Top Talent Lineup Announced for Italy's Comicon Napoli

Guests include 'Last of Us' voice actor Troy Baker, 'Journey' composer Austin Wintory, and 'Dragon Ball' editor Kazuhiko Torishima.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 8:38am

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A bold, abstract composition of jagged, geometric shapes in red and white, conceptually representing the diverse range of entertainment mediums and creative talents featured at the Comicon Napoli festival.Comicon Napoli's star-studded lineup of guests from video games, anime, comics, and animation underscores the festival's status as a premier European pop culture event.Naples Today

Italy's Comicon Napoli pop culture festival has announced a star-studded lineup of guests for its upcoming 26th edition, including prominent names from the worlds of video games, anime, comics, and animation. Headliners include voice actor Troy Baker, composer Austin Wintory, and manga editor Kazuhiko Torishima, along with other acclaimed creators from Japan, Europe, and the United States.

Why it matters

Comicon Napoli has grown into one of Europe's premier fan conventions, drawing over 183,000 attendees last year. The event's ability to attract top talent from across the entertainment industry underscores its status as a must-attend destination for pop culture enthusiasts.

The details

The four-day Comicon Napoli festival, running from April 30 to May 3, will feature appearances by a diverse array of guests. In addition to Baker, Wintory, and Torishima, the lineup includes Sony animation designer Aurélien Predal, manga artist Makoto Yukimura, comic book creators Liam Sharpe and R.M. Guéra, and video game developer Andrea Pessino. The event will also honor legendary underground cartoonist Robert Crumb with a major exhibition.

  • Comicon Napoli will take place from April 30 to May 3, 2026.
  • The festival drew over 183,000 attendees in its previous edition.

The players

Troy Baker

A popular American voice actor known for his roles in video games such as 'The Last of Us'.

Austin Wintory

A Grammy-nominated composer who has created music for video games like 'Journey' and 'Assassin's Creed Syndicate'.

Kazuhiko Torishima

A Japanese manga magazine editor who has been instrumental in the development of the 'Dragon Ball' franchise.

Aurélien Predal

A Sony Pictures Animation production designer and concept artist who has worked on films like 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' and 'Despicable Me'.

Makoto Yukimura

A Japanese manga artist best known for the sci-fi series 'Planetes' and the Viking anime 'Vinland Saga'.

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The takeaway

Comicon Napoli's ability to attract top talent from across the entertainment industry, including renowned voice actors, composers, and manga creators, solidifies its status as a must-attend destination for pop culture enthusiasts in Europe.