Although a typhoon was slowly bearing down on Japan, anime and manga fans showed little worry as they gathered on a bright and clear Comiket 102 day 1 on August 12. While a majority were there to purchase the latest fan-made comics or comics by an independent author, many were at one of Japan’s biggest summer events for cosplay. While only a small highlight, here’s what we saw on day 1 of Comiket 102.
Alphonse Elric from anime“>Fullmetal Alchemist. Cosplayer: Akahoshi
Umibozu from anime“>City Hunter. Cosplayer: Gachi○○
Left to right: Shuji Hanma and Tetta Kisaki in Tenjiku uniforms from anime“>Tokyo Revengers. Cosplayers (left to right): Paprika and Wacchi
Dejiko from anime“>Di Gi Charat. Cosplayer: Fami
From left to right: Ruby Hoshino, Kana Arima, and MEM-cho from anime“>Oshi no Ko. Cosplayers (left to right): Maimaiko, Mochiko, and Amanyan
From left to right: Kana Arima, Aquamarine Hoshino, Ruby Hoshino, and MEM-cho from anime“>Oshi no Ko. Cosplayers (left to right): Onpu Tsukimi, Shin-chan, Rio Sameno, and Ukaru Mochizuki
Rina Tennoji from anime“>Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club. Cosplayer: Jimmy
Left to right: Aoi Kiriya and Ichigo Hoshimiya from anime“>Aikatsu! Cosplayers (left to right): Iori and Teriyaki Chicken
anime“>Porco Rosso from anime“>Porco Rosso. Cosplayer: Bukakkou
Jiko-bo (Jigo) from anime“>Princess Mononoke. Cosplayer: Dugong
Left to right: Mei Kusakabe, anime“>Totoro, and Satsuki Kusakabe from anime“>My Neighbor Totoro. Cosplayers (left to right): Sap Ishijima, Aono 26, and Yabezo
Left to right: Suletta Mercury and Miorine Rembran from anime“>Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury. Cosplayer (left to right): Anonymous
Meer Campbell from anime“>Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny. Cosplayer: Kokotan
ZGMF-X410A Freedom Gundam from anime“>Mobile Suit Gundam Seed. Cosplayer: Natsu ha Chu-ni no Hito
From left to right: Yor, Anya, and Loid Forger from anime“>SPY x FAMILY. Cosplayers (left to right): Akomaru, Saya, and Yakai
Jolyne Cujoh from anime“>JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean. Cosplayer: RenRe
From left to right: Bruno Bucciarati and Trish Una from anime“>JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind. Cosplayers: Asabi Okita and Choko
Sailor Mars from anime“>Sailor Moon. Cosplayer: Ronchi
Left to right: Sailor Neptune and Uranus from anime“>Sailor Moon. Cosplayers (left to right): Anonymous and Hasutaro
Sailor Saturn from anime“>Sailor Moon. Cosplayer: Kyano
Back (left to right): Shinomori Aoshi, Seta Sojiro, Yukishiro Enishi, and Saito Hajime. Front (left to right): Kamiya Kaoru, Himura Kenshin, and Sagara Sanosuke from anime“>Rurouni Kenshin. Cosplayers: Back (left to right): Jin Sakuraba, Tsubasa, Nao, and Excia. Front (left to right): Kyo, Ran, and Shige
Saito Hajime from anime“>Rurouni Kenshin. Cosplayer: Riko Shun
Tifa Lockhart from Final Fantasy VII Remake. Cosplayer: Satoru
Clive Rosfield from Final Fantasy XVI. Cosplayer: Akai Tsukine
Gerudo Armor Link from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Cosplayer: Maachi Kopan
Team Rocket member from anime“>Pokémon. Cosplayer: Arikui Tarou
Left to right: Inosuke Hashibira and Zenitsu Agatsuma from anime“>Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. Cosplayer (left to right): Kid and Liuyimo
Hotaru Haganezuka from anime“>Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. Cosplayer: Anonymous
Nicholas D. Wolfwood from anime“>Trigun Stampede. Cosplayer: Ferio
Left to right: Trunks, Son Gohan, Orange Piccolo, and Whis from anime“>Dragon Ball Super. Cosplayers (left to right): Kusanagi Kaisoku Raiko, Tsubasa Shinji, Kinu Zero, and Kou
Arale Norimaki from anime“>Dr. Slump. Cosplayer: Tsuyukichi
Roronoa Zoro from anime“>One Piece. Cosplayer: Mugiwara
Shampoo from anime“>Ranma 1/2. Cosplayer: Kanato
Left to right: Misato Katsuragi and Ryoji Kaji from anime“>Neon Genesis Evangelion. Cosplayer group: Shimu
Elias Ainsworth from anime“>The Ancient Magus’ Bride. Cosplayer: Maecos
Left to right: Saichi Sugimoto, Asirpa, and Yoshitake Shiraishi from anime“>Golden Kamuy. Cosplayers (left to right): Kourld Sakamoto, Ayahisa, and Choco Baby
Ryuko Matoi from anime“>Kill la Kill. Cosplayer: Neito Uno
Blue-Eyes White Dragon from anime“>Yu-Gi-Oh!. Cosplayer: Tsuyoina Blue-Eyes
Cure Sunshine from anime“>Heartcatch Precure!. Cosplayer: Kana Minamino
