Junji Ito imagines what it would be like to meet Tomi and Garota de Ipanema, famous Brazilian song, at CCXP23.

At a press conference at the event, the Japanese horror master spoke about the passionate reception in Brazil.

One of the most anticipated attractions of CCXP23 – Junji Ito arrived in Brazil take part in the biggest pop culture event in the country for the first time. A legion of fans awaits him. mangaka while listening to iconic works of Japanese horror, he spoke about his love for music The Girl from Ipanemaclassic Brazilian bossa nova, and what would happen if Tomione of his most popular characters, became the song’s inspiring muse.

At a press conference during the event, where Legion of Heroes was present, Junji Ito spoke a little about his first impressions of Brazil. In addition to winning the favor of fans by drinking sugar cane on the streets of the country, the creator of the influential Uzumaki seems really fascinated “solar energy” (in his own words) which comes from Brazil. “You can feel the passion of the Brazilians”he decreed.

Given his appreciation for this tropical country, mangaka He also imagined what would happen if Tomi turned into the girl from Ipanema. Song written Tom Jobim It has had countless versions over the years and has become one of the most famous national songs throughout the world, including Japan.

Junji Ito imagines what Tomi and the Girl from Ipanema will be like at the CCXP23 press conference.

According to Junji Ito, Tomi cannot become the girl from Ipanema, since the muse referred to in the song seems to be “ideal woman”. Tom, in turn, “At first glance she may seem like the perfect woman, but she is different.”.

Despite this, the master of Japanese horror teased the possibility of a meeting between Tomi and the Girl from Ipanema, saying that there could be “chemical transformation” From this.

On his first visit to Brazil, Junji Ito participates in every day of CCXP23. ABOUT mangaka came to the event thanks to a partnership with the publisher Popcorn and Nanjing to promote his art book, a collector’s edition of his works.

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