Names That Will Leave Their Mark on Lucca Comics & Games 2026: Toru Fujisawa, Go Nagai, Yoko Kanno, and More
One of Europe's largest comic and game festivals, Lucca Comics & Games, has announced a star-studded guest list for 2026. The event will bring together the most important names from the manga, anime, video game, and music industries. Among the announced names are mangaka Toru Fujisawa (Great Teacher Onizuka), legendary artist Go Nagai (Devilman, Mazinger Z), composer Yoko Kanno (Cowboy Bebop, Ghost in the Shell: SAC), game producer Yoshinari Kitase (Final Fantasy VII), game director Hideki Kamiya (Bayonetta, Devil May Cry), and comic artist Peach Momoko (Demon Days).
The festival, held in the city of Lucca in Tuscany, Italy, hosts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. The invitation of so many important names from different disciplines simultaneously for the 2026 edition once again highlights the international dimension of the organization. Especially the meeting of a cornerstone of Japanese manga history like Go Nagai with his fans in Europe will bring waves of nostalgia. Likewise, Yoko Kanno's participation will be an unmissable opportunity for those interested in anime music.
On the video game front, the presence of Yoshinari Kitase and Hideki Kamiya excites fans of Final Fantasy and PlatinumGames. Kitase, with his role at Square Enix, has a significant share in shaping the JRPG genre, while Kamiya is known for his innovative approach to action games. On the other hand, the participation of Peach Momoko reinforces the international influence of the artist, who draws attention with her unique Japanese aesthetic brought to the Marvel universe.
Lucca Comics & Games 2026 will take place from October 28 to November 1, 2026. The organization is expected to announce more guests and panel programs in the coming weeks. Particularly, the diversity of this year's lineup proves that the festival is not just a comic book event but has become a massive meeting point embracing all areas of popular culture. Signing sessions, talks, and special screenings are planned for attendees.
