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KYOTO CMEX : マンガ・アニメ × 映画・映像 × ゲーム × クロスメディア
KYOTO CMEX : マンガ・アニメ × 映画・映像 × ゲーム × クロスメディア

マンガ・アニメ、映画・映像、ゲーム、クロスメディアの京都発の先端情報を発信:KYOTO CMEXポータルサイト

マンガ・アニメ、映画・映像、ゲーム、クロスメディアの京都発の先端情報を発信KYOTO CMEXポータルサイト

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Manga/AnimeKyoto International Manga Museum EventExhibition: Children Who Grew Up with Manga– 40 Years of Manga in EuropeThe exhibition “Ryoko Kui Exhibition & ‘Delicious in Dungeon’ Labyrinth Exploration Exhibition” will be held by popular manga artist Ryoko Kui, the author of the popular h…Date2026.9.17-2027.1.19Cross MediaContent Package ClassClasses at universities in Kyoto. You'll miss out if you don't attend!Lectures will be given in a relay format by Kyoto universities that are engaged in education and research in the fields of film, manga, animation, and video games.Date2026.10.3 - 12.05Cross MediaContent Cross Media SeminarFind the charms and possibilities in content business!A series of seminars by top leaders in the industry will be held to explore the possibilities and future of the content business, while deepening human resource development and networking.Date2026.11.4Manga/AnimeSatellite Office for the Manga Editorial DepartmentThis is your chance to show off your manga manuscript to an editor!Many manga editors from Tokyo will be coming here to check the manuscripts of aspiring manga authors. From your world settings, story, and character settings, this is a valuable chance for you to obta…Date2026.11.21 - 11.22Cross MediaKyoto Uzumasa Cinema FestivalMedia Contents x Local Community Experience EventThe event will be held in Kyoto’s “Movie Town Kyoto Ohata”, where visitors can experience real film sets, professional filmmakers, and other real creativity.Date2026.12.5-6Movies/PicturesKyoto Historica International Film FestivalExcitement over historical dramas of the world!An event to find the area where period and historical dramas, etc., which have been cultivated in Kyoto, and the media which fuse future creators, intersect with each other. The event will explore the…Date2026.12.15-20Movies/PicturesKyoto Filmmakers LabTry your hand at period dramas at this training camp!Young filmmakers, animators, game artists, computer graphics artists, and other creators from Japan and abroad are invited to participate in workshops on period drama production and other human resour…Date2026.12.15-20Cross MediaCareer forum of animation and game company inn KyotoBecome professional in animation and game industry of Kyoto!A job fair for creative companies in Kyoto, including animation and game production companies with studios in Kyoto, will be held. Students who aspire to become creators and creators who are consideri…Date2027.2-3GamesBitSummitNew title lineup! Festival for indie gamesFrom famous game production houses and minor game makers in Japan and overseas, up-and-coming creators and seasoned development teams all come here to show off their new games! Home console games, arc…Date2027.5.21 - 5.23Manga/AnimeResidency WorkshopSupport for development of works, stories, and characters set in KyotoTo support the development of works, stories, and characters set in Kyoto, we will hold workshops for creators using the Kyoto field as a place to learn.DateUnder adjustmentCross MediaAnime Project GO-TAN!Tango area as the anime fans' mecca!Cosplay, ani-song, anime events, wrapping trains, creator seminars, and other events will be held to promote the culture and products of the entire Kyoto area through content, and to create new indust…DateUnder adjustmentMovies/PicturesEndedKyoto Film PitchingMeet the future film creators from Kyoto!With the aim of discovering and producing Kyo-mono/Jidai-mono projects and fostering human resources, a project market will be held for young filmmakers (directors, producers, students, etc.). The bes…Date2026.10.3Manga/AnimeEndedKyoto International Manga Anime Fair [Kyomaf]You will find yourself deeply moved right here!The 13th edition of this comprehensive trade fair of manga, anime, and games will be the largest in western Japan. Publishers and TV stations will promote the latest information on manga, anime and ga…Date2026.9.19 - 9.20Manga/AnimeEndedManga and Anime EventsA lively anime song performance with the voice actors and actresses!Manga and Anime related events will be held at “KYOMAFU”, including stage events featuring popular voice talents.Date2026.9.19 - 20Cross MediaEndedKyoto Animono Manufacturing AwardAwards for outstanding "anime✕cross-industry" initiativesCross-industrial collaborations (product tie-ups, advertising videos, craft design, regional development, etc.) utilizing animation, manga, characters, etc., presented in various locations in Japan wi…Date2026.9.19Manga/AnimeEndedKyoto International Creators AwardDistribute award-winning works to businesses and overseas mediaThis is an international contest to create opportunities for aspiring creators to prove themselves in Kyoto. The contest consists of two contests: the Comic Contest and the Digital Animation Contest.…Date2026.8.31

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KYOMAF 2026 Event Report: Celebrating 15 Editions! Exploring Manga and Anime Exhibits and Anniversary Projects On-SiteOn September 19 and 20, 2026, the Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair 2026, better known as “KYOMAF,” was held in Kyoto. First launched in 2012, KYOMAF celebrated its 15th edition this year. A total of 63 companies and organizations participated, with the number of exhibition booths reaching a reco… 104雨森 / ame-moriWe Put KYOTO City to the Test: How Otaku-Friendly is the Kyoto for Oshi-Katsu (supporting a fav)? 127雨森 / ame-moriThe Most Terrifying Haunted House Reopens in UZUMASA KYOTO VILLAGE! Take on “Great Terror”, the Scariest of Three Fear Levels… 491雨森 / ame-moriLet’s Visit the Kyoto Spots Featured by Okoshiyasu Ambassadors’ Short Videos! 432雨森 / ame-mori[BitSummit Exhibitor Press Release]Voice is Fatal!?Hilarious Co-op Horror “Cursed Companions” Released! 462KYOTO CMEX【New Season Begins!】Introduction for Top KYOTO CMEX’s Events You Should Visit (July 2026 – February 2027) 601雨森 / ame-moriBetween Silence and the Future: The Brand-New KYOTO CMEX Key Visual by Illustrator Senei [Interview] 464雨森 / ame-moriWhere Startups Meet Kyoto’s Creative Scene: A Report on IVS2026 575雨森 / ame-moriKYOMAF Visits Osaka’s Chayamachi to Promote Its 15th Edition at Chayamachi Oshi Festival 2026 486雨森 / ame-mori[BitSummit Exhibitor Press Release] With its irresistible 8-bit visuals reminiscent of the Game Boy, Yacht Club Games announces the official release of its latest title, *Mina the Hollower*! 547KYOTO CMEX【BitSummit PUNCH】Behind “Shujinkou”: Rice Games’ Julian Shares His Love for Language, JRPGs, and Music 712雨森 / ame-moriRead About 50,000 Books for Free! A Kyoto Local’s Guide to the Highlights of the Kyoto International Manga Museum 569雨森 / ame-mori[Behind the Scenes] Observing What Happens on Business Day in BitSummit: Why it is the Ultimate B2B Platform for Indie Games? 3,410雨森 / ame-mori[2026 Edition] Kyoto Local Otaku Guide! A Deep Dive into Must-Visit Anime Manga Shops in Kyoto!Kyoto is a major pilgrimage site for subculture fans, serving as the real-world setting for hit anime series like K-On!. When you visit Kyoto, expanding your itinerary beyond traditional sightseeing to explore local anime shops is a fantastic way to discover a whole new side of the city! While Kyoto… 4,179雨森 / ame-mori[On-Site Report] Discovering Why BitSummit PUNCH is So Beloved: The Enthusiastic Energy of Indie Games on Public Days 3,750雨森 / ame-mori[BitSummit Exhibitor Information] The event starts today! Announcing our exhibition of “Marble Scramble: The Intersection with Aliens,” a game set at Shibuya Scramble Crossing (Booth 3F-C19) 605KYOTO CMEX[BitSummit Exhibitor Information]Q-Games announces its latest title, the cozy co-op game with just a little bit of golf, Yodelee Golf! First playable demo debuting at BitSummit! 586KYOTO CMEX[Official Event Information] Chunky Quail Games Announces New Mushroom Adventure ‘Slumbering Woods’ for Steam in 2027 & BitSummit Showcase! 526KYOTO CMEX[2026 Latest Guide] How to Get to Miyako Messe, the Venue for KYO-MAF, BitSummit, and Doujinshi Fairs! Fast and Reliable Routes with Photos 1,083雨森 / ame-moriInterview: Upcoming BitSummit PUNCH! Over 58,000 Visitors and the Secret to its Growth: B2B Focus and Proximity to Developers 1,396雨森 / ame-moriYoung Creator Support Project “KYOMAF Creators Contest 2025_U25” Illustration Exhibition Now Open at Karasuma Oike Station! KYOMAF 2026 Details Also Revealed! 784雨森 / ame-moriA Young Animation Director’s Ongoing Journey: Yuri Kurihara on What Lies Beyond The Hen Lays Its First Egg 596雨森 / ame-moriA Must-See for Student Cinema Enthusiasts: 16 Emerging Works Screened and Talk Sessions Held in Kyoto【The28th Kyoto International Student Film & Video Festival】 824雨森 / ame-moriYouthful Innovation and Passion: Let’s Join the 28th Kyoto International Student Film & Video Festival! 1,010雨森 / ame-moriExclusive Interview with Director Yuri Kurihara on The Hen Lays Its First Egg [Winner for the 27th Kyoto International Student Film & Video Festival] 725雨森 / ame-moriThinking about Life and Death Through Films at Kiyomizu-dera Temple: Report on the 28th Kyoto International Student Film & Video Festival Pre-event “Shoji” 732雨森 / ame-mori

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What is KYOTO CMEX?› See all

A festival of content from Kyoto, where films and video, games, manga, anime and other content unfold across media, with Kyoto as the stage.

The official name of KYOTO CMEX (pronounced “Kyoto See-Mex”) is KYOTO Cross Media Experience. It is held through industry-academia-government collaboration across all of Kyoto, in cooperation with CoFesta (JAPAN International Contents Festival) and the Kyoto Student Festival.

Kyoto, its stage, is the birthplace of Japanese content such as films, games and manga. From the past to the present, Kyoto has built up the richest regional resources for content in Japan, from tradition and culture to tourism, fashion, music and food.

Movies/PicturesCross MediaManga/AnimeGames
A festival of content from KyotoA new world created by Kyoto: cross media of cutting-edge content

What KYOTO CMEX aims for

  1. Sharing appeal in Japan and abroadWe widely share the potential and appeal of Kyoto’s content in Japan and around the world.
  2. Promoting the content industryWe promote the content industry and further strengthen how far Japan’s content can reach.
  3. Developing and connecting talentWe develop and connect the people who support the content industry, and strengthen international competitiveness in talent development.

Official events

Events are held in four fields: cross media, film and video, manga and anime, and games.

Overview

PeriodMay 2026 to March 2027 (planned)
VenuesKyoto International Exhibition Hall (Miyako Messe), Kyoto International Manga Museum, Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry, The Museum of Kyoto, Toei Kyoto Studio, Shochiku Kyoto Studio, Toei Kyoto Studio Park, and more
In cooperation withCoFesta (JAPAN International Contents Festival), Kyoto Student Festival
Partner eventsKyoto Student Festival, Kyoto International Student Film & Video Festival
FlyerPDF (in Japanese)

Organizer

KYOTO Cross Media Experience Executive Committee

Secretariat

Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City

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