With more than 370 exhibitors, including 250 young creators, more than 50 guests, and more than 2000 m2 dedicated to gaming, Japan Touch Haru & Geek Touch offer a weekend of discoveries, meetings and immersion in the heart of the geek, manga, gaming, cosplay and K-pop worlds, to celebrate a decade of geek culture!
Haru Games, BTS and virtual reality: new immersive experiences
Among the major new features of this edition: the life-size animation “Haru Games” with physical and mental challenges for an interactive experience in the world of “Squid Game”. In a space of 150 m2, per 45-minute session, participants (by registration) will compete in 4 challenges inspired by seasons 1 and 2 of the famous series. The winner will win a weekend pass for the next Japan Touch / Salon de l'Asie!
Visitors will also be able to try the augmented reality experience offered by Shotam, to step into the shoes of the iconic characters from their favorite manga and anime.
Last but not least on the new features side: a space will be entirely dedicated to the South Korean boy band BTS, combining music, K-pop culture and immersive decor.
A buzzing central stage all weekend long!
Concerts, shows and performances will punctuate the two days of the show. On stage, visitors will be able to attend:
- A live performance by the pop-rock band Dariasirene, for a supercharged atmosphere,
- A duo of young pop-rock talents Kai Iden and Inaki, to be discovered exclusively,
- A concert and a dance show inspired by the Arcane series,
- A body painting show, between living art and performance
- The traditional cosplay competition, as well as a free cosplay parade, open to all enthusiasts.
When cult voices come to life on stage...
Renowned voice actors will give live demonstrations and meet the audience. Present will be: Constantin Pappas (French voice of Seong Gi-hun in Squid Game), Jérôme Pauwels (voice of the Protector in The Boys), Tanguy Goasdoué (voice of Rick Grimes in The Walking Dead) and Antoine Nouel (voice of Sanji – One Piece).
Movie series: installations, sets and XXL exhibitions
For this anniversary edition, Japan Touch Haru and Geek Touch are giving pride of place to exhibitions dedicated to movie series! Two 100 m2 exhibitions will be on display: one on the famous Dracula and his vampire friends, the other dedicated to Tim Burton and his crazy universe!
A true European attraction, the Dragon Ball exhibition will offer 70 m2 of figurines, statues, dioramas and collector's items reenacting the legendary scenes of the saga. This Lyon stopover anticipates a European tour, and the opening in 2025 of a permanent museum in Marseille dedicated to the Dragon Ball universe, with more than 3,000 pieces.
As for the Cosplay Village, the 2025 edition takes a step forward with the arrival of a studio where cosplayers will be able to have their costumes immortalized by professional photographers.
At the top of the bill for the Cosplay Village are expected: Taryn, international cosplay star (1.5 million followers), as well as the artist Aetelier, 2023 French and European Cosplay Champion. Around ten influencers will also be present in the Toc Toc space for meetings, signings and discussions.
Video games: 2000 m2 of gaming passion
This year, the video game space will extend over 2000 m2, with old-school consoles, VR simulators, and independent games to discover in the Indie Game Lab. The Pitch Your Game competition will allow developers to present their creations to a jury of professionals. An Escape Game space will bring together 5 structures, offering unique immersive adventures, accessible throughout the weekend. Culture, books and creation made in France
The Book Corner will bring together around fifteen authors and independent publishing houses of fantasy, SF and manga. Finally, visitors will be able to lose themselves in the Creators Village, which will reach a record with nearly 300 exhibitors, confirming its position as the largest creators' space at a convention in France.
And above all: a generous and accessible convention!
A rare occurrence at conventions: 95% of the activities, meetings, and shows are included in the entry price. Only a few specific experiences (Haru Games, cosplay photo studio, etc.) are paid or require reservation.
Practical information
Japan Touch Haru and Geek Touch, May 17 and 18, 2025 at Lyon-Eurexpo: Boulevard de l’Europe, 69680 Chassieu – Hours: Saturday, May 17, 2025: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Sunday, May 18, 2025: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Advance prices:
- Saturday: €14
- Sunday: €11
- Weekend pass: €18
- Easy touch pass: €35
- Easy touch + pass: €50
- Free for children under 10
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