{"id":155792,"date":"2026-08-25T11:28:59","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T09:28:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.madeinasia.be\/?page_id=155792"},"modified":"2026-08-25T11:32:04","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T09:32:04","slug":"io-sakisaka-the-queen-of-modern-shojo-is-the-guest-of-honor-at-heroes-world-featuring-made-in-asia-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.madeinasia.be\/en\/io-sakisaka-the-queen-of-modern-shojo-is-the-guest-of-honor-at-heroes-world-featuring-made-in-asia-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Io Sakisaka, the queen of modern sh\u014djo, is the guest of honor at Heroes World featuring Made in Asia 2026!"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Io Sakisaka, the queen of modern sh\u014djo, is the guest of honor at Heroes World featuring Made in Asia 2026!<\/strong><\/p>\n

An essential mangaka, author of romantic stories and coming-of-age tales of rare emotional depth, Io Sakisaka is a major figure in contemporary Japanese pop culture. With her soft and expressive art style, unique sensitivity, and perfect mastery of teenage emotions, she has redefined the codes of sh\u014djo, captivating the hearts of millions of readers around the world.<\/p>\n

An exceptional guest of honor thanks to Kana<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is one of the major events of the year: Io Sakisaka will be the guest of honor at the 2026 edition! Her appearance on October 17 and 18 at Heroes World featuring Made in Asia at Brussels Expo is a unique and rare opportunity for European fans. This exceptional event has been made possible thanks to the collaboration of Kana, the author\u2019s long-standing publisher in French-speaking countries. For two days, the public will have the chance to meet this iconic mangaka in an exclusive setting.<\/p>\n

Phenomenal success in French-speaking countries<\/strong><\/p>\n

While Io Sakisaka\u2019s talent shines internationally, her connection with French-speaking audiences is truly historic. Led by her cult masterpiece Blue Spring Ride (Ao Haru Ride), all of her series published by Kana have surpassed the symbolic milestone of one million copies sold in French-speaking countries. An exceptional achievement that reflects the cultural impact of her stories, which have become definitive, cross-generational classics of romantic manga.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Iconic works adapted into anime and films<\/strong><\/p>\n

Io Sakisaka\u2019s success goes far beyond the printed page. The strength of her stories and the beauty of her artwork have inspired numerous anime adaptations as well as theatrical films, bringing her stories to screens around the world.<\/p>\n

Beyond the Blue Spring Ride phenomenon, Io Sakisaka has made her mark on the industry with a succession of major hits:<\/p>\n

Strobe Edge: The touching work that revealed her talent for portraying the first stirrings of love with great sincerity.<\/p>\n

Love, Be Loved, Leave, Be Left: A poignant, interwoven romance exploring the different facets of love during adolescence, also adapted into an animated film and a live-action film.<\/p>\n

Sakura, Saku: A recent manga series about personal growth.<\/p>\n

Dream or Reality?: Her brand-new series, which confirms her status as an exceptional analyst of human emotions.<\/p>\n

An exclusive masterclass on Saturday<\/strong><\/p>\n

On Saturday, October 17, Io Sakisaka will give an exclusive one-hour masterclass. This exceptional event will be the perfect opportunity for fans and manga enthusiasts to discover her creative secrets, look back on her entire career, and gain insight into the behind-the-scenes process behind her iconic stories. A must-see opportunity for fans to meet and engage with her!<\/p>\n

Autograph sessions and meet-and-greets<\/strong><\/p>\n

To celebrate her appearance at Heroes World, Io Sakisaka will also take part in autograph sessions throughout the weekend.<\/p>\n

Saturday, October 17:<\/p>\n