SAKURAZAKA46

SAKURAZAKA46 debuted in April 2016 as Keyakizaka46 and changed its name in 2020. The group has performed multiple times at the Tokyo Dome and ZOZO Marine Stadium, attracting over 110,000 fans. In November 2024, they became the first Japanese idol group to perform on the main Harbourflap Stage at Hong Kong‘s largest music festival, Clockenflap Music & Arts Festival 2024.

Yasuto Sasada

Guest of Honor

Born in 1985, the Okayama native is a contemporary artist creating miniature paintings using 0.3mm pens. Combining his imagination and techniques, Sasada’s unique paintings have tremendous energy which no one else but he can create. His works go beyond the frames of a painter. Sasada astonished the art industry by collaborating with Yohji Yamamoto at the Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2014-2015.

Naoki Yoshida

Guest of Honor

Naoki Yoshida - the visionary behind FINAL FANTASY XIV & FINAL FANTASY XVI! After joining Square Enix in 2005, Yoshida spearheaded the revitalization of the original FINAL FANTASY XIV into A Realm Reborn. As Producer and Director, he's continued to lead the game's success and oversee Creative Studio III. Yoshida also produced FINAL FANTASY XVI, the latest chapter in the iconic franchise. During his free time, you’ll find him enjoying FFXIV alongside other Warriors of Light

PEACH-PIT

Guest of Honor

✨️ PEACH-PIT ✨ the talented female manga artist duo of Sendou Banri and Ebara Shibuko!🍑 We are excited to welcome PEACH-PIT back to AX after 10 years! 👏 They have created a wide range of works spanning Seinen, Shojo, and Shounen genres. Their series “Rozen Maiden”, “Zombie Loan”, and “Shugo Chara!”, have been adapted into anime with “Shugo Chara!” even winning the 32nd Kodansha Manga Award!