Tokyo Comic Convention Co., Ltd. (President: Takehiko Goto) is pleased to announce details for the Main Visual Contest for Tokyo Comic Convention 2025 (hereinafter “Tokyo Comic Con 2025”), which will be held from Friday, December 5 to Sunday, December 7, 2025.

From Osaka Comic Con to Tokyo Comic Con 2025 – The Excitement Continues!

Just about a month after the unforgettable Osaka Comic Con 2025, preparations for Tokyo Comic Con 2025 are already underway!
Since its first edition in 2016, Tokyo Comic Con has been delivering thrilling, heart-stirring experiences as one of Japan’s premier pop culture festivals — featuring opportunities to meet world-famous celebrities and renowned artists, displays of props used in blockbuster films, and a vibrant space for cosplayer interaction.
At Tokyo Comic Con 2024, held in December last year, we welcomed 13 celebrity guests including Jason Momoa, Morena Baccarin, Ben McKenzie, Christopher Lloyd, Jude Law, Benedict Cumberbatch, Ansel Elgort, and Tomohisa Yamashita. Later that same month, the special event Tokyo Comic Con 2024 After Christmas featuring Sebastian Stan brought fans an even more star-packed experience than usual.
Most recently, Osaka Comic Con 2025 brought together Sung Kang, Mads Mikkelsen, Hugh Dancy, Emily Rudd, Daniel Logan, Christina Ricci, Edward Furlong, Nicolas Cage, Bill Skarsgård, and Mackenyu for three days of excitement — culminating in a grand finale that left fans deeply moved.
Now, Tokyo Comic Con 2025 will return from December 5–7, 2025, with more celebrity photo and autograph sessions and a wide variety of attractions and content to warm the winter season with three unforgettable days!

Main Visual Contest Announced!

We are excited to confirm the return of the Main Visual Contest, a long-standing tradition of Tokyo and Osaka Comic Con. The winning artwork will serve as the “face” of the year’s event — featured on posters, pamphlets, websites, and more.
Launched at Tokyo Comic Con 2019 (the 4th edition), this contest is open to all, regardless of professional status, age, or nationality. The 2024 Tokyo Comic Con Grand Prize went to artist VASTAR, and the Osaka Comic Con 2025 Grand Prize was awarded to kimu. Both artists attended the event in person to meet fans, receiving high praise from attendees.
All submitted works will be displayed at the Tokyo Comic Con 2025 venue. The Grand Prize-winning artwork will be used extensively — from the official website, posters, and pamphlet covers to venue boards and Comic Con merchandise. Additionally, the winner will receive a free Artist Alley booth at the event, an area that annually hosts artists and creators from Marvel Comics, DC Comics, and more.

Main Visual Contest – Application Guidelines

Theme:

Design the Main Visual for Tokyo Comic Con 2025 — a key artwork that represents the event.
Submissions should evoke the event’s themes, such as movies, American comics, and pop culture.
※ Entries must be original works created by the applicant and must not have been published domestically or internationally.

Prizes:

Grand Prize (1 winner): 1 booth in Artist Alley at Tokyo Comic Con 2025
Runner-up (1 winner): Pair of 3-Day Passes for Tokyo Comic Con 2025
Honorable Mention (up to 10 winners): Pair of General Admission Tickets for Tokyo Comic Con 2025

Application Period:

Sunday, June 1, 2025 – Sunday, August 17, 2025 (until 23:59 JST)

Eligibility:

Open to all, professional or amateur. (Minors must have parental consent.)

Submission Requirements:

Size: A1 vertical format (594mm × 841mm)
Resolution: 350dpi, CMYK
Submission Method: Digital data only. Please compress your file into ZIP format and upload it via an online file transfer service (e.g., Gigafile). Include the download link in the application form.
※ If your artwork is hand-drawn or physically created, please photograph or scan it and submit as digital data.

Result Announcement:

Late August 2025, following careful review by the Executive Committee. Winners will be announced on the official website and notified by email.

Important Notes:

Submitted works must not include existing characters owned by third parties.
By submitting, applicants agree to transfer the rights of the Grand Prize, Runner-up, and Honorable Mention works to the organizer.
The Tokyo Comic Con logo may be added to the winning artwork.
Grand Prize-winning work will be used for the official website, posters, pamphlets, merchandise, booklets, and social media. Runner-up and Honorable Mention works may also be used in similar media.
Contest prizes are non-transferable and may not be resold.
Prize details are subject to change without notice.
The resale of contest rights or benefits via internet auction or other means is strictly prohibited.

Application Form:https://tokyocomiccon.jp/keyvisual