Tokyo Comic Convention Co., Ltd. (CEO: Takehiko Goto) has announced the celebrity stage information for Tokyo Comic Con 2024, which will be held from Friday, December 6 to Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Makuhari Messe (Chiba City, Mihama Ward).

More celebrities than ever before will gather in one place! Information on the stage appearances of the luxurious visiting celebrities has been released!

With less than one month to go until the event, the much-anticipated stage lineup for the luxurious visiting celebrities at Tokyo Comic Con 2024 has been partially revealed!
The event will kick off with a grand opening ceremony on Friday, December 6, featuring appearances by a dazzling array of celebrities. In the evening, there will be a talk show with Jude Law, John Boyega, and Daniel Logan.
On Saturday, December 7, the celebrity stage will feature Jason Momoa, followed by an exciting “WE LOVE DC! Special Stage & Celebrity Stage” in the evening to celebrate the 85th anniversary of Batman. This action-packed stage will include a talk show with Ben McKenzie and Morena Baccarin from Gotham, along with a gathering of DC cosplayers.
On the final day, Sunday, December 8, Mads Mikkelsen, a staple at Japanese comic cons, will appear on stage with Hugh Dancy, his co-star from Hannibal. In the afternoon, Benedict Cumberbatch and Josh Brolin will take the stage, followed by the grand finale, where all the celebrities will gather in one place for a spectacular conclusion to the event. Over the course of three days, an exciting and diverse lineup awaits attendees!
During the celebrity stages, questions from fans submitted via Tokyo Comic Con’s social media channels will be asked. Fans may hear behind-the-scenes stories from their favorite movies and TV shows, as well as personal anecdotes from the stars themselves!
With its ever-evolving stage events, don’t miss out on the exciting lineup of Tokyo Comic Con 2024!

※ Please note that this information is current as of now, and there may be changes to the schedule and participants on the day of the event. We kindly ask for your understanding in advance.

Celebrity Stage Information (Excerpt)

Day 1: Friday, December 6

12:00–12:30 (30 minutes)
Opening Ceremony
“Tokyo Comic Con 2024” kicks off here! The opening ceremony, with a declaration by ambassador Takumi Saito, marks the start of this exciting event. A grand stage with more than 10 celebrities will make for a spectacular opening.
Scheduled guests: Takumi Saito, Moe Iori, and celebrities participating Tokyo Comic Con 2024

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16:05–16:50 (45 minutes)
Celebrity Stage: Jude Law / John Boyega / Daniel Logan
A talk show with celebrities attending “Tokyo Comic Con 2024.” During this time, we will welcome Jude Law, John Boyega, and Daniel Logan!
Scheduled guests: Jude Law, John Boyega, Daniel Logan

Day 2: Saturday, December 7

10:30–11:10 (40 minutes)
Celebrity Stage: Jason Momoa
A talk show with Jason Momoa, one of the stars of “Tokyo Comic Con 2024.”
Scheduled guest: Jason Momoa

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16:45–17:30 (45 minutes)
Celebrating Batman’s 85th Anniversary – WE LOVE DC! Special Stage & Celebrity Stage: Ben McKenzie / Morena Baccarin
This year marks the 85th anniversary of “Batman,” and we will honor this legendary hero at the Tokyo Comic Con stage. A talk show with Ben McKenzie and Morena Baccarin, stars of the “GOTHAM” series, as well as a gathering of DC cosplayers, and a discussion with the creators of the animated movie Ninja Batman vs. Yakuza League featuring director Junpei Mizusaki, Shunji Takagi, and Koichi Yamadera as Batman will be held.
Scheduled guests: Ben McKenzie, Morena Baccarin, Koichi Yamadera, Junpei Mizusaki, Shunji Takagi, Kazuki Nakajima, Yoshifumi Okazaki

Day 3: Sunday, December 8

10:45–11:15 (30 minutes)
Celebrity Stage: Mads Mikkelsen / Hugh Dancy
A talk show with Mads Mikkelsen and Hugh Dancy, stars of Hannibal, who will appear together on the Comic Con stage for the first time!
Scheduled guests: Mads Mikkelsen, Hugh Dancy

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13:30–14:15 (45 minutes)
Celebrity Stage: Benedict Cumberbatch / Josh Brolin
A talk show with Benedict Cumberbatch and Josh Brolin, stars of “Tokyo Comic Con 2024.”
Scheduled guests: Benedict Cumberbatch, Josh Brolin

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17:30–18:00 (30 minutes)
Grand Finale
The closing ceremony of “Tokyo Comic Con 2024,” where participating celebrities and fans will come together to wrap up this three-day celebration.
Scheduled guests: Takumi Saito, Moe Iori, and celebrities participating Tokyo Comic Con 2024

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Important Note:

All seats for the celebrity stage are assigned, and you will need an “Assigned Seat Ticket” (electronic ticket displayed on your smartphone) to attend. The tickets will be distributed to those selected by lottery.
The lottery application is available through the “Stage Viewing Assigned Seat (Lottery)” link on the official website’s stage page.
The application period is from 12:00 PM on Monday, November 11 to 11:59 PM on Wednesday, November 20(JST). Results will be sent by email to all applicants by 6:00 PM on Monday, November 25(JST).
If there are vacant seats on the day of the event, or in the standing area, attendees will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please be aware that the schedule and participants may change due to the celebrities’ availability.

Regarding Sebastian Stan’s Cancellation

Sebastian Stan, who was scheduled to attend “Tokyo Comic Con 2024,” has had to cancel his participation due to an urgent filming schedule. He was looking forward to the event, and we also tried to adjust his schedule up until the last minute, but ultimately, he will not be able to attend this year. We sincerely apologize to the fans who were excited to see him. We will continue to work towards inviting Sebastian Stan to future Comic Con events.