The 2025 edition of Be Comics ended with a public success! Be Games!, The festival dedicated to pop culture that animated the spaces of Padova Hall during the last weekend. The event, thanks to a renewed identity and an unprecedented area dedicated to gaming, recorded over 22,000 presences, exceeding the results of the previous editions and confirming the growing public interest in this format. The event represented a crucial meeting point for fans of comics, manga, anime, video games and cosplay, offering a large overview of the latest trends in the sector. Over 170 exhibitors and brands from all over Europe have enriched the offer, offering the best of specialized publishing, gadgets, collectibles and board games.
A particular focus was dedicated to training, with the presence of academies and professionals in the sector such as Sarah Arduini, Stefano Feltre and Riccardo Meneghello, who shared their know-how with aspiring cartoonists and animators. The 2025 edition marked an important evolution of the Festival, with the introduction of the Be Games area!. This space, equipped with over 80 game stations and made in collaboration with important partners such as Nintendo and Pg Esports, has allowed visitors to immerse themselves in videogame experiences ranging from cult titles to the latest releases. The Festival also offered the opportunity to meet internationally renowned artists such as Federico Vicentini and Vincenzo “Viska” Federici, next to emerging and consolidated talents of the Italian scene, including Sio, Daw, Simone Pace, Marco Checchin, Valerio Held, Michela da Sacco and Donald Soffritti. The Artist Alley has been confirmed a point of reference for the creativity and direct interaction between artists and the public.
The Be Stage! He hosted a rich program of events, including the Grand Cosplay Contest, Kaleidospop, the first selection stage of the K-Pop League Italy, Random Dance, Quiz, Talk, film previews (such as the special Prophecy), celebrations (such as the anniversary of the Beccogiallo publishing house) and panel dedicated to comics. The management was entrusted to prominent figures in the sector such as Zeth Castle, Luca Panzieri, Bliss Afk and Monnie Night, who helped create a dynamic and engaging atmosphere. The presence of Creators such as Beatrice Lorenzi, Ckibe, Marinoski, the Baffo, Andrea Bellusci and the Scibacchino have enriched the program. The event made use of the editorial partnership of Corriere dello Sport – Stadio and Tuttosport, and the collaboration of Radio Piterpan as official radio.
