Tatakai: The show where dance, singing, and cosplay bring manga characters to life on stage

Fans of manga and Japanese pop culture, this show offers a chance to explore a vast mangatheque coming to life on stage at 3T - Théâtre du Troisième Type in Saint-Denis, on Friday, February 27, 2026. Blending dance, singing, and theater, Compagnie Anata shines a spotlight on Japanese comics, guided by experts Christopher and Héloise, who take the audience on a journey through manga, animated by cosdance performers.

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This professional dance troupe stages renowned manga and anime favorites like One Piece, Naruto, and Jujutsu Kaisen. The aim is to give fans a live experience of these stories, while appealing to the curious who want to better understand this vibrant culture through an educational lens. The artists combine cosplay and dance, transforming into beloved characters from popular shōnen manga—stories primarily aimed at teenage boys—and narrate their tales, accompanied by a live performance from singer Juliette Béchu.

The performers share their personal connection to Japanese comics from childhood, blending emotion with a historical perspective, all while bringing along a mobile mangatheque. This creative journey through eight manga and their iconic heroes is choreographed across 2 or 3 scenes, mixing modern jazz, hip-hop, classical, contemporary dance, and katana combat—all set to original music.