Valori is a young Portuguese manga artist with an unwavering passion for art and visual storytelling. Although still in college, he has already gained international recognition with his series “Underworld,” which ranked second in the Manga Plus Creators monthly awards. The work is published in Portuguese in Dangan Magazine, a space dedicated to promoting original manga.

From an early age, Valori showed an extraordinary talent for illustration and a particular fondness for manga. Influenced by the great masters of Japanese sequential art, he developed his own engaging style, marked by dynamic lines, intense storytelling, and memorable characters.

With Underworld, Valori takes readers into a dark and intriguing universe, where the fate of the protagonists unfolds amid dangers and mysteries. The series quickly captured the public’s attention, being recognized for its well-constructed plot and impressive art.

At Iberanime Santarém 2025, Valori will participate in a special roundtable dedicated to Portuguese manga, where he will share his journey as an artist, the challenges of independent publishing, and his ambitions for the future. In addition, visitors to the event will be able to admire the illustrations from Underworld in the Drawing Zone, an exclusive exhibition that highlights the best of national talent.

If you are a manga fan and want to support Portuguese artists, don’t miss this unique opportunity to meet Valori and explore her incredible work!