COMIC CON INDIA will conclude its 2026 season in the country’s financial capital, as NODWIN Gaming confirmed that Mumbai Comic Con, presented by Maruti Suzuki Arena and powered by Crunchyroll, will be held on 9-10 May at the Jio World Convention Centre in BKC.
The 2025 edition drew thousands of fans, celebrating comics, anime, gaming, cosplay and collectibles. The event reflected Mumbai’s strong entertainment culture and its appetite for both global franchises and homegrown storytelling.
Among last year’s standout moments was the appearance of acclaimed Japanese voice actors Kappei Yamaguchi and Hiroaki Hirata, best known for voicing Usopp and Sanji in One Piece. Their sessions offered fans rare insight into the art of voice acting and the creative process behind some of anime’s most enduring characters.
Mumbai Comic Con has also played a key role in showcasing India’s growing gaming ecosystem, providing visibility to emerging developers, studios and original titles, and creating opportunities for independent creators to connect with audiences, publishers and brands.
The city’s vibrant fan communities spanning cosplay groups, collectors, artists and content creators continue to fuel pop culture engagement throughout the year. The convention provides a national platform for cosplayers to compete for a place in the Indian Championship of Cosplay finals, while enabling creators to collaborate and exchange ideas.
The 2026 edition will feature gaming zones, panel discussions, live performances, stand-up comedy, music showcases and immersive fan experiences. Tickets will be available exclusively via the District app by Zomato.
NODWIN Gaming co-founder and MD Akshat Rathee said, “Mumbai is often called the city of dreams, but it’s equally a city of opportunities, a place where people arrive with big aspirations and the freedom to express who they are. That spirit comes alive at Comic Con. You see fans showing up in cosplay despite the city’s fast pace, artists bringing influences from its streets, and communities celebrating fandom with effortless confidence. There’s a scale, ambition, and creative spark here that feels unmistakably ‘Aamchi Mumbai’. We are excited to return with a showstopper that captures the city’s energy, diversity, and love for great stories.”
Comic Con India CEO Shefali Johnson added, “There is something special about walking along the promenade of the newly constructed Mumbai Coastal Road on a beautiful evening, the hum of the city, the sea breeze, and the feeling that you belong to a place full of possibility. Mumbai brings that same warmth and openness to Comic Con. Fans show up wholeheartedly, friendships form easily, and creativity naturally finds its space. From dedicated cosplayers and artists to first-time visitors discovering a new fandom, the coming together of communities here feels effortless and joyful. We are thrilled to return this May to create another unforgettable celebration in a city that embraces both dreams and fandom with all its heart.”
