In Real Life

Late December Is Japan’s Last Big Chance To Play Dress Up

Comiket, née Comic Market, is a twice annual event held in Tokyo for self-published comic books. Fans flock not only to check out comics, but check out the cosplayers.

The comics might be total originals or could feature new spins on anime, manga or video game characters. Most of the works are published in short print runs and some of them end up fetching high prices online.

Outside the convention hall, cosplayers mill about and have their photos taken. Some of the outfits are purchased, while some are handmade. The entire spectacle of the event is best summed up in these intricate and often very flashy outfits.

[コミケ79]ガチからネタまで、コスプレいろいろ【ギャラリーその1】 [Kotaku Japan]

[コミケ79] おヒゲがチャーミング! スーパーマリオシスターズ・コスプレ [Kotaku Japan]

【速報】「私は コミケと いう名の 戦場に きています」2010年人気キャラが集う コスプレダイジェスト1 【コミケ79レポ】 [Moeyo.com]

【速報】コミケ&となコス コスプレダイジェスト2 【コミケ79レポ】 [Moeyo.com]

「コミックマーケット79(C79)」レポート :おた☆スケ -おたくのスケジュール帳- [Ota-Suke]


December 29, 2010
In Real Life

The Masses Descend

The lines for Comiket form — that is, the highly organized lines. As seen at 7am this morning by yuhmari.


August 19, 2010
In Real Life

Sometimes, It’s Too Hot Outside

Comiket, aka Comic Market, recently wrapped up in Japan. It is summer in Japan. Summer in Japan is hot and icky. Not ideal for standing outside in funny outfits.


August 18, 2010
In Real Life

Yes, There Are Two Xbox-Man Japanese Cosplayers

Sanrokumaru, spotted at the recent Comic Market in Japan.


August 17, 2010
In Real Life

All The Comiket Cosplay You Can Handle

Comiket, the twice a year comic book expo, was held over the weekend in Japan. Comic Market isn’t only about comics. It’s also about cosplay!


January 6, 2010
In Real Life

More Cosplayers To Poke Your Eyes Out

Okay, this is it — promise. Well, for now. No more Comiket 77 cosplays! Comic Market, or Comiket, ended in late December, and Japanese website has been uploading pictures since then, day by day.


January 4, 2010
In Real Life

Perhaps This Bridget Is An Actual Girl

Yes, *another* Comiket cosplay gallery. Comic Market, or Comiket, ended on December 31, but Japanese website Moeyo.com has recently posted a few more galleries of costume playing players. Have a gander.


December 30, 2009
In Real Life

Comiket’s Sexy Pikachu Girl And Friends

It’s late December, which means one thing. No, it actually means several things – one of which is that it is Comic Market time in Japan.