Two events will make their comeback in the Island of France on April 08 and 09! After 3 years of absence, the Japan Party and Le Salon Fantastique open their doors again, for our greatest pleasure! This would not have been possible without the Imagin' Con association! The 10th edition will be held in the Events Area of the Parc Floral de Paris, a place of more than 10,000 m2.
Japan Party
Japan Party is a convention that brings together pop culture, as well as manga culture, video games, cosplay and of course, traditional Japanese culture. Many guests will be present on the weekend. On the entertainment side, you will find cosplay competitions, including a selection for the Cosplay France Cup and one for the Cosplay World Masters.
The Fantastic Salon
The Salon Fantastique mixes many universes, such as Science Fiction, fantasy, medieval or steampunk. You will also have the pleasure of discovering a number of exhibitors, craftsmen, illustrators, authors, … As for the activities, you will not be disappointed since many activities are planned, such as blind tests, quizzes, concerts, dances, etc …
Guests not to be missed!
Several guests will be present throughout the weekend. Musicians, authors, voice actors, youtubers and influencers… No matter what universe you like, you should be able to find what you're looking for! Here is a non-exhaustive list of guests you may have the chance to meet during the weekend:
- Lixiviatio and Neivee (streamers)
- Magoyond (music)
- Davy Mourier (author)
- Evy Reeves (author)
- Joranne Bagoule (illustrator and blogger Japan)
- Alexis Thomassian (voice of Martin Mystère, Light inDeath Note or Fry in Futurama)
- Céline Monsarrat (Bulma in Dragon Ball, Dory in Finding Nemo/Dory…)
- Pascale Chemin (Kirua in Hunter X Hunter, Annie in Attack on Titan, Command Shepard in Mass Effect)
- Boris Rehlinger (regular voice of Colin Farrell and Ben Affleck; Pedro Pascal and his character Joel in the series The Last of US)
- Géraldine Asselin (Halle Berry, Zoe Saldana; Ashley in Mass Effects).
What's new in this edition
For those who have already been to these conventions, new zones have emerged:
- The Stream & Creations Zone: "Et Ta Cause" in presentation, charity event in stream created by Lixiviatio and Neivee. Dedications and meetings with the stream community.
- La Caverne aux Échos: an area to find the dubbing actors, as well as Magoyond, Incarnatis and the Confrérie de la Table Basse who will make visitors try dubbing.
- Performing Arts for lovers of cosplay or medieval costumes: make-up, photoshoots… This is where it happens!
- The Arena : to attend the demonstrations and combat initiations presented by the 4 partner associations! From lightsaber, Viking combat, fighting cane to Korean sword, you will find your happiness.
- The Gaming Area: for fans of video games, music and more… Be prepared for some surprises!
- The Literary Zone with authors, self-published or not, and publishing houses.
- The Valley of the Trolls: the medieval? The fantastic? Fantasy? The exhibitors and craftsmen of this area are specialists!
- The Legends of Asia where traditional culture will be represented, if you are trendy manga and Japanese culture, it's here!
- The Artist Valley : gathering of artists all more talented than each other.
- RPG: the space dedicated to role-playing games and board games, in order to try the different proposals.
Information not to be missed:
Opening hours: from 10am to 7pm. For ticketing, it's this way ! Here you will find the complete list of exhibitors! And on this side, you will find the complete list of guests! To go to the event area of the Parc Floral de Paris (large covered hall).
- 26 Rte du Champ de Manoeuvre, 75012 Paris
- By public transport: metro line 1, RER A, tram 3a, tram 3b or bus.
- A visitor car park (paying) is also available03nt (that of the Floral Park).
Are you planning to go to this 10th edition of Japan Party and Le Salon Fantastique?
