The ultimate fandom fest is back and has officially kicked off, as Mumbai Comic Con takes over the weekend

Mumbai, May 9, 2026: The city’s weekend energy soared as Mumbai Comic Con made a spectacular return. Presented by Maruti Suzuki Arena, powered by Crunchyroll and supported by Government of Maharashtra Industries Department and MAITRI (Maharashtra Industry, Trade, and Investment Facilitation Cell) , the Mumbai edition is bringing back the ultimate celebration of pop culture to the Jio World Convention Centre, BKC. 

Day 1 kicked off with chants and cheers as fans queued up to experience the ultimate pop-culture weekend. One of the day’s biggest highlights was the unveiling of Vvana, a folklore-driven thriller, in the presence of Siddharth Malhotra, Tamannaah Bhatia, Ektaa R Kapoor, and Arunabh Kumar with Indusverse.

Crowds gathered across booths of global and Indian creators, connecting over art and storytelling. International guest Ramón K. Pérez, known for The Amazing Spider-Man, All-New Hawkeye, and Stillwater, met fans and shared insights during his “Creators Across the World” panel with Abhijeet Kini. Following the overwhelming response from last year, legendary duo Yvon and Christian Tremblay, creators of the iconic animated series SWAT Kats, returned to India for the second year in a row to meet their fans.

British artist Harry Hambley, widely known for his Instagram page Ketnipz, also delighted audiences during his panel session today. As the creator of the lovable pink character “Bean,” his simple, funny, and relatable comics about everyday emotions have made him hugely popular online. 

This year’s Mumbai edition turned into a paradise for anime lovers. The Solo Leveling panel featured Taito Ban, the Japanese voice of Sung Jinwoo, producer Atsushi Kaneko, and Rajesh Shukla, the Hindi voice of Sung Jinwoo. The trio shared their experiences and later interacted with fans at the Crunchyroll booth, creating a memorable experience for anime enthusiasts.

Adding to the excitement, anime theme singer Hiroshi Kitadani performed popular anime songs on stage, including the iconic One Piece opening “We Are!”. Following the anime craze, DJ Kazu, a prominent Japanese DJ known for anime music is set to perform on the second day of Mumbai Comic Con. 

The Comic Con Variety Vault brought interactive crowd moments and spontaneous comedy as ‘Ek Ladi Pav’ turned its signature unscripted banter into a live show, with Siddhartha Shetty and Tushar Poojari riffing on Mumbai life, nostalgia, and everyday chaos. Rising Mumbai rapper 99Side (Yash Dandge) delivered a high-energy performance while Mooz, one of India’s first-generation graffiti artists, created a live graffiti piece in real time.

This season at Mumbai edition, a dedicated second panel stage is introduced which featured the book launch of Shambhu and Simba, a prop-making workshop, a miniature pottery session by U and V Works, a creative storytelling session, and a live doodle collaboration between Doodlenath and Ubharta Kalakar by Dhruv, offering fans plenty of ways to engage and explore.

The showfloor turned into a runway for cosplayers, who wowed visitors with stunning outfits as fans stopped for photos and videos. The excitement continues on Day 2 as Mumbai’s best cosplayers compete in the Indian Championship of Cosplay 2026 Qualifiers for a chance to win INR 50,000.

Fans can also explore immersive experience zones including the Maruti Suzuki Arena Fan Experience Zone, Crunchyroll’s anime hub, the NODWIN Gaming Arena, and Lenovo Legion’s Reach Your Impossible Zone. Additional highlights on the showfloor include the Cartoon Network Kian and Kiki Experience Zone, Bandai Namco Experience Zone, One Piece Experience Zone, the evergreen He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Experience Zone, and Audible’s storytelling space featuring the much-acclaimed full-cast versions of the Harry Potter audiobooks. 

Mumbai Comic Con is also playing host to the Mobile Legends Masters Series (MLMS), a premier league that gives Indian teams and players the opportunity to compete for a spot at the MLBB Mid Season Cup (MSC) 2026. Formerly known as the MLBB Southeast Asia Cup, MSC is one of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang’s premier global tournaments and now serves as the title’s second major international championship of the season. The 2026 edition, announced as part of the Esports World Cup 2026 game titles line-up on, also introduces a complete visual rebrand for the tournament, marking a new chapter for MLBB esports globally.

With Day 1 setting the tone, the excitement continues into Day 2, celebrating stories, creators, and fandom in true Mumbai style. 

Tickets for Mumbai Comic Con 2026, currently taking place at the Jio World Convention Centre, BKC, are available exclusively on the District app by Zomato.