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What is KYOTO CMEX?
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.
What KYOTO CMEX aims for
- Sharing appeal in Japan and abroadWe widely share the potential and appeal of Kyoto’s content in Japan and around the world.
- Promoting the content industryWe promote the content industry and further strengthen how far Japan’s content can reach.
- 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
| Period | May 2026 to March 2027 (planned) |
|---|---|
| Venues | Kyoto 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 with | CoFesta (JAPAN International Contents Festival), Kyoto Student Festival |
| Partner events | Kyoto Student Festival, Kyoto International Student Film & Video Festival |
| Flyer | PDF (in Japanese) |
Organizer
KYOTO Cross Media Experience Executive Committee
Secretariat
Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City