Kodansha returns to the Toronto Comic Arts Festival with a special guest—the Eisner & Harvey Award-winning mangaka of Witch Hat Atelier, Kamome Shirahama! Join us at the Toronto Reference Library and at the Japan Foundation Toronto on Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12 for special in-person appearances and signings.
But before we jump into the schedule there are some important requests we have for fans attending any Shirahama-sensei appearance as outlined by TCAF:
1. For all of Shirahama’s public appearances, she will be wearing a self-made mask to protect her privacy.
2. Similarly, none of Shirahama’s events will allow for recording of any type or photography.
3. Unlike most TCAF signings, we will require a purchase at the time of signing. The TCAF 2024 poster By Shirahama will be available for $10 CAD, along with a selection of the sensei’s work.
The schedule to interact with Shirahama is as follows:
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Live Drawing with Kamome Shirahama
When: 10:00AM – 11:00AM EST
Where: Novella Room, Toronto Reference Library
What: See the magic of manga creation before your very eyes as Kamome Shirahama shows off her artistic skills in a live drawing session with Q&A! Doors to attend this special event open at 9am EST and will be first-come-first-served.
Saturday Autograph Signing Session
When: 1:00 – 2:30PM EST
Where: TCAF Basement Signing Area
IMPORTANT INFO: Due to high demand and in the interest of ensuring equitable distribution of signing spots, tickets for Kamome Shirahama signings will be done by lottery:
• 11:00AM – 12:00PM EST— TCAF offers lottery tickets for the Saturday signing session @ TCAF Basement Signing Area of the Toronto Reference Library
• 12:00PM – 1:00PM EST— TCAF holds a drawing and announces signing session winners. If you have a ticket you will need to be present to win.
• 1:00PM EST — Signing begins
• Remember: Only items purchased at the time of signing including the Shirahama TCAF Poster ($10CAD) and/or a selection of manga volumes from the creator, will be eligible for signing.
Sunday, May 12, 2024
Japan Foundation Toronto Q&A with Kamome Shirahama
When: 1:30 – 2:30PM EST
Where: The Japan Foundation, Toronto Event Hall (Suite 300, 2 Bloor Street East, Toronto M4W 1A8)
What: This is a ticketed event hosted by The Japan Foundation, Toronto. RSVP is now full and closed [LINK]
Sunday Autograph Signing Session
When: Immediately following the Japan Foundation Q&A
Where: The Japan Foundation, Toronto Event Hall (Suite 300, 2 Bloor Street East, Toronto M4W 1A8)
IMPORTANT INFO: Due to high demand and in the interest of ensuring equitable distribution of signing spots, tickets for Kamome Shirahama signings will be done by lottery:
• 11:00AM – 12:00PM EST— TCAF offers lottery tickets for the Saturday signing session @ TCAF Basement Signing Area, Toronto Reference Library
• 12:00PM – 1:00PM EST— TCAF holds a drawing and announces signing session winners. If you have a ticket you will need to be present to win.
• 2:30PM EST — Signing begins at The Japan Foundation, Toronto Event Hall
• Remember: Only items purchased at the time of signing including the Shirahama TCAF Poster ($10CAD) and/or a selection of manga volumes from the creator, will be eligible for signing.
Source: Email Correspondence
