Comiket, Tokyo's premier convention for self-published manga and creative works, once again drew a massive crowd, with attendees showcasing an array of elaborate cosplay. The event, which typically sees hundreds of thousands of visitors, has seen attendance figures rebound strongly in recent years after a dip during the COVID-19 pandemic. While Comiket's focus is primarily on doujinshi, its popularity attracts cosplayers inspired by a wide range of media, including anime, manga, and video games.
This year's convention highlighted impressive costumes from popular franchises. Notable game-inspired cosplays included characters from League of Legends, Yakuza, and Street Fighter. The emerging HoyoVerse titles Honkai: Star Rail and Zenless Zone Zero were also well-represented, demonstrating their growing influence among fans.
Beyond gaming, the convention celebrated beloved anime and manga series. Attendees cosplayed characters from classics like Lupin the Third and Neon Genesis Evangelion, alongside popular modern series such as One Piece, Gintama, and Jujutsu Kaisen. The event also featured cosplays from Fate/Grand Order, Kamen Rider Decade, and the quirky Urusei Yatsura.
Attendance at Comiket has been on an upward trend, with numbers significantly increasing since 2021. The convention's return to pre-pandemic scale signals a strong resurgence in fan gatherings and creative expression. Photographers from Mineralblu were on hand to capture the diverse and skillfully crafted costumes seen throughout the event.