While not as big as AnimeJapan in terms of attendees, event space, or number of exhibitors, Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair (KyoMAF) is still one of the biggest anime events in the Kansai area, and it has lots to offer. Admittance is free for foreigners (for both tourists and foreigners who live in Japan), and the event takes place across a few venues, including the Miyako Messe event hall and the Kyoto International Manga Museum. This year's event took place on September 17-18 (the same weekend as Tokyo Game Show), and saw an attendance of 43,936 people across the various venues (a 19% increase over last year). The event featured more than 60 exhibitor booths. Here's a look at KyoMAF in pictures.
Karin's Mound Manga Project Booth
Pokémon Center Kyoto Booth
Pokémon Center Kyoto Booth
Pokémon Center Kyoto Booth
Pokémon Center Kyoto Booth
Bushiroad's Onii-Channel Project Booth
NBC Universal Entertainment Japan Booth
NBC Universal Entertainment Japan Booth
NBC Universal Entertainment Japan Booth
NBC Universal Entertainment Japan Booth
Chinese Animation & Comic Publishers Association Booth
Chinese Animation & Comic Publishers Association Booth
Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Impure King Arc Booth
Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Impure King Arc Booth
Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Impure King Arc Booth
Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Impure King Arc Booth
Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Impure King Arc Booth
Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Impure King Arc Booth
Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Impure King Arc Booth
Kyoto International Manga Museum Booth
Production I.G Booth (Ghost in the Shell The Movie: Virtual Reality Diver VR demo)
Shogakukan / MangaOne Booth
Shogakukan / MangaOne Booth
Shogakukan / MangaOne Booth
Shogakukan / MangaOne Booth
Shogakukan / MangaOne Booth
Shogakukan / MangaOne Booth
Shogakukan / MangaOne Booth
Shiraito Shuzo Co., Ltd Booth
Shiraito Shuzo Co., Ltd Booth
Shiraito Shuzo Co., Ltd Booth
Shiraito Shuzo Co., Ltd Booth
Shiraito Shuzo Co., Ltd Booth
Kyoto T-Joy Theater Booth (for live-action Death Note and Museum films)
Kyoto T-Joy Theater Booth
Kyoto T-Joy Theater Booth
Kyoto T-Joy Theater Booth
Kyoto T-Joy Theater Booth
Kyoto T-Joy Theater Booth
Kyoto T-Joy Theater Booth
Kyoto T-Joy Theater Booth
Various Merchandise in Exhibitor's Booths Area
Various Merchandise in Exhibitor's Booths Area
Various Merchandise in Exhibitor's Booths Area
Various Merchandise in Exhibitor's Booths Area
Traditional Crafts Area (those who bought coasters here got to do the traditional inking themselves and learn about the process)
KyoMAF shop official merchandise (pictures of the actual merchandise wasn't allowed)