Yuki Tabata, Black Clover Creator, to Attend Manga Barcelona Festival in December 2024

Yuki Tabata, the renowned mangaka of the globally celebrated Black Clover series, is set to make his debut in Spain at the Manga Barcelona Festival 2024. This exciting event is scheduled to take place from December 5th to 8th and represents a significant milestone for both Tabata and his devoted fans. Notably, this appearance coincides with the impressive circulation of over 19 million copies of the manga.

Co-hosted in partnership with Norma Editorial Comics, Yuki Tabata’s participation is part of the festivities for the 30th anniversary of Manga Barcelona. The event will feature a variety of activities, including workshops, live performances, and insights from industry professionals.

Black Clover Creator Yuki Tabata to Attend Manga Barcelona Festival 2024

Announced as a special guest at Manga Barcelona 2024, Yuki Tabata will be making his first appearance in Spain at an anime or manga event. This partnership with Norma Editorial Comics, the Spanish publisher of Black Clover, adds depth to the celebration. The festival is set to run from December 5 to 8.

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Recently, Black Clover has seen a surge in popularity. In 2024, the manga series reached a remarkable circulation of over 19 million copies. Following the conclusion of the anime, the film sequel Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King debuted on Netflix, quickly claiming the title of their best movie to date. The film received an enthusiastic response from fans within its initial days of release.

Attendees at Manga Barcelona Festival 2024

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Manga Barcelona, held in the vibrant city of Barcelona, Spain. The convention will showcase many prominent figures from the manga and anime industry. The current lineup includes:

Yuki Tabata (Black Clover)
Naoki Urasawa (Monster)
Akasaka Asa (Kaguya-sama: Love is War)
Yokoyari Mengo (artist for Oshi no Ko)
Kamome Shirahama (Witch Hat Atelier)
Shinichi Ishizuka (author/illustrator of Blue Giant)
Number8 (screenwriter for Blue Giant film)
Yuka Fujikawa (Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation manga)
Takeshi Kawaguchi (Fate/Grand Order-Star Trek manga)
Juan Albarran (Matagi Gunner)
Carles Dalmau (Lucid Lucy)
Sunghoo Park (director of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1)
Hiroshi Nagahama (director of Uzumaki anime)
Yann Le Gall (art director, studio E&H Production)

The event will also feature an impressive array of musical guests, including BURNOUT SYNDROMES (known for Haikyuu!! and Dr. Stone), Maki Otsuki (One Piece), Kazuso Oda (JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure), PSYCHIC FEVER from EXILE TRIBE, and Misty. Expect more announcements as the guest list continues to expand.

Conclusion

A snapshot from the manga series (Image via Shueisha)

Yuki Tabata’s participation is poised to be a highlight for Black Clover enthusiasts in Spain. As the popularity of the manga rises, this 30th-anniversary event serves as a vital celebration of manga and anime culture.

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