MEMORIES: Cosplay in Japan Expo 2025

Right after the final, visitors enjoyed a reunion moment with former ECG participants: the Show Alumni!
It was the perfect chance to see your favorite contestants from past editions again, relive some memorable cosplay moments, and discover them in exciting new costumes!

FREE COSPLAY SHOW:
With so many visitors all dressed to the nines, it would be a shame not to put them in the spotlight!
Whether beginners or seasoned cosplayers, they seized the chance to shine by taking the Ichigo stage and strutting their stuff before your eyes!

The Free Cosplay Show on Thursday, July 3rd, at Ichigo brought together passionate creators eager to share their work. For those wanting more, the Kitsune stage offered similar, more intimate shows throughout all four days of the festival!

AMAZING COSPLAY SHOW:
These cosplayers came to pay tribute to pop culture characters from beyond Japan’s borders!

SPY x FAMILY COSPLAY SHOW:
For 30 minutes, cosplayers from the CoSA association brought the story of the SPY x FAMILY manga to life on stage, seen through the eyes of Anya, the little telepathic orphan, and her unconventional family!

Présenté par :

• Sayoko
• Muteki Joe
• Sikay
• Leena
• Atsu Cosplay
• Andy Cosplay
• Elisangel
• Tomahawk Cosplay
• Pirotess Creations
• CoSA Association

THE FAN EVENT – FAIRY TAIL BY COSPOP WITH ARNAUD LAURENT:
Arnaud Laurent, the French voice of Natsu, gathered a true guild of cosplay fans on the Kitsune stage!
In front of him, a sea of raised hands—a symbol of unity and a magical moment for all Fairy Tail fans!

MISA COSPLAY SHOW:
MISA leads a double life… idol by day, and cosplayer also by day (no time for nights)!
A traveling artist and exceptional costume designer, she set the stage on fire with an explosive show, surrounded by her cosplay friends all the way from Japan!
With rapid costume changes and special effects, the audience was truly dazzled!

Visitors were able to enjoy other cosplay shows centered around specific series:

• COSPLAY SHOW : JUJUTSU KAISEN
• COSPLAY SHOW : WINX
• COSPLAY SHOW : HONKAI STAR RAIL

Throughout the festival, several masterclasses took place to help cosplay enthusiasts of all levels improve their craft and receive valuable advice.

• Succeeding in Cosplay Competitions – Cosmesven
  Creation, staging, and coherence: shine in front of the judges.
• Cosplay & Disability – Milou, Altaya PMR & Lou
  Testimonies and solutions for inclusive and inventive cosplay practice.
• Makeup Transformation – Nastia Cosplay
  Simple techniques to bring your character to life with makeup.
• Turning Cosplay into a Career – Ilunaneko
  From amateur stages to professional productions, Ilunaneko shares her journey and tips for making a living from cosplay.
• Creating Foam Armor – Domadraghi
  Patterns, assembly, painting, and aging: essential basics.
• Getting Involved in the Cosplay Community – French Cosplay Federation
  Networking, mutual aid, and engagement in cosplay associations.
• Perfecting Sewing Finishes – Avalon
  Topstitching, linings, and finishing touches: give your costumes a professional look.
• Photographing Your Cosplays – Quiet Archivist
  Staging tips to showcase your creations, even solo.
• Building Your Stage Performance – Enelden
  Structure, clarity, and rhythm to leave a lasting impression on stage.
• Eco-Responsible Cosplay – Be More Shonen
  Sustainable practices to reduce your impact without sacrificing creativity.
• Mastering Worbla – Galuren
  Shaping, textures, and finishing with this essential material.
• Behind the Scenes of the ECG – Benjamin
  A look back at the history, organization, and secrets of the flagship cosplay competition.

Visitors could explore both cosplayer booths and booths for cosplayers at the Cosplay Village, located in Hall 5A, just steps from the Ichigo exit!

ECG ALUMNI BOOTH:
Familiar faces from the ECG and the cosplay community were back—not only to dazzle in the Alumni Show but also to share their expertise with you!
On the agenda: passionate exchanges, expert advice, and good vibes.
Among them, you could find:

• 100 Visages, Ami_Rale, Annelune, Annshella, Avalon, Chech, Domadraghi, Enelden, Eviltam, Ilunaneko, Isild, Jazzichan, Jigsawphia, Kaali, Korawui, Macky, Mayo, Milou, Muralu, Nad, Naraku, Nikita, Shibeez, Sikay, Staya et Sumsum

RISING COSPLAY TALENT BOOTH:
The Cosplay Village was also the perfect place for exciting discoveries!
At the Rising Cosplay Talent space, you could meet the community’s up-and-coming stars, chat with them, and get an up-close look at their unique creative worlds.

• Alan Turner, Atsu, Azzusei, Clara Cos 10, Elafrys, Eluna, Fiéline, Fitzie, Hanabi Kitsune, Irina Romanov, Kaeliyn, Kal & El, Kappy, Kiittoun, Lanaluuv, Lilico, Lizasuka, Mainny, Michi, Mishou Mishh, Nastia, Nihilo, Novaely, NuttyBlue, Redkitsune, SarahD, Siwen, Sun, Suna, Tamashie, Viinsmoker et Yuki Sama.

The Art Body Club booth offered live bodypainting demonstrations so you could truly wear your cosplay on your skin!

Animegao Kigurumi is all about wearing a mask with features resembling a manga drawing to achieve the closest possible look to the cosplay character.
Did you spot any? They were probably from the KaoKig association!

Throughout the event, some booths may have surprised you with their immersive sets and activities inspired by the greatest universes of pop culture!

• Lense Odyssey Studio (Cyberpunk)
• Cause We Play (Squid Game/Fallout)
• Alliance Impériale et 501eme Legion (Star Wars)
• A.M.F. Cosplay
• Les Dix Lunes
• Meet & Magic (Disney)
• LoveCraft Asso

What would Japan Expo be without its iconic visitors, fully decked out in cosplay from head to toe, traveling all the way from the RER B to the Villepinte exhibition center, rain or shine?
You, dear visitors, bring that unique atmosphere no set or decoration can ever replace!

Heroes from anime, manga, video games, comics… and even some surprise cosplayers (yes, the ones no one saw coming!) brought the event to life at every corner.
For the most passionate, cosplay gatherings were the perfect chance to meet up, take photos together, and celebrate creativity in all its forms!