Blue Archive maintains its title as the “King of the Doujinshi”

The world of doujinshi in Japan has a new chapter written in large letters: Blue Archive continues to be the largest franchise in the Summer Comiket 108, despite a moderate drop in participation. The official numbers confirm that the Nexon game maintains a comfortable advantage over the rest of the categories, consolidating its position as a cultural phenomenon on the scene.

According to published data from the C108, Blue Archive will have 1,748 circles, a decrease of 138 compared to the previous event. Although the figure is lower, it is still well ahead of second place, the VTubers, who went down even stronger with 330 fewer circles and stayed at 1,340.

This dominance is not new. Blue Archive has several consecutive Comikets leading the lists, showing that their creative community is one of the most active and passionate in the current landscape. And, although not all circles deliver content clearly +18, we can bet that great jewels will come out of this new Comiket.

The complete breakdown of the franchises in Comiket 108

The organizers of the event have shared a clear picture of how the spaces are distributed. Here the main ones:

• Blue Archive: 1,748 circles (-138)
• VTubers: 1,340 circles (-330)
• idolmaster: 854 circles (-68)
• Uma Musume: 660 circles (-168)
• type-moon: 618 circles (-98)
• Touhou: 516 circles (-60)
• Kantai Collection: 386 circles (-20)
• Azur Lane: 112 circles (+20)

The interesting thing is that, while most large franchises registered casualties, Azur Lane She was one of the few who grew up, adding 20 more circles. This shows that, although the big picture is one of fit, there are niches that still find strength.

The Special Investigation Department: The faction that is stealing glances

One of the details that has attracted the most attention among fans is the strong role of the Special Investigation Department (Department of Special Research). This grouping has become one of the most represented in the event, with a combined total that is around the 155 circles.

The ranking of most popular characters within Blue Archive in this Comiket reflects that trend:

• Kei: 135 circles (the first student to exceed 100 in a single event!)
• river: 53
• Mika: 51
• Hoshino: 42
• Alice: 37
• Yuka: 35
• Hina: 32
• Miyo: 31
• Mari: 31
• Kayoko and Kazusa: 27 each

Kei, in particular, has broken historic records and has positioned herself as the creators’ great favorite for this summer.

This concentration in the Special Investigation Department explains the buzz that surrounds the group in the weeks leading up to the event. Fans comment that their dynamics, personalities and complex plots (such as those seen in game events like The Tree of Sephiroth) They offer perfect material for stories, art and doujinshi of all kinds.

Why does Blue Archive still dominate the Doujin atmosphere?

Beyond raw numbers, what makes Blue Archive special is its ability to connect with creators. The game combines a cast of charismatic characters, deep stories set in kivotos and a visual style that lends itself beautifully to creative interpretations. Although the summer event usually has less participation than the winter event, the franchise maintains a solid advantage that few manage to match.

For the followers of the game, these types of events are a double celebration: on the one hand, the opportunity to get exclusive material made with passion; On the other, confirmation that the community is more alive than ever.

The Summer Comiket 108 will be held on August 15 and 16, 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight. If you are a fan of Blue Archive, this will undoubtedly be one of the most exciting moments of the year to immerse yourself in the Doujin universe. Of course, in Soapland we will be informing you of the new releases of the most ‘interesting’ doujins of the franchise.