Comifuro

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Comifuro
Comic Frontier logo.svg
Comic Frontier 12 Crowd.jpg
Comifuro 12 in 2019
StatusActive
GenreDōjinshi convention
Frequencybi-annually
VenueBalai Kartini
Location(s)South Jakarta, Jakarta
CountryIndonesia
Inaugurated15 July 2012
Most recent22–23 February 2020
Next event17-18 July 2021 (Online)
Attendance13,000 (CF9)
ActivityMarketplace, industry floor, cosplay
Websitehttps://comifuro.net

Comic Frontier, also widely known as Comifuro (abbreviated as CF) is a dōjinshi convention held bi-annually in Jakarta, Indonesia.[1][2][3][4]

History[]

Comic Frontier entrance

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[]

Circle booths during Comic Frontier 11
Closing performance by OTAGROOVE during Comic Frontier X

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 of aspiring or established creators publishing their works independently, covering a wide range of fandoms from the east, west, or local IPs.[9] The cosplay show is another mainstay of the event, with many cosplayers from Indonesia and abroad participating.[10] 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.[11]

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.[9]

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.[12]

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak in Indonesia, Comifuro will hold 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 will be a separate event series from its offline counterpart, with the 15th event reserved for an upcoming offline format.

Events[]

No. Year Date Venue Note Ref
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 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[a] [24][25]
14 2020 22-23 February First edition using Rafflesia Grand Ballroom, resulting in expanded exhibition space
CV 2021 17-18 July[26] Online Comivuro (Comifuro Virtual) will be held as a virtual event substitute with Comifuro 15 name reserved for future physical event [27]
15 TBD TBD TBD Future physical event will use Comifuro 15 name [27]

Notes[]

  1. ^ Originally scheduled on 10–11 August, but later rescheduled because of scheduling conflict with Eid Adha.

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "Siap-Siap, Comic Frontier 10 akan Digelar Bulan Maret 2018!". DUNIAKU Network (in Indonesian). Retrieved 25 February 2019.
  2. ^ "Comifuro X Akan Kembali Digelar di Balai Kartini - KAORI Nusantara". KAORI Nusantara (in Indonesian). Retrieved 25 February 2019.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b "Event Comifuro 11 Siap Digelar Agustus 2018 - KAORI Nusantara". KAORI Nusantara (in Indonesian). Retrieved 25 February 2019.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f "Comic Frontier, Comiket Ala Indonesia". CIAYO Blog (in Indonesian). 4 September 2017. Archived from the original on 30 May 2021. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
  5. ^ "I.O.E.A Member List". I.O.E.A (International Otaku Expo Association). Retrieved 25 February 2019.
  6. ^ "Comifuro Frequently Asked Question". Comic Frontier (in Indonesian). Retrieved 25 February 2019.
  7. ^ Reynaldi, Videtra (2 February 2017). "Comifuro 8: The Home of Comics and Doujin Creators". KAORI Nusantara in English. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
  8. ^ Jump up to: a b BeritaSatu (23 August 2015), Comifuro, Perkumpulan Pecinta Komik dan Animasi (in Indonesian), retrieved 10 May 2019
  9. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Februari 2019, Comic Frontier 12 Akhirnya akan Kembali Hadir! - KAORI Nusantara". KAORI Nusantara (in Indonesian). Retrieved 25 February 2019.
  10. ^ Jump up to: a b FSPlus (24 February 2019). "Comifuro 12 – Sebuah Cacatan, Akankah Menjadi Lebih Baik Lagi?". GwiGwi (in Indonesian). Retrieved 10 May 2019.
  11. ^ Jump up to: a b "Comifuro X: Ramai, Sejuk, Namun Tetap Penuh dengan Hiburan". DUNIAKU Network (in Indonesian). Retrieved 10 May 2019.
  12. ^ tvOneNews (24 February 2019), Pameran Komik Jepang Comic Frontier Digelar di Jakarta (in Indonesian), retrieved 10 May 2019
  13. ^ Comic Frontier 2 Official Programme. 7 July 2013.
  14. ^ "Comic Frontier (Comifuro) 4, 6-7 September 2014 - KAORI Nusantara". KAORI Nusantara (in Indonesian). Retrieved 27 February 2019.
  15. ^ "Sambut Acara Pasar Kreatif Comic Frontier 5 - KAORI Nusantara". KAORI Nusantara (in Indonesian). Retrieved 27 February 2019.
  16. ^ "Sambut Acara Pasar Kreatif Comic Frontier 6 - KAORI Nusantara". KAORI Nusantara (in Indonesian). Retrieved 27 February 2019.
  17. ^ "Sambut Acara Pasar Kreatif Comic Frontier 7 - KAORI Nusantara". KAORI Nusantara (in Indonesian). Retrieved 27 February 2019.
  18. ^ "Comic Frontier (Comifuro) 8, 21 Januari 2017 - KAORI Nusantara". KAORI Nusantara (in Indonesian). Retrieved 27 February 2019.
  19. ^ "Comic Frontier (Comifuro) 9, 2-3 September 2017 - KAORI Nusantara". KAORI Nusantara (in Indonesian). Retrieved 27 February 2019.
  20. ^ "Comifuro 9 adalah Event Terpanas Tahun Ini!". DUNIAKU Network (in Indonesian). Retrieved 10 May 2019.
  21. ^ "Drama Cosplayer Aliga di Comifuro 9, dan Kurang Cermatnya Sebagian Netizen di Indonesia". DUNIAKU Network (in Indonesian). Retrieved 10 May 2019.
  22. ^ "Comic Frontier X Dipenuhi oleh beragam Circle". HOBIKU.NET (in Indonesian). 12 March 2018. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
  23. ^ "Comic Frontier 11 Hadirkan Turnamen E-Sport Shadowverse Indonesia Circuit". HOBIKU.NET (in Indonesian). 15 August 2018. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
  24. ^ "Bentrok Idul Adha, Comic Frontier 13 Umumkan Tanggal Pengganti". Nawala Karsa Indonesia (in Indonesian). 23 April 2019. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
  25. ^ Kusumanto, Dody (23 April 2019). "Comic Frontier 13 Diundur ke Bulan September 2019". KAORI Nusantara (in Indonesian). Retrieved 10 May 2019.
  26. ^ Alfarizy, Naufal (30 May 2021). "Terungkap! Ini Tanggal Pelaksanaan Comic Frontier Virtual" (in Indonesian). Retrieved 30 May 2021.
  27. ^ Jump up to: a b "Surat dari Panitia #1 – Satu Tahun Tanpa Comic Frontier". Comic Frontier (in Indonesian). 21 March 2021. Retrieved 3 April 2021.

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