Comic Market (Comiket) 106, Japan's largest doujinshi fair, was held at Tokyo Big Sight (Koto Ward, Tokyo) on August 16th and 17th, attracting approximately 250,000 visitors over the two days. The number of visitors on the 16th was approximately 12,000, and on the 17th it was approximately 130,000. This is a decrease of approximately 50,000 from the previous Comiket 105, which was held on December 29th and 30th, 2024, and attracted approximately 300,000 visitors over the two days.
General attendees required a ticket or wristband-type participation certificate to enter. In addition to morning and afternoon admission, early entry tickets were also sold to accommodate those waiting to enter late at night. There were approximately 22,700 spaces for participating circles over the two days. Due to major renovations at Tokyo Big Sight, East Halls 1-3 were unavailable, meaning there were approximately 6,000 fewer spaces than last time. Despite the intense heat, long lines of visitors formed at the venue in search of the doujinshi and other items they were looking for.
The first Comiket was held in December 1975, with 32 circles and an estimated 700 people attending. It has been held in Harumi, Tokyo, Makuhari, Chiba, and elsewhere, and since Comiket 50 in 1996, it has been held at Tokyo Big Sight. Comiket 97, held in December 2019, attracted a record 750,000 visitors over four days. Comiket 107 will be held at Tokyo Big Sight on December 30th and 31st.
