What You Need to Know:
- VIZ Media is excited to announce their partnership with ReedPop, the appearance of the creators behind the smash hit THE LEGEND OF ZELDA manga series, known jointly as Akira Himekawa, at the 2019 MCM Comic Con London. This marks their first-ever professional appearance in the UK.
- Akira Himekawa is the penname of two women, A. Honda and S. Nagano, who have created multiple bestselling manga adventures inspired by the classic Nintendo® puzzle-solving, role-playing video games. Their latest continuing series is THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: TWILIGHT PRINCESS, published by VIZ Media.
- The event will take place May 24th-26th at the London ExCel convention center. Additional information is available at: www.mcmcomiccon.com/london/.
Source: Official Press Release
Akira Himekawa’s MCM London Panels & Special Events
Friday, May 24th
11:00am – 12:00pm Official VIZ Media Panel with Special Guests
Center Stage
Join VIZ Media for exciting announcements, exclusive first looks at upcoming new titles, and special prizes! THE LEGEND OF ZELDA manga creators, Akira Himekawa, will also make a special appearance.
Saturday, May 25th
2:00pm – 3:00pm THE LEGEND OF ZELDA Manga Panel
Main Stage
Join Akira Himekawa for an insightful panel to discuss their groundbreaking work, as well as catch a special live drawing session!
MCM London Comic Con On-Site Akira Himekawa Autograph Sessions:
Friday, May 24th at 2:00pm – limited to 100 people
Saturday, May 25th at 4:30pm – limited to 100 people
Signing session attendees each will receive an exclusive THE LEGEND OF ZELDA shikishi and poster from VIZ Media for Akira Himekawa to autograph (one item per person to be signed). Official signings are ticketed prior to the event, distribution details forthcoming.
Akira Himekawa Off-Site Autograph Sessions:
Forbidden Planet London Megastore
Friday, May 24th at 6:00pm
179 Shaftesbury Avenue, London
Please visit the Forbidden Planet website for details at: https://forbiddenplanet.com/
