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.
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Alphonse Elric from Full Metal Alchemist. Cosplayer: AkahoshiKen Iikura-Gross
Umibozu from City Hunter. Cosplayer: Gachi○○Ken Iikura-Gross
Left to right: Shuji Hanma and Tetta Kisaki in Tenjiku uniforms from Tokyo Revengers. Cosplayers (left to right): Paprika and WacchiKen Iikura-Gross
Dejiko from Di Gi Charat. Cosplayer: FamiKen Iikura-Gross
From left to right: Ruby Hoshino, Kana Arima, and MEM-cho from Oshi no Ko. Cosplayers (left to right): Maimaiko, Mochiko, and AmanyanKen Iikura-Gross
From left to right: Kana Arima, Aquamarine Hoshino, Ruby Hoshino, and MEM-cho from Oshi no Ko. Cosplayers (left to right): Onpu Tsukimi, Shin-chan, Rio Sameno, and Ukaru MochizukiKen Iikura-Gross
Rina Tennoji from Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club. Cosplayer: JimmyKen Iikura-Gross
Left to right: Aoi Kiriya and Ichigo Hoshimiya from Aikatsu! Cosplayers (left to right): Iori and Teriyaki ChickenKen Iikura-Gross
Porco Rosso from Porco Rosso. Cosplayer: BukakkouKen Iikura-Gross
Jiko-bo (Jigo) from Princess Mononoke. Cosplayer: DugongKen Iikura-Gross
Left to right: Mei Kusakabe, Totoro, and Satsuki Kusakabe from My Neighbor Totoro. Cosplayers (left to right): Sap Ishijima, Aono 26, and YabezoKen Iikura-Gross
Left to right: Suletta Mercury and Miorine Rembran from Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury. Cosplayer (left to right): AnonymousKen Iikura-Gross
Meer Campbell from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny. Cosplayer: KokotanKen Iikura-Gross
ZGMF-X410A Freedom Gundam from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED. Cosplayer: Natsu ha Chu-ni no HitoKen Iikura-Gross
From left to right: Yor, Anya, and Loid Forger from Spy x Family. Cosplayers (left to right): Akomaru, Saya, and YakaiKen Iikura-Gross
Jolyne Cujoh from Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean. Cosplayer: RenReKen Iikura-Gross
From left to right: Bruno Bucciarati and Trish Una from Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind. Cosplayers: Asabi Okita and ChokoKen Iikura-Gross
Sailor Mars from Sailor Moon. Cosplayer: RonchiKen Iikura-Gross
Left to right: Sailor Neptune and Uranus from Sailor Moon. Cosplayers (left to right): Anonymous and HasutaroKen Iikura-Gross
Sailor Saturn from Sailor Moon. Cosplayer: KyanoKen Iikura-Gross
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 Rurouni Kenshin. Cosplayers: Back (left to right): Jin Sakuraba, Tsubasa, Nao, and Excia. Front (left to right): Kyo, Ran, and ShigeKen Iikura-Gross
Saito Hajime from Rurouni Kenshin. Cosplayer: Riko ShunKen Iikura-Gross
Tifa Lockhart from Final Fantasy VII Remake. Cosplayer: SatoruKen Iikura-Gross
Clive Rosfield from Final Fantasy XVI. Cosplayer: Akai TsukineKen Iikura-Gross
Gerudo Armor Link from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Cosplayer: Maachi KopanKen Iikura-Gross
Team Rocket member from Pokémon. Cosplayer: Arikui TarouKen Iikura-Gross
Left to right: Inosuke Hashibira and Zenitsu Agatsuma from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. Cosplayer (left to right): Kid and LiuyimoKen Iikura-Gross
Hotaru Haganezuka from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. Cosplayer: AnonymousKen Iikura-Gross
Nicholas D. Wolfwood from Trigun Stampede. Cosplayer: FerioKen Iikura-Gross
Left to right: Trunks, Son Gohan, Orange Piccolo, and Whis from Dragon Ball Super. Cosplayers (left to right): Kusanagi Kaisoku Raiko, Tsubasa Shinji, Kinu Zero, and KouKen Iikura-Gross
Arale Norimaki from Dr. Slump. Cosplayer: TsuyukichiKen Iikura-Gross
Roronoa Zoro from One Piece. Cosplayer: MugiwaraKen Iikura-Gross
Shampoo from Ranma 1/2. Cosplayer: KanatoKen Iikura-Gross
Left to right: Misato Katsuragi and Ryoji Kaji from Neon Genesis Evangelion. Cosplayer group: ShimuKen Iikura-Gross
Elias Ainsworth from The Ancient Magus' Bride. Cosplayer: MaecosKen Iikura-Gross
Left to right: Saichi Sugimoto, Asirpa, and Yoshitake Shiraishi from Golden Kamuy. Cosplayers (left to right): Kourld Sakamoto, Ayahisa, and Choco BabyKen Iikura-Gross
Ryuko Matoi from Kill la Kill. Cosplayer: Neito UnoKen Iikura-Gross
Blue-Eyes White Dragon from Yu-Gi-Oh!. Cosplayer: Tsuyoina Blue-EyesKen Iikura-Gross
Cure Sunshine from Heartcatch Precure!. Cosplayer: Kana Minamino
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