Tokyo Comic Con 2026 (officially Tokyo Comic Convention 2026) will be held at Makuhari Messe on Friday, December 11, Saturday, December 12, and Sunday, December 13, 2026. The fifth wave of celebrity guests visiting Japan has been announced, along with additional information on celebrity tickets. Counting from its first edition in 2016, the event reaches its 10th anniversary this year, and the anniversary theme is "BEYOND": drawing strength from ten years of history and heading toward a future yet to be seen. With just over a month to go, the lineup for the anniversary year is picking up speed.
"The Origin of the MCU, Mantis After Three Years, and Wong Gau of Kowloon Walled City": Clark Gregg, Pom Klementieff, and Philip Ng Confirmed to Visit Japan
The fifth wave for the 10th anniversary brings three distinctive guests. Clark Gregg, who has continued to play Agent Phil Coulson since "Iron Man," the origin of the MCU, will attend Tokyo Comic Con for the first time. Pom Klementieff, known as Mantis in the "Guardians of the Galaxy" series and a guest who also got the venue excited at Tokyo Comic Con 2023, will visit Japan for the first time in three years. In addition, Philip Ng, who played Wong Gau (王九), the strongest enemy in the Walled City, in "Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In," the film that recorded the highest attendance ever for a Hong Kong film, will attend for the first time.
From the world of American comics and from the front lines of Hong Kong action, a lineup that crosses genres and borders will gather at Makuhari Messe in the anniversary year. During the event, the three are scheduled to appear on the main stage and also to take part in photo sessions and autograph sessions.
Clark Gregg
In 2008's "Iron Man," he played S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Phil Coulson and was there at the start of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He went on to appear in "Iron Man 2," "Thor," "The Avengers," and "Captain Marvel," and he starred in all seven seasons of the TV series "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," which aired from 2013 to 2020. He studied theater at New York University and, starting out on the stage, has also written and directed, showing a talent that spans many fields.
Coulson is the "connector" who brought the heroes together and led to the formation of the Avengers, and he is a character dearly loved by fans. Gregg is one of the actors who has watched over the vast story of the MCU for the longest time. With him at Makuhari Messe in the 10th anniversary year, a figure from the origin of the MCU comes to the event.
Pom Klementieff
She first appeared in the MCU as Mantis in "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2." Mantis is an empath who reads the emotions of those she touches, and Klementieff has given the character its innocence, its humor, and even its poignancy, growing her into one of the signature characters of the series. She has continued in the role in "Avengers: Infinity War," "Avengers: Endgame," "Thor: Love and Thunder," and "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3."
On the other hand, in "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning" and "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning," she showed striking action as Paris, the assassin who pursues Ethan Hunt. With a range that makes it hard to believe it is the same actor, she has surprised audiences around the world. Born to a French father and a Korean mother and trained at the prestigious drama school Cours Florent, the talented actress returns to Makuhari Messe after three years.
Philip Ng
He studied Wing Chun and Choy Li Fut from childhood and works as a martial arts instructor alongside his acting career, a genuine practitioner of the martial arts. In 2016's "Birth of the Dragon," he played the legendary martial artist Bruce Lee and drew worldwide attention. He has appeared in many works representing Hong Kong cinema, including "ネイキッド・ソルジャー 亜州大捜査線" and "ダブルフェイス 潜入者," and is also active as an action director.
In 2024, he gave a memorable performance as Wong Gau (王九), the strongest enemy in the Walled City, in "Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In," which recorded the highest attendance ever for a Hong Kong film. The film also became a major hit in Japan, with box office revenue surpassing ¥500 million, and it stuck in audiences' memories along with that distinctive laugh. The embodiment of what is now the hottest Hong Kong action comes to Makuhari for the 10th anniversary.
Celebrity Ticket Release Date Set for the Two Previously Announced Guests, With Photo Op and Autograph Tickets on Sale From 12:00 PM on Thursday, November 12
In addition, the release date has been set for the celebrity tickets (autograph tickets and photo op tickets) for the two celebrity guests announced in the fourth wave for Tokyo Comic Con 2026. The tickets cover John Cena and Melissa Benoist. Each ticket goes on sale at 12:00 PM on Thursday, November 12.
For details such as how to purchase and the various ticket prices, please check the official Tokyo Comic Con 2026 website. Note that a separate admission ticket is required for autograph tickets and photo op tickets.
Ticket page: https://tokyocomiccon.jp/ticket
Tokyo Comic Con 2026 Event Overview
- Name: Tokyo Comic Convention 2026 (abbreviated as Tokyo Comic Con 2026)
- Dates: Friday, December 11, Saturday, December 12, and Sunday, December 13, 2026
- Venue: Makuhari Messe (2-1 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba City, Chiba 261-0023)
- Organizers: 株式会社東京コミックコンベンション and 東京コミックコンベンション実行委員会
Event contents:
- Release of the latest information on movies and comics from Japan and abroad
- Corporate exhibits (sales of limited-edition and early-release products, goods displays, and more)
- Displays of props actually used in films, and rare goods
- Hands-on experiences with a variety of content using the latest technology
- Interaction with international celebrity actors
- Live shows and performances on stage
- Interaction with cosplayers, and contests
- Exhibitions and sales of works by manga artists and illustrators, including the "Artist Alley"
About Tokyo Comic Con
Tokyo Comic Con is a new comic con from Japan that blends the latest technology with the best of pop culture.
A comic con (comic convention) is a celebration of pop culture centered on comics, where fans, creators, and celebrities all gather in one place. Starting in the United States, it has been held in countries around the world, including France, the United Kingdom, Mexico, and Hong Kong, and now attracts attention worldwide. In Japan, the first edition took place in December 2016 as Tokyo Comic Con 2016.
Based on the American style, Tokyo Comic Con is a celebration of technology and pop culture. It sets itself apart from existing comic, film, anime, and game shows by creating a space to share innovation and fun, and it is an event that stimulates intellectual curiosity for all generations, from families to older visitors.
Official website: https://tokyocomiccon.jp
