Cultural and gaming events across Francophone regions highlight manga, retro gaming, and AI-generated art from October 16 to 18, 2026.
Manga exhibition opens in Brussels
The exhibition MANGATOPIA: 30 Years of Manga signed by Kana! has opened in Brussels and will run until May 2027. Additional events are scheduled on October 17 and 18 in several cities across the Francophone region.Retro gaming event in Romans-sur-Isère
A Vintage and Retrogaming Sale is set to take place on October 17 in Romans-sur-Isère. The event's promotional poster was created using generative AI, though the news outlet has decided not to publish it.Heroes World event highlights Asian culture
The Heroes World event, which includes a focus on Made in Asia, is happening on October 17 and 18 in Brussels, Sedan, and Arques. It brings together fans of gaming and pop culture from across the region.Arcade and video game fair expands across France
The Arcade and Video Game Fair 2 is being held on October 17 and 18 in multiple cities, including Sorgues, Dijon, and Clermont-Ferrand. Like the previous event, its posters were created with generative AI and are not being published by the news outlet.