Yamato Manga Fest

Saturday, October 31, 2026 — Doors open 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM · Gymnase Saint-Exupéry

• 10:00–10:15 AM — Yamato opening, hosted by stage presenter LaRebouille
• 10:30–11:00 AM — Manga O.S.E: meet Loïki for a deep dive into manga and the creative process
• 11:15 AM–12:00 PM — Sebka Pelli: discover sumi-e, the art of Japanese ink painting (history, tools, and techniques)
• 12:00–2:00 PM — Stage break and activities with LaRebouille: announcements, audience interaction, and event highlights
• 2:00–2:20 PM — Shinkido: live stage demonstration
• 3:00–4:00 PM — Pegasus Jr. Crawford: concert featuring anime, cartoon, and pop culture theme songs
• 4:15–5:00 PM — Les Souvenirs de Tonton: quiz and blind test challenge
• 5:15–6:00 PM — Mario Kart Tournament: semi-finals and grand finale on stage

Sunday, November 1, 2026 — Doors open 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM · Gymnase Saint-Exupéry

• 10:00–10:15 AM — Morning opening with LaRebouille
• 10:30–11:30 AM — Les Souvenirs de Tonton: grand quiz and blind test
• 11:45 AM–12:05 PM — Shinkido: live stage demonstration
• 12:15–1:15 PM — Pegasus Jr. Crawford: second concert of anime and pop culture hits
• 1:15–2:00 PM — Stage break and activities with LaRebouille
• 2:00–4:00 PM — Grand Cosplay Contest judged by our panel
• 4:30–5:00 PM — Yamato Grand Raffle, featuring the live-painted mural by Snare as a prize

All weekend long

• Studio Asgard: gaming and retro-gaming zone with simulators; Nintendo Switch Mario Kart tournament on Saturday starting at 2:00 PM, with off-stage qualifiers leading to the 5:15 PM semi-finals and final
• Sebka Pelli: free introductory sumi-e workshops
• Snare: live painting, creating a large-scale mural throughout the weekend
• Bourgui TV and Benitoad3, Twitch streamers: streaming workshops, live commentary, and meet-and-greets at their booth
• Furyna Photographie: official event photographer
• 51 exhibitors: vendors, creators, 3D printing, authors, and a tattoo artist
• Food & Drink: Ô'Plaisirs Gourmands (bubble tea, hot chocolate), Bario Bros (craft beer and mead), Kaizen Washoku (Japanese street food), Chapati and Tea (fries and meal boxes)

Program published by the organizer on the event website (yamatomangafest.fr).