Anime Events

Recommended doujin events for beginners


Probably the second most famous doujin event in Japan! Comitia is held several times a year, not only in Tokyo but also in multiple locations. Compared to Comiket, it has fewer participants, making it a recommended event for those who want to leisurely browse and buy doujinshi and other doujin goods. Also, since it is held multiple times a year, it is easier to participate than Comiket!

At Comitia, there are no existing anime goods like those from Attack on Titan; only original doujin works and goods are sold. If you want existing anime-related merchandise, we recommend attending other doujin events such as Comiket. You can check here! Comiket page.

[About Cosplay Participation]

Cosplay is prohibited at Comitia! Official website.

You can also check other events here: Event Calendar

Additionally, the dates listed below for Comitia events in various regions are those officially announced as of now. (2025/06/30)

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Table of Contents
    Regional COMITIA Events
    1. 01 COMITIA Hokkaido
    2. 02 COMITIA Sendai (Michinoku COMITIA)
    3. 03 COMITIA Niigata (Gataket)
    4. 04 COMITIA Tokyo
    5. 05 COMITIA Nagoya
    6. 06 Kansai COMITIA
    7. 07 COMITIA Fukuoka
    8. 08 What to Bring to COMITIA
    9. 09 Summary
      10.

Hokkaido Comitia

Hokkaido COMITIA is one of the smaller-scale COMITIA events, with around 1,500 participants. This makes it a great event for those who prefer a relaxed pace while browsing doujinshi circles. It’s typically held twice a year at the Sapporo Convention Center. The next event is scheduled for June. Check the official website for the latest details.


Hokkaido COMITIA 21 Event Details
Date: November 3, 2025 (Sunday)
Venue: Sapporo Convention Center
Participation Fee: 1,000 yen (purchase the event booklet on-site)
Scale: Small-scale event

Comitia Sendai（Michinoku Comitia）


Michinoku COMITIA is a small-scale doujinshi event, similar in size to Hokkaido COMITIA, with around 1,000 attendees per event. Its smaller size allows visitors to leisurely browse each circle (booth) at their own pace. The event is based in Fukushima, with Sendai and Utsunomiya editions considered as satellite (branch) locations. Michinoku COMITIA is held twice a year across Big Palette Fukushima, Yume Messe Miyagi (Sendai), and the Tochigi Prefectural Utsunomiya Industrial Exhibition Hall. The next Sendai event is scheduled for July 13, 2025. For the latest updates, check the official website.


Michinoku COMITIA 12 (Sendai Edition)
Date: July 13, 2025
Venue: Yume Messe Miyagi, Sendai City
Participation Fee: 800 yen (Buy the event booklet on-site)
Scale: Small-scale

Michinoku COMITIA 12 (Fukushima Edition)
Date: December 14, 2025
Venue: Big Palette Fukushima
Participation Fee: 800 yen (In previous years, booklets were sold on-site)
Scale: Small-scale

Michinoku COMITIA 12 (Utsunomiya Edition)
Date: March 8, 2026
Venue: Tochigi Prefectural Utsunomiya Industrial Exhibition Hall
Participation Fee: 800 yen (In previous years, booklets were sold on-site)
Scale: Small-scale

Comitia Niigata (Gataket)


Niigata COMITIA, commonly known as Gataket, is an all-genre doujinshi exhibition and sales event held in Niigata City for over 30 years. Admission requires presenting an event catalog at the entrance, making it a de facto paid-entry event. Compared to other COMITIA events, Niigata COMITIA is slightly larger in scale, with about 5,000 participants. Only at Niigata COMITIA (not at regular Gataket events), cosplay is allowed, making it a very enjoyable event for cosplayers as well. It’s held frequently, roughly every other month. The next major events in Niigata are: Cosplay Gataket in May, Niigata COMITIA in June, Gataket 181 in July, and Gataket 182 in November. For details, check the official website.


Gataket 181
Date: July 6, 2025
Venue: Niigata City Sangyo Shinko Center
Participation Fee: 1,000 yen (Buy the event booklet on-site, or purchase a general admission ticket in advance via PassMarket for around 800 yen)
Scale: Small to mid-size
Official Event Page

Gataket 182
Date: November 30, 2025
Venue: Niigata City Sangyo Shinko Center
Participation Fee: 1,000 yen (Buy the event booklet on-site, or purchase a general admission ticket in advance via PassMarket for around 800 yen)
Scale: Small-scale
Official Website

Gataket 183
Date: March 22, 2026
Venue: Niigata City Sangyo Shinko Center
Participation Fee: 1,000 yen (Buy the event booklet on-site, or purchase a general admission ticket in advance via PassMarket for around 800 yen)
Scale: Small-scale
Official Website

Comitia (Toyko Comitia)


COMITIA is a large-scale doujinshi event held four times a year in Tokyo (typically in February, May, August, and November). It is strictly focused on original (self-created) works—meaning no fan works or secondary creations based on existing anime or manga. The organizing committee describes it as an "Independent Comic Magazine Exhibition and Sale." The event is often nicknamed "TIA" by fans.

Among the four annual events, the May edition is the largest, designated as an "expanded event" with more exhibitor spaces. The November event follows in scale, while the February edition tends to have fewer participants. The August COMITIA often sees a drop in attendance as it takes place right after the massive Comic Market (Comiket). Even so, each COMITIA attracts tens of thousands of attendees, making it one of the largest original doujinshi events in Japan. In 2025, events are scheduled for February, June, September, and November. For more information, visit the official website.


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

COMITIA 154
Date: November 24, 2025 (Monday - Public Holiday)
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight
Participation Fee: 1,000 yen (purchase the event booklet on-site)
Scale: Medium to large-scale event

COMITIA 155
Date: February 22, 2026 (Sunday)
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight
Participation Fee: 1,000 yen (purchase the event booklet on-site)
Scale: Medium to large-scale event

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


Kansai COMITIA is one of the largest regional COMITIA events in Japan, with around 5,000 attendees per event. It is second in scale only to the Tokyo COMITIA. The event is usually held twice a year, alternating between INTEX Osaka and Kyoto Pulse Plaza. For more details, check the official website.


Kansai COMITIA 74
Date: October 19, 2025 (Sunday) 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Venue: Kyoto Pulse Plaza, Main Exhibition Hall
Participation Fee: 1,000 yen (Purchase the event booklet on-site)
Scale: Medium to large-scale event

Kansai COMITIA 75
Date: January 25, 2026 (Sunday) 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Venue: INTEX Osaka
Participation Fee: 1,000 yen (Purchase the event booklet on-site)
Scale: Medium to large-scale event

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

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Summary


COMITIA starts at 11:00 AM. Unlike Comiket, there is no need to line up early at the first train. Since it is not very large, it is the most recommended event for beginners attending doujinshi events!



NOTE
COMITIA tickets are usually available for purchase at the venue, so you don’t need to buy them in advance before you go.

Upcoming Event Schedule Summary

Hokkaido COMITIA 21: November 3, 2025 (Sunday)
Sendai COMITIA: July 13, 2025
Fukushima COMITIA: December 14, 2025
Utsunomiya COMITIA: March 8, 2026
Gataket 181: July 6, 2025
Gataket 182: November 30, 2025
Gataket 183: March 22, 2026
COMITIA 153: September 7, 2025 (Sunday)
COMITIA 154: November 24, 2025 (Monday, holiday)
COMITIA 155: February 22, 2025 (Sunday)
Nagoya COMITIA 67: August 24, 2025 (Sunday)
Kansai COMITIA 74: October 19, 2025 (Sunday) 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Kansai COMITIA 75: January 25, 2026 (Sunday) 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Kyushu COMITIA 10: May 3, 2026 (Sunday)

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