The world is paying attention to “Kowaii” characters!! Character goods by illustrator Maniani will be exhibited at “Anime Expo 2024” and “Taiwan Comic Expo”! An online shopping site for overseas customers will also open”Maniani World,” featuring “Kowaii” illustrations by Maniani, a popular illustrator both in Japan and overseas, was exhibited at Anime Expo 2024, held in Los Angeles from Thursday, July 4th to Sunday, July 7th, 2024, and the 23rd Taiwan Comic Expo, held in Taipei from Thursday, July 25th to Monday, July 29th, 2024.

In addition to the sale of new “scary” but “cute” “Kowaii” character goods, many visitors enjoyed “Maniani World”, which featured wall decorations with room motifs and the distribution of special illustration cards. In this article, we will report on the state of the venue on the day!

In addition, the official overseas online store for “Maniani World” has opened! It carries new merchandise sold at “Anime Expo 2024” and “Taiwan Comic Expo”, so be sure to check it out!

The decorations, which were based on the motif of a room, were well received by fans, who felt as if they had entered the world of “Maniani World.” The phrase “Kowaii,” which symbolizes “Maniani World” and is a mix of “cute” and “scary,” also drew a lot of attention.

The room was decorated with constellations that were also depicted on special illustration cards. Fans were amazed at the constellation space of “Maniani World” that unfolded when they looked through the door to the room.

At both events, the booth handed out two types of specially designed “Maniani World” illustration cards. Many people picked them up, and the event ended with great success!

Period : Thursday, July 4th, 2024 – Sunday, July 7th, 2024

Venue : Los Angeles Convention Center

Booth name : animate GROUP [#3700]

*Frontier Works will be located in the Animate Group booth.

Official site : https://www.anime-expo.org/

Period : Thursday, July 25, 2024 to Monday, July 29, 2024, 10:00-18:00

Venue : Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1, ICHIBAN JAPAN Japan Pavilion

Official website : https://www.ccpa.org.tw/comic/index.php?tpl=12

The official overseas online store for “Maniani World” is now open! We are currently selling new merchandise that will be on sale for the first time in the world at “Anime Expo 2024” and “Taiwan Comic Expo”.

■ Click here for the official overseas online shopping site

*This site is for overseas access only. It cannot be accessed from within Japan.

Scary? x Cute? = Kowaii! Over 135,000 followers! The mysterious and unique Kowaii World inhabited by scary yet cute monsters, created by Maniani, an illustrator popular both in Japan and overseas.

■ Official website

■ Official Instagram @maniani_world

■ Official Facebook

▼”Maniani World” promotional video▼

An illustrator/character designer who is active mainly on SNS.

His “Kowaii” style, which is an exquisite mix of cuteness and dark atmosphere, is popular, including his Monster series, and he is involved in a variety of projects, including game character design and book illustrations.

■ Official X account @maniani0122

■ Official Instagram @maniani0122

■ Official pixiv

Business : Planning, production, sales, and film distribution of DVDs, CDs, books, magazines, radio, merchandise, games, events, and musicals. Sales

office : 4F and 5F Higashi-Ikebukuro Central Place, 22-17 Higashi-Ikebukuro 3-chome, Toshima-ku, Tokyo

Representative : Masahide Tsuji

Established : August 2002

Official website : https://www.fwinc.co.jp/