Combine Local and International Culture, wondrful Indonesia Comic Con (ICC) 2024 Ready to Pamper Pop Lovers in Indonesia

Kapanlagi.com - The wondrful Indonesia Comic Con 2024 or wondrful ICC 2024, which is highly anticipated, is ready to pamper pop culture lovers in Indonesia! The event, organized by Panorama Media on November 9-10, 2024, at the Jakarta Convention Center, will present a unique experience that combines local and international pop culture with primary support from wondr by BNI.

"We are proud to present the wondrful Indonesia Comic Con for pop culture fans in Indonesia. This is more than just an event. It is a platform for the creative industry to continue to grow," said Andita Tirtawisata, Director of Panorama Media.

"We thank all parties who support us, including BNI as the main sponsor, Telkomsel as a strategic partner, government agencies, associations, exhibitors, communities, and other partners. Their presence shows that this event is an important part of a larger creative economy ecosystem," added Andita.

1. Present Outstanding Programs

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This year, wondrful ICC is also collaborating with Panorama Live. This collaboration will enhance the excitement of ICC with live music entertainment, stand-up comedy, and talk shows that provide a new experience for visitors. Andita also emphasizes Panorama Media's strong commitment to continue supporting the creative economy through events that offer unique experiences to the community.

As the only pop culture event in Indonesia that celebrates all creative pillars from film, comics, games, music, gaming, to lifestyle, wondrful Indonesia Comic Con presents many outstanding programs and activities for pop culture enthusiasts. "We are very excited to welcome visitors this year with various interesting programs such as the Raya Championship of Cosplay, hololive STAGE World Tour '24 -Soar!-, film panels, guest talk shows, gaming competitions, live drawing, merchandise auctions, and exclusive meet & greet sessions with local and international pop culture icons,” said Lulu Anwar, Project Manager of Indonesia Comic Con.

2. Full Support from wondr by BNI

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As the main sponsor, wondr by BNI is committed to providing the best experience for ICC visitors. "We want wondrful Indonesia Comic Con 2024 to be more than just an annual event. We want it to be a celebration of pop culture that is accessible to everyone. Through the wondr by BNI app, we provide various exclusive benefits such as cashback of up to Rp790 thousand for opening accounts and activating wondr by BNI, as well as special ticket prices for wondrful ICC for users of the wondr by BNI app. In addition, those who transact with wondr by BNI and BNI cards can receive rewards of up to Rp750 thousand," said Duardi, SVP Marketing Communication of wondr by BNI.

Visitors are invited to download the wondr by BNI app and enjoy various exclusive offers specially designed for this event. "We hope to make it easier for visitors to enjoy wondrful ICC and provide the transaction convenience that we offer. We hope this collaboration will enrich the visitor experience and strengthen BNI's position in supporting Indonesia's creative industry," added Duardi.

3. Collaboration with Renowned Brands

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Telkomsel once again participated in Indonesia Comic Con as a strategic partner, presenting its comprehensive digital lifestyle service ecosystem for visitors of the largest pop culture experience event in Indonesia. Lesley V. Simpson, VP of Digital Lifestyle Services at Telkomsel, stated, "As a leading digital telecommunications service provider committed to empowering society through connectivity, innovative solutions, and superior services, Telkomsel continues to strive to deliver relevant and comprehensive digital lifestyle experiences, including through pop culture events such as wondrful Indonesia Comic Con 2024."

In addition to presenting the Games World that previously collaborated at Indonesia Comic Con x DG Con 2023, this year Telkomsel is also expanding the platform for collaboration, creation, and interaction by showcasing MAXstream Studios, by.U, and several streaming content partners from its service ecosystem at this event. "We hope that Telkomsel's presence at wondrful Indonesia Comic Con 2024 can open up more exciting opportunities for pop culture fans from various creative pillars to express themselves and be appreciated in a forum and platform filled with a spirit of togetherness," added Lesley.

Wondrful Indonesia Comic Con is also supported by the Center for Language and Literature Development and Protection, the Ministry of Education and Culture, the Ministry of Creative Economy, and Disparekraf Jakarta. As one of the supporters of this event, Pusbanglin Kemdikdasmen, together with the Indonesian Comic Association (AKSI), will launch 175 comic and graphic novel works created by more than 20 Indonesian comic studios.

4. Launch Comic and Graphic Novel

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The comic produced by the Language and Literature Development and Protection Center is a serial comic based on folk tales from 38 provinces, while the comic book launched alongside it is an adaptation of the Malay manuscript titled Raja Budak. With the presence of these contemporary packaged stories from the past, it is hoped that it can attract the interest of comic enthusiasts in the country and improve the literacy of the younger generation towards domestic comics.

The launch of these comics and comic books will be an important milestone in the national comic industry. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy and the Jakarta Tourism and Creative Economy Office will support the participation of local comic artists and studios in the Wonderful Indonesia Comic Con, reaffirming their commitment to building a creative economic ecosystem in Indonesia. Other major brands supporting this event include Crunchyroll as a brand partner and concert sponsor, Walls and Good Day as brand partners, Lenovo as the official gaming partner, and Trip Tour Travel as the prize sponsor for the Stamp Rally Challenge program.

Rizqi Rinaldy Mosmarth from the Indonesian Comic Association (AKSI) expressed his support for the Wonderful Indonesia Comic Con. "This event is an important platform for local comics to gain broader attention. We hope that through this event, Indonesian comics can be more appreciated and recognized, both domestically and internationally," said Rizqi.

"AKSI will continue to support the development of local comics and hopes our presence at ICC can inspire a new generation of comic creators." Rizqi added.

Comic artist Bryan Valenza, who also attended the press conference, expressed his pride in participating in this event. "Indonesia Comic Con is a place where comic artists can share their work and connect directly with fans. We hope our presence here inspires more young people to enter this industry and create amazing works," said Bryan.

5. Bombastic Guest List

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For movie enthusiasts, wondrful Indonesia Comic Con will feature Cobie Smulders, the actress who plays Agent Maria Hill in the Marvel films and TV series. Cosplay lovers will enjoy the presence of five international cosplayers, such as Taryn, Shunsuke, Chihiro, Kane, and Estrid. In addition, there will also be three local cosplayers, namely Mizuki Otawa, Kevin, and Soybin, who will participate in programs like the RAYA Championship of Cosplay, FanMate Fest: Cosplay Runway, exclusive meet and greet sessions, a cosplay zone, and workshops.

For comic fans, there will be Sunghan Yune and Alan Quah as international comic artists. Meanwhile, the local comic artists present will include Ario Anindito, Anwita Citiriya, Hendri Prasetyo, Bryan Valenza, Fuyuki23, and Didiwalker. These comic artists will perform on stage and hold signing sessions at the guest booth area in the Assembly Hall.

VTuber fans will be treated to the hololive STAGE World Tour '24 -Soar!- and events at the Crunchyroll Stage featuring talents from hololive and HOLOSTARS, namely Kureiji Ollie, Banzoin Hakka, and Josuiji Shinri, who will also hold exclusive meet & greet sessions. For music lovers, wondrful Indonesia Comic Con presents DJ performances from DJNJ4, DJ Xeiyuu, Wibu Night, and DJ H.L.D.N.

"We are very excited to welcome visitors and see how wondrful Indonesia Comic Con 2024 will provide an unforgettable experience for all pop culture lovers," said Lulu Anwar.

"With support from various brands and creative communities, we hope this event can strengthen the bonds among fans while inspiring more people to get involved in this industry. See you at wondrful Indonesia Comic Con 2024!" added Lulu.

6. Entry Ticket Information

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Tickets for the wondrful Indonesia Comic Con 2024 can be purchased directly through the official Indonesia Comic Con website, with prices starting from Rp137,500.00 for a one-day ticket and Rp220,000.00 for a two-day ticket. Special tickets for cosplayers are also available starting from Rp110,000.00 per day.

For those looking for a more exclusive experience, VIP tickets are available with additional facilities, such as VIP lounge access, exclusive merchandise, and fast track entry starting from Rp1,100,000. In addition, tickets for various special shows and meet & greet sessions are also available. Don't miss out on the tickets, KLovers! If not now, when?

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