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World Cosplay Summit 2025
One of the world's largest cosplay festivals drawing 200,000+ fans each year.
Nagoya is the city to find one of the world’s largest cosplay festivals since first opening over 20 years ago. The roster of participating countries continues to grow, amassing more than 200,000 attendees each year to this globally recognized event.
Slated across 3 days, their full programming and events at a number of major venues including Oasis 21, the Aichi Arts Center, and Hisaya-odori Park. The highlight of the summit is the World Cosplay Championship, an event where candidates who’ve won regional qualifiers in their home countries come together to compete for the crown of best cosplayer in the world. See as contestants bring anime, manga, and video game characters to life with impressive accuracy and creativity that’s always a major thrill.
Beyond the championship, the event features a pre-opening party with special guests, a grand cosplay parade in Osu Shopping District, and a variety of stage performances.
During the summit, Oasis 21, Hisaya-odori Park, and Osu Shopping District are transformed into cosplay-friendly zones, offering a perfect opportunity for photo shoots and interactions with fellow cosplayers from around the world.
Highlights
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One of the world's largest cosplay festivals, held in Nagoya.
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With over 20 years of history since its inception, it draws more than 200,000 visitors annually.
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Representatives from around the world gather to compete for the title of the best cosplayer at the championship.
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Major venues, including Oasis 21, are transformed into cosplay-friendly areas for photoshoots and exploration.
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A grand cosplay parade featuring participants from around the world takes place in Osu Shopping District.
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The world's No.1 cosplayer is crowned from participants who have won their regional qualifiers.
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The pre-opening party features special guest appearances.
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A grand cosplay parade takes place in Osu Shopping District, the birthplace of the event.
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The festival offers a variety of stage events, including performances, live shows, and talk sessions.
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The streets of Sakae and Osu transform into cosplay-friendly zones for photography and interaction.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 世界コスプレサミット2025
- Postal Code
- 461-0005
- Location
- Oasis 21(1-11-1 Higashisakura, Higashi-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi)
- Schedule
- August 1st to 3rd, 2025 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
- Access
- Directly connected to Subway Higashiyama Line and Meijo Line’s Sakae Station or Meitetsu Seto Line’s Sakaemachi Station. (Oasis 21)
- Official Website
- Official Website (English)