Frankfurter Buchmesse, to be held from 15-19 October 2025, offers comics, webtoons and manga a big stage. Publishers, agencies and comic fans can meet here to trade and experience new stories – on an international platform and at a festival for all generations.
Comics, manga and webtoons are booming worldwide – including in the licensing business. Frankfurter Buchmesse 2025 invites visitors to exchange ideas and network:
At the Comics Business Centre (Hall 6.1), international publishers and agencies can showcase comics, manga and webtoons. They trade rights – from book series to digital stories for smartphones. A happy hour on Wednesday and Thursday (5 p.m.) offers additional space for discussions and new deals.
Guest of honor Philippines has with its own stand in the Comics Business Centre (6.1 A 38) where it will present the broad spectrum of Philippine comics.
Komiks: Philippines takes center stage (30 July 2025) with a virtual pitching and networking event — featuring comics from Frankfurter Buchmesse’s Guest of Honour 2025: the Philippines.
Fireside Chat: Informal online talk on ‘comics on the rise (7 October 2025)’ as part of the Frankfurt Masterclass is an added attraction.
There is a guided tour on Wednesday for trade visitors, leading straight into happy hour plus events on the International Stage on rights & licensing in comics.
Meet the expert with webtoon ambassador Sébastien Célimon on Wednesday, 15 October 2025, at 11 a.m. in the Comics Business Centre. More manga publishers will be present at in Hall 3.0 with new titles and series.
“From mythical creatures to contemporary voices, Filipino comics are rich in stories that dare to dream and cross boundaries. In Frankfurt, we proudly offer a diverse range of works and authors. It showcases the bold, colorful and ever-evolving world of Filipino comics,” says Nida Ramirez (19th Avenida Publishing House, Philippine Guest of Honor Committee).
“Webtoons, originally a vertically readable comic format from South Korea, have been conquering the world for 25 years with fresh, powerful storytelling. This year, Frankfurter Buchmesse is opening its doors even wider to the scene behind it,” explains Sébastien Celimon, Webtoon Ambassador at Frankfurter Buchmesse.
For families and fans
During the fair weekend (18–19 October 2025), Frankfurter Buchmesse invites fans and families to experience comics and manga up close. There is a comics and manga drawing corner in the Comics Business Centre (Hall 6.1) which visitors can join in and try out.
At Hall 3.0, publishers present new stories – from humorous strips to literary graphic novels. Signing sessions and readings with authors and illustrators.
Trade visitors and families can now secure their tickets here.
