Comiket – Comic Market 105 (C105) (2024 Winter Tokyo)

Comiket, short for Comic Market, is a semiannual doujinshi convention held in Tokyo, Japan. The event is organized by the Comic Market Committee and is the largest fan convention in the world.

Overview of Comiket

• Name: Comic Market (Comiket)
• Frequency: Twice a year (Summer and Winter)
• Location: Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo, Japan
• Focus: Sale of doujinshi (self-published works)
• Organizers: Comic Market Committee (ComiketPC)
• First Event: December 21, 1975

Comiket 105 (C105) Specifics

• Dates: December 29-30, 2024
• Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, utilizing East, West, and South exhibition halls
• Operating Hours:

Key Features of Comiket

• Doujin Marketplace: The primary focus is on the sale of doujinshi, which are non-commercial, self-published works. Approximately 35,000 circles (groups or individuals) participate in selling their works.
• Cosplay: A significant aspect of Comiket, with dedicated changing rooms and cosplay areas.
• Industry Booths: Various companies also set up booths to showcase and sell their products related to anime, manga, and games.

Attendance and Participation

• Tickets: Entry requires a ticket or a wristband-type participation certificate. These can be purchased in advance, and each ticket is non-transferable and linked to the buyer’s identity.
• Health and Safety: Given the summer heat, attendees are advised to stay hydrated and take necessary precautions against heatstroke.

Transportation

• Nearest Stations:
  • Rinkai Line: Kokusai-Tenjijo Station (7-minute walk)
  • Yurikamome Line: Tokyo Big Sight Station (3-minute walk)

Important Thing to Note

At Comiket, there are often instances where the network becomes inaccessible. Therefore, if you want to ensure a stable connection, it is recommended to use eSIMs from two different Mobile Network Operators(NTT Docomo, KDDI(au), Softbank). Refer: Best eSIM for Japan

“Last time at Comiket, I regretted not being able to contact my friends because the network (a docomo-based MVNO) was so congested. So, I signed up for an eSIM with povo, which is au-based, and set up dual SIM. Fortunately, I haven’t experienced any connectivity issues at all this time.”

前回コミケであまりにネット(docomo系MVNO)に繋がらなかった影響で友達と連絡取れなくて反省したので、au系のpovoのesim契約してデュアルsimにしたらとりあえず「繋がらない」ってことは一回もなくて良かった

— みちこ (@michiko99) August 11, 2024

Entering from the east side at Comiket was a nightmare because there was no shade and no place to escape, plus the internet connection was terrible. But entering from the southwest side was much more comfortable because there was a chance of finding some shade and you could even take refuge in the building. 😃

コミケ東入場は日陰ないから逃げ場所無いし、ネット繋がらないしで地獄でしかなかったけど、西南入場ワンチャン日陰あるし建物にも避難できるから全然快適😃

— 🐻‍❄️しろくま主任🐻‍❄️ (@sirokuma_syunin) August 12, 2024

For Japanese Pages.

https://www.comiket.co.jp/

For English / 简体中文 / 繁體中文 / 한국어 pages.

https://www.comiket.co.jp/info-a/TAFO/C104TAFO/cmkfor.html

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