27/09/2025
Cosplay Mania 2025: The Breeze of Cosplay Awesomeness Arrives!
The wind is picking up a high level of energy as another celebration of the biggest anime and cosplay convention in the country! As part of celebrating the 25 years of cosplay in the Philippines, Cosplay Mania 2025 is coming back for an “Awesome Autumn” season as the fourth cycle of the “Season of Cosplay” series. Jump into the mountainous pile of fun and surprises from special international cosplay stars, incredible performers, VTubers, voice actors, and Anisong artists in the biggest and grandest three-day celebration of cosplay, anime, and J-Pop culture, happening on October 4-5, 2025, at Halls 1-4 of SMX Convention Center, Manila!
It is a total field day for anime and cosplay enthusiasts with over 9,000 square meters to explore! Witness the glorious transformation of convention halls into a vibrant exhibition of over 200 spectacular stalls and booths, featuring an extensive selection of merchandise and collectibles—including the all-new, limited-edition items sold at the Cosshoppe booth and popular titles such as Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail, and finally making its Philippine debut—the Metapark Pop-Up Store: ALIEN STAGE! Behold the world-class spectacle from the brilliant foliage of talents in the ultimate showdown to crown the best champions in the grand finale of the Cosplay Mania Cup and Cosplay Karaoke Cup!
Marvel at the wondrous lineup of the most amazing cosplayers in the country in the All-Stars Avenue! Joining the stellar array of guests from all over the world—behold the arrival of the iconic cosplayer from Thailand, Thames Malerose, and the sensational cosplayer from Malaysia, Le Josette! Get your hands on their exclusive merchandise, and don’t miss out on the golden opportunity to join them in their meet-and-greet sessions! Prepare to be swept off your feet with Japan’s famous Ikémen Series producer and resident cosplayer Hiroto Kuramasu, coming back for a special appearance in the Philippines to spread the influence of otaku and otome culture worldwide at the CYBIRD Booth!
American voice actor Jacob Takanashi, brilliantly known for his impeccable works as Pacciani in Captain Tsubasa, Griff from Far-Fetched, and Kinich from Genshin Impact, along with the remarkable Japanese stage actors famous for their striking performance in Haikyuu!! Hyper Projection Play series, Kousuke Asuma and Kairi Miura, will give the audience the time of their life with their guest appearances in the Philippines!
VTuber fans are also in for a seasonal treat with the superb appearance of the most-awaited VTubers in the country—starting from HOLOSTARS English -ARMIS-: Jurard T Rexford, Crimson Ruze, Goldbullet, and Octavio!
Listen to the crisp melodies from awesome artists for the Anisound Sessions at the EX Stage for all days of the event! Catch VOLS, FuyumiiChan, Amai Konpeito on Day 1, with Eggy Tamagoki, Niko Lab, Mihoyana, and ShounenJam on Day 2, and prepare for invigorating beats from Dasu, Day/Break, Zhia, Ryndia, and Kena and Miyuki on Day 3! Party the night away with Japan’s famous DJs—DJ Eldoramodel, DJ Daizin, and DJ Mango-Man, also known as the Akiba Sonic—for spin-tastic beats on all three days!
Cosplay Carnival kicked off this year’s celebration with its very first JAM Concert, which bloomed at the beginning of the year with dazzling performances by popular Japanese singer and cosplayer Akase Akari from My Dress-Up Darling, and the impressive Japanese solo musician and voice actress, Shuka Saito from Love Live! Sunshine!! With the new season on the horizon, fans are eagerly anticipating surprises that will set the stage for an awesome experience that simply cannot be missed!
Embrace the warmth of musical artistry from your favorite Japanese artists! String along with the spectacular performance from the one and only Maestro of HOLOSTARS English -ARMIS-, Octavio—and bask in the warmth of astounding melodies of youth from the soundtracks of Kiznavier and Re:CREATORS by the Japanese musical unit, Sangatsu no Phantasia, on the very first day of the event, October 3, 2025!
Lights will burst into vibrant colors on the second day of the event as the stage flares bright with an energetic party session featuring hit soundtracks like “STORYSEEKER” from That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime, “OMEGA” from Moriarty the Patriot, and the award-winning soundtrack from Kyoukai No Kanata, “Daisy,” with STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION!
Pour your hearts into an applause for the talented musical icon from Japan, TRUE! She is best known for her works such as UNISONIA from Buddy Complex, Storyteller from That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime, and Dream Solister from Sound! Euphonium. She is also renowned for her soul-stirring tracks “Sincerely” and “Letter” from the beloved anime series, Violet Evergarden! Witness these two dynamic performances only at the JAM Concert stage on Day 2, October 4, 2025!
The third day’s the charm with back-to-back-to-back performances from three of the most admirable Japanese artists! Appearing on the JAM Concert stage for the first time, get ready to rock the stage with the sensational Vtuber, Unnämed! Jam along with the legendary musical themes from K, Knights of Sidonia, My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!, and Fafner in the Azure from the exhilarating performance by the ultimate powerhouse duo, angela! Be ready to be engulfed by an enchanting performance from the ultimate voice actor who starred as Ryunosuke Matsush*ta in Kimi to Boku, Ai Mikaze in the Utano☆Princesama series, and Geordo Stuart from My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!, none other than Shouta Aoi! Catch all of these amazing performances on Day 3, October 5, 2025!
Grasp the bountiful harvest of fun and use the ultimate ticket guide for Cosplay Mania to help you purchase the ticket that best fits your convention needs! Tickets are available as follows:
Convention Only Tickets:
Silver Ticket (P599* or P700 onsite): Enjoy access to all event areas for Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3 with entry and reentry during the event hours! This ticket does not include access to the JAM Concert.
Silver Portal Pass (P1,999* or P2,300 onsite): Purchase a special 3-Day Portal and enjoy special perks like exclusive SMX Building entry, 15-minute early event entry, a special lanyard, and a Portal Pass. Portal Pass holders will also be able to skip to the end of SideQuest! This includes access to all event areas EXCEPT the JAM Concert.
Shopper’s Pass (P199* or P250 onsite): Shop ‘til you drop and explore all event areas for Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3! Entry and re-entry will be from 6PM until the event closes. This ticket does not include access to the JAM Concert.
Convention + Concert Tickets:
As the Day 3 JAM Concert features more performing artists, the prices for Day 3 VIP and Gold tickets will be slightly higher.
VIP Ticket (P2,499* or P2,800 onsite for Day 1 and Day 2, or P2,999* or P3,300 onsite for Day 3): Enjoy full-day event access, exclusive SMX Building entry, 15-minute early event entry, a special lanyard, a VIP Pass ID, and Reserved Seating at the front section for the JAM Concert!
Gold Ticket (P999* or P1,200 onsite for Day 1 and Day 2, or P1,499* or P1,700 onsite for Day 3): Enjoy full-day event access and Standing Room access for the JAM Concert!
*Prices indicated do not yet include TicketMAX payment charges. You can still buy tickets online and onsite on the day of the event as long as there are stocks available.
Don’t forget to purchase your tickets at cosplaymania.cosplay.ph! Mark the dates and watch as the season unfolds into a memorable day of fun & excitement with thousands of amazing fans celebrating anime and cosplay awesomeness only at Cosplay Mania 2025! Make sure to follow Cosplay Mania 2025 official website and social media channels for more exciting updates!
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