Tsuneo Sanda, the Japanese master whose painterly style has become inseparable from the Star Wars legacy, is returning to Germany for FedCon this year. For fans of Lucasfilm’s visual history, his appearance is a major event, marking Sanda’s first time at the convention in over a decade. His work has graced everything from official movie posters to limited edition lithographs, capturing the galaxy’s characters with a distinct, dreamlike precision that few other artists can replicate.
The artist shared his excitement for the reunion on social media, noting the long gap since his last visit: “I’ve been invited to attend FedCon in Germany starting on the May 22nd, for the first time in 12 years, and I’m really looking forward to meeting my EU friends!!! And please take a look at the artwork I created to commemorate Star Trek 60th!!!!”
The convention runs from May 22nd to May 24th, 2026, at the Maritim Hotel Bonn. Beyond the chance to see Sanda’s work in person, the weekend features the usual mix of celebrity panels and autograph sessions that have made FedCon a staple for the European sci-fi community. Tickets range from single-day passes to full weekend access and are available through the official event site at https://www.fedcon.de/en/
Article by Nenko Genov.