Manga artist and "Yu-Gi-Oh!" creator Kazuki Takahashi will make his first U.S. public appearance at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con International, which takes place today through Sunday.

On Saturday at 2 p.m. Takahashi will address Comic-Con fans about the preparations and production underway for the third Yu-Gi-Oh! feature film, which is scheduled for release in 2016. He will also explore his passions for illustration, design and gaming and how they meld into inspiring new ideas that have kept the "Yu-Gi-Oh!" brand fresh for nearly two decades.

“Fans of 'Yu-Gi-Oh!' appreciate just how extraordinary a public appearance by Mr. Takahashi is, and we are thrilled that he has agreed not only to attend and speak at San Diego Comic-Con, but also to take the time to meet with fans and sign autographs, a very rare occurrence indeed,” says Kristen Gray, senior vice president, operations and business and legal affairs, 4K Media. “Additionally, Mr. Takahashi has provided an illustration of Yugi–the most iconic character from his famous series–for inclusion in the Comic-Con International: San Diego souvenir book for the event.”