Series synopsis
Comic Party, also known as こみっくパーティー is a Japanese animation comedy television series that premiered on tv asahi on April 2, 2001. It ended on June 27, 2005. It was created by Norihiko Sudo. It stars Masami Kikuchi, Ayako Kawasumi, Chieko Higuchi and Shizuka Ishikawa.
Kazuki, a Japanese high school student, is dragged into the world of fan comics along with his friend Mizuki by the scheming Taishi. Taishi soon convinces Kazuki to draw his own fan comic, but Mizuki, who hates the large crowds and long lines of comic book conventions, fiercely opposes the idea. As Kazuki's obsession with finishing his comic in time for the next convention threatens his schoolwork and his relationships, he becomes estranged from Mizuki.
Premise
Kazuki, a Japanese high school student, is dragged into the world of fan comics along with his friend Mizuki by the scheming Taishi. Taishi soon convinces Kazuki to draw his own fan comic, but Mizuki, who hates the large crowds and long lines of comic book conventions, fiercely opposes the idea. As Kazuki's obsession with finishing his comic in time for the next convention threatens his schoolwork and his relationships, he becomes estranged from Mizuki.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Masami Kikuchi
- Ayako Kawasumi
- Chieko Higuchi
- Shizuka Ishikawa
- Riko Sayama
- Sumie Baba
- Kaoru Morota
- Miho Yamada
Supporting cast
- Koichi Tochika
- Akiko Muta
- Asako Dodo as Yuka Tsukishiro (voice)
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 34 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 8 | September 21, 2001 | February 3, 2003 |
| Season 1 | 13 | April 2, 2001 | June 25, 2001 |
| Season 2 | 13 | December 22, 2003 | June 27, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Missing Doujinshi Group Incident - Steamy Emotions Comic Party Mini-OVA |
September 21, 2001 |
| 2 |
Outrageous! Doobie-Doobah in the Underworld Comic Party Mini-OVA |
September 24, 2001 |
| 3 |
Surprise, Truth! Chase Down The Secret to Human Evolution Comic Party Mini-OVA |
September 28, 2001 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Destined First Experience | April 2, 2001 |
| 2 | With all your Heart and Soul | April 9, 2001 |
| 3 | Sellers, Buyers, Doujinshi Convention | April 16, 2001 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I Want This Book to Sell! Aya’s comic sales are nonexistent, but Subaru is determined to save the day. Soon enough everyone is giving Aya advice. Reiko’s got the best idea: costumes! Can Aya’s new look draw the fans she’s been hoping for at the next ComiPa? |
December 22, 2003 |
| 2 |
Fumyuun! Take Me to the Beach! Eimi’s never been to the beach, and when she’s assigned a summer class her dreams of a vacation are dashed. She schemes to keep it a secret so Kazuki will take her anyway—but she’s got to avoid everyone else, too! Something smell fishy to you? |
March 27, 2004 |
| 3 |
What We're After is Superhuman Baseball! Rivals Eimi and Yuu are booked for the same table for the upcoming ComiPa, and sharing for these two is not an option. To settle the matter, the girls unleash all their secret weapons at a baseball game showdown of epic proportions! |
April 18, 2005 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | tv asahi |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 2, 2001 |
| Last aired | June 27, 2005 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | Ended |