Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Feb 11, 2015 10:27:13 GMT -6
The third Taipei International Comics and Animation Festival kicked off today in Taiwan, where organizers expect as many as 400,000 attendees over the next five days. Forty-seven artists, authors, actors and producers from Taiwan, Japan and South Korea are participating in the event, which last year attracted 409,000 fans and generated about $5.9 million in sales.
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Taipei international comics festival to feature over 40 artists
The Taipei International Comics and Animation Festival will begin Tuesday, featuring graphic artists, authors, voice actors and animation producers from Taiwan, Japan and South Korea.
A total of 47 artists, authors, actors and producers will participate in 40 book signings and other activities at the festival, said Roger Kao, secretary-general of the Taipei-based Chinese Animation and Comic Publishers Association.
Among them are Marina Inoue, a Japanese voice actress in the popular manga-turned-anime series Attack on Titan, actress Chie Nakamura, known for her work in the Naruto series, and actor Kouki Uchiyama, known for his role in Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn.
Japanese light novelists Narise Konohara and Tetsuto Uesu, who wrote the popular Cold Fever and The Testament of Sister New Devil, respectively, will also be on hand.
Taiwanese artists who will be present include light novelists Yu Wo and Mao Luo and award-winning comic artists Chang Sheng and Ya Shen.
One South Korean artist, illustrator CUTEG, will also greet fans at the festival.
"This year's festival is more diverse than in previous years, with some mobile and digital comic producers participating for the first time," Roger Kao told CNA on Monday.
Naver's Line Webtoon and Japanese mobile manga provider Comico will both be setting up booths for the first time at the fair, Kao said.
He said the rise of mobile comics is a notable trend because they not only benefit comic fans but also give comic artists, including those from Taiwan, greater access to readers worldwide.
Close to 60 exhibitors will appear at the Taipei International Comics and Animation Festival, which will run until Feb. 15 at the Taipei World Trade Center Nangang Exhibition Hall.
Organizers hope the festival, now in its third year, will draw around 400,000 visitors this year.
Last year, the fair attracted 409,000 visitors and generated around NT$180 million (US$5.9 million) in sales.
References:
Roger Kao 高世椿
Yu Wo 御我
Mao Luo 貓邏
Chang Sheng 常勝
Ya Shen 雅紳
www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20150210000073&cid=1803
Taipei international comics festival to feature over 40 artists
The Taipei International Comics and Animation Festival will begin Tuesday, featuring graphic artists, authors, voice actors and animation producers from Taiwan, Japan and South Korea.
A total of 47 artists, authors, actors and producers will participate in 40 book signings and other activities at the festival, said Roger Kao, secretary-general of the Taipei-based Chinese Animation and Comic Publishers Association.
Among them are Marina Inoue, a Japanese voice actress in the popular manga-turned-anime series Attack on Titan, actress Chie Nakamura, known for her work in the Naruto series, and actor Kouki Uchiyama, known for his role in Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn.
Japanese light novelists Narise Konohara and Tetsuto Uesu, who wrote the popular Cold Fever and The Testament of Sister New Devil, respectively, will also be on hand.
Taiwanese artists who will be present include light novelists Yu Wo and Mao Luo and award-winning comic artists Chang Sheng and Ya Shen.
One South Korean artist, illustrator CUTEG, will also greet fans at the festival.
"This year's festival is more diverse than in previous years, with some mobile and digital comic producers participating for the first time," Roger Kao told CNA on Monday.
Naver's Line Webtoon and Japanese mobile manga provider Comico will both be setting up booths for the first time at the fair, Kao said.
He said the rise of mobile comics is a notable trend because they not only benefit comic fans but also give comic artists, including those from Taiwan, greater access to readers worldwide.
Close to 60 exhibitors will appear at the Taipei International Comics and Animation Festival, which will run until Feb. 15 at the Taipei World Trade Center Nangang Exhibition Hall.
Organizers hope the festival, now in its third year, will draw around 400,000 visitors this year.
Last year, the fair attracted 409,000 visitors and generated around NT$180 million (US$5.9 million) in sales.
References:
Roger Kao 高世椿
Yu Wo 御我
Mao Luo 貓邏
Chang Sheng 常勝
Ya Shen 雅紳