Comic Alive 20th Anniversary Signing Event at Animate Akihabara

The "Comic Alive 20th Anniversary Signing Event" will be held at Animate Akihabara, located in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. This venue is easily accessible from JR Akihabara Station and Tokyo Metro Suehirocho Station, placing it in the heart of Akihabara's vibrant anime and hobby district.

This event celebrates the 20th anniversary of the popular manga magazine "Comic Alive." Three featured authors will participate in autograph sessions for their respective works. To attend, participants must purchase designated merchandise to obtain an application serial number, which then enters them into a lottery for a chance to win an event ticket.

Event Overview

• Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
  • Session 1: Doors Open 11:30 AM / Event Start 12:00 PM
  • Session 2: Doors Open 2:00 PM / Event Start 2:30 PM
  • Session 3: Doors Open 4:30 PM / Event Start 5:00 PM
• Venue: Animate Akihabara Building 1, 7th Floor
• Venue Address: 4-3-2 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
• Participation Method: Lottery-based (Application serial number required)

Featured Guests and Autograph Merchandise

• Session 1: Rin Ono Signing Session
  • Eligible merchandise: "The Girl Who Became Friends With The Second Cutest Girl In Class" Volumes 1-8
• Session 2: La-na Signing Session
  • Eligible merchandise: "Kuhnon the Magician Can See" Volumes 1-8
• Session 3: Tomoya Haruno Signing Session
  • Eligible merchandise: "Di Gi Charat" Volumes 1-20

Serial Number Acquisition and Application Period

Application serial numbers can be obtained by purchasing any one of the eligible items at Animate stores nationwide or through the Animate online shop. Distribution of serial numbers begins on Thursday, June 11, 2026, with some new releases distributed from their respective release dates. The application period for serial number entry and registration is from Thursday, June 11, 2026, to Tuesday, July 21, 2026.

Eligible Merchandise

• Released Tuesday, June 23, 2026: "Kuhnon the Magician Can See" Volume 8 (902 JPY incl. tax)
• Released Friday, June 26, 2026: "Comic Alive August Issue" (890 JPY incl. tax), "The Girl Who Became Friends With The Second Cutest Girl In Class" Volume 8 (902 JPY incl. tax)
• Currently on sale: "The Girl Who Became Friends With The Second Cutest Girl In Class" Volumes 1-7, "Kuhnon the Magician Can See" Volumes 1-7, "Di Gi Charat" Volumes 1-20.

Application Method

Applications must be submitted within the period specified on the application serial number via the dedicated reception page within "Event Application/Survey" on "CLUB animate." Registration for "CLUB animate" (free of charge) is required. Changes or cancellations to applications are not accepted. Each serial number allows for one application.

Winner Notification

Results are expected to be available in late July 2026 within the "Application History" section of "CLUB animate." A notification email will also be sent, but it is recommended to confirm the lottery outcome via CLUB animate or the Animate app.

Important Notes

If payment for purchased items is canceled after the event, future service use may be refused. Transferring or reselling application serial numbers, benefits, or signed items to third parties is prohibited. Serial numbers cannot be held, and purchases cannot be canceled after receiving the serial number.

Access

• Venue: Animate Akihabara Building 1, 7th Floor
• Address: 4-3-2 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
• Nearest Stations: JR Akihabara Station, Tokyo Metro Suehirocho Station

Interested individuals must complete the steps of purchasing eligible merchandise, obtaining a serial number, applying via CLUB animate, and checking the results. Please check the official website for the latest information and further details.