Last year, the Taipei comics festival attracted 470,000 attendees and generated NT$200 million (approx. USD 6.08 million) in revenue.
The 13th edition of the Taipei International Comics and Animation Festival (TICAF) recently opened at the Nangang International Exhibition Center, attracting thousands of manga and comic fans despite chilly and rainy weather, per various reports from Taiwan.
The fair is expected to draw 480,000 visitors and generate a record revenue of NT$250 million (approximately USD 7.96 million).
Cultural Significance and Exhibitors
Organised by the Chinese Animation and Comic Publishers Association, the five-day event features more than 100 exhibitors showcasing a diverse range of comics and animation works. This year, the festival continues to accept Culture Points digital vouchers issued by the Ministry of Culture (MOC) as a form of payment, with over half of the exhibitors offering special discounts to buyers using these vouchers.
Celebrity Guests and Promotions
The festival boasts an impressive lineup of celebrity guests, including Japanese actress Noriko Hidaka, the voice of Satsuki Kusakabe in “My Neighbor Totoro,” and Shion Wakayama, the voice of Momo Ayase in “Dandadan.”
TICAF 2024
Last year, the Taipei comics festival attracted 470,000 attendees and generated NT$200 million (approx. USD 6.08 million) in revenue. This year’s expected increase in both attendance and revenue highlights the growing popularity and importance of the festival in the global comics and animation industry.
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