Doujin Market 2025
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If you're into anime, manga, games or J-pop, Doujin Market 2025 is the place to be. With nearly 200 booths to browse, the event brings together local creators showcasing original fan art, keychains, stickers, photo cards, badges and more — all inspired by popular anime titles and video games like Genshin Impact and Love and Deepspace . The event is also bringing back the popular game area where you can play Dungeons & Dragons with fellow attendees. More information can be found here .
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