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 . Cosplayer: Akahoshi
Umibozu from . Cosplayer: Gachi○○
Left to right: Shuji Hanma and Tetta Kisaki in Tenjiku uniforms from . Cosplayers (left to right): Paprika and Wacchi
Dejiko from . Cosplayer: Fami
From left to right: Ruby Hoshino, Kana Arima, and MEM-cho from . Cosplayers (left to right): Maimaiko, Mochiko, and Amanyan
From left to right: Kana Arima, Aquamarine Hoshino, Ruby Hoshino, and MEM-cho from . Cosplayers (left to right): Onpu Tsukimi, Shin-chan, Rio Sameno, and Ukaru Mochizuki
Rina Tennoji from . Cosplayer: Jimmy
Left to right: Aoi Kiriya and Ichigo Hoshimiya from Cosplayers (left to right): Iori and Teriyaki Chicken
from . Cosplayer: Bukakkou
Jiko-bo (Jigo) from . Cosplayer: Dugong
Left to right: Mei Kusakabe, , and Satsuki Kusakabe from . Cosplayers (left to right): Sap Ishijima, Aono 26, and Yabezo
Left to right: Suletta Mercury and Miorine Rembran from . Cosplayer (left to right): Anonymous
Meer Campbell from . Cosplayer: Kokotan
ZGMF-X410A Freedom Gundam from . Cosplayer: Natsu ha Chu-ni no Hito
From left to right: Yor, Anya, and Loid Forger from . Cosplayers (left to right): Akomaru, Saya, and Yakai
Jolyne Cujoh from . Cosplayer: RenRe
From left to right: Bruno Bucciarati and Trish Una from . Cosplayers: Asabi Okita and Choko
Sailor Mars from . Cosplayer: Ronchi
Left to right: Sailor Neptune and Uranus from . Cosplayers (left to right): Anonymous and Hasutaro
Sailor Saturn from . 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 . Cosplayers: Back (left to right): Jin Sakuraba, Tsubasa, Nao, and Excia. Front (left to right): Kyo, Ran, and Shige
Saito Hajime from . 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 . Cosplayer: Arikui Tarou
Left to right: Inosuke Hashibira and Zenitsu Agatsuma from . Cosplayer (left to right): Kid and Liuyimo
Hotaru Haganezuka from . Cosplayer: Anonymous
Nicholas D. Wolfwood from . Cosplayer: Ferio
Left to right: Trunks, Son Gohan, Orange Piccolo, and Whis from . Cosplayers (left to right): Kusanagi Kaisoku Raiko, Tsubasa Shinji, Kinu Zero, and Kou
Arale Norimaki from . Cosplayer: Tsuyukichi
Roronoa Zoro from . Cosplayer: Mugiwara
Shampoo from . Cosplayer: Kanato
Left to right: Misato Katsuragi and Ryoji Kaji from . Cosplayer group: Shimu
Elias Ainsworth from . Cosplayer: Maecos
Left to right: Saichi Sugimoto, Asirpa, and Yoshitake Shiraishi from . Cosplayers (left to right): Kourld Sakamoto, Ayahisa, and Choco Baby
Ryuko Matoi from . Cosplayer: Neito Uno
Blue-Eyes White Dragon from . Cosplayer: Tsuyoina Blue-Eyes
Cure Sunshine from . Cosplayer: Kana Minamino
