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The world’s largest fan-made market
Almost everything here is made by its sellers: fan comics, original manga and goods, with tens of thousands of circles over three days and much of it sold only on site.
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Crowds at the Tokyo Big Sight entrance during Comic Market 84, August 2013; a file photo, not this edition. · Report image rightsTokyo · JapanExhibitions
2026.12.29 — 2026.12.31 · Coming soon
Twice a year, the creators’ year-end market.
Comic Market 109 (Winter Comiket)
Comic Market (Comiket) is the world’s largest market for self-published comics and fan works, held at Tokyo Big Sight every summer and winter. The 109th edition runs from 29 to 31 December 2026, with circle stalls open 10:30am to 4pm, corporate booths in West Halls 3–4 and South Halls 3–4, and cosplay in East Hall 8. East Halls 4–6 are closed for major renovation. Details of general admission and prices come in early November.
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A REASON TO GO
A REASON TO GO
Tokyo Big Sight2026.12.29 — 2026.12.31ExhibitionsAdmission cost unconfirmed
FIND YOUR REASON
Different goals. Your own reason to go.
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It began with 32 circles
The first Comic Market in 1975 had 32 circles and about 700 people in a meeting room in Toranomon; it moved to Tokyo Big Sight in 1996.
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No customers, only participants
The organisers never call visitors customers: staff, volunteers, sellers and browsers are all participants who run the market together.
ExhibitionsA LITTLE CLOSER
A closer look.
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MAKE IT YOUR EXPERIENCE
Does this fit what you are looking for?
This could be for you if you are…
- Fans of anime, manga and game fan works
- Anyone who wants work by independent creators
Before you decide
East Halls 4–6 are closed this time, so past routes do not apply.
No waiting near the venue from the day before or overnight.
General admission and prices are not yet announced.
PLAN YOUR ROUTE
Explore the layout. Plan your route.
The official hall layout will be added once it is published.
Open official guide ↗FROM AN IDEA TO A PLAN
Make a plan that works for you.
Dates & times
2026.12.29 — 2026.12.31Tuesday 29 to Thursday 31 December 2026. Circles 10:30am–4pm; corporate booths 10:30am–5pm on the first two days and until 4pm on the last; cosplay until 4:30pm on the first two days and 4pm on the last (Tokyo time).
Asia/TokyoMore programme details
- The world’s largest fan-made market
- It began with 32 circles
- No customers, only participants
Venue & travel
Tokyo Big SightTokyo Big Sight is at 3-11-1 Ariake, Koto, a short walk from Kokusai-Tenjijo station (Rinkai Line) and Tokyo Big Sight station (Yurikamome).
Entry & companions
Arriving near the venue the day before, including overnight, is prohibited; use public transport. General admission, wristbands or tickets and age rules will be announced in early November.
Tickets & access
Admission details in early November
Confirm accessibility services and companion policies with the organiser before travel.
Sources & image credits
Dates and entry details refer to this edition; individual sessions may differ.
Guilhem Vellut · CC BY 2.0 Image source
Comic Market Preparations Committee
Crowds at the Tokyo Big Sight entrance during Comic Market 84, August 2013; a file photo, not this edition.
Information checked on 2026-10-14
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