⛩ Cultural Guests- Komachi Montréal

They are back for this year’s edition!

“This message is for you, festival-goers : Come and share the festive energy of our performance ! We will also present a Japanese drums performance and a traditional dance called “Bon Odori”. Dance with us and enjoy yourself with Komachi Montréal!”

Come and see them in large numbers and let yourself be transported to Japan!

🎉GUESTS| « SO AND SEW » J-F L. BIBEAU & LEX NASSOPOULOS🎉

Lex is known for her multiple versions of Harley Quinn as well as several alternate versions of famous characters, and her creations are available at her artist tables. J-F is a content creator and host of hilarious and engaging activities, known for his portrayal of Emperor Kuzco and Loki, and he is the author of four successful satirical novels imbued with fantasy. Together, they are… so and sew !

We will also have the chance to have panels from them! Go see them 😉 .

More details on this page: https://www.nadeshicon.ca/invites/#jflex

🎉GUEST | Marie-Claude Bourbonnais🎉

We are privileged, once again, to be able to welcome back the incredible Marie-Claude Bourbonnais! 🤩

Marie-Claude is a multidisciplinary artisan, costume designer, glamour model and cosplayer. Her passions are fashion, crafts from all over the world and Japanese popular culture.
She got into the world of cosplay in 2010, when she took part in a major American convention. As a craftswoman, Marie-Claude works with all textile materials, genuine leather, latex sheet and she even integrates solid pieces into her costumes.
👉 To learn more about Marie-Claude’s journey, visit our page: https://www.nadeshicon.ca/en/guests/#mcbourbonnais
We are really looking forward to attending his panel!🥳

🎉 GUEST | TurboQuest 🎉

We are privileged to welcome back this year the musical group TurboQuest! 🎸
TurboQuest is a Montreal rock band with metal influences that takes classics from the video game universe and brings a whole new dimension to it. 🔥
All having a very fulfilling musical background, each musician brings a unique touch and a distinct sound, both in writing and in interpretation. 📝
👉To learn more about TurboQuest, visit our page: https://www.nadeshicon.ca/invites/#turbo
Sometimes heavy, sometimes melodic, TurboQuest will transport you from one universe to another and will make the gamer in you vibrate with nostalgia.

🎉 Guest Comedy Show 🎉

Don’t miss the most epic comedy show at Nadeshicon 2025

Get ready to catch all the laughs with Ciné-Nacho which will transport you to the world of Pokémon ! Ash, Pikachu, Mew and all your favorite Pocket Monsters will be there for an unforgettable evening.

🎤Our comedy stars: Vincent Descôteaux, Rafaële Bolduc, Maxime Ève Gagnon. William Bernaquez, Jérôme Morissette
Discover the portrait of the five comedians who will present the evening, visit the page https://www.nadeshicon.ca/en/guests/#nacho

Don’t miss this hilarious and one-of-a-kind adventure! Come with your friends and family to share unforgettable moments and bursts of laughter guaranteed! Nadeshicon Passes are available now at: https://www.nadeshicon.ca/prevente/

Guest V-tubers: V d’Anges 🎮 💻

We will have the pleasure of welcoming the essential trio of Quebec vtubing; LuluneTV, MissLouvely and SwtVanille (V d’Anges) to Nadeshicon! 😇

Passionate about streaming and geek culture, they host “The V Podcast”, a monthly show where they discuss the news of vtubing, video games and various subjects with humor and authenticity.🎮 💻

With their contagious energy and their unique complicity, they create a warm and entertaining space for their community.

We look forward to welcoming them and learning more about their world! 🫶

Guest Announcement! 🎙🎙

Martin Savard is passionate about Rakugo.
What is Rakugo?
Rakugo is a form of traditional Japanese comedy theater. It is characterized by a narrator (the Rakugoka) who tells a humorous story using only a fan and a small cushion as props, seated on a tatami in front of an audience seated in a circle.
The story told by the Rakugoka is often a short story, based on a main character who finds himself in an absurd or comical situation. Stories usually have an unexpected ending that makes the audience laugh.
Although Rakugo is traditionally told in Japanese, it has also been adapted into other languages, including English and French. It is also a wish of Martin Savard to interpret the tales and legends of Quebec in the Japanese way.

Come meet him at his panel on the art of Kamishibai, or traveling paper theater.

It is a precursor of manga and anime. We will see the first modern superhero who flies in tights (8 years before Superman who arrived in 1938). DDeveloped at a time when television did not exist, Kamishibai has nevertheless found its niche in our modern world and is practiced on all continents.