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Show welcomes a wide range of international guests to celebrate Japanese culture

163,000 fans of anime and Japanese culture expected to attend four-day event

Almost 100,000 visit tiny village of Espinelves to check out its famous Christmas tree fair

28th celebration of all things manga, anime and cosplay runs December 8-11 at Fira Barcelona Gran Via

Chat and interviews on Manga Barcelona, Dragon Ball in Catalan, sake vermouths and more 

28th edition will include long-loved favorites such as cosplay contests, musical performances, exhibitions and workshops

Streaming service adds Catalan option to anime 'Cardcaptor Sakura'

Catalonia's biggest celebration of Japanese culture goes far beyond manga, with sports, cooking, and artistic masterclasses alongside hundreds of exhibitions

Film festivals, theatre festivals, and the biggest football game in the world - October is packed with things to do in Catalonia

Director of the four-day event assures they “exceeded expectations”

At the Fira Montjuïc venue, the event hosts over 200 exhibitors – more than ever before – and expects hundreds of thousands of attendees

Lasting five days and with more floor space than ever, this was the event’s most ambitious edition

A record 118,000 visitors attended Barcelona International Comic Fair, 5,000 more than in 2015. One of the main attractions of this edition was he 80th anniversary of Spanish comic book artist Francisco Ibáñez, who created the famous Mort & Phil. Another mayor exhibition, 'Comics on wheels', included some 200 originals works from around the world that showcased the relationship between two realms: comics and vehicles. Many professionals, comic fans and schoolchildren did not want to miss the opportunity to enjoy the opening of the event, which also drew together the video game industry and manga. Barcelona International Comic Fair was held from the May 6^th until the 9^th of May at Fira Barcelona Montjuïc venue.