A taste of Japan in Huddersfield

A celebration of Japanese illustration is coming to Huddersfield.
MANGA STYLE Anime fans in their favourite outfits.MANGA STYLE Anime fans in their favourite outfits.
MANGA STYLE Anime fans in their favourite outfits.

Fans of Manga and Anime are taking part in the Manga Convention at Huddersfield Literature Festival, at Huddersfield University on Saturday March 8 from 11am-6pm.

Manga fan Rachael Burhouse said: “Manga, a highly artistic style of comic book, and Anime, cover anything from robots and aliens to love stories, and have a huge following all across the world.

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“There will be Japanese literature and reading activities, a Cosplay competition, artist competition, live music and dance performances. Artists will run workshops, there’ll be a Japanese food court, Manga stalls to browse, and a games room and loli-lounge (loli being short for Lolita, a very cute style of dressing).” Tickets are £5 for adults.