GoMAP will have a booth at COMITIA157—the self-published manga fair—held at Tokyo Big Sight on Sunday, August 23, 2026.

Designed for creators already actively producing manga, our booth will feature live demonstrations by manga artist Mitsuru Sugaya on “Professional Digital Manga Efficiency Techniques.” We will also conduct a survey to gauge needs for future curriculum development and offer consultation services for those interested in studying at our university.

** packed with practical insights to inspire your creative process, we warmly invite anyone attending COMITIA to stop by!**

■ Exhibition Overview
Date and Time: Sunday, August 23, 2026, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Tokyo Big Sight, West Atrium 26 (“Kyoto Seika University”)
Official Website: https://www.comitia.co.jp/

■ Scheduled Programs
1. Live demonstration by manga artist Mitsuru Sugaya
Time: Approx. 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Subject to change)

We will host a live demonstration by manga artist Mitsuru Sugaya, a former Kyoto Seika University faculty member and current member of the Research Center for Distance Learning in Manga.

Designed specifically for visitors who are already proficient with digital drawing tools, this demonstration moves beyond basic CLIP STUDIO techniques. Instead, it will focus on “Maximum Workflow Efficiency and Professional Digital Manga Techniques” for practical use in professional environments.

Demonstration & Feature Highlights (Scheduled)

“Digital Manga Techniques from a Senior Manga Artist”
Advance Preview & Demo of Next-Gen Support Apps Currently in Development:
“App to Extract Only Dialogue from Scenarios”
“App to Instantly Reorder and Rename CLIP STUDIO Files”
Drawing on his deep expertise in programming, Mitsuru Sugaya will share his secrets to building a smart, efficient digital workflow. Don’t miss this opportunity to see it up close!

2. Manga education survey
Your input will feed directly into the curriculum we are building, so this is a real chance to shape the program. If you are at the venue, please stop by and fill it in.
Link to survey: https://jp.research.net/r/2ZS6W63

3. Academic & Curriculum Consultation
Thinking about studying manga at university? We can answer your questions about what you would study at Kyoto Seika University, how admissions work, and what student life is like. No question is too small—just ask.