Join us at the Anime Festival Kassel from the 4th to the 6th of October 2024!
Info! We will evaluate the drawing competition, the guild, the scavenger hunt and the crowdfunding after the Anime Festival Kassel - by the end of October at the latest.
Yuko Watanabe - MAHO FILM Special

Yuko Watanabe - MAHO FILM Special

As part of the world premiere of "I'll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History" and the special feature of "Doctor Elise: The Royal Lady with the Lamp", the anime series from MAHO FILM, we are delighted to welcome the anime character designer, Ms Yuko Watanabe, to Anime Messe Babelsberg 2024.

This year, we have the extraordinary honour of presenting the world premiere of "I'll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History" in Germany. Ms Yuko Watanabe, the talented character designer of this series, will be present at the celebratory premiere on 20th July at 14:40. Additionally, on the same day at 10:30, she will provide fascinating insights into her work on the anime series "Doctor Elise: The Royal Lady with the Lamp".

Experience Ms Watanabe's creative process up close at the Live-Drawing Q&A Panel on Sunday at 16:40. Here, you will have the unique opportunity to ask questions and witness her impressive skills live.

In addition to these special events, Ms Watanabe will also participate in the MAHO FILM Special Panel. This is an unparalleled opportunity for all those interested in learning more about the diverse works of the animation studio MAHO FILM. Furthermore, you can look forward to a daily autograph session with Ms Watanabe.

Yuko Watanabe is excited to experience the reactions of the German audience. Let us warmly welcome her together!

Other works by Ms Yuko Watanabe:

  • Heat Guy J (2002-2003) – Animation Director
  • Genesis of Aquarion (2005) – Animation Director
  • Glass Fleet (2006) – Character Designer
  • Pokémon Sun and Moon (2016-2019) – Animation Director
  • A Playthrough of a Certain Dude's VRMMO Life (2023) – Chief Character Designer
  • Doctor Elise: The Royal Lady with the Lamp (2024) – Character Designer
  • I'll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History (2024) – Chief Character Designer

Program item

Yuko Watanabe - MAHO FILM Special

Category

Guests of honor and Concerts

Time Slot

  • The universe of MAHO FILM - Panel on Friday at 12:10
  • Signing Session on Friday at 13:30
  • MAHO FILM with Doctor Elise: The Royal Lady with the Lamp - Special on Saturday at 10:30
  • MAHO FILM with world premiere: I’ll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History on Saturday at 14:40
  • Signing Session on Saturday at 16:10
  • Signing Session on Sunday at 14:10
  • MAHO FILM - Live-Drawing with Q&A on Sunday at 16:40

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