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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.

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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 a relatively small-scale event with around 1,500 participants compared to other COMITIA events, making it easy to browse circles at a relaxed pace. The event is held about twice a year at the Sapporo Convention Center, with the next one scheduled for June. More details can be found on the official website.

Hokkaido COMITIA 23
May 10, 2026 (Sunday)
Venue: Sapporo Convention Center
Participation Fee: 1,000 yen (Event booklet purchase required on-site)
Scale: Small-scale

Comitia Sendai（Michinoku Comitia）


Michinoku COMITIA is a relatively small-scale event, with around 1,000 participants—similar in size to Hokkaido COMITIA—making it easy to browse circles at a relaxed pace. Michinoku COMITIA is based in Fukushima, with Sendai and Utsunomiya treated as branch locations. Events under the Michinoku COMITIA name are held twice a year at Big Palette Fukushima, Yume Messe Miyagi, and in Utsunomiya. The next event in Sendai is scheduled for July 13, 2025. Further details can be found on the official website.

Michinoku COMITIA 17 (Sendai COMITIA)
July 12, 2026
Venue: Yume Messe Miyagi, Sendai City
Participation Fee: 800 yen (Event booklet purchase required on-site)
Scale: Small-scale

Michinoku COMITIA 15 (Fukushima COMITIA)
December 14, 2025
Venue: Big Palette Fukushima
Participation Fee: 800 yen (Event booklet purchase required on-site at the previous event)
Scale: Small-scale

Michinoku COMITIA 16 (Utsunomiya COMITIA)
March 8, 2026
Venue: Tochigi Prefectural Utsunomiya Industrial Exhibition Hall
Participation Fee: 800 yen (Event booklet purchase required on-site at the previous event)
Scale: Small-scale

Comitia Niigata (Gataket)


Niigata COMITIA, commonly known as Gataket, is an all-genre doujinshi exhibition and sales event that has been held mainly in Niigata City for over 30 years. Admission requires presenting an official event catalog, which effectively makes the event a paid-entry event. In terms of scale, it is slightly larger than the COMITIA events mentioned above. In particular, Niigata COMITIA attracts around 5,000 participants, and only Niigata COMITIA (not Gataket) allows cosplay, making it an especially enjoyable event. Events are held roughly every other month, resulting in a relatively high frequency. Upcoming events in Niigata include a Cosplay Gataket in May, Niigata COMITIA in June, Gataket 181 in July, and Gataket 182 in November. Details can also be found on the official website.

Gataket 183
March 22, 2026
Venue: Niigata City Industrial Promotion Center
Participation Fee: 1,000 yen (Event booklet purchase required on-site. Advance sales of a General Admission Ticket [catalog fee / estimated price: 800 yen] are also available via the ticketing site PassMarket.)
Scale: Small-scale
Official Website

Gataket in Takada 4
April 5, 2026
Venue: Duo Cerezo (Saijo-cho, Joetsu City)
Official Website

Niigata COMITIA 62
May 31, 2026
Venue: Toki Messe, 4F International Conference Room
Event Type: Original works doujinshi exhibition and sales event
Event Hours: 11:00–15:00 (Main Event) / from 15:30 (Comic Workshop)
Official Website

Gataket 184
July 12, 2026
Venue: Niigata City Industrial Promotion Center
Official Website

Gataket 185
September 27, 2026
Venue: Toki Messe
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 155
February 22, 2026 (Sun)
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, East Halls 4, 5 & 6
Participation Fee: 1,000 yen (Event booklet purchase required on-site)
Scale: Medium to large-scale
Circle Registration: Closed

COMITIA 156
June 7, 2026 (Sun)
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, East Halls 1, 2, 3, 7 & 8
Participation Fee: 1,000 yen (Event booklet purchase required on-site)
Scale: Large-scale
Circle Registration (Mail): January 22, 2026 (Thu) – March 13, 2026 (Fri) *must arrive by this date
Circle Registration (Online): January 22, 2026 (Thu) 14:00 – March 13, 2026 (Fri) 18:00

COMITIA 157
August 23, 2026 (Sun)
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight
Participation Fee: 1,000 yen (Event booklet purchase required on-site)
Scale: To be announced

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 68
March 22, 2026 (Sunday)
Venue: Nagoya Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion Hall
Participation Fee: Purchase of wristband (estimated: 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 75
January 25, 2026 (Sun) 11:00 – 15:00
Venue: INTEX Osaka
Participation Fee: 1,000 yen (Event booklet purchase required on-site)
Scale: Medium to large-scale

Kansai COMITIA 75 – Sample Book Reading Event
February 23, 2026 (Mon / National Holiday) 11:00 – 17:00
Venue: MyDome Osaka, Conference Room No.3
Nearest Stations: Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line / Chuo Line “Sakaisuji-Hommachi Station”, Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line “Tanimachiyonchome Station”, Keihan Railway “Tenmabashi Station”
Participation Fee: 500 yen

Kansai COMITIA 76
May 17, 2026 (Sun) 11:00 – 15:00
Venue: INTEX Osaka, Hall No.2
Nearest Stations: Subway “Nakafuto”, “Trade Center-mae”, “Cosmosquare” Stations
Scale: 1,000 booths
Circle Registration (Mail): Until February 25, 2026 (Wed) – must arrive by this date
Circle Registration (Online): (In preparation) Until March 2, 2026 (Mon) 18:00
General Admission: Catalog purchase required only
(TIAs Magazine Kansai, estimated price: 1,000 yen, sold at the entrance on the event day)

Kansai COMITIA 77
October 18, 2026 (Sun) 11:00 – 15:00
Venue: Kyoto Pulse Plaza, Large Exhibition Hall
Nearest Stations: Direct bus from JR Kyoto Station / Subway & Kintetsu “Takeda Station”
Scale: 800 booths
Circle Registration: (Details to be announced)
General Admission: Catalog purchase required only
(TIAs Magazine Kansai, estimated price: 1,000 yen, sold at the entrance on the event day)

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
May 3, 2026 (Sun)
Venue: West Japan General Exhibition Center
Participation Fee: Not yet decided
Scale: Medium-sized

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Upcoming Event Schedule Summary

Kanto

  • Utsunomiya COMITIA: March 8, 2026
  • COMITIA155: February 22, 2026 (Sun)
  • COMITIA156: June 7, 2026 (Sun)
  • COMITIA157: August 23, 2026 (Sun)

Chubu (Niigata)

  • Gataket 183: March 22, 2026
  • Gataket in Takada 4: April 5, 2026
  • Niigata COMITIA 62: May 31, 2026 (Sun)
  • Gataket 184: July 12, 2026
  • Gataket 185: September 27, 2026
*Cosplay is available only at Niigata COMITIA (not at Gataket events).

Chubu (Aichi)

  • Nagoya COMITIA 68: March 22, 2026 (Sun)

Kansai

  • Kansai COMITIA 75 Sample Book Reading Event: February 23, 2026 (Mon/Holiday)11:00 – 17:00
  • Kansai COMITIA 76: May 17, 2026 (Sun)11:00 – 15:00
  • Kansai COMITIA 77: October 18, 2026 (Sun)11:00 – 15:00

Kyushu

  • Kyushu COMITIA 10: May 3, 2026 (Sun)
For the latest updates, please check the official website: COMITIA Official Website
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