About this event
The event offers a behind-the-scenes look at two major Japanese creative industries: anime and manga. Animator and director Hidetoshi Omori will describe the processes behind animated productions, from developing scenes to bringing characters into motion. His career is associated with major anime franchises including Gundam, Naruto and Dragon Ball. Manga artist Yuko Sugiyama will introduce her visual storytelling, share a short manga inspired by Morocco and lead a practical manga drawing workshop. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is organising the celebration to mark 70 years of diplomatic relations between Morocco and Japan. Open to fans, aspiring artists, families and newcomers; admission is free.
**Announced schedule** — 6:00–6:15 p.m.: opening; 6:15–7:00 p.m.: Hidetoshi Omori's talk and demonstrations; 7:00–7:20 p.m.: Yuko Sugiyama's manga presentation; 7:20–8:00 p.m.: practical drawing workshop. Timings reflect the published programme and may change.
**Visitor information** — Monday 9 November 2026, 6–8 p.m., Bibliothèque Nationale du Royaume du Maroc, 5 avenue Ibn Khaldoun, Agdal, Rabat, Maroc. Free admission, all ages. No mandatory registration was confirmed. Check for updates and available seats before visiting.
**Sources**: https://manga-afternoon.ma/events-announcements/japanese-anime-and-manga-celebration-heads-to-rabat-and-casablanca ; https://www.lodj.ma/Anime-et-manga-japonais-deux-artistes-de-renom-attendus-a-Rabat-et-Casablanca-en-novembre_a189294.html. Illustration linked from Manga Afternoon's announcement; not verified as an official poster.
