New York Comic Con Goes Global: The International Invasion

A large group of smiling attendees posing for a photo at a vibrant anime and manga convention with colorful banners.

Seven years ago, when representatives from Japanese manga publisher Shueisha last attended New York Comic Con, they found an event focused primarily on American comics, movies, and toys. Returning to NYCC 2024, they could barely recognize the convention. “Even we seemed surprised at the shift toward manga and anime culture at the show, and the […]