As she herself says, she plans to move to an old house in a Japanese village in the future.

Foreign guests – from concerts, through VTubing, to drawing manga!

As soon as you enter Pyrkon  grounds and look into the Manga and Anime Zone, there will be some fantastic guests waiting for you straight from Japan! We have already written a word or two about each of them in recent months, but now we have a great opportunity to take a closer look at them one by one:

Starting with artists, who are set to perform a concert:

Centimillimental – a project by Atsushi – a talented artist who is the voice of emotions from the Given series. He was also involved in the production of the band in the anime “Bakuten!”.

Program events:

• Photos (Friday 06:30 pm – 07:00 pm)
• Autographs (Friday 07:00 pm – 08:00 pm)
• Q&A panel (Saturday 03:00 pm – 04:00 pm)
• Photos (Saturday 05:00 pm – 05:30 pm)
• Autographs (Saturday 05:30 pm – 06:30 pm)
• Centimillimental concert (Sunday 02:30 pm – 03:30 pm)

ClariS – a band that will enchant you with magical sounds known from anime such as Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Oreimo and Lycoris Recoil.

Program events:

• ClariS concert (Friday 10:00 pm – 11:00 pm)
• Q&A panel (Saturday 02:00 pm – 03:00 pm)
• Autographs (Saturday 05:30 pm – 07:30 pm)
• Autographs (Sunday 12:00 noon – 01:00 pm)

ASCA – her works are known to everyone who has traversed the digital worlds of Sword Art Online, fought fate in Fate/Apocrypha or studied magic at Irregular at Magic High School.

Program events:

• Autographs (Saturday 04:00 pm – 05:00 pm)
• ASCA concert (Saturday 08:00 pm – 09:00 pm)
• Q&A panel (Sunday 11:00 am – 12:00 noon)
• ASCA autographs (Sunday 12:30 pm – 01:30 pm)

From Vtuber stars of the Internet, who do not need a material body to light up the entire room with their presence:

Takanashi Kiara – a fiery phoenix idol with a passionate heart and humor as sharp as a sword, whose energy on stage is equal to a supernova.

Nerissa Ravencroft – known as the Demon of Sound, because her voice is so beautiful… it’s scary. Her presence is like a meeting with a character taken straight from an RPG game – elegant, charming and full of secrets.

They will host the following program events for you:

• Hololive production panel: Kiara Takanashi & Nerissa Ravencroft (Saturday 05:00 pm – 06:00 pm)
• Hololive production: meet & greet with Nerissa Ravencroft (Saturday 07:00 pm – 07:30 pm)

Both program events are in English.

And ending with the manga creator, who made history with his work:

And for those who watched spectacular matches, their face all flushed, where the ball reached the speed of sound, and each shot could change the fate of the whole team – we have a real treat! Pyrkon will host Yōichi Takahashi – a legend of Japanese pop culture, the godfather of the football shōnen and the creator of the unforgettable Captain Tsubasa series.

It is thanks to him that millions of children around the world have fallen in love with football, and anime about sports has gained a new dimension – full of emotions, friendships and heroic outbursts on the pitch.

Program events:

• Q&A (Saturday 04:30 pm – 05:30 pm)
• Autographs (Saturday 03:00 pm – 04:00 pm)

Chibi Zones – the heart of manga at Pyrkon

The M&A Zone could not be without our Chibi Zones, i.e. places organized by fans – for fans. They are what creates the unique atmosphere of the entire Zone, offering thematic attractions, workshops and creative activities. This year, participants will be able to visit as many as a dozen such spaces:

Each of these mini zones will have its own theme – from classic anime, through culture and science, to interactive games and photo shoots. Participants will be able not only to gain knowledge, but also to relax, laugh and immerse themselves in the world they love.

More information about them can be found on the subpage of the Chibi Zones of Pyrkon 2025

The Manga and Anime Zone at Pyrkon 2025 will prove to you that this is a place full of passion, creativity and incredible energy. See you soon!