Due to the growth of Comic Con Okinawa over the years, it has been expanded into a two-day event. This year REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED to attend; however, the 1-Day Pass is still 100% FREE. For those who would like to upgrade their experience, we also have the Gold Pass Exclusive! The Gold Pass Exclusive is an extremely limited pass that offers fans a memorable, exclusive Comic Con Okinawa experience. Look below for information to help decide which pass is best for you!

1-Day Pass (Free)

• Limited to 8000 passes per day
• Admission to registered day of event
• Diversified panel discussions to include artists/illustrators, game developers, musicians, etc.
• Meet and Greet sessions with featured cosplayers, designers, and talent
• Access to contests with official judge panels
• Access to the new Gaming Hub featuring a professional eSports Tournament, Gaming Demos, and free play area for trading card games
• Access to contests and tournaments offering sponsors giveaways
• Access to commercial exhibitors and exclusive retail

Gold Pass Exclusive

• Limited to 300 passes
• Admission to both days of the event with Exclusive Lanyard
• Exclusive Comic Con Starter Kit
• Early Entry to main event (9AM)
• Express entry to autograph sessions
• Priority seating at discussion panels, tournaments, contests and performances
• Entry to GPE Pre-Con Event on December 10, 2021

• English
• 日本語

EXHIBITORS Comic Con Okinawa features exhibitor booths in the Exhibitor Hall designated for exhibitors who are looking to showcase or sell their merchandise. Whether you would like to showcase your collectibles, provide fan services, offer/sell fan gear or promote exclusive comics/manga, apparel, accessories, games, and more…a prime location is waiting for you!

• Exhibitors must have a Comic Con theme and/or selling items related to Comic Con, NO EXCEPTIONS.
• Exhibitors can apply for up to 4 booths for purchase.  No two activities can occupy one booth space (i.e., food and comic books sold in one booth space).
• The sale of unlicensed materials is prohibited. Exhibitors must comply with copyright and trademark laws as applicable.  Anyone caught in violation of this rule will be immediately removed from Comic Con Okinawa without refund or re-entry.
• All exhibitor items MUST NOT contain any form of nudity, NO EXCEPTION.  This is a family event and as such we must conduct our event appropriately.  If these items are detected, ONE warning will be given for removal or correction.  Should the items continue to be displayed or sold you will be escorted out of the event and have forfeited your booth.
• Anti-American or offensive propaganda, commentary or displays will NOT be allowed; you will be immediately escorted out of the event and have forfeited your booth.
• The sale or display of fake weapons such as guns, swords, knives, bows, and arrows by exhibitors are prohibited at Comic Con Okinawa.  Safety is always of the utmost importance at MCCS events, and we take our attendees’ security very seriously.  If these prohibited items are detected within an exhibitor’s possession, you will be immediately escorted out of the event and have forfeited your booth.  The ONLY exception to this is for cosplayers and approved exhibitors with props made of cardboard or foam.
• Music/videos may be played provided you requested power or have your own power source.  Please be considerate of neighbors and ensure all sound/visuals are controlled to your booth.

ARTIST ALLEY Comic Con Okinawa welcomes artists from Okinawa, across the U.S. and around the world!  Artist Alley booths are reserved for amateur and professional comic artists, illustrators, web comic creators, writers, and handcraft artists.  Showcase your comic books, graphic novels, artwork, and creations. 

• Artist Alley is to highlight the creative talent from fans of cartoons, anime and manga so we encourage artists, both amateur and professional, to showcase their original prints, comics, books, publications, and crafts (examples include, but not limited to, pins, candles, jewelry, accessories, household crafts, handmade clothing, etc.).  Sales of merchandise, other than those produced by you, are not permitted.
• All artwork must be original of the creator(s) at the booth.  If you are selling mass-produced items, you will NOT be approved for Artist Alley and should purchase an exhibitor booth.  If you have any questions or would like your application evaluated, please email  specialevents@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org.           
• Any artwork from an accepted artist MUST NOT contain any form of nudity, NO EXCEPTION. This is a family event and as such we must conduct our event appropriately. If these items are detected, ONE warning will be given for removal or correction. Should the items continue to be displayed or sold, you will be escorted out of the event and have forfeited your booth.
• Anti-American or offensive propaganda, commentary or displays will NOT be allowed; you will be immediately escorted out of the event and have forfeited your booth.
• Music/videos may be played provided you requested power or have your own power source.  Please be considerate of neighbors and ensure all sound/visuals are controlled to your booth.

• Submit a digital copy of your artwork to  contest@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org by October 22, 2021 with your name, phone number and the title of the artwork
• Only ONE entry per artist
• All skill levels are welcome— do your best!
• Artwork should be no larger than 11x17 inches, horizontal or vertical
• MUST be on paper or cardstock (NO heavy canvas, brick, steel, wood, lead or similar materials, as we are unable to display them for viewing)
• Contest ends on 10/22/2021 and finalists will be announced in November
• NO graphic adult depictions or excessive gore, as this is a family event; entries will be checked for appropriateness by MCCS staff
• If selected as a finalist, you must bring the physical copy of your artwork to Foster Arts and Crafts
• Contestants must be on island on January 3, 2022 if they would like their artwork returned
  

GAMING HUB

It’s finally happening! Comic Con Okinawa is diving into the gaming and e-Sports scene!

In our past events, video games were always a welcome addition to our schedule, but with the exponential growth of the gaming and competitive e-Sports community worldwide, it’s only natural it should grow here at Comic Con Okinawa as well.

This year the Foster Community Center will be dedicated entirely to video games! That means for all you game developers out there looking to show off your latest projects be sure to check out the exhibitor registration page. Comic Con Okinawa is looking forward to seeing your work!

So what else can you fans expect to see? Well…you’ll have to wait a little longer to find out.

But one thing’s for sure…whether you’re a pro or a newbie you don’t want to miss this.

                                 Merchandise will be available for purchase during the event. If you can't wait, it's also on sale right now at the Camp Foster Custom Shop inside the Camp Foster Community Center!

Welcome to Comic Con Okinawa!

MCCS Okinawa offers many events for service members and their families on island that are fun for all ages and one of the most popular of these events is Comic Con Okinawa (CCO). Starting as a small library event in 2011, CCO has grown to become one of the most popular annual events in Okinawa with participation numbers reaching over 18,000.

This event is hosted on Camp Foster, a United States Marine Corps camp centrally located in Okinawa, Japan. The prime location bridges the unique community of all U.S. military service branches (Marine Corps, Army, Navy, and Air Force), their families, American and Japanese citizens over the epic celebration of all things related to comics, anime, gaming, sci-fi, and cosplay. One advantage we enjoy is being located in Japan—the birthplace of manga, anime, and karate.