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Learn Japanese and Korean with us at Kotatsu and EduKimchi!
Then you’ve come to the right place with Kotatsu and EduKimchi. Together with our vibrant (online) community of language and culture enthusiasts, we’ll get you to go from zero to fluent in Japanese or Korean. On Saturday and Sunday, we will be hosting a Japanese and a Korean workshop. Will we see you there too? Come join us!
This is the most fun event during spring break!
Looking for a fun event during the spring break? Heroes Made in Asia is a two-day event dedicated to Asian (pop) culture. The event will take place on February 24th and 25th at Evenementenhal Gorinchem. Explore all the fun market stalls, marvel at the cosplay competitions, cheer on your favorite gamers during gaming tournaments, and taste delightful Asian street food. International special guests will also be present, and workshops and demonstrations will be organized, such as a Kintsugi masterclass, manga drawing, and sword fighting. These are the most exciting parts you definitely shouldn’t miss!
New! Mike McFarland is attending HMIA 2024!
Mike McFarland is coming to Heroes Made in Asia! ⭐️ Mike has been acting professionally for over 20 years in various roles, but is most known for his voice work in animations and videogames, like Master Roshi in DragonBall Z and DragonBall Super. 🎮
Michaela Jill Murphy (aka Jessie Flower) is our new Special Guest!
She is a Los Angeles based actor, singer, and writer known for voicing “Toph Beifong” in Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Airbender. Other credits include “Chaca” in Kronk’s New Groove/Emperor’s New School, “Young Franny” in Meet the Robinsons, “Nasse” in Platinum End, and “Harika” in Boruto.
Buy your HMIA Last Minute ticket!
The Laste Minute tickets for Heroes Made in Asia are on sale. Get your ticket now before it’s to late!
The Dungeon and Dragons area at Heroes Made in Asia!
Welcome to the Dungeon and Dragons area at Heroes Made in Asia! For the very first time, we present a series of DnD activities with the coolest parties in the Netherlands. Meet the Dobbelgangers, Driving Dungeon, Game Master Worlds & Blood on the Clocktower!
Kayleigh McKee (Yuta Okkotsu in the hit anime movie Jujutsu Kaisen 0) is coming to Heroes Made in Asia!
She is best known for playing the fan favorite character Yuta Okkotsu in the hit anime movie Jujutsu Kaisen 0, as Pina in Netflix’s highly successful BEASTARS, and as Testament in the classic fighting game Guilty Gear Strive.
Narcotic Kimbap ‘Addictingly tasty’ – Tokyo Doll
This is the Korean version of a sushi roll. Addictively tasty, indeed. Learn during the workshop how to make these rice balls wrapped in seaweed. A perfect snack for both vegans and non-vegans. Get to know the Korean cuisine during this masterclass!
Sara Lozoya is coming to HMIA!
Sara Lozoya was born in Madrid in 1996. She’s been drawing for as long as she can remember, be it on notebooks or school tables, but despite the fact she’s always known she wanted to work on illustration, she’s never gone to art school.
Cosplay Judge announcement: Sayuri
”I’m excited to share that I’ll be at the upcoming convention, and I can’t wait to meet all of you there!”.
Cosplay Judge announcement: Maolo Cosplay
Maolo is a Hong Konger Cosplayer, costume and prop enthusiast living in Germany. Maolo has been Cosplaying since 2008 and is known for his Cosplays of the Evangelion units and other creatures.
Check out the Heroes Workshops for the upcoming edition!
Immerse yourself in the Asian culture in the Heroes Workshops area through the many available workshops!
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