Comifuro
Comic Frontier, also widely known as Comifuro (abbreviated as CF) is a dōjinshi convention held bi-annually in Jakarta, Indonesia.[1][2][3][4]
Comifuro | |
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"Indonesia Dōjin Market" | |
Status | Active |
Genre | Dōjinshi convention |
Frequency | bi-annually |
Venue | Balai Kartini |
Location(s) | South Jakarta, Jakarta |
Country | Indonesia |
Inaugurated | 15 July 2012 |
Most recent | 22–23 February 2020 |
Next event | TBD |
Attendance | 13,000 (CF9) |
Activity | Marketplace, industry floor, cosplay |
Website | https://comifuro.net |
History
The convention was founded by several students from the University of Indonesia, with the first convention held in 2012. It was then called Comic Frontier Akipa x Gelar Jepang and 35 circles participated.[4]
Originally a part of Gelar Jepang, a Japanese cultural event organised by Japanese Language Study Centre of University of Indonesia, Comifuro was spun-off as a standalone event since its third convention.[4]
Comifuro is a member of the International Otaku Expo Association, a global association of expos and events that feature otaku culture.[5]
Profile
Comifuro has a wide range of activities and participants,[6] from the dōjin marketplace, cosplay show, corporate booth, music performance, and talkshow discussing creative industries (particularly comic and animation) in Indonesia.[7][8] The convention has been influenced in design and spirit by the Japanese Comiket convention.[4]
The dōjin marketplace is filled by circles, with a wide range of fandoms represented.[9] The cosplay show is another mainstay, with many cosplayers from Indonesia and abroad participating.[10] The music performance is on the main stage and consists of a karaoke session, acoustic guitar performance, anison, and DJ performance.[11]
Local comic publishers, like reON and CIAYO usually have portfolio review session where aspiring writers can submit their manuscripts.[9]
Comifuro is typically held on Saturday and Sunday, bi-annually each year. Ticket sales start in the morning before the gate opens at 9:30, with the ticket gate closing at 17:00. The dōjin marketplace and other activities are open until closing at 18:00.[12]
Events
No. | Year | Date | Venue | Note | Ref |
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1 | 2012 | 15 July | University of Indonesia (held as a part of Gelar Jepang) | [4] | |
2 | 2013 | 7 July | [13] | ||
3 | 28–29 December | University of Indonesia (standalone event) | First standalone event and first two-day event | [4] | |
4 | 2014 | 6–7 September | Gelanggang Remaja, East Jakarta | [14] | |
5 | 2015 | 24 January | SMESCO Exhibition Hall | [15] | |
6 | 22–23 August | [8][16] | |||
7 | 2016 | 30–31 July | First edition with ticket | [17] | |
8 | 2017 | 21 January | Integrity Convention Center | [18] | |
9 | 2–3 September | Balai Kartini | Featuring three cosplayers: Aliga, Ying, and Nemesia | [19][20][21] | |
X (10) | 2018 | 3–4 March | 10th anniversary event | [1][11][22] | |
11 | 18–19 August | Incorporating Shadowverse Indonesia Circuit esports tournament | [3][23] | ||
12 | 2019 | 23–24 February | [9][10] | ||
13 | 7–8 September[lower-alpha 1] | [24][25] | |||
14 | 2020 | 22-23 February | First edition using Rafflesia Grand Ballroom, resulting in expanded exhibition space | ||
15 | 2021 | TBD |
Notes
- Originally scheduled on 10–11 August, but later rescheduled because of scheduling conflict with Eid Adha.
References
- "Siap-Siap, Comic Frontier 10 akan Digelar Bulan Maret 2018!". DUNIAKU Network (in Indonesian). Retrieved 25 February 2019.
- "Comifuro X Akan Kembali Digelar di Balai Kartini - KAORI Nusantara". KAORI Nusantara (in Indonesian). Retrieved 25 February 2019.
- "Event Comifuro 11 Siap Digelar Agustus 2018 - KAORI Nusantara". KAORI Nusantara (in Indonesian). Retrieved 25 February 2019.
- "Comic Frontier, Comiket Ala Indonesia". CIAYO Blog (in Indonesian). 4 September 2017. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
- "I.O.E.A Member List". I.O.E.A (International Otaku Expo Association). Retrieved 25 February 2019.
- "Comifuro Frequently Asked Question". Comic Frontier (in Indonesian). Retrieved 25 February 2019.
- Reynaldi, Videtra (2 February 2017). "Comifuro 8: The Home of Comics and Doujin Creators". KAORI Nusantara in English. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
- BeritaSatu (23 August 2015), Comifuro, Perkumpulan Pecinta Komik dan Animasi (in Indonesian), retrieved 10 May 2019
- "Februari 2019, Comic Frontier 12 Akhirnya akan Kembali Hadir! - KAORI Nusantara". KAORI Nusantara (in Indonesian). Retrieved 25 February 2019.
- FSPlus (24 February 2019). "Comifuro 12 – Sebuah Cacatan, Akankah Menjadi Lebih Baik Lagi?". GwiGwi (in Indonesian). Retrieved 10 May 2019.
- "Comifuro X: Ramai, Sejuk, Namun Tetap Penuh dengan Hiburan". DUNIAKU Network (in Indonesian). Retrieved 10 May 2019.
- tvOneNews (24 February 2019), Pameran Komik Jepang Comic Frontier Digelar di Jakarta (in Indonesian), retrieved 10 May 2019
- Comic Frontier 2 Official Programme. 7 July 2013.
- "Comic Frontier (Comifuro) 4, 6-7 September 2014 - KAORI Nusantara". KAORI Nusantara (in Indonesian). Retrieved 27 February 2019.
- "Sambut Acara Pasar Kreatif Comic Frontier 5 - KAORI Nusantara". KAORI Nusantara (in Indonesian). Retrieved 27 February 2019.
- "Sambut Acara Pasar Kreatif Comic Frontier 6 - KAORI Nusantara". KAORI Nusantara (in Indonesian). Retrieved 27 February 2019.
- "Sambut Acara Pasar Kreatif Comic Frontier 7 - KAORI Nusantara". KAORI Nusantara (in Indonesian). Retrieved 27 February 2019.
- "Comic Frontier (Comifuro) 8, 21 Januari 2017 - KAORI Nusantara". KAORI Nusantara (in Indonesian). Retrieved 27 February 2019.
- "Comic Frontier (Comifuro) 9, 2-3 September 2017 - KAORI Nusantara". KAORI Nusantara (in Indonesian). Retrieved 27 February 2019.
- "Comifuro 9 adalah Event Terpanas Tahun Ini!". DUNIAKU Network (in Indonesian). Retrieved 10 May 2019.
- "Drama Cosplayer Aliga di Comifuro 9, dan Kurang Cermatnya Sebagian Netizen di Indonesia". DUNIAKU Network (in Indonesian). Retrieved 10 May 2019.
- "Comic Frontier X Dipenuhi oleh beragam Circle". HOBIKU.NET (in Indonesian). 12 March 2018. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
- "Comic Frontier 11 Hadirkan Turnamen E-Sport Shadowverse Indonesia Circuit". HOBIKU.NET (in Indonesian). 15 August 2018. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
- "Bentrok Idul Adha, Comic Frontier 13 Umumkan Tanggal Pengganti". Nawala Karsa Indonesia (in Indonesian). 23 April 2019. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
- Kusumanto, Dody (23 April 2019). "Comic Frontier 13 Diundur ke Bulan September 2019". KAORI Nusantara (in Indonesian). Retrieved 10 May 2019.