Moroccan fans of Japanese pop culture will have a new event to add to their calendars this November. The Japanese International Cooperation Agency, JICA, is organizing a special celebration dedicated to anime and manga in Rabat and Casablanca as part of activities marking 70 years of diplomatic relations between Japan and Morocco. The event will take place on November 9, 2026 at the National Library in Rabat, followed by a second edition on November 10 at the Anfa Cultural Complex in Casablanca. Both sessions are scheduled from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with free admission and access open to visitors of all ages.

Two Japanese creators will headline the program. Veteran animator and director Hidetoshi Omori will meet Moroccan audiences to discuss his career and experience in Japanese animation. According to the event materials, Omori has contributed to several major productions associated with franchises such as Gundam, Naruto and Dragon Ball. His presentation will include excerpts from Japanese anime productions as well as demonstrations offering attendees a closer look at the creative process behind animation.

Japanese mangaka Yuko Sugiyama will also participate in the event with a presentation centered on her own artistic work. One of the highlights will be the introduction of a short manga inspired by Morocco, giving the program an additional cultural connection between the two countries. Sugiyama will then lead a manga drawing workshop, allowing attendees to discover some of the techniques involved in creating Japanese-style comics and to experience the production process from an artist's perspective.

The program begins with opening remarks from 6:00 PM to 6:15 PM, followed by Omori's session until 7:00 PM. Sugiyama's manga presentation is scheduled from 7:00 PM to 7:20 PM, before the evening concludes with her drawing workshop from 7:20 PM to 8:00 PM. With anime, manga, live demonstrations and direct interaction with Japanese professionals, the event aims to provide Moroccan audiences with a closer look at the creative culture behind two of Japan's most influential entertainment industries.