Messi, Neymar and Mbappe admire work of Japanese manga artist Takahashi - in pictures

Takahashi, known for his work of 'Captain Tsubasa', drew an illustration on stage while members of the star-studded PSG squad looked on during a reception party in Tokyo

Paris Saint-Germain players including Lionel Messi, centre, attend a PSG reception event Tuesday, July 19, 2022, in Tokyo. AP Photo

Yoichi Takahashi, Japanese manga artist known for his work of ‘Captain Tsubasa’ draws an illustration while Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar Jr looks on during a reception party at a Tokyo hotel on July 19, 2022, as part of the team’s pre-season summer tour of Japan. AFP

Paris Saint-Germain players Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and others stand as an illustration (top) by Yoichi Takahashi, Japanese manga artist, is seen on-screen during a reception party at a Tokyo hotel. AFP

Kylian Mbappe, left, and Neymar Jr applaud. AFP

Yoichi Takahashi, Japanese manga artist known for his work of ‘Captain Tsubasa’, draws an illustration during a reception party for French football team Paris Saint-Germain at a Tokyo hotel. AFP

Yoichi Takahashi, Japanese manga artist, draws an illustration while Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe looks on. AFP

Yoichi Takahashi, Japanese manga artist known for his work of ‘Captain Tsubasa’, displays his illustration. AFP

Yoichi Takahashi stands before French football team Paris Saint-Germain players. AFP

Paris Saint-Germain players Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Neymar Jr and others attend a reception party at a Tokyo hotel. AFP

Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian forward Neymar. AFP

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar applaud during a reception party at a Tokyo hotel. AFP

Paris Saint-Germain players Kylian Mbappe, left, and Neymar, participate in a PSG reception event in Japan. AP Photo

Paris Saint-Germain players look at a drawing by Yoichi Takahashi, right, author of a Japanese manga series "Captain Tsubasa". AP Photo

Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier walks on to the stage. AP Photo

Paris Saint-Germain players are escorted to stand at right spot. AP Photo

Paris Saint-Germain's Lionel Messi and other team members enter the stage. AP Photo

Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe got to review the skills of talented Japanese manga artists Yoichi Takahashi during an event to welcome the Paris Saint-Germain squad to Tokyo on Tuesday.

Takahashi, known for his work of Captain Tsubasa, drew an illustration on stage while members of the star-studded PSG squad looked on during a reception party as part of the team’s pre-season summer tour of Japan.

About 13,000 fans turned up at the Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium to watch the Ligue 1 champions in an open training session that lasted for 90 minutes on Monday.

Earlier on Monday, children in Tokyo had been treated to a coaching clinic by PSG players and new manager Christophe Galtier.

PSG play three games against J-League sides during their 10-day Japanese tour, starting with Kawasaki Frontale at Tokyo's Japan National Stadium on Tuesday.

The Parisians open their Ligue 1 title defence away to Clermont on August 6.