At Geek Days in Brest, nerds are on the rise

This weekend were held in Brest the Geek Days, a convention for the “geek” therefore, those passionate about pop culture, series, anime (Japanese cartoons), manga and video games. Areas that are becoming more and more successful.

Several universes rubbed shoulders during these two days. © Radio France
Lea Giraudeau

Featured designers

Several mangakas, authors and designers were present at the Geek days.

In the alley of artists, many designers were present.
In the alley of artists, many designers were present. © Radio France
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The colorful and childish style is followed by more marked and raw styles.
The colorful and childish style is followed by more marked and raw styles. © Radio France
Lea Giraudeau
Many stands also offered products derived from famous manga, anime and video game franchises such as One Piece or Mario.
Many stands also offered products derived from famous manga, anime and video game franchises such as One Piece or Mario. © Radio France
Lea Giraudeau

The spotlight on cosplay

Cosplay is the art of embodying a character from manga, animated film, video game, etc. by recreating his costume and attitude.

The Geek days gave pride of place to cosplay, with competitions in particular.
The Geek days gave pride of place to cosplay, with competitions in particular. © Radio France
Lea Giraudeau
Marion (left) and Laurine (right) play two characters from the Genshin Impact video game.  Maélie (middle), she embodies a character from the manga Tokyo Revengers
Marion (left) and Laurine (right) play two characters from the Genshin Impact video game. Maélie (middle), she embodies a character from the manga Tokyo Revengers © Radio France
Lea Giraudeau
Creating your cosplay costume can take a long time.  Fiona took almost 2 years to complete her Wonder Woman Death Metal cosplay from A to Z.
Creating your cosplay costume can take a long time. Fiona took almost 2 years to complete her Wonder Woman Death Metal cosplay from A to Z. © Radio France
Lea Giraudeau

Video games for all tastes

Visitors could compete on Just Dance, Nintendo's dance game.
Visitors could compete on Just Dance, Nintendo’s dance game. © Radio France
Lea Giraudeau
For the most nostalgic, retro-gaming stands offered to replay games from the 80s and 90s on old consoles.
For the most nostalgic, retro-gaming stands offered to replay games from the 80s and 90s on old consoles. © Radio France
Lea Giraudeau

Next meeting of the Geeks Days in Caen, on October 15 and 16.


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