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Table of Contents
    Comic City
    1. 01 What is Comic City
    2. 02 Comic City Tokyo
    3. 03 Comic City Osaka
    4. 04 Comic City Fukuoka
    5. 05 Summary of Comic City
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What is Comic City

Comic City is likely the second-largest doujinshi convention in Japan. It’s especially known as the largest female-oriented doujin event in the world, held several times a year in Tokyo, Fukuoka, and Osaka. While large in scale, it’s less crowded than Comiket, making it ideal for those who want to browse and shop for doujinshi and merchandise at a relaxed pace.

Similar events include COMITIA and Comiket. At COMITIA, you won’t find existing anime-related goods like "Attack on Titan" merchandise, as it focuses solely on original works. (Comic City, on the other hand, features both anime-based fan works and original creations.)

Comiket tends to lean more towards male-oriented content, though some female-focused goods are available. For more details about Comiket, check here.

In 2019, Comic City welcomed a total of 690,000 visitors, making it the second-largest after Comiket. If you plan to attend, we recommend arriving early. Especially if you’re after specific merchandise, it’s best to get there on the first train.

In short, if you’re looking for otome games, BL, or handsome male character goods targeted at female fans, Comic City is highly recommended over both Comiket and COMITIA.

For the official website, click here.

You can also check other events on our event calendar.

【Comic City Cosplay Participation Guide】

Cosplay is welcome at Comic City!

  1. Get Your Ticket
    Purchase a "Cosplay Changing Room Access Ticket" in advance from the official Comic City ticket site.
  2. How to Enter the Venue
    Circle participants and general attendees enter via separate routes and time slots.
  3. Using Your e-Ticket
    Bring the e-ticket purchased via the app and proceed to the cosplay reception area.
  4. Using the Changing Room
    Show your e-ticket at the cosplay reception to enter the changing room.
  5. Storing Your Luggage
    After entering the changing room, deposit your belongings at the cloakroom.
  6. Using the Interaction Area (Photo Allowed)
    Enjoy interactions with other cosplayers and fans in the event’s interaction area where photography is allowed.

Comic City Locations

Comic City Tokyo

Comic City is held about 10 times a year in Tokyo! In terms of scale, the Golden Week event in May is a "large-scale event" and one of the biggest in Japan. The November event follows in size, while the February event tends to attract fewer participants. Also, the August event usually sees a drop in attendance as it takes place right after Comic Market, Japan’s largest doujinshi convention.


Venue: Tokyo Big Sight


Comic City Tokyo | 2025–2026 Schedule
Date Event Name Notes
July 13, 2025 (Sun) Hoshi ni Negai wo 2025 -Day 2- Specific Pairing Focus (Mainly BL)
August 31, 2025 (Sun) COMIC CITY VEGA 2025
September 21, 2025 (Sun) TOKYO FES Sep. 2025
October 19, 2025 (Sun) COMIC CITY SPARK 20 -Day 1-
November 16, 2025 (Sun) COMIC CITY SPARK 20 -Day 2-
December 21, 2025 (Sun) COMIC CITY Tokyo 152
January 25, 2026 (Sun) TOKYO FES Jan. 2026
February 1, 2026 (Sun) VALENTINE ROSE FES 2026 -Day 1-
February 8, 2026 (Sun) VALENTINE ROSE FES 2026 -Day 2-
March 20, 2026 (Thu, National Holiday) HARU COMIC CITY 35 ★ Large-scale Event!

“Hoshi ni Negai wo” focuses on specific pairings (mainly BL), while other events cover a wide range of genres. Click here for the official website

Cosplay Tickets: Purchase here
*If tickets are not listed, cosplay will not be allowed at that event. Please note that cosplay is not available at every Comic City event.

Admission tickets are available for purchase on-site!

Transportation and Hotels to Comic City Tokyo


This section provides information on the main transportation options and nearby accommodation facilities (hotels) to be used on the day of Comic City Tokyo.

Transportation (Train)


First, let's talk about the trains, which are the most commonly used means of transportation on the day of Comic City Tokyo. The stations near the Comic City Tokyo venue are Kokusai Tenjijo Station, Tokyo Big Sight Station, and Ariake Station. In general, you will use one of these three stations.



Kokusai Tenjijo Station (Rinkai Line)
When you think of Comic City Tokyo, this is the station. Connected to JR Yamanote Line, JR Keihin-Tohoku Line, JR Saikyo Line, JR Keiyo Line, and Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line, it is well-connected, making it the most used station. Therefore, for first-timers, we recommend using Kokusai Tenjijo Station. Also, there have been reports that at C102, people joined the front of the early entry queue from trains arriving at the station close to the recommended arrival time. However, we do not strongly recommend this. It is advisable to go to the venue as early as possible, especially if you have specific items you really want to get.

Ariake Station (Yurikamome Line)
One of the stations near Kokusai Tenjijo Station. At C101, the waiting area for entering the East Hall was in Symbol Promenade Park in front of Tokyo Bay Ariake Washington Hotel. Exiting the ticket gate and heading in the direction of 1A and 1B will take you to Tokyo Big Sight and Symbol Promenade Park.

Tokyo Big Sight Station (Yurikamome Line)
The closest station to the Comic City Tokyo venue, Tokyo Big Sight. It is the most convenient location, being a 3-minute walk (shortest route) to Tokyo Big Sight. Even Na-chan would be surprised. Heading towards the South Exit 2A and 2B, you can reach Tokyo Big Sight. This is recommended for those entering the circle.

Transportation (Bus)


There are several bus stops near the Comic City Tokyo venue, and you can take a bus to Tokyo Big Sight. Some express buses from places like Osaka also stop near Tokyo Big Sight. You can check the boarding and alighting locations at each bus stop on the map below. (Temporary buses will run on the day of Comic City Tokyo. We will update the article as information becomes available.)



BRT
A bus running between Shinbashi Station and Tokyo Teleport Station. The bus stop is at the rotary in front of Kokusai Tenjijo Station. Basically, you will use a bus heading to Tokyo Teleport Station. Check the official route map and schedule here!!

Toei Bus
There are five bus routes that can board and alight near Tokyo Big Sight: Toei 05-2, Toei 16, Toei 19, Express 05 (operates only on weekends and holidays), and Express 06 (operates only on weekends and holidays). Additionally, from 7:00 to 11:20 on the day of the event, there are special direct buses from Tokyo Station Yaesu Exit Bus Stop 10 to Tokyo Big Sight.

Check the official route map and schedule for each bus from the following links:
Toei 05-2 (Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Exit to Tokyo Big Sight)
Toei 16 (Tokyo Station Yaesu Exit to Tokyo Big Sight)
Toei 19 (Monzen-nakacho Station to Tokyo Big Sight)
Express 05 (Kinshicho Station to National Museum of Nature and Science, weekends and holidays only)
Express 06 (Moriyama Station to National Museum of Nature and Science, weekends and holidays only)

JR Bus Kanto
JR-operated buses include a route from Tokyo Station to Tokyo Port Ferry Terminal and two types of high-speed buses, Seishun Eco Dream and Grand Dream, running from Sannomiya Bus Terminal (Hyogo) to Osaka Station JR High-Speed Bus Terminal, JR Nara Station, JR Kyoto Station, and Shin-Kiba Station.

Check the route map and schedule for the route between Tokyo Station and Tokyo Port Ferry Terminal here!!
Check the route map and schedule for Seishun Eco Dream and Grand Dream here!!



Transportation (Other)


Taxi
Recommended for those who want a more comfortable mode of transportation than buses or trains and don't want to be constrained by the first train. However, taxis in Japan are expensive, and their use is not recommended by the organizing committee. If you don't have a phone number in Japan, you can arrange a taxi through the front desk of your hotel or an app.

Water Bus
Recommended for those who want to use a slightly different mode of transportation. Near Tokyo Big Sight, there is a water bus operated by TOKYO CRUISE, but unfortunately, there are no plans for operation at this time. We will update this article as information becomes available.

IC Cards
This refers to transportation IC cards such as Suica and Pasmo. These cards are used when riding trains or buses. On the day of Comic City Tokyo, stations are expected to be very crowded, so there may not be much time to buy tickets. Before heading to the venue, charge at least about ¥2,000 round trip between your place of residence and the venue on your IC card.

Hotels Around Comic City Tokyo Venue


Here, we introduce hotels in the vicinity of Tokyo Big Sight in Ariake.



The above map and list include all the hotels in Ariake. Regarding hotel accommodation costs, accommodation facilities have generally raised their prices. Therefore, especially the hotels mentioned above have high prices, and even now, it costs at least ¥30,000 or more per room per day. Furthermore, as the event date approaches, an increase in prices is expected, so if you are looking for accommodation near the venue, we recommend making a reservation as soon as possible. For those who want to save money, we recommend hotels and capsule hotels away from Ariake or net cafes (the closest one to the venue is Aprecio Urban Dock LaLaport Toyosu store).


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Comic City Osaka

Comic City Osaka is held approximately six times a year at INTEX Osaka! Among them, the events held in January, "COMIC CITY Osaka," and in September, are noteworthy. These events take place right after Comiket and serve as complementary events for residents in the Kansai region. They attract a large number of participating circles and general participants, making them highly recommended due to their significantly large scale compared to others!

Comic City Osaka Schedule!

Location : Intex Osaka

📍 Osaka Area Event Schedule (2025–2026)

August 17 (Sun): GOOD COMIC CITY 31 Osaka (2025)
January 11 (Sun): SUPER COMIC CITY Kansai 31 (2026)
March 29 (Sun): OSAKA FES Mar. 2026 (2026)

Events underlined above are particularly large in scale and recommended.

Cosplay tickets are available here: Click!
If not available here, cosplay may not be allowed. Please note that cosplay is not possible at every Comic City event, so be cautious!
Entrance tickets can be purchased on-site!

Hotels around Comic City Osaka Venue


Here, we introduce hotels around INTEX Osaka.



The above map and list pick up all the hotels around INTEX Osaka. Regarding hotel accommodation fees, prices tend to rise for the dates when large events are held. Therefore, especially the mentioned hotels are relatively expensive due to their location conditions. Even for a 2-night, 3-day stay, it can add up. Also, the closer to the event date, the higher the expected prices, so if you are looking for accommodation near the venue, we recommend early booking. For those looking to save money, hotels a bit further away, capsule hotels, and internet cafes are also recommended!


↑ (Click the image above when making hotel reservations) This is the biggest and the most popular travel company in Japan!! You can reserve hotel at reasonable price!! Cannot understand English? don't worry!! There are English, Thai, Korean and Chinese version for Rakuten!! You can switch it from language. If you're using Smartphone, change website to PC version and switch the language to your language. To stay in Japan, Japanese site is always the cheapest.

Comic City Fukuoka

Comic City Faukuoka Overview


Comic City Fukuoka is held at Marine Messe Fukuoka. It is the largest doujinshi fair in Kyushu, the only large-scale all-genre doujinshi sales event in the Kyushu region! Due to its scale, accessibility, and the frequency of other events, there is a significant participation of female circles, and cosplay participation is also a unique feature not found in other regions or events. An event that otaku, especially women living in Kyushu, can definitely enjoy! Also not like other comic city, Fukuoka one held once a year.

Event Overview

Location : PayPay Dome

2025/07/06 (Sun): COMIC CITY Fukuoka 62

Cosplay tickets are available here: Click!
If not available here, cosplay is not allowed. Please note that cosplay is not allowed at every Comic City, so be careful!

Entrance tickets can be purchased on-site!

Hotels around Comic City Fukuoka Venue


Here, we introduce hotels around Comic City Fukuoka, located at Marine Messe Fukuoka.



The above map and list pick up all the hotels inside Marine Messe Fukuoka. Regarding hotel accommodation fees, prices tend to rise. Therefore, especially the mentioned hotels are relatively expensive due to their location conditions. Also, the closer to the event date, the higher the expected prices, so if you are looking for accommodation near the venue, we recommend early booking.


↑ (Click the image above when making hotel reservations) This is the biggest and the most popular travel company in Japan!! You can reserve hotel at reasonable price!! Cannot understand English? don't worry!! There are English, Thai, Korean and Chinese version for Rakuten!! You can switch it from language. If you're using Smartphone, change website to PC version and switch the language to your language. To stay in Japan, Japanese site is always the cheapest.

What you need for Comic City?


Summary

COMIC CITY events usually start at 11:00 AM, but if there's something you really want, lining up from the first train is recommended! That’s how large-scale the event is, and things can sell out fast! It’s the second-largest doujinshi event after Comiket! In 2019, it drew a total of 690,000 attendees.

🌟 COMIC CITY Event Schedule (2025–2026)

📍Tokyo Area
July 13 (Sun): Wish Upon a Star 2025 - Day 2 (2025)
August 31 (Sun): COMIC CITY VEGA 2025 (2025)
September 21 (Sun): TOKYO FES Sep. 2025 (2025)
October 19 (Sun): COMIC CITY SPARK 20 - Day 1 (2025)
November 16 (Sun): COMIC CITY SPARK 20 - Day 2 (2025)
December 21 (Sun): COMIC CITY Tokyo 152 (2025)
January 25 (Sun): TOKYO FES Jan.2026 (2026)
February 1 (Sun): VALENTINE ROSE FES 2026 - Day 1 (2026)
February 8 (Sun): VALENTINE ROSE FES 2026 - Day 2 (2026)
March 20 (Thu, National Holiday): HARU COMIC CITY 35 (2026)

📍Osaka Area
August 17 (Sun): GOOD COMIC CITY 31 Osaka (2025)
January 11 (Sun): SUPER COMIC CITY Kansai 31 (2026)
March 29 (Sun): OSAKA FES Mar. 2026 (2026)

📍Fukuoka Area
July 6 (Sun): COMIC CITY Fukuoka 62 (2025)


Events with an underline are major-scale conventions. Click here for the official site!
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↑(Click img above for hotel reservations)
This is the biggest and the most popular travel company in Japan!! You can reserve hotel at reasonable price!! There are English, Thai, Korean and Chinese version for Rakuten!! You can switch it from language. If you're using Smartphone, change website to PC version and switch the language to your language.
To stay in Japan, Japanese site is always the cheapest.