Astana will host the international festival Comic Con Astana from August 6 to 9. One of the main guests will be British-Spanish actor Taz Skylar, known for his role as Sanji in the Netflix live-action series One Piece, reports infohub.kz.
The actor gained wide recognition for playing Sanji, a chef and martial arts expert and a key member of the Straw Hat Pirates, in the adaptation of the popular manga and anime.
Beyond One Piece, Taz Skylar has appeared in the film and series Boiling Point, the action thriller Cleaner, the war drama The Kill Team, and the detective comedy Agatha Raisin. In addition to acting, he works as a writer, director, and producer, and is an extreme sports enthusiast.
During the festival, the artist will take the main stage at Comic Con Astana, interact with fans, answer questions, and participate in autograph and photo sessions.
Another international guest will be the South Korean K-pop group Kandis. The group will present a special program for festival attendees. Previously, the group represented South Korea at the international television vocal competition Silk Way Star, held in Kazakhstan.
Comic Con Astana is considered the largest contemporary pop culture festival in Central Asia. It annually attracts fans of movies, series, anime, comics, video games, and cosplay from various countries.
In 2026, the festival will again take place at two venues — Barys Arena and the Alau Ice Palace. One of the central events will be an international cosplay contest with a prize fund of 20 million tenge.
Tickets for the festival are already available on the official Comic Con Astana website.