Comic Market 108 (C108)

What it is

Comic Market ("Comiket") is the world's largest self-published-comics (doujinshi) fair, held twice yearly at Tokyo Big Sight. C108 runs Saturday–Sunday, August 15–16, 2026, billed as the finale of Comiket's 50th-anniversary year. Tens of thousands of circles sell original and fan-made comics, art and goods, alongside a large corporate-booth area and one of Japan's biggest cosplay gatherings. Note: East Halls 4–6 are closed for renovation in 2026.

For a foreign visitor, Comiket is overwhelming in scale (hundreds of thousands attend across two days) and runs almost entirely in Japanese. It is hot, extremely crowded and culturally intense; lining up starts very early and popular circles sell out within minutes of opening.

Ticketing

Comiket uses a paid wristband-style admission pass (リストバンド型参加証) for general attendees, sold in advance online and (in limited numbers) on the day. Exact C108 wristband pricing had not been published at research time — check the official site. Use public transit only (private cars/overnight camping are prohibited). An English beginner's guide is available on the official site.