On behalf of the entire Manga Barcelona team, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Ministry of Culture for awarding us the Gold Medal of Merit in Fine Arts 2024. This recognition is an honor that we will celebrate with all the effort and passion we have put into making this event a benchmark for the culture and art of manga in Spain.

This award does not only recognize the work we do, but also the commitment and dedication of all the professionals who, year after year, make Manga Barcelona a platform containing the best proposals of the national and international scene. This award is a reflection of the rich and vibrant community that has formed around manga, an inclusive and diverse space that continues to grow.

Thank you to all those who accompany us, the manga authors, artists, creators, exhibitors, collaborators, institutions and media who make this collective dream possible. Without your support, this achievement would not have been possible.

We would like to make a special mention to our loyal audience. Without you, this achievement would not have been possible either. For three decades, you have made Manga Barcelona a fundamental reference in the dissemination of culture and manga in our country.

Thank you for being part of this history, for supporting us and for inspiring us to continue growing. This award is also yours.

It fills us with pride to receive this medal and motivates us to go forward, stronger than ever, and to continue promoting the culture of manga and anime and bring it closer to more people.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!