Comifuro Explained

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Comic Frontier (Comifuro)
Status:Active
Venue:Indonesia Convention Exhibition
Location:BSD City, Pagedangan, Tangerang Regency
Genre:Dōjinshi convention
Country:Indonesia
First:15 July 2012
Last:CF18, 11–12 May 2024
Next:CF19, 9–10 November 2024
Attendance:Over 20,000 (CF15)
Activity:Marketplace, industry floor, cosplay
Website:https://comifuro.net
Frequency:Biannual

Comic Frontier, also widely known as Comifuro (abbreviated as CF), is a dōjinshi convention held biannually in BSD City, Tangerang Regency, Banten, Indonesia.[1] [2] [3] [4] It has a wide range of activities and participants,[5] from the dōjin marketplace, cosplay show, corporate booth, music performance, and talkshow discussing creative industries (particularly comic and animation) in Indonesia.[6] The convention has been influenced in design and spirit by the Japanese Comiket convention.

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.

Originally a part of Gelar Jepang, a Japanese cultural event organised by Japanology Students' Association of the Faculty of Humanities of the University of Indonesia, Comifuro was spun-off as a standalone event since its third convention.

Comifuro is a member of the International Otaku Expo Association, a global association of expos and events that feature otaku culture.[7]

Profile

The dōjin marketplace is filled by circles of aspiring or established creators publishing their works independently, covering a wide range of fandoms from the east, west, or local IPs.[8] The cosplay show is another mainstay of the event, with many cosplayers from Indonesia and abroad participating. Stage music performances are usually held during and at the climax of the event, consisting of karaoke sessions, music instrument performances, anison, and DJ performances.

Local comic publishers such as reON and CIAYO and the like would usually hold portfolio review sessions where aspiring writers and/or comic artists may submit their manuscripts.

Comifuro is typically held on Saturday and Sunday, bi-annually each year. Ticket sales began in the morning before the gate opens, traditionally at 9:30, with the ticket gate closing at 17:00. The dōjin marketplace and other activities are open until closing at 18:00.

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak in Indonesia, Comifuro held a new online format for the convention beginning from 2021, aptly named as Comic Frontier Virtual, or Comivuro for short (also often abbreviated as CV or CFV). The online format of the convention is a separate event series from its offline counterpart, with the 15th event reserved for an offline format.

For the first offline Comifuro since COVID-19, CF15, it was moved to hall 9 and 10 of ICE BSD where hall 9 was used as an eating place and hall 10 for the actual event. It attracted 17,000 visitors on the first day, crossing over 20,000 for both days combined. Because of this, many were queueing for hours to get a ticket with others were waiting since 3 am. It also was the first time Good Smile Company products being sold at Comifuro.[9]

On 1 December 2022, Comic Frontier announced on their Twitter that Comifuro 16 would be held on 11-12 March 2023 in halls 8, 9 and 10 of ICE BSD.[10] It has been delayed to 6-7 May 2023 however, citing security concerns surrounding the venue and its adjacent areas during the event date as cause of delay.[11] [12]

Events

List of Comifuro events!No.!Year!Date!Venue!Note!Attendance!Ref
1201215 JulyUniversity of Indonesia (held as a part of Gelar Jepang)
220137 July[13]
328–29 DecemberUniversity of Indonesia (standalone event)First standalone event and first two-day event.
420146–7 SeptemberGelanggang Remaja, East Jakarta[14]
5201524 JanuarySMESCO Exhibition Hall[15]
622–23 August[16]
7201630–31 JulyFirst edition with entry ticketing.[17]
8201721 JanuaryIntegrity Convention Center[18]
92–3 SeptemberBalai KartiniFeatured three international cosplayers: Aliga, Ying, and Nemesia.Over 13,000[19] [20] [21] [22]
1020183–4 MarchAnnounced and marketed as CFX.[23] [24]
1118–19 AugustIncorporated Shadowverse Indonesia Circuit E-Sports tournament.[25]
12201923–24 February[26]
137–8 September[27] [28]
14202022–23 FebruaryFirst edition to use Rafflesia Grand Ballroom at Balai Kartini, resulting in expanded exhibition space.
CV1202117–18 July[29] OnlineComivuro (Comifuro Virtual) was held as a virtual event substitute with Comifuro 15 name reserved for future offline event.[30]
CV2DecemberThe 2nd virtual event for Comifuro was announced at the end of the 1st Comivuro, named Comivuro 2.0: You Can (Not) Miss It.[31]
15202224–25 September Indonesia Convention ExhibitionComifuro 15 moved to ICE BSD, the largest convention centre in Indonesia.Over 20,000[32] [33]
1620236–7 MayCF 16 has been expanded to include Hall 8, 9 and 10 of ICE BSD.[34]
1716–17 DecemberSince this edition, the committee offers a shuttle service operated by Lorena.
18202411–12 MayA Bushiroad Expo is included. Both days were opened in Japanese by Takaaki Kidani, Bushiroad's CEO and President.
199–10 NovemberTo be held simultaneously with the Indonesia Comic Con in the Jakarta Convention Center.

Notes

References

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  2. Web site: Comifuro X Akan Kembali Digelar di Balai Kartini - KAORI Nusantara. KAORI Nusantara. 19 November 2017 . ID. 2019-02-25. 6 October 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231006201936/https://www.kaorinusantara.or.id/newsline/99866/comifuro-x-akan-kembali-digelar-di-balai-kartini. live.
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  5. Web site: Comifuro Frequently Asked Question . 2019-02-25 . Comic Frontier . ID . 10 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230410160934/https://comifuro.net/comifuro/comifuro-frequently-asked-question/ . live .
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  9. Web site: hnz . 2022-09-26 . Comifuro 15 Sukses Datangkan Puluhan Ribu Pengunjung!. 2022-10-02 . UP Station . id. Comifuro 15 Successfully Brings Tens of Thousands of Visitors!. https://web.archive.org/web/20221021155843/https://www.upstation.asia/comifuro-15-sukses/. 2022-10-21. live.
  10. Web site: Comic Frontier 16 will be held on March 11&12 2023 at Indonesia Convention Exhibition Hall 8,9,10 Circle registration coming soon! . 2022-12-01 . twitter . Comic Frontier . id.
  11. Web site: Pengumuman Perubahan Tanggal Comic Frontier 16 dari 11-12 Maret 2023 ke 6-7 Mei 2023 . 2023-02-26 . Twitter . en . 7 February 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230207152604/https://twitter.com/comifuro/status/1622973032884215816 . live .
  12. Web site: Teruntuk seluruh partisipan, circle, kreator, dan pengunjung Comic Frontier. Kami akan mengadakan forum untuk memberikan penjelasan mengenai perubahan tanggal Comic Frontier 16 melalui server Discord Comic Frontier Square pada hari Minggu, 12 Februari 2023 jam 20:00 WIB . 2023-02-26 . Twitter . en . 26 February 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230226180836/https://twitter.com/comifuro/status/1624044335896444928 . live .
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  14. Web site: Comic Frontier (Comifuro) 4, 6-7 September 2014 - KAORI Nusantara. KAORI Nusantara. 30 August 2014 . id. 2019-02-27. 6 October 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231006201816/https://www.kaorinusantara.or.id/newsline/14028/comic-frontier-comifuro-4-6-7-september-2014. live.
  15. Web site: Sambut Acara Pasar Kreatif Comic Frontier 5 - KAORI Nusantara. KAORI Nusantara. 9 December 2014 . id. 2019-02-27. 6 October 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231006202016/https://www.kaorinusantara.or.id/newsline/18578/sambut-acara-pasar-kreatif-comic-frontier-5. live.
  16. Web site: Sambut Acara Pasar Kreatif Comic Frontier 6 - KAORI Nusantara. KAORI Nusantara. 11 April 2015 . id. 2019-02-27. 6 October 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231006202342/https://www.kaorinusantara.or.id/newsline/25675/sambut-acara-pasar-kreatif-comic-frontier-6. live.
  17. Web site: Sambut Acara Pasar Kreatif Comic Frontier 7 - KAORI Nusantara. KAORI Nusantara. April 2016 . id. 2019-02-27. 6 October 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231006202342/https://www.kaorinusantara.or.id/newsline/49204/sambut-acara-pasar-kreatif-comic-frontier-7. live.
  18. Web site: Comic Frontier (Comifuro) 8, 21 Januari 2017 - KAORI Nusantara. KAORI Nusantara. 17 January 2017 . id. 2019-02-27. 6 October 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231006202131/https://www.kaorinusantara.or.id/newsline/68021/comic-frontier-comifuro-8-21-januari-2017. live.
  19. Web site: Comic Frontier (Comifuro) 9, 2-3 September 2017 - KAORI Nusantara. KAORI Nusantara. 29 August 2017 . id. 2019-02-27. 6 October 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231006202150/https://www.kaorinusantara.or.id/newsline/84733/comic-frontier-comifuro-9-2-3-september-2017. live.
  20. Web site: Comifuro 9 adalah Event Terpanas Tahun Ini!. DUNIAKU Network. ID. 2019-05-10. 10 May 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190510054143/https://www.duniaku.net/2017/09/03/comifuro-9-panas/. live.
  21. Web site: Drama Cosplayer Aliga di Comifuro 9, dan Kurang Cermatnya Sebagian Netizen di Indonesia. DUNIAKU Network. ID. 2019-05-10. 10 May 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190510073147/https://www.duniaku.net/2017/09/04/drama-aliga/. live.
  22. Web site: Pers . Siaran . 2017-09-03 . Hari Pertama Comic Frontier 9 Dihadiri oleh Lebih dari 15.000 Pengunjung . 2022-10-02 . KAORI Nusantara . id-ID . 2 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221002132159/https://www.kaorinusantara.or.id/newsline/85005/hari-pertama-comic-frontier-9-dihadiri-oleh-lebih-dari-15-000-pengunjung . live .
  23. Web site: Comifuro X: Ramai, Sejuk, Namun Tetap Penuh dengan Hiburan. DUNIAKU Network. ID. 2019-05-10. 10 May 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190510054142/https://www.duniaku.net/2018/03/04/event-comifuro-x/. live.
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  28. Web site: Comic Frontier 13 Diundur ke Bulan September 2019. Kusumanto. Dody. 2019-04-23. KAORI Nusantara. ID. 2019-05-10. 6 October 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231006201934/https://www.kaorinusantara.or.id/newsline/128561/comic-frontier-13-diundur-ke-bulan-september-2019. live.
  29. Web site: Terungkap! Ini Tanggal Pelaksanaan Comic Frontier Virtual. Alfarizy. Naufal. id. May 30, 2021. May 30, 2021. 7 October 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231007000121/https://nawalakarsa.id/event-rilis-pers/comic-frontier-virtual-tanggal-pelaksanaan/. live.
  30. Web site: 2021-03-21. Surat dari Panitia #1 – Satu Tahun Tanpa Comic Frontier. live. 2021-04-03. Comic Frontier. id. https://web.archive.org/web/20210321114213/https://comifuro.net/blog/2021/03/21/surat-dari-panitia-comic-frontier-1-satu-tahun-tanpa-comic-frontier/ . 21 March 2021 .
  31. Web site: Terungkap! Ini Tanggal Pelaksanaan Comic Frontier Virtual. Alfarizy. Naufal. id. May 30, 2021. May 30, 2021. 7 October 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231007000121/https://nawalakarsa.id/event-rilis-pers/comic-frontier-virtual-tanggal-pelaksanaan/. live.
  32. Web site: Comic Frontier 15 will be held on September 24 and 25 2022 at Hall 10 Indonesia Convention Exhibition. Circle registration coming soon! We came through and we shall return . 2022-04-01 . Twitter . Comic Frontier . en . 30 August 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220830235232/https://twitter.com/comifuro/status/1509444207047454721 . live .
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