The birth of Japan's new Comic-Con, where cutting-edge technology and the best of pop culture come together!!

“Comic-Con” stands for “Comic Convention” and is a pop culture festival centered around comics, where fans, creators, celebrities, and others gather in one place.
The scope of featured content has expanded to include anime, games, movies, TV dramas, and merchandise based on comics or closely tied to comic culture. Held in the United States, France, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Hong Kong, and other countries, it has become a global sensation.

And in 2016, a Comic-Con was finally held in Japan.
That is Tokyo Comic Con.

The origins of “Tokyo Comic Con” trace back to a meeting between Stan Lee—the “Father of Pop Culture” who served as editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics for many years, created numerous characters such as “Spider-Man,” “Iron Man,” and “X-Men,” and brought about a major revolution in the American comic book industry—and Steve Wozniak, one of Apple's co-founders and known as the “King of Technology.”

Initially, this Comic-Con—which fuses the latest technology with the best of pop culture—was held in Silicon Valley, where Woz lived. However, driven by Woz’s desire to create a truly global festival, he decided, “If that’s the case, we have to involve Japan,” and chose to hold it in Tokyo.
And so, in December 2016, “Tokyo Comic-Con 2016” became a reality and concluded with great success.

“Tokyo Comic Con,” the counterpart to “Silicon Valley Comic Con,” is based on the American style but, as a festival of technology and pop culture, sets itself apart from existing events such as comic, film, animation, or game shows, creating a space that shares innovation and fun.
It is an event that stimulates intellectual curiosity and can be enjoyed by all generations, from families to seniors.

“Tokyo Comicon 2026” has been confirmed for this year as well—please look forward to a Comicon that continues to improve year after year!