Cosplay Mania (CosMania) 2025 is coming back to host a three‑day “Dazzling Diamond” festivities celebrating cosplay, anime, and J‑Pop culture in the Philippines. This marks the fourth edition of organizer Cosplay.ph’s “Prism Saga” 2026 event lineup. It will be held on October 2‑4, 2026, at Halls 1‑4, SMX Convention Center, Pasay City, Philippines.
The event is portrayed as a “sparkling transformation of the convention halls covering more than 10,000 square meters, showcasing over 300 booths and a spectacular roster of over 40 renowned cosplay stars and performers from across Asia at the All‑Star Avenue.” The event will also include a new Photography Zone. This year, the main attractions include:
- Winners come back to the competition arena for the Cosplay Solo Showdown, Cosplay Mania Cup, and Cosplay Karaoke Cup
- The Cosshoppe booth offers brand‑new limited‑edition items from Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, Metapark Pop‑Up Store: ALIEN STAGE, Hatsune Miku, and exclusive guest and JAM Artists merchandise
- Stage games presented by Nissin Cup Noodles and Nissin Yakisoba, featuring the Hep! Hep! Hooray!‑inspired challenge called “CUP‑CUP SARAP!” and the GROUP POSING GAME
- Meet and Greet sessions with the VTubers of HOLOSTARS EN: Machina x Flayon, Banzoin Hakka, Jurard T Rexford, Octavio, Axel Syrios, Gavis Bettel, Josuiji Shinri, Goldbullet, and Crimzon Ruze. In addition, Féileacán Cú from the Philippines
- Meet and Greet opportunities with cosplay icons Prestonles and YingTze from Malaysia, plus the popular Thai cosplay star Thames
- Meet and Greet with voice actress Diana Garnet (known for playing Alice Thymefield in Honkai: Star Rail and performing the ending theme “Spinning World” for Naruto: Shippuden)
- Meet and Greet with popular Japanese gaming executive Hiroto Kuramasu (creator of Ikémen Series) at the CYBIRD Booth
- Hikarin will appear in her final Philippine convention appearance
- Anisound Sessions on Day 1 featuring upbeat tracks from Akibasonic!
In conjunction with the event, the Japanese Anime Music (JAM) Concert at Cosplay Mania 2026 will present the following performers:
- Day 1: Kiichan and Nami Tamaki (on her Starbound Tour)
- Day 2: Miyomi, Ayunda Risu, and Momosuzu Nene
- Day 3: Niko Lab, AnnChan, MindayRyn (on her first Asian tour titled “Calling Back”), and ZAQ
The cosplayer guests who will appear on stage and throughout the expo of Cosplay Mania 2026 are:
- Day 1: Thames at 2:00 PM and Féileacán Cú at 2:15 PM
- Day 2: HOLOSTARS EN members Machina X Flayon, Banzoin Hakka, Jurard T Rexford, and Octavio appearing at 3 PM, plus YingTze at 4 PM
- Day 3: Hikarin at 3:00 PM, Diana Garnet at 3:15 PM, and Prestonles at 4:15 PM
Tickets for Cosplay Mania 2026 can be bought through Ticketmax and at the venue. The available pricing levels are:
- 1- Day Silver Ticket (Without JAM Concert): Full admission to every event zone. Onsite price ₱750, online price ₱649.
- 3-Day Silver Portal Pass (Without JAM Concert): A premium Portal Pass granting 15‑minute early entry and automatic SideQuest completion. Onsite price ₱2,000, online price ₱1,799.
- 1- Day Gold Ticket (With JAM Concert): Complete access to all areas, plus standing‑room entry for the JAM Concert. Onsite price ₱1,100, online price ₱999.
- 1- Day VIP Ticket (With JAM Concert): Full event access and reserved seating for the JAM Concert. Onsite price ₱2,750, online price ₱2,499.
- 3-Day VIP Portal Pass Ticket (With JAM Concert): An exclusive Portal Pass that includes all perks and reserved JAM Concert seating. Onsite price ₱7,550, online price ₱6,999.
- Shopper’s Pass (6 PM Entry): Shop extensively and explore all event zones for Days 1‑3. This ticket does not include JAM Concert access. Onsite price ₱300, online price ₱249.
Complete details on the schedule, meet‑and‑greet procedures, stage shows, venue map, and merchandise are available on the Cosplay Mania website. Additional news and updates can be followed on their Facebook page.
Cosplay.ph organizes Cosplay Mania, a premier Philippine convention showcasing anime, cosplay, gaming, collectibles, virtual idols, J‑music, and related pop culture. The calendar features Cosplay Carnival (Q1), FanFes (summer), Anime and Cosplay Expo (rainy season), the flagship Cosplay Mania (Q3), followed by CosMeet, and concludes with Cosplay Matsuri as the year‑ender celebration.
Source: Press Release
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