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[Comiket Thread No.]

I'm going to be in Tokyo for the opening of the Comiket this summer but I still don't know if I should go or not.
Or at least I'd like to get an idea of what I should expect; I'm a foreigner and I barely speak any Japanese, would it still be worth my time? Any advice?

[Anonymous No.]

Is your name really ``Comiket Thread''?

[Anonymous No.]

>>21633022
I tried to find LAST thread posted last month, but it doesn't seem to be archived anywhere.
I have left only a few of replies I answered, it may be reposted if necessary.
There were only three posters those who had a serious question in the previous thread,
including two Touhou and GBF game fans and one who is a friend of the circle.

C96 official web :
https://www.comiket.co.jp/

Even if can not speak Japanese, u are not as bad as you think,
there are a lot of foreigners who can not speak Japanese like you, surprisingly.
However, there is only one month left, so u have to check out the flight tickets and accommodation costs right now.
"HND" is close to TOKYO BIG SIGHT, but it may be cheaper for "NRT" far fr mid Tokyo.
http://www.bigsight.jp/english/hotel/map/
http://www.haneda-airport.jp/inter/en/
https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/

If coming fr a country that crosses the date line, don't forget to calculate the time difference.
JAPAN is one of UTC +9:00 country.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_UTC_time_offsets
https://www.jal.co.jp/worldclock/
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そのサムネは、やる気にならないな。もう少し考えるべきだったね。
さて、このスレはどこまで伸びるか静かに見守ってみよう。

by Boogiepop

[Anonymous No.]

>>21633022



I tried to find LAST thread posted last month, but it doesn't seem to be archived anywhere.
I have left only a few of replies I answered, it may be reposted if necessary.
There were only four posters those who had a serious question in the previous thread,
two Touhou and one GBF game fans and one is a friend of the circle.

C96 official web :
https://www.comiket.co.jp/

Even if can not speak Japanese, u are not as bad as u think,
there are a lot of foreigners who can not speak Japanese like u, surprisingly.
However, there is only one month left, so u have to check out the flight tickets and accommodation costs right now.
"HND" is close to TOKYO BIG SIGHT, but it may be cheaper for "NRT" far fr mid Tokyo.
http://www.bigsight.jp/english/hotel/map/
http://www.haneda-airport.jp/inter/en/
https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/

If coming fr a country that crosses the date line, don't forget to calculate the time difference.
JAPAN is one of UTC +9:00 country.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_UTC_time_offsets
https://www.jal.co.jp/worldclock/
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そのサムネは、ちょっとやる気にならないな。もう少し考えるべきだったね。
さて、このスレはどこまで伸びるのか静かに見守る方向で行こう。。

by Boogiepop

[Anonymous No.]

>>21633022




I tried to find LAST thread posted last month, but it doesn't seem to be archived anywhere.
I have left only a few of replies I answered, it may be reposted if necessary.
There were only four posters those who had a serious question in the last thread,
two Touhou, one GBF as game fan and one is a friend of the circle.

C96 official web :
https://www.comiket.co.jp/

Even if can not speak Japanese, u are not as bad as u think,
there are a lot of foreigners who can not speak Japanese like u, surprisingly.
However, there is only one month left, so u have to check out the flight tickets and accommodation costs right now.
"HND" is close to TOKYO BIG SIGHT, but it may be cheaper for "NRT" far fr mid Tokyo.
http://www.bigsight.jp/english/hotel/map/
http://www.haneda-airport.jp/inter/en/
https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/

If coming fr a country that crosses the date line, don't forget to calculate the time difference.
JAPAN is one of UTC +9:00 country.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_UTC_time_offsets
https://www.jal.co.jp/worldclock/
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そのサムネは、ちょっとやる気にならないな。もう少し考えるべきだったね。
僕は、行く気のない人まで助ける様なお人好しではないのだからね。

by Boogiepop

[Anonymous No.]

Depends. Do you want something from a circle that's going to be physical sales only / online sales has some shitty drm viewer?

[Comiket Thread No.]

>>21636081
thanks anon, I appreciate

[Comiket Thread No.]

>>21636345
not really, I don't have any specific goal, I would go there mostly out of mere curiosity desu

[Anonymous No.]

I've heard that this Comiket attendees have to buy a badge or something... Is this true? If true, can somebody elaborate?

[Anonymous No.]

>>21637450
yes, check out the official comiket twitter and facebook for more info

[Anonymous No.]

>>21637450




In the last thread I couldnt explain it properly,
paid wristbands are only required during times when admission is restricted.
I dont know until the day when it will be applied, bc this is the first time to adopt a wristband.
The photos of the wristbands have been published, but it can not be determined what day what color it is.

U can buy it at the venue, but the info on when u can buy it has not been released yet.
The price on the day is 500Y(including sales tax),
and it is announced that the wristband after the next day(different color one) can also be bought.

If u want to buy in advance, u can buy it, 540Y(including sales tax), at an animation shop on the list etc.
It may already be sold out the day before, especially in Akihabara and Ikbukuro.

Wristband details is here.
https://www.comiket.co.jp/info-a/C96/C96WristBand.html

EN page has not been updated yet, but please read only the basic notes, anyway.
https://www.comiket.co.jp/index_e.html

[Anonymous No.]

>>21633022
I'll be going to Comiket to see my friends who are selling Doujinshi. They're giving me a circle ticket, too which is nice. It's the only reason I'd ever consider going to Comiket. I do want to buy Doujinshi and potentially buy the new Touhou game. I do speak beginner-ish (feel like I'm moving towards intermediate) Japanese so it isn't an issue for me.
>>21637138
I'd advise not going then, it's not really something you can wing. If you like Touhou and follow any specific artists, go check where their booths are if you want to go to Comiket. Keep in mind, Comiket is a 4 day event and each day is split into different sections. For example, Touhou is on August 12th (Monday). Also, don't just go to Japan for Comiket. If you're going to Japan, make it part of your plan of shit to see. This is what I'm doing. I'm also planning to go to Spring Reitaisai next year, also.

[Anonymous No.]

>>21641443
>I do speak beginner-ish (feel like I'm moving towards intermediate) Japanese so it isn't an issue for me.
Are you sure being able to repeat few phrases from anime counts as speaking?

>>21633022
And yeah, it's pretty pointless to visit Comiket unless you have something specific you want. You'll only see massive crowds. It'll probably be even worse this year with those wristbands. There'll probably be tons of people waiting for those.

But I understand you might want to go just to be able to say you went. Well, decide yourself.

[Anonymous No.]

>>21641471
>Are you sure being able to repeat few phrases from anime counts as speaking?
Yeah. I've taken 2 classes on Japanese and been self-studying since then. I sit in calls with my friends that invited me to Comiket and (try to) converse with them. Most of the time I'm just listening in and drawing. Trying to improve my listening skills at the same time is hard.

[Anonymous No.]

>>21637130




Did you check the air ticket and the accommodation?

btw, why can you tell us the "episode" that u wanted to go this time and what kind of otaku are you?
Manga(comics)? Anime? Game? Cosplay? or other rare maniac one?
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今回行くべきだと言う理由も含めて、明日色々まとめて書くよ。
何時になるかは、わからないけどね。

by Boogiepop

[Anonymous No.]

Anyone know about etiquette regarding autographs? Obviously it's a terrible idea when there's a line but how about when things are slow?

My only experience was bumping into Nakamura Takeshi one year at the AX artist alley when noone was around.

[Anonymous No.]

>>21640300
Apprently, if you have a circle ticket you don't need to have a wristband.

[Anonymous No.]

>>21644091
Wait until when the booth is sold out/slow/end of the event to ask. Ask politely and don't insist if they don't want to sign it. From what I've heard, some artists don't want to sign things cause those items tend to just get sold for more value later on. Bring your own market just in case?

Pic related, got that at C90

[Anonymous No.]

>>21644248
No, a bit wrong.
https://www.comiket.co.jp/info-a/C96/C96WristBand.html
サークル参加される方

サークル参加される方は、サークル入口から入場する際に、サークル専用通行証と引き換えで同じくリストバンド形式のサークル用参加証を渡します。そのため、サークル参加する日については別途リストバンドを購入しなくても入場できます。

If that "have" meant "purchase", it is the correct answer, though.

[Anonymous No.]

>>21644248
No, a bit wrong.
https://www.comiket.co.jp/info-a/C96/C96WristBand.html
>サークル参加される方

>サークル参加される方は、サークル入口から入場する際に、サークル専用通行証と引き換えで同じくリストバンド形式のサークル用参加証を渡します。そのため、サークル参加する日については別途リストバンドを購入しなくても入場できます。

If that "have" meant "purchase", it is the correct answer, though.

[Anonymous No.]

>>21645572
So do I need to buy one then? I'll be given my circle ticket when I get to Japan the day before the touhou day so I'm a bit confused

[Anonymous No.]

>>21644790
Thanks. Yea the reselling thing seems kinda scummy.

[Anonymous No.]

>>21645725
No need to buy one.
go to entrance for Dojin circles(サークル入口 circle iriguchi) first, then exchange to wristband at entrance

The circle entrance looks like this.
https://postimg.cc/56vbJ70X

[Anonymous No.]

>>21645725




No need to buy one.

go to entrance for Dojin circles(サークル入口 circle iriguchi) first, then exchange to wristband at entrance

The circle entrance looks like this.
https://postimg.cc/56vbJ70X

[Anonymous No.]

input test, roman ローマ字

Kokusai-tenjijō-seimon Station

[Anonymous No.]

>>21644091





Do u also want to know the phrases when asking in Japanese?

And bc "autograph" is hard to understand as word, it is better to use "サイン sign".
This is one of 和製英語 Japanese made-English.

If manga-like 島サークル island circles,
u may be able to accept "スケブ sukebu = sketchbooks" for quick drawing,
smaller size one is the best for the author and even it make ur luggage space small.
https://twitter.com/kamemushiFUJI/status/1145302434434015234

[Anonymous No.]

>>21633022
Dont pass it up because of nonissues like language

Go. Go. You clearly want to.

[Anonymous No.]

There are 4 big reasons why u should go to TOKYO this summer.
- before sales tax up (to 10, starts this OCT, now 8%)
- good to YEN rate (foreign currency exchange)
- before the Tokyo Olympics 2020, foreign travelers are welcome.
- bc there are many foreign travelers, it is easy to exchange travel tips.

C96 differences,
- fr 3 to 4 days total
- No EAST halls 東ホール and new halls (South 南 and Aomi 青海)
- use paid wristbands (explained already)
- changed nearest Yurikamome ゆりかもめ (one of access railway) stn name
fr Kokusai-tenjijō-seimon Station (国際展示場正門駅 -eki)
to Tokyo Big Sight Station (東京ビッグサイト駅 -eki), fr mid MAR 2019.

The uneasy factor is only accommodation and the weather condition on the day, basically.

This not the end, thinking next.
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スレ主はの戦意はもう削がれてしまったのかな。時間との戦いなのに。

by Boogiepop

[Anonymous No.]

>>21648435