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Recommended doujin events for beginners


One of the probably second most well-known doujin events in Japan! Comitia is held several times a year, not only in Tokyo but also in multiple locations. In comparison to Comiket, it has fewer participants, making it a recommended event for those who want to take their time browsing doujinshi and other fan-made goods or interacting with people.

Moreover, since it takes place multiple times a year, it's more accessible for participation compared to Comiket! Additionally, at Comitia, you won't find existing anime merchandise like Attack on Titan; instead, it exclusively features original doujin works. If you're looking for existing anime-related goods, it's recommended to attend other doujin events like Comiket. You can check more information here! Comic Market Page

[About Cosplay Participation]

Cosplay is not allowed at Comitia! Check Here.

You can also check other event at event calendar.

Also, all the comitia date in each venue below are the date which official announce for now. (2025/04/19)

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Table of Contents
    Comitia Events
    1. 01 Comitia Hokkaido
    2. 02 Comitia Sendai (Michinoku Comitia)
    3. 03 Comitia Fukushima (Michinoku Comitia)
    4. 04 Comitia Niigata (Gataket)
    5. 05 Comitia Tokyo
    6. 06 Comitia Nagoya
    7. 07 Kansai Comitia
    8. 08 Comitia Fukuoka
    9. 09 Things Needed for Comitia
    10. 10 Summary
      11.

Hokkaido Comitia

With approximately 1,500 participants, Hokkaido Comitia is characterized by its smaller scale compared to other Comitia events. It allows attendees to leisurely explore the circles at their own pace. The event takes place about twice a year at the Sapporo Convention Center, with the next one scheduled for June. You can also check the details on the official website.

Hokkaido Comitia 21 Dates
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Venue: Sapporo Convention Center
Participation Fee: 1,000 yen (purchase participation booklet on-site)
Scale: Small

Comitia Sendai（Michinoku Comitia）


The scale of Sendai Comitia is also characterized by a similar number of participants, around 1,000, making it smaller compared to other Comitia events. Attendees have the opportunity to explore the circles at their own pace. Michinoku Comitia is based in Fukushima, with Sendai being treated as a branch office. As Michinoku Comitia, it is held twice a year at Big Palette Fukushima and Dream Messe Miyagi.

The next Sendai event is unknown. You can also check the details on the official website.

Michinoku COMITIA 12 (Sendai Comitia Schedule)
2025 : UNKNOWN
Venue: UNKNOWN
Participation Fee : UNKNOWN
Scale: Small

Comitia Fukushima（Michinoku Comitia）


The scale of Fukushima Comitia is also characterized by a similar number of participants, around 1,000, making it smaller compared to other Comitia events. Attendees have the opportunity to explore the circles at their own pace. Michinoku Comitia is based in Fukushima, with Sendai being treated as a branch office. As Michinoku Comitia, it is held twice a year at Big Palette Fukushima and Dream Messe Miyagi.

The next Fukushima event is yet to be scheduled, and you can check the details on the official website.

Fukushima Comitia Schedule
2025: To be determined
Venue: Big Palette Fukushima
Participation Fee: Free
Scale: Small

Comitia Niigata (Gataket)


Niigata Comitia, also known as Gataket, is an all-genre doujinshi exhibition and sales event that has been held for over 30 years in Niigata City. Upon entry, it is mandatory to show a "catalog," effectively making it a paid admission event. Compared to the Comitia events mentioned above, it is a bit larger in scale, with Niigata Comitia typically attracting around 5,000 participants.

Niigata Comitia (not Gataket)allows cosplay, which makes it a particularly fun event. It is held approximately every two months, and the upcoming events include: Cosplay Gataket in May, Niigata Comitia in June, Gataket 181 in July, and Gataket 182 in November. These dates can also be confirmed on the official website.

Cosplay Gataket Schedule
May 18, 2025
Venue: Sekiyu no Sato
Participation Costs:
◆ Cosplayers: 1,000 yen
◆ Cosplayers [Hana no Yu-kan Ticket]: 1,500 yen
◆ Non-cosplayers: 1,200 yen
◆ Non-cosplayers [Hana no Yu-kan Ticket]: 1,700 yen
Scale: Small
Official Website

Niigata Comitia 60 & Cosplay
June 8, 2025
Venue: Toki Messe
Participation Fee: 500 yen (purchase participation booklet on-site)
Scale: Medium
Official Website

Gataket 181
July 6, 2025
Venue: Niigata City Industrial Promotion Center
Participation Fee: 1,000 yen (purchase participation booklet on-site or pre-sale "General Admission Ticket (Catalog Fee / Estimated 800 yen)" available on PassMarket)
Scale: Medium-Small
Official Website

Gataket 182
November 30, 2025
Venue: Niigata City Industrial Promotion Center
Participation Fee: 1,000 yen (purchase participation booklet on-site or pre-sale "General Admission Ticket (Catalog Fee / Estimated 800 yen)" available on PassMarket)
Scale: Small
Official Website

Comitia (Toyko Comitia)


COMITIA is a doujinshi exhibition and sales event held four times a year in Tokyo (approximately in February, May, August, and November) that is limited to the genre of "original" works. Therefore, there are no secondary creations of anime works, etc. The organizing committee refers to it as a "self-published manga exhibition and sales event." The abbreviation is "Tia."

In terms of scale, the May event is considered an "expanded event," with a larger number of applications compared to other events. The November event follows this, while the February event tends to have fewer participants. Additionally, the August event is held right after the largest doujinshi exhibition, Comic Market, so the number of participants is usually lower compared to other events.

Even so, each event is held on a scale of tens of thousands of people, making it the largest event in COMITIA during any given period. In 2025, the events are planned for February, June, September, and November. These dates can also be confirmed on the official website.

COMITIA 152
June 1, 2025 (Sunday)
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight
Participation Fee: 1,000 yen (purchase participation booklet on-site)
Scale: Medium-Large


COMITIA 153
September 7, 2025 (Sunday)
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight
Participation Fee: 1,000 yen (purchase participation booklet on-site)
Scale: Large


COMITIA 154
November 24, 2025 (Monday, holiday)
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight
Participation Fee: 1,000 yen (purchase participation booklet on-site)
Scale: Medium-Large

Comitia Nagoya


The scale of Nagoya Comitia is characterized by a participant number of around 3,000, making it larger compared to other Comitia events. It is the second-largest in scale following the Kansai event. Held approximately twice a year at the Nagoya International Exhibition Hall, the next one is scheduled for March. You can also check the details on the official website.

Nagoya Comitia 67
Sunday, August 24, 2025 11:30-15:30
Venue: Nagoya City Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion Center
Participation fee: Purchase of wristband (estimated price: 700 yen)
Scale: Medium-sized

Kansai Comitia


The scale of Kansai Comitia is characterized by a participant number of around 5,000, making it larger compared to other Comitia events. It is the second-largest in scale following the Tokyo event. Held approximately twice a year at Intex Osaka and Kyoto Pulse Plaza, the next one is scheduled for Osaka in January. You can also check the details on the official website.

Kansai Comitia 73
Sunday, May 25, 2025 11:00-15:00
Venue: Intex Osaka
Participation fee: 1,000 yen (purchase participation booklet on-site)
Scale: large/medium-sized

Kansai Comitia 74
Sunday, October 19, 2025 11:00-15:00
Venue: Kyoto Pulse Plaza Large Exhibition Hall
Participation fee: 1,000 yen (purchase participation booklet on-site)
Scale: large/medium-sized

Kysushu Comitia（Fukuoka Comitia）


The scale of Kyushu Comitia is characterized by a participant number of around 2,500, placing it in the middle range compared to other Comitia events. It is not overly large, allowing attendees to browse at their own pace. It's recommended for those who prefer a less crowded environment. Held once a year at the West Japan General Exhibition Hall, the next one is scheduled for March. You can also check the details on the official website.

Kyushu Comitia 10
Scheduled to be held in spring 2026.
Venue: Planned to be held in Kitakyushu City
Participation fee: TBA
Scale: Medium-sized

What you need for Comita



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Summary


COMITIA starts at 11:00 AM. Unlike Comic Market, there is no need to line up at the crack of dawn. The scale is not as large, so it’s the most recommended event for doujinshi event beginners!

NOTE
COMITIA tickets may be available for pre-purchase! This information is listed above. When doing so, don’t forget to bring the catalog!

Upcoming Event Schedule

Hokkaido COMITIA 21: June 15, 2025 (Sunday)
Sendai COMITIA: 2025 (Date TBD)
Fukushima COMITIA: 2025 (Date TBD)
Niigata COMITIA 58: June 8, 2025
Gataket 178: July 6, 2025
COMITIA 152: June 1, 2025 (Sunday)
COMITIA 153: September 7, 2025 (Sunday)
Nagoya COMITIA 67: August 24, 2025 (Sunday)
Kansai COMITIA 73: May 25, 2025 (Sunday)

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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.