Comiket is a place that anime fans should visit at least once. I would like to introduce you to how to purchase fanzine.
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“Preparation the day before”
I’m the type of otaku who doesn’t have an artistic sense, so
I have entered [HARU COMIC CITY 32] in search of exciting treasures!
This time, I would like to introduce you to the preparations the day before participating and the points to be careful of.
Things to prepare in advance
Advance preparation is important for a sale event!
First of all, it’s a good idea to figure out in advance where your favorite artists and works you want to read are, and make a list.
It depends on how smoothly you can go on the day.
In my case, I search pixiv and Twitter (X) for “spring comics”, “menu cards”, etc., or search for the name of my favorite coupling circle, and then make a list.
In the Akaboo official guide,
We also recommend “WEB Catalog: NAVIO”.
It contains information on the circles that will be participating in the sale.
No registration required and viewing is free.
Since you can move from the work you want to see to the artist’s Twitter or pixiv,
You might want to try using this too!
Twitter and pixiv are commonly used in Japan. On Twitter and pixiv, there is something called “Menu”［Oshinagaki], where you can see the prices of new and existing books, novelty types, etc. in an easy-to-understand menu.
We recommend taking a screenshot of the menu!
By taking a screenshot of the menu,
Prices are easy to understand at a glance, and even if you’re in a hurry, you can just do it on your smartphone.
The helpful point is that you can check it!
I often forget what the picture looked like, so the menu is useful for double-checking.
★If you are participating for the first time, we recommend that you check the Akaboo official guide to check the flow in advance.
When I first participated in the race, I was confused and confused, so…
Also, you can quickly find out where the doujinshi you want to purchase is located.
Print out the layout drawing on the Akabu official website,
It is better to mark them and decide in what order you will buy them.
The point is that you can buy without worrying.
In any case, having a solid strategy is the key to making things run smoothly!
“It’s time to go to war”
If you want to know the atmosphere of the day, check out the video above!
This time, I would like to introduce you to the process of purchasing doujinshi and important points to keep in mind!
This is my 5th time participating in the sale, and I get nervous every time.
Also, I got the impression that this spring comic was especially crowded!
That should be it,
According to Akabu’s official Twitter account (X), the number of visitors has exceeded 50,000 for the first time in four years since the coronavirus countermeasures period.
I arrived at Tokyo Big Sight at 7:00am.
Admission begins at 10am, so you’ll have to wait patiently for 3 hours to see the doujinshi you’re looking for.
There is already a long line of people waiting to enter and wait to buy tickets.
“If there are so many people arriving at 7:00, what time does the first person arrive?!”
Every time I look at the line, I feel a little nervous about whether I’ll be able to purchase the doujinshi I want.
“It’s OK”
This time, I was able to purchase tickets within 25 minutes of arriving at the station.
Depending on the event, you may be able to purchase tickets as soon as you arrive, or you may have to wait in line before purchasing, so please be aware that the process may not be the same every time.
The admission fee this time is 1,500 yen.
Payment methods (cash, PayPay, LINE Pay) are also available
Admission fees vary depending on the event, such as 2,000 yen, so don’t forget to pay for the admission fee in advance!
Come on, buy your admission ticket,
The place to buy tickets is like this. It’s more crowded around 7 o’clock.
I’m heading to the waiting line,
This time’s waiting line was an open area about 5 minutes away by a slow walk!
While I was walking, I passed many people who were walking fast.I feel a little rushed, but this time I won’t rush…
If it’s your first time participating and you have no sense of direction, don’t worry, there are many people walking in the same direction!
Waiting outside! (*´Д｀)
Last spring, it was raining in the morning, so
I was waiting indoors,
This time, the waiting line was outside, so I had to sit on the rugged concrete.
I always wait with a towel and binder on my butt.
There are also a few people who bring compact folding chairs.
It might be a good idea to bring some snacks, such as rice balls or sweets for breakfast, to keep up your strength while you wait.
You can also kill time!
You have a lot of time while waiting, so it’s a good idea to prioritize where you want to go.
～Toilet problem～
There are also about 10 temporary toilets, but there are many people lining up.
At every event, there are long lines for the restrooms,
It might be better to do it in the station toilet beforehand.
This time, it wasn’t that cold or windy, so I was able to prepare and enjoy myself while waiting.
Doors open now! !
When you enter, everyone is in battle mode, so you have to go get the treasure you want while being pushed by a huge flow of people.
There are always a lot of people, so I walked as quickly as I could while looking at the map I had prepared in advance.
First, line up where you want to go! !
It is difficult to find the location of the work you are looking for.
As expected, there are already a lot of people lining up for the wall circle.
You have to line up properly.
[Flow of purchasing (if there is a line)]
Find the person who has the paper labeled , say something like “I’m going to change,”
＜最後尾＞ and hold the paper.
Please be careful as some people sometimes have papers that say “middle of the line”.
＜列の途中＞
It’s a good idea to find out how much money you’ll need in advance so you don’t end up with change.
It’s a good idea to carry lots of 100 yen coins, 500 yen coins, and 1,000 yen bills in case you suddenly feel the urge.
Be careful not to run out of money for your return trip.
There are ATMs inside Big Sight, but they are lined up.
I repeated this process and by around 11 o’clock, I was finally able to purchase all the books I wanted!
In this way, otakus return home with a lot of doujinshi called treasures.
For those who are going to a doujinshi sale for the first time,
I want to know the world of otaku! I hope you enjoy it.
See you on the next trip!
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