Indonesia Comic Con (abbreviated as ICC, simplified as Indo Comic Con), branded as wondrful Indonesia Comic Con under sponsorship with Bank Negara Indonesia, is an annual comic-based multigenre convention in Jakarta, Indonesia, established in 2015. It is organized by Panorama Media (formerly Reed Panorama Exhibitions), the subsidiary of Panorama Sentrawisata, an Indonesian tourism service provider company. ICC emphasizes the five pillars of pop culture, namely comics, toys, movies, video games, and lifestyles. It has featured numbers of notable international actors and actresses, as well as comic artists, DJs, VTubers, and professional cosplayers.
| Indonesia Comic Con | |
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| Status | Active |
| Genre | Multigenre convention |
| Venue | Jakarta Convention Center |
| Location(s) | Jakarta |
| Country |  Indonesia |
| Inaugurated | 14 November 2015 |
| Most recent | 9–10 November 2024 |
| Previous event | 4–5 November 2023 |
| Organized by | Panorama Media |
| Website | indonesiacomiccon |
ICC is the intermediary for Jakartans to express their interest and love in pop culture with full of passion. It is made to support and gather all creative industry players—from comic and anime artists, movie fans, gamers and e-sport players, and also music lovers—in one convention.[1][2] Despite being a multi-genre convention, ICC is more focused on western pop culture, as it has already launched a spin-off event named Indonesia Anime Con, a separated anime and manga convention in 2024.[3]
Overview
editIndonesia Comic Con debuted on 14 November 2015.[4] It is held annually in October or November (except for the seventh and eighth edition, both held in 2023) at the Jakarta Convention Center (JCC) in the Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex, Central Jakarta. JCC's exhibition halls A and B has had hosted the event from the first until the seventh edition in June 2023. ICC has moved to the larger Assembly, Cendrawasih and Plenary halls since the eighth edition in November 2023.[5]
As a multigenre convetion, Indonesia Comic Con have hosted cosplay events, comic book and other intellectual property-based merchandise market, booths of major film studios like Disney and 20th Century Studios, open interview with notable film and TV actors/actresses, and also musical concerts. A virtual 3D VTuber concert was first held at the eighth edition, as well as Esport-related events.[6]
In 2024, Panorama Media, the organizer of ICC, announced that there would be a spin-off as an anime convention named Indonesia Anime Con (IAC). The latter debuted on 15 June 2024.[7] Panorama said that they created a separated events for both western and eastern pop cultures after receiving input from the visitors. Thus, ICC would be more focused on western pop culture. However, ICC remained to host several events related to eastern pop cultures (such as the VTuber concert and the opening of a Crunchyroll booth),[8] but they would focus on promoting Indonesia's own pop culture like Si Juki for instance.[3]
List of editions
edit| Edition | Brand name | Date | Guests | Notes |
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| 1 | Indonesia Comic Con | 15–16 November 2015 |  David W. Mack
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| 2 | 1–2 October 2016 | Brianna Hildebrand
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| 3 | 28–29 October 2017 | Jason David Frank
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| 4 | 27–28 October 2018 | Joko Anwar
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| 5 | Shopee Indonesia Comic Con | 12–13 October 2019 | Austin St. John
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| – | 2020 and 2021 editions were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | |||
| 6 | Indonesia Comic Con presented by TikTok Shop | 1–2 October 2022 | Brandon Routh
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| 7 | Indonesia Comic Con: Pop Asia | 23–25 June 2023 | Weird Genius
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Marketed as Indonesia Comic Con: Pop Asia, which become the forerunner of ICC's spin-off event, Indonesia Anime Con.
The first and only edition to be held in three days. |
| 8 | Indonesia Comic Con X DG Con | 4–5 November 2023 |  Ed Westwick
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The event moved to the Assembly, Cendrawasih and Plenary halls of JCC, the first time since 2015. |
| 9 | wondrful Indonesia Comic Con | 9–10 November 2024 |  Cobie Smulders
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2015
editThe first edition of the convention was held from 14–15 November 2015. American comic artist David Mack, Japanese actor Kenji Ohba, Italian artist Simone Legno, and Indonesian rapper Saykoji were special guests at the event. 160 exhibitors from six countries had opened counters to entertain fans and sell merchandise.[4]
2016
editThe second edition of the comic con was held from 1–2 October 2016. Actress Brianna Hildebrand, comic artists Alex Milne and Andy Price along with several other illustrators were present at the event.[9] Exhibitors from countries like Canada, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, the US and Indonesia participated in the event.[10] Cosplay events were held by Lego and Flabslab, while toy outlets like XM Studios exhibited fan merchandise. Several new fan zones were opened for the second edition.[11]
2017
editActors Jason David Frank and Daniel Logan were guests for the third edition of the comic con, which was held from 28–29 October 2017.[12] Star Wars lightsaber performances, The Walking Dead Escape Room and the Star Trek booth were some entertainment zones opened for fans.[13]
2018
editThis fourth edition was held on 27–28 October 2018, featuring the actors and actresses of Game of Thrones and Supergirl.[14][1] The teaser trailer of Indonesia's superhero movie Gundala was unveiled by its director Joko Anwar.[1]
2019
editThe fifth edition of ICC was held on 12–13 October 2019. The actor of the Red Power Ranger Austin St. John, Deborah Ann Woll from Marvel's Daredevil, and cosplayer Larissa Rochefort became the guest stars. One of the notable booths were 20th Century Fox Indonesia booth, which plays the sneak peek of Terminator: Dark Fate for the first time in Indonesia, as well as Sony Pictures' Jumanji: The Next Level.[15][16] Indonesian comic publisher Bumilangit released its Bangkitnya Ki Wilawuk (The Rise of Ki Wilawuk) comic to ICC visitors, as the continuity of Bumilangit's Gundala film.[17]
2020 and 2021 (cancelled)
editDue to the outbreak of COVID-19, on 16 July 2020, the ICC event organizer (EO) announced that the event would be delayed to 30–31 January 2021, via their YouTube channel.[18] However, both 2020 and 2021 editions were eventually cancelled.[citation needed]
2022
editAfter its two-year absent, the sixth event of ICC was held on 1–2 October 2022, the first time since the pandemic. An NFT-based ticketing system was first introduced.[19] Brandon Routh, together with the numbers of VTubers and international cosplayers, such as Knite and Jasper became one of the guest stars.[20]
2023
editOn 1 May 2023, it was announced that ICC would be held twice,[21] with the seventh edition (branded as Indonesia Comic Con: Pop Asia) held in June, and the eighth edition in November.
On the seventh edition (ICC Pop Asia), numbers of cosplayers, comic artists, VTubers, and DJs from both Japan and Indonesia were the guest stars of the event, including Weird Genius. It was held from 23–25 June 2023, the last edition to be held on Halls A and B of JCC.[22] ICC Pop Asia later become the forerunner of ICC's spin-off event, Indonesia Anime Con.
The eighth edition of ICC (in collaboration with Telkomsel's Dunia Games platform, branded as DG Con) was held from 4–5 November 2023, featuring English actor Ed Westwick, DJ Haruka, and Cover Corp. CEO Motoaki Tanigo, as one of the guest stars. The event conjoined with Dunia Games' DG Awards 2023, an awarding event for e-sport figures. The first 3D VTuber concert in Indonesia enlivens the event.[6] It was the first time ICC moved to Assembly, Cendrawasih, and Plenary halls of JCC, which have larger capacity.[5]
2024
editThe ninth edition was branded wondrful Indonesia Comic Con after its title sponsor, Bank Negara Indonesia's wondr by BNI mobile banking app, which took place on 9–10 November 2024. Canadian actress Cobie Smulders became the main guest star of this edition. Crunchyroll opened their booth at the convention.[8] Motorcycle manufacturer Astra Honda Motor introduced a special model of Honda BeAT motorcycle with Kobo Kanaeru livery.[23]
Indonesia Anime Con
editIndonesia Anime Con (Inacon or IAC) is the spin-off event of ICC, which is a separated Japanese anime and manga convention, established on 15 June 2024. It was first announced on 1 January 2024, with the unveiling of the event's then-unnamed two mascots; later revealed as Kaitu Arjuna and Kirana Yumi.[24] It is set to be the second major anime convention in Indonesia after Comifuro.[7]
The debut took place on 15–16 June 2024 in Indonesia Convention Exhibition, BSD City, instead of JCC.[7][25] It featured comic artists, as well as special guests, from Japan and Indonesia. The guests includes Motomu Toriyama and Teruki Endo, each are the co-director and gameplay battle director of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Weird Genius and JKT48 filled the musical performance.[26]
See also
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- Comifuro – A similar comic convention in Indonesia.
- List of comic book conventions
References
edit- ^ a b c Amirio, Dylan (30 October 2018). "Indonesia Comic Con thrills Jakarta's pop culture fans". The Jakarta Post.
- ^ Anggraini, Pingkan (5 November 2023). "Indonesia Comic Con x DG Con 2023 Jadi Ajang 'Titik Temu' Cosplayer". detikhot (in Indonesian). Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ a b Astuti, Tia Agnes (14 August 2024). "Indonesia Comic Con 2024 Fokus Budaya Pop Barat, Apa Sih Bedanya?". detikpop (in Indonesian). Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ a b Perdani, Yuliasri (15 November 2015). "Indonesia Comic Con 2015". The Jakarta Post.
- ^ a b Bhwana, Petir Garda (23 October 2023). "Next Week's Agenda: Indonesia Comic Con, Urban Sneaker Society, Int'l Moving Image Cultures Conference 2023". Tempo. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
- ^ a b Astuti, Tia Agnes (3 November 2023). "5 Acara Istimewa di Indonesia Comic Con X DG Con 2023". detikhot (in Indonesian). Retrieved 4 November 2023.
- ^ a b c D., Tanto (5 March 2024). "Indonesia Anime Con (INACON), 15-16 Juni 2024, ICE BSD!". Kaori Nusantara (in Indonesian). Retrieved 19 June 2024.
- ^ a b Astuti, Tia Agnes (7 November 2024). "Crunchyroll Hadir di Indonesia Comic Con 2024, Merapat Ya!". detikpop (in Indonesian). Retrieved 15 November 2024.
- ^ Rahmiasri, Masajeng (23 August 2016). "Renowned pop culture artists to attend Indonesia Comic Con". The Jakarta Post.
- ^ Bihu Ray (3 October 2016). "Indonesia Comic Con: Brianna Hildebrand, pop icons grace Jakarta event". The International Business Times.
- ^ Simanjuntak, Tertiani ZB (3 October 2016). "Comic Con starts with a bang". The Jakarta Post.
- ^ Wira, Ni Nyoman (27 October 2017). "What you need to know about the 2017 Indonesia Comic Con". The Jakarta Post.
- ^ Wira, Ni Nyoman (30 October 2017). "Cosplayers go all out for 2017 Indonesia Comic Con". The Jakarta Post.
- ^ "'Game of Thrones', 'Supergirl' actors to enliven Indonesia Comic Con 2018". The Jakarta Post. 20 October 2018.
- ^ Agnes, Tia (12 October 2019). "Indonesia Comic Con 2019 Dipadati Fans Pop Culture". detikhot (in Indonesian). Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ^ Agnes, Tia (10 October 2019). "'Terminator' hingga Cosplay, Spesial Ada di Indonesia Comic Con 2019". detikhot (in Indonesian). Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ^ Syaifullah, Asep (12 October 2019). "Bumilangit Rilis Komik 'Bangkitnya Ki Wilawuk' di Indonesia Comic Con". detikhot (in Indonesian). Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ^ Agnes, Tia (16 July 2020). "Indonesia Comic Con Resmi Ditunda hingga Januari 2021". detikhot (in Indonesian). Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ^ Astuti, Tia Agnes (28 September 2022). "Pencinta Pop Culture, Siap Ramaikan Indonesia Comic Con 2022 Akhir Pekan Ini?". detikhot (in Indonesian). Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ^ Astuti, Tia Agnes (28 September 2022). "Brandon Routh hingga VTuber Moona Hoshinova Meriahkan Indonesia Comic Con 2022". detikhot (in Indonesian). Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ^ @indocomiccon (1 May 2023). "Double the fun, double the experience - Join us for two rounds of the biggest pop culture event, Indonesia Comic Con this year! Who's ready? #indocomiccon". Instagram. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
- ^ @indocomiccon (17 June 2023). "Let's give a warm welcome to our esteemed guests! Have you all purchased your tickets yet? Don't miss out on this incredible event! Remember, all tickets are exclusively available at Konser.co.id. #indocomiccon". Instagram. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
- ^ "Hadir di Comic Con 2024, AHM Pamerkan Honda BeAT x Kobo Kaneru untuk Pecinta Anime". kompas.com (in Indonesian). Advertorial. 14 November 2024. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: others (link) - ^ @indoanimecon; @indocomiccon (1 January 2024). "Get ready to dive into the anime universe! Indonesia Anime Con is coming your way. Stay tuned for the epic launch! #IndoAnimeCon". Instagram. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ @indoanimecon; @indocomiccon; @jivaanimation.studio; @fanmate.id (5 March 2024). "THE WAIT IS OVER!! The ultimate Asian pop culture event, Indonesia Anime Con coming June 15-16, 2024 at Hall 9&10 ICE BSD. Let's #BraceforAwesomeness #indoanimecon #INACON2024 #BraceforAwesomeness". Instagram. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ @indoanimecon; @indocomiccon (13 June 2024). "Let's enthusiastically welcome to our super awesome guests! Have you all purchased your tickets yet?". Instagram. Retrieved 19 June 2024.