Cosplay in Japan

Travel to Japan and experience the hottest activity: Cosplay! We’ll introduce Japanese studios offering cosplay experiences, so don’t miss out!

How to

"You can also become a samurai or anime character in Japan!"

What is cosplay

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It's a hugely popular activity in Japan right now! Many tourists visiting Japan are experiencing it. You should try it too!

Where can I do cosplay? Can I really do something like this?

  • Make a reservation and visit the store.
  • Get makeup done to fully transform into a character.
  • Rent a costume and have a photoshoot.

In short, all you need to do is make a reservation and go to the store. Easy, right?

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Events

World Cosplay Summit 2025

The world's largest cosplay festival “WCS2025” will be held in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan!
Cosplayers and pop culture fans who love anime, manga, games, etc. will gather from all over the world beyond the seas.

Cosplay at Comiket

Cosplay is one of the most visually striking and celebrated aspects of Comiket. Participants dress up as characters from anime, manga, video games, movies, and other pop culture media, bringing their favorite characters to life in stunning detail. This vibrant activity enhances the festive atmosphere of the event. December 29-30, 2024 at the Tokyo Big Sight

acosta!

Acosta is a Japanese cosplay event where enthusiasts and photographers can showcase costumes, take photos, and connect over a shared love of cosplay and pop culture.
January 25-26, 2025 at Ikebukuro
February 14, 2025 at Ikebukuro
and more

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studios

plans are currently available

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english

Staff members can speak English, so you can communicate your detailed requests with ease and feel confident.

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make up

Professional makeup artists will provide makeup that perfectly complements your chosen costume.

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camera staff

Photos will be taken by professional photographers to ensure the best quality.

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Interpreter

We offer multilingual support, so you can feel at ease even if you don't understand Japanese.

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Shops

Shops where you buy costume

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  • tokyo
  • kyoto
  • osaka