Comiket: The World's Largest Fan Convention by driftwoodwolf, journal
Comiket: The World's Largest Fan Convention
Anime and Manga Week
A few years ago, I was lucky enough to get the opportunity to intern in Tokyo, and during that time of course I had to check out the largest fan convention in the world. If you're fond of anime and manga, you may be familiar with it. Or not! Either way, I'm here to talk a little about Comiket and my personal experience attending this massive event.
Introduction
Comic Market (or Comiket/Comike, as it's more commonly known) is a doujinshi convention that takes place twice a year, three days in August (Summer Comiket, or Natsukomi) and three days in Winter (Winter Comiket, or Fuyukomi). Held for the first time in 1975, it n