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Special Supplements / World Cosplay Summit 2025 Aug 8, 2025

World Cosplay Championship 2024 Grand Champions

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Vibrant, true-to-character visuals and re-creations of iconic anime scenes ¡ª these are not the only things that are evaluated in the World Cosplay Summit Championship. How much respect is shown for the original work and the culture behind it and how much effort was ...

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In the world of online Japan-related content, Akidearest stands out not just for her reach, but for her depth. With over 2million subscribers on YouTube, Aki ¡ª an American-born creator based just outside Tokyo ¡ª has made a name for herself by blending fandom, ...

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