Hong Kong Comic Con 2026 Wraps Up in Style

Comic book fans assembled at the Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Sunday, wrapping up the first-ever Hong Kong Comic Con 2026. The event is aimed at attracting thousands as the city plans to tap into the tourism potential of anime, gaming and pop culture.

Footage shows a sprawling venue vibrating with high-octane energy, seamlessly bridging Eastern and Western pop culture under a single, neon-lit roof, delighting fans from across Asia and beyond.

Anime Legends and Rare Collectables Delight Fans

Fans at the exhibition posed for photos with towering statues of beloved anime characters like Goku from Dragon Ball and Luffy from One Piece, as collectors nearby marvelled at a gallery of over 200 rare, celebrity-signed Marvel collectables.

“The most impressive thing for me has to be the Star Wars section. It really belongs to my generation. It’s great to see so much energy here,” stated one visitor.

“The atmosphere is quite good; there are a lot of young people. Hong Kong is very active in this regard. Whether it’s the big displays or the small ones, everyone is very sincere about participating in this kind of ACG (Anime, Comic, and Games) event,” he remarked.

Celebrating Regional Creators and Geek Culture

The event offered a quieter yet vibrant counterbalance in terms of celebrating regional comic creators and indie animators, solidifying Hong Kong’s status as Asia’s premier hub for global geek culture.