Comicon Napoli 2025, Yuji Horii, Shin'ichi Sakamoto and other special guests

Il Comicon Naples 2025 promises to be a memorable edition, with a line-up of extraordinary guests and unmissable events for fans of comics, video games and role-playing games. After the first big announcements, the festival raises the bar even higher with the confirmation of prominent names on the international scene.

Yuji Horii: The Legendary Creator of Dragon Quest Comes to Comicon

The festival will host Yuji Horii, one of the most innovative and influential game designers in the history of video games. Creator of Portopia and of the legendary saga Dragon Quest, Horii transformed the world of RPGs, introducing mechanics that made the genre accessible to everyone. The collaboration with Akira Toriyama, famous for Dragon Ball, made Dragon Quest a global cultural phenomenon.

In the 90s, Horii helped create Chrono Trigger, a masterpiece born from the work with Hironobu Sakaguchicreator of final Fantasy. Today, fans are eagerly awaiting Dragon Quest XII, the new chapter of the saga announced four years ago.

Horii will be present at Comicon Naples on May 2nd and 3rd for panels, meet&greets and signing sessions, offering fans the opportunity to meet one of the brightest minds in the gaming industry.

Shin'ichi Sakamoto: The Manga Sensei Arrives in Italy

Another special guest is Shinichi Sakamoto, one of the most appreciated contemporary mangaka. With works such as The Climber, Innocent and the recent #DRCLMidnightChildren, a dark and fascinating reinterpretation of the Dracula by Bram Stoker, Sakamoto has managed to conquer critics and audiences.

Thanks to the collaboration with J-POP Manga, the Master will be present at Comicon Naples May 1st, 3rd and 4th, with exclusive meet-and-greets and book signing sessions, giving fans the opportunity to gain an up-close look at his creative process.

James Harren and the Debut of Ultramega

Among the talents of Western comics coming to Comicon there is also James Harren, illustrator and author of Ultra Mega, his first comic book written and drawn entirely by himself. Already co-creator of Rumble together with John Arcudi, Harren has worked on titles such as BPR, Conan and has created covers for Marvel Comics e DC Comics.

In collaboration with saldapress, James Harren will be present from May 1st to 4th to present his work, meet readers and sign copies of Ultramega.

Chaosium Celebrates 50 Years: Introducing Mike Mason, Keeper of the Cthulhu Mythos

Comicon Napoli 2025 will also be the occasion to celebrate the 50 years of Chaosium, one of the most influential publishers in the world of role-playing games. For the event, it will arrive Mike Mason, Creative Director of Call of Cthulhu, the famous RPG that redefined the detective horror genre.

Thanks to Mason's work, Call of Cthulhu It has become a point of reference for lovers of role-playing games and literature Lovecraftian, with legendary campaigns that have marked entire generations of players.

An unmissable event for all fans of the genre, who will have the opportunity to meet one of its greatest exponents and discover the secrets behind the creation of one of the most beloved games of all time.