Appointment on October 30, 2026 at 20 p.m., Paris Convention Centre for an exceptional musical event: Stars Manga – The Symphonic Live Concerta unique show dedicated to great music and to iconic opening themes from Japanese animation which have left their mark on generations. Initially presented under the name Manga Mega Show – The SymphonicThis concert was recently renamed to better reflect its ambition: to celebrate manga culture and its iconic melodies in a prestigious symphonic format.
A musical journey into the heart of Japanese animation
Stars Manga – The Symphonic Live Concert offers a unique immersion into the sonic universe of Japanese pop culture, highlighting the music that shaped the childhood and adolescence of millions of fans. Accompanied by a a symphony orchestra of nearly 60 musicians conducted by Ralph SzigetiThe show revisits iconic themes from legendary animated series such as goldorak, Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, The Knights of the Zodiac, Candy, Tsubasa, Pokémon, The Mysterious Cities of Gold and many others, blending nostalgia and orchestral intensity.
Iconic guests and an immersive experience
Beyond the orchestra, Stars Manga brings people together on stage original performers of the theme songsincluding Noam, Bernard Minet, Dominique Poulain, Mary Dolphin, Valérie Barouille et Jean-Paul CesariThese are just some of the voices that have contributed to the musical identity of numerous series. Japanese designers will also be present as surprise guests.offering the public a unique perspective on the genesis of their characters and universes.
The show also has a strong visual dimension: on a large CinéScope screen, excerpts from cult anime are projected in synchronization with the orchestra, creating an experience multisensory where music, image, and emotion interact to transport spectators of all ages. The organizers also invite spectators to participate in a giant karaoke, a moment of conviviality and sharing that extends the immersion in manga culture.
Stars Manga is a celebration open to both longtime fans of the “Manga Generation”, This concert is particularly aimed at those who grew up watching the series broadcast during the Dorothée era, as well as a wider audience curious to discover the musical richness of Japanese animation. The musical program, blending nostalgia with powerful orchestrations, makes this concert a cultural and entertaining experience, rooted in the history of animation while offering a contemporary artistic interpretation.
The historical context of Japanese theme music
The theme music of Japanese anime, commonly called anisongsThese songs have occupied a central place in Japanese popular culture since the 1960s. From the very first major television series, these songs were not conceived as mere introductions, but as true... narrative and emotional toolscapable of capturing the essence of an anime in just a few seconds. In the 1970s and 1980s, the golden age of giant robot and heroic adventure series produced powerful opening themes, often performed by specialized singers, with epic orchestrations and memorable choruses. From the 1990s onward, the evolution of the Japanese music industry introduced more pop, rock, and electronic sounds, while opening themes became platforms for mainstream artists. In Europe and France, these themes have left a lasting mark on an entire generation, particularly through French television adaptations, becoming iconic. strong cultural and emotional reference pointsThe concert Stars Manga It fits into this historical continuity, offering a symphonic reinterpretation that pays homage to these compositions which have become part of our heritage.
The iconic themes performed during Stars Manga – The Symphonic Live Concert
The south-korean Stars Manga – The Symphonic Live Concert brings together a selection of some of the most iconic opening and ending themes in the history of Japanese animation, performed by a symphony orchestra and, for some, by their original voice actors. Among the announced themes are those of goldorak, a true pioneer of the mecha genre in Europe, of Dragon Ball et Dragon Ball Zwhose music embodies the energy and spirit of perseverance characteristic of shōnen. Viewers will also recognize the opening and ending themes of The Knights of the Zodiac, to the heroic and mythological dimension, of Tsubasa, a symbol of sports manga, as well as those of Candy, Pokémon et The Mysterious Cities of Goldwhose melodies continue to evoke strong collective emotion. This deliberately transgenerational program allows us to traverse several decades of Japanese creation and to appreciate the stylistic evolution of anisongs, while highlighting their undiminished ability to bring audiences together around a shared musical heritage.
A celebration of manga culture
Stars Manga – The Symphonic Live Concert stands out as a strong cultural statement This event explores the place of manga and its music outside of Japan, in Europe, and particularly in Paris, a cosmopolitan city and the European capital of live performance. By bringing together a symphony orchestra, iconic artists, and visual projections, this event offers an artistic and festive reinterpretation of themes that have marked decades of popular culture, while creating a bridge between generations of fans and lovers of orchestral music.
Patrick Koune
Useful information:
Paris Convention Centre
2 Place de la Porte Maillot, 75017 Paris
Tickets are available from approximately €49, with the option to book online via official ticketing platforms such as Fnac Spectacles or Ticketmaster.
