Yoshitaka Amano in TOYCON Nexus

TOYCON Nexus proudly welcomes a true legend of art, anime, and gaming — the one and only Yoshitaka Amano!

Known around the world for his breathtaking illustrations, ethereal style, and iconic fantasy artwork, Yoshitaka Amano is the legendary artist behind some of pop culture’s most unforgettable visuals. He is best known for his work on the Final Fantasy series, creating concept art and character designs that helped define the look and soul of the franchise.

His legendary career also includes work with Tatsunoko Productions, contributing to classic anime titles such as Gatchaman, Casshan, Yatterman, and Hutch the Honeybee. He is also celebrated for his stunning illustrations for Vampire Hunter D, his collaboration with Neil Gaiman on The Sandman: The Dream Hunters, and his acclaimed work across anime, games, and fine art exhibitions around the world. He is also currently working on a completely original animation project titled ZAN.

Amano-sensei’s influence spans generations, inspiring artists, gamers, anime fans, collectors, and dreamers everywhere. Now, he joins us at TOYCON Nexus for an unforgettable experience with Filipino fans.

Please note that meet and greet tickets will be very limited. Ticket selling will be done online before the event, and availability will be on a first come, first served basis. More details, including ticketing mechanics and schedule, will be announced soon through our official channels. Please follow our socials for updates.

TOYCON NEXUS
June 12-14, 2026
SMX Manila