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KIA ASAMIYA: LEGEND AND COMIC-CON GUESTKIA ASAMIYA is a veteran Japanese manga artist and designer, whose work spans manga, anime storyboards, and illustration, who debuted in 1986. He is best known for his acclaimed Japanese manga and anime properties Silent Möbius and Steam Detectives, and expanded his reach internationally in 1999 with stints on Batman, X-Men, and Star Wars for DC Comics and Marvel Comics. In 2024, Kia Asamiya received the prestigious Japanese Nebula Awards for his contributions to science fiction. San Diego Comic-Con 2025 marks Asamiya-sensei's return to the event after 25 years, as he continues to captivate audiences worldwide with his fusion of visual storytelling and sci-fi imagination. Asamiya-sensei will be the spotlight guest on a feature panel to share with fans his visions and experience in the anime and manga industry for the past 40 years! The panel will be held Thursday July 24, 2025, at 3:30pm to 4:30pm in Room 24 ABC. The manga master will also be signing for fans at the UDON Booth #100, on Friday July 25, Saturday July 26, and Sunday July 27. Each signing session will be for a total of 100 fans per day. Autograph tickets can be obtained at the UDON Booth (with purchase of selected Kia Asamiya Merchandise). |
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