# Guwahati Comic Con 2025: Northeast India’s First Pop Culture Festival Draws 15,000+ Fans

URL: https://technosports.co.in/guwahati-comic-con-2025-northeast-india/  
Published: 2025-11-25  
Updated: 2025-11-25  
Author: Raunak Saha

**The inaugural edition blended comics, cosplay, gaming, and live music—marking a milestone for the region’s thriving geek community.**

Northeast India just got its own pop culture headquarters. The maiden **Guwahati Comic Con**, presented by Maruti Suzuki Arena and powered by Crunchyroll, wrapped up its two-day run (November 22-23) at the Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex with over 15,000 attendees—a resounding vindication that the region’s fandom was long overdue for this platform.

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## Guwahati Comic Con 2025: Event Highlights at a Glance

| **Category** | **Key Attractions** |
| --- | --- |
| **Footfall** | 15,000+ attendees across 2 days |
| **Venue** | Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex, Guwahati |
| **Dates** | November 22-23, 2025 |
| **Cosplay Winner** | Arshy Deori (Nikke cosplay) – ₹50,000 prize |
| **Special Guests** | Bill Golliher (Archie Comics), EPR Iyer, Sc0ut (Tanmay Singh) |
| **Next Stop** | [Delhi Comic Con](https://www.comicconindia.com/) – December 5-7, 2025 |

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## Comics Meet Culture

Day 2 delivered standout moments, including a session celebrating **45 years of Amar Chitra Katha**—India’s iconic visual storytelling brand. The launch of *World of Butterfingers Vol. 2* by Khyrunnisa A and Abhijeet Kini, alongside climate-focused indie comic *Where We Left Off*, showed homegrown creators are tackling both nostalgia and urgent global themes.

Legendary **Archie Comics** creator Bill Golliher led live sketching sessions, offering fans insider storytelling insights that bridged generations of comic readers. According to [Comic Con India’s official site](https://www.comicconindia.com/), such creator interactions remain core to the festival’s community-building ethos.

## Cosplay Championship Steals the Show

The **Indian Championship of Cosplay 2026: Guwahati Qualifier** crowned Arshy Deori’s Nikke portrayal as champion, securing ₹50,000 and a national qualifier spot. Competitors brought characters spanning *Demon Slayer*, *Spy × Family*, *Genshin Impact*, and DC’s Red Hood—proof that anime and gaming fandoms are thriving in the Northeast.

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## Gaming Zones and Live Energy

Interactive experiences ruled the floor: Crunchyroll’s recreated *Spy x Family* room, RedBull Gaming Ground, NODWIN Gaming Challenger Arena, and Logitech’s Race for Real simulator kept queues bustling. Gaming YouTuber **Sc0ut (Tanmay Singh)** headlined a fan meet at the Royal Challenge booth’s VR cricket zone.

Musically, conscious rapper **EPR Iyer** delivered a genre-bending set honoring Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington, while stand-up comedian Anirban Dasgupta and local band Once Fly Rock’s tribute to Zubeen Garg added regional flavor. As [TechnoSports previously covered](https://technosports.co.in/), esports and pop culture convergence is reshaping India’s entertainment landscape.

## What the Leaders Said

“The love and energy from fans across Assam and the entire Northeast truly made this first edition special,” said **Shefali Johnson, CEO of Comic Con India**. “From cosplayers who travelled from neighboring states to families bonding over comics they’ve enjoyed for generations—every moment reminded us why this community is so extraordinary.”

**Akshat Rathee, Co-founder of NODWIN Gaming**, added: “Guwahati Comic Con is the beginning of a long-term commitment to a region rich with creativity and talent.”

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## The Road Ahead

With Guwahati’s success, **[Delhi Comic Con](https://www.comicconindia.com/)** (December 5-7, 2025) is next. For Northeast fans, this inaugural edition wasn’t just an event—it was validation that their region’s vibrant fandom finally has a home.

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