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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
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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 creative doujinshi event focused on original works. It is a relatively small-scale regional COMITIA event, making it easy to browse circles at a relaxed pace. Michinoku COMITIA is mainly held in the Tohoku region, with events in locations such as Sendai, Fukushima, and Utsunomiya. Further details can be found on the official website.

Michinoku COMITIA 16 (Utsunomiya)
March 8, 2026 (Sun)
Venue: Tochigi Prefectural Utsunomiya Industrial Exhibition Hall
Scale: Small-scale
Note: Already held


Michinoku COMITIA 17 (Sendai)
July 12, 2026 (Sun)
Venue: Yume Messe Miyagi, Sendai City
Circle Registration Deadline: June 21, 2026
Scale: Small-scale


Michinoku COMITIA 18 (Fukushima)
October 4, 2026 (Sun)
Venue: Big Palette Fukushima, Exhibition Hall
General Admission Time: 11:30 – 15:30
Scale: Small-scale
Note: Held together with THE ADVENTURES project021

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 several times a year in Tokyo. It focuses strictly on original, self-created works, meaning fan works or secondary creations based on existing anime, manga, games, or other copyrighted titles are not allowed. The organizing committee describes it as an independent comic magazine exhibition and sales event.

Tokyo COMITIA is one of the largest original doujinshi events in Japan. It is usually held at Tokyo Big Sight, and each event may differ in venue halls, scale, and circle registration period. For more information, visit the official website.


COMITIA 156
June 7, 2026 (Sun)
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, East Halls 1, 2, 3, 7 & 8
Circle Registration: Closed
General Admission: Event booklet / catalog purchase required

COMITIA 157
August 23, 2026 (Sun)
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, West Halls 1, 2, 3 & 4
Circle Registration (Mail): May 14, 2026 (Thu) – June 19, 2026 (Fri) *must arrive by this date
Circle Registration (Online): May 14, 2026 (Thu) 14:00 – June 19, 2026 (Fri) 18:00
General Admission: Event booklet / catalog purchase required

COMITIA 158
December 13, 2026 (Sun)
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, East Halls 1, 2, 3, 7 & 8
Circle Registration: To be announced
General Admission: Event booklet / catalog purchase required

Comitia Nagoya


The next Nagoya COMITIA is Nagoya COMITIA 69, scheduled for September 13, 2026. This event is for original works only, and parody or derivative works are not allowed. Please note that the venue has changed from the previous event. You can also check the details on the official website.

Nagoya COMITIA 69
September 13, 2026 (Sunday) 11:30 – 15:30
Venue: Kariya City Industrial Promotion Center, Aioi Hall
Access: About 3 minutes on foot from JR Kariya Station North Exit / Meitetsu Kariya Station North Exit
Scale: 240 spaces
Admission Fee: Wristband purchase required (estimated price: 700 yen)
Circle Registration (Mail): Postmark deadline June 16, 2026
Circle Registration (Online): Until June 17, 2026, 18:00
Note: The venue has changed from the previous event.

Kansai Comitia


Kansai COMITIA is a creative manga doujinshi exhibition and sales event. It is a regional COMITIA event in the Kansai area, created by both artists and readers of original manga doujinshi. For more details, check the official website.


Kansai COMITIA 76
May 17, 2026 (Sun) 11:00 – 15:00
Venue: INTEX Osaka, Halls 1 and 2
Nearest Stations: Subway “Nakafuto”, “Trade Center-mae”, “Cosmosquare” Stations
Scale: 1,000 spaces
Circle Registration (Mail): Until February 25, 2026 (Wed) – must arrive by this date ※Registration closed
Circle Registration (Online): Until March 2, 2026 (Mon) 18:00 ※Registration closed
General Admission: Catalog purchase required only
“TIAS Magazine Kansai” estimated price: 1,000 yen, sold at the entrance on the event day

Kansai COMITIA 76 – Sample Book Reading Event
June 20, 2026 (Sat) 11:00 – 17:00
Venue: MyDome Osaka, Conference Rooms No.3 and No.4
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 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 spaces
Circle Registration: In preparation
General Admission: Catalog purchase required only
“TIAS Magazine Kansai” estimated price: 1,000 yen, sold at the entrance on the event day

Kansai COMITIA 78
January 24, 2027 (Sun) 11:00 – 15:00
Venue: INTEX Osaka, Hall 2
Nearest Stations: Subway “Nakafuto”, “Trade Center-mae”, “Cosmosquare” Stations
Scale: 1,000 spaces
Circle Registration: In preparation
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 COMITIA Event Schedule

Hokkaido / Tohoku

  • Hokkaido COMITIA 23 May 10, 2026 (Sun)
  • Michinoku COMITIA 17 (Sendai) July 12, 2026 (Sun)
  • Michinoku COMITIA 18 (Fukushima) October 4, 2026 (Sun)

Kanto

  • COMITIA 156 June 7, 2026 (Sun)
  • COMITIA 157 August 23, 2026 (Sun)
  • COMITIA 158 December 13, 2026 (Sun)

Chubu / Niigata / Aichi

  • Niigata COMITIA 62 May 31, 2026 (Sun)
  • Gataket 184 July 12, 2026 (Sun)
  • Nagoya COMITIA 69 September 13, 2026 (Sun)
  • Gataket 185 September 27, 2026 (Sun)
*Niigata COMITIA 62 is a creative doujinshi event. Event details may differ from regular Gataket events.

Kansai

  • Kansai COMITIA 76 May 17, 2026 (Sun)
  • Kansai COMITIA 76 Sample Book Reading Event June 20, 2026 (Sat)
  • Kansai COMITIA 77 October 18, 2026 (Sun)
  • Kansai COMITIA 78 January 24, 2027 (Sun)

Kyushu

  • Kyushu COMITIA 10 May 3, 2026 (Sun)
Please check the official website for the latest information: COMITIA Official Website
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