Discover how World Doujin Paradise Hong Kong brought together 80 indie creators from 14 countries at ACGHK 2025, overcoming global challenges to celebrate doujin culture.

Bringing independent artists together from across borders is no easy feat. Logistical hurdles, visa restrictions, and business barriers often make international collaboration feel like a dream rather than reality.

Yet at Ani-Com & Games Hong Kong (ACGHK) 2025, within the Creative Paradise sub-event, World Doujin Paradise Hong Kong (WDPHK) achieved something special: it gathered 80 indie creators and organizers from 14 regions—including the U.S., Canada, Spain, Italy, Germany, Australia, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines—into one space.

This wasn’t just another milestone for a convention. It represented a meaningful step forward for artists, fans, and organizers worldwide.

What is ACGHK?

For those unfamiliar, Ani-Com & Games Hong Kong (ACGHK) is Hong Kong’s largest pop culture convention, held annually at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. It attracts over hundreds of thousands of visitors with its massive showcase of anime, comics, video games and cosplay.

While ACGHK’s main halls focus on big-name publishers and mainstream releases, Creative Paradise, which is the sub event that contains World Doujin Paradise as one of its sections, stands out as the heart of grassroots creativity, spotlighting self-published works, fan-made art, and indie storytelling.

Why World Doujin Paradise Hong Kong is Groundbreaking

What makes WDPHK 2025 particularly remarkable isn’t just the number of participating artists—it’s the truly global scope and sense of community it fostered.

• Diverse International Talent: From North America to Europe, and Oceania to Southeast Asia, WDPHK 2025 showcased a kaleidoscope of artistic styles and voices, proving that doujin culture transcends borders.
• Exclusive Indie Works: Attendees discovered rare comics, art books, fan zines, and handmade goods that simply can’t be found online or in major retail channels.
• Direct Artist Interaction: Beyond browsing through phone screens, fans could meet creators face-to-face, learn about their inspirations, and even join workshops or mini-panels.
• Cultural Exchange: This mix of creators fostered cross-cultural collaboration, with artists learning from each other’s traditions, aesthetics, and fan communities.

Event Details at a Glance

• Schedule: ACGHK runs for five days, from the Friday of the last week of July through the following Tuesday. This year, it took place from July 25th to 29th.
• Opening Hours: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily.
• Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
• Admission: Typically HKD $40–50 (about USD $6) per entry.

Organizers plan for WDPHK to remain a yearly feature within Creative Paradise, continuing to provide an international platform for indie creators.

Other Similar Events in the Region

• Comic Market (Comiket), Tokyo, Japan – Held twice yearly: Summer (usually the second weekend of August) and Winter (the last two days of December).
• Doujin Market (Doujima), Singapore – Usually held in May.
• Fancy Frontier (F.F.), Taiwan – Takes place every February and August.

Final Thoughts

World Doujin Paradise Hong Kong 2025 highlighted the power of creativity and community in the doujin and indie creation scene. By lowering international barriers and connecting fans with creators worldwide, it showed how events can build bridges across cultures.

This vision aligns closely with what NIUHI also strives for: bringing creators to a global audience and helping them cultivate international fanbases—so that the joy of discovering your favorite book or series can be shared across borders.