Tokyo Comic Con 2026 (officially Tokyo Comic Convention 2026, abbreviated as Tokyo Comic Con 2026) will be held for three days, from Friday, December 11 to Sunday, December 13, 2026, at Makuhari Messe (Mihama-ku, Chiba City). The Japanese celebrity guests have now been announced, along with autograph and photo sessions featuring six voice actors and actor Nobuyuki Suzuki, and an autograph session by Kappei Yamaguchi and Noriko Hidaka that comes as a bonus for buyers of a "Ranma ½" original goods set.
Counting from its first edition in 2016, Tokyo Comic Con reaches its 10th anniversary this year. The anniversary theme is "BEYOND": drawing strength from ten years of history and heading toward a future yet to be seen. With one month left until the event, the guests who will fill the venue in the anniversary year continue to be confirmed.
10th Anniversary Memorial Project: Past Ambassadors Tadanobu Asano, Mackenyu Maeda and Koji Yamamoto Gather at Makuhari as Japanese Celebrities
Following the overseas celebrities, the Japanese celebrities attending Tokyo Comic Con 2026 have been decided. They are Tadanobu Asano (浅野忠信), Mackenyu Maeda (前田真剣佑) and Koji Yamamoto (山本耕史). These three served as ambassadors for Tokyo Comic Con 2019, Tokyo Comic Con 2023 and Tokyo Comic Con 2025 respectively, and each led the event in that year.
In this 10th anniversary year, the three past ambassadors will be at the same venue as Japanese celebrities, making this a memorial project unique to an anniversary year. During the event, in addition to appearing on the main stage, the three are scheduled to take part in photo sessions and autograph sessions. Mackenyu Maeda will attend on two days only, Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13.
Tadanobu Asano (浅野忠信)
An internationally active actor who has continued to receive high praise at film awards in Japan and abroad. He made his move into Hollywood with the "Thor" series (マイティ・ソー) and has appeared in major productions including "Battleship" and the "Mortal Kombat" series. In the drama "Shogun" (SHOGUN 将軍), he played Kashigi Yabushige (樫木藪重) and became the first Japanese actor to win Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards, drawing attention around the world.
He has built a career that crosses genre lines, from Hollywood blockbusters to strongly auteur-driven works. He energized the venue as an ambassador at Tokyo Comic Con 2019 and took part as a celebrity at Tokyo Comic Con 2025 last year. This will be his second consecutive year attending as a celebrity.
Mackenyu Maeda (前田真剣佑)
An actor who works on the front lines in both Japan and Hollywood. Born in Los Angeles, California, he is the son of the internationally known action star Sonny Chiba (千葉真一). He played Arata Wataya (綿谷新) in the "Chihayafuru" series released in 2016 and won the Newcomer of the Year award at the 40th Japan Academy Film Prize. In the Netflix series "ONE PIECE," his faithful portrayal of Roronoa Zoro and his action drew praise from viewers around the world.
He has deep ties to Comic Con as well. He led the venue as an ambassador at Tokyo Comic Con 2023 and also attended Osaka Comic Con 2025 as a celebrity. His career, which has spanned Japan and the United States, fits with Tokyo Comic Con, which goes beyond borders and genres. He returns to Makuhari in the 10th anniversary year as a longtime friend of Comic Con.
Koji Yamamoto (山本耕史)
An actor active across a wide range, from musicals to film. In 1987, at the age of 10, he made his stage debut as Gavroche in the Japanese premiere of the musical "Les Misérables," and he came into the spotlight with the drama "ひとつ屋根の下". He has appeared in many widely discussed works, including the NHK taiga dramas "Shinsengumi!" (新選組！) and "The 13 Lords of the Shogun" (鎌倉殿の13人), the large-scale entertainment film "Shin Ultraman" as Mefilas (メフィラス), and the drama "地面師たち" as Aoyagi (青柳).
At Tokyo Comic Con 2025, he led the venue as an ambassador for all three days, and his wholehearted enjoyment of meeting overseas celebrities became a topic among fans. He was said to be the most excited person at the venue, and he brings the same love of Comic Con this year, welcoming fans as a celebrity.
Well-Known Veteran Voice Actors Gather for Autograph and Photo Sessions Held on Each Day of the Event
Being able to interact directly with leading actors and voice actors from Japan is another major attraction of Tokyo Comic Con, in addition to the overseas and Japanese celebrities. In the 10th anniversary year, veteran voice actors well known to anime fans will also be at the venue. This year, autograph and photo sessions with a total of six voice actors will be held on all three days.
(From left) Noriko Hidaka (日髙のり子), Kappei Yamaguchi (山口勝平), Akio Otsuka (大塚明夫), Kazuki Yao (矢尾一樹), Kazuhiko Inoue (井上和彦), Yuki Ono (小野友樹). Honorifics omitted.
- Friday, December 11: Original goods for the TV anime "Ranma ½" go on sale in limited quantities. As a bonus for buyers, an autograph session will be held with Kappei Yamaguchi, who voices Ranma Saotome (早乙女乱馬), and Noriko Hidaka, who voices Akane Tendo (天道あかね).
- Saturday, December 12: A joint photo and autograph session will be held by two guests, Akio Otsuka, known for roles such as Black Jack in "Black Jack" and Snake in the "Metal Gear Solid" series, and Kazuki Yao, who voices Franky in "ONE PIECE." Kazuhiko Inoue, who voices Kakashi Hatake in "NARUTO" and Nyanko-sensei / Madara (ニャンコ先生・斑) in "Natsume's Book of Friends" (夏目友人帳), will also take part.
- Sunday, December 13: Yuki Ono, who voices Taiga Kagami (火神大我) in "Kuroko's Basketball" (黒子のバスケ) and Josuke Higashikata (東方仗助) in "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable," will appear. Akio Otsuka will appear again, following the previous day.
Autograph and photo session schedule
- Friday, December 11: Noriko Hidaka and Kappei Yamaguchi (double autograph session, a bonus for buyers of the collaboration goods)
- Saturday, December 12: Akio Otsuka and Kazuki Yao (autograph and photo session) / Kazuhiko Inoue (autograph and photo session)
- Sunday, December 13: Yuki Ono (autograph and photo session) / Akio Otsuka (autograph and photo session)
Notes
- Start times for each session, how tickets are sold, when sales begin, and other details will be announced on the official website once decided.
- At photo sessions, a photo taken with a dedicated camera is printed on the spot and handed to you. Photos cannot be taken with your own smartphone or other device.
- To take part in an autograph or photo session, you need to purchase the ticket for each session type in addition to a separate Tokyo Comic Con 2026 admission ticket.
- Content and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Check the latest information on the Tokyo Comic Con social media accounts, official website, and official app.
Tokyo Comic Con 10th Anniversary × TV Anime "Ranma ½" Collaboration: Limited-Quantity Goods Set With a Double Autograph Session for Buyers
A special collaboration with the TV anime "Ranma ½," whose third season is currently airing nationwide on Nippon TV network stations, has been decided for the 10th anniversary year of Tokyo Comic Con 2026.
For the collaboration, an original goods set commemorating the 10th anniversary will be sold in limited quantities. The lineup consists of a character acrylic stand, a hand towel, a ballpoint pen, a sticker, and a non-woven shopping bag, and it is a commemorative product available only at the 10th anniversary Tokyo Comic Con.
As a special bonus for buyers only, Kappei Yamaguchi, who voices Ranma Saotome, and Noriko Hidaka, who voices Akane Tendo, will hold a special double autograph session. Each of them will hand-sign one Tokyo Comic Con original shikishi (signature board) right in front of the buyer.
Overview of the "Ranma ½" collaboration goods
- Product: Tokyo Comic Con 10th Anniversary "Ranma ½" Original Goods Set
- Price: ¥27,500 (tax included)
- Quantity: Limited quantity
- Buyer bonus: Double autograph session with Kappei Yamaguchi (voice of Ranma Saotome) and Noriko Hidaka (voice of Akane Tendo)
- Bonus date: Friday, December 11, 2026
- Bonus location: Autograph and photo session booth inside the Tokyo Comic Con 2026 venue
Notes
- The double autograph session is a bonus only for buyers of this product. Tickets for the autograph session alone are not sold.
- To take part in the bonus, a Tokyo Comic Con 2026 admission ticket is required separately.
- How the goods are sold, when sales begin, and other details will be announced on the official website once decided.
- Content, guests, and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Check the latest information on the Tokyo Comic Con social media accounts, official website, and official app.
"Ranma ½" Season 3 broadcast and streaming information
- Currently airing in sequence across Japan on the Nippon TV network (日本テレビ系), starting Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 24:55 (12:55 AM on Sunday, October 4).
- Streaming exclusively on Netflix right after each broadcast.
(From left) Tokyo Comic Con original shikishi, character acrylic stand, hand towel, ballpoint pen, sticker, non-woven shopping bag. ©高橋留美子・小学館／「らんま1/2」製作委員会
Actor Nobuyuki Suzuki Holds Photo and Autograph Sessions on Two Days, Including the Release Date of the Film "羊の皮を着たケモノ"
Following the overseas and Japanese celebrities, interaction with actors and voice actors who work on the front lines in Japan is another attraction of Tokyo Comic Con. In the 10th anniversary year, actor Nobuyuki Suzuki makes his first appearance at Tokyo Comic Con. He will hold photo and autograph sessions over two days, Friday, December 11 and Saturday, December 12.
The first day, Friday, December 11, coincides with the release date of the Prime Original film "羊の皮を着たケモノ," in which he appears.
Nobuyuki Suzuki (鈴木伸之)
An actor who has built his career on both stage and screen, playing a wide range of roles from contemporary dramas to period pieces. After making his stage debut in 2010, he steadily raised his profile through works such as the film "The Kirishima Thing" and the NHK taiga drama "Hana Moyu" (花燃ゆ). In the "Tokyo Revengers" film series, he played Kiyomasa Shimizu (清水将貴), and he has appeared one after another in widely discussed dramas including "今日から俺は!!," "私たちはどうかしている," and "恋です！〜ヤンキー君と白杖ガール〜." In 2026, he played Isami Kondo (近藤勇) in the TBS × U-NEXT drama "ちるらん 新撰組鎮魂歌," and he is currently appearing as Sou Miyazawa (宮沢想) in the Fuji TV Monday 9 PM (Getsu 9) drama "救命病棟24時."
He has expanded his activities to photo books, commercials and music, and he continues to show new sides of himself. At Tokyo Comic Con, which he attends for the first time this year, he will interact closely with fans through the photo and autograph sessions.
Notes
- Start times for each session, how tickets are sold, when sales begin, and other details will be announced on the official website and social media once decided.
- At photo sessions, a photo taken with a dedicated camera is printed on the spot and handed to you. Photos cannot be taken with your own smartphone or other device.
- To take part in an autograph or photo session, you need to purchase the ticket for each session type in addition to a separate Tokyo Comic Con 2026 admission 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
Content and schedules are subject to change without notice. Check the latest information on the Tokyo Comic Con social media accounts, official website, and official app.
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
