DUBAI: Japanese actor Mackenyu, best known for playing swordsman Roronoa Zoro in Netflix’s live-action adaptation of “One Piece,” is the first celebrity guest to be announced for this year’s Middle East Film & Comic Con.
The annual pop culture event will return to the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from Sept. 11-13, bringing together international stars, comic book creators, anime icons and fans for a weekend of entertainment and interactive experiences.
Mackenyu will meet fans through exclusive photo opportunities, autograph sessions and live stage appearances.
Tickets are now on sale for the three-day event, with prices starting at AED160. More celebrity guests, creators and anime personalities are expected to be announced in the lead-up to the convention.
Among the first names revealed for the Comic Creators Club are acclaimed comic book artists Jim Cheung, Federico Vicentini and Brett Beeding.
