Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island will host the 3rd 'Awacos' cosplay event on May 30, 2026, in collaboration with the World Cosplay Summit (WCS), offering a vast natural setting for photos and networking.
Awaji Island anime park 'Nijigen no Mori' will hold the cosplay event '3rd Awaji Island COSPLAY -Awacos- Powered by World Cosplay Summit' on Saturday, May 30, 2026, in cooperation with WCS Co., Ltd., which organizes the world's largest cosplay event, the 'World Cosplay Summit.'
Nijigen no Mori has previously held 'Awaji Island COSPLAY -Awacos-' twice. These events have brought together cosplayers portraying characters not only from the works related to each attraction but from various 2D content, allowing them to enjoy photography and interaction in an environment surrounded by 360-degree nature.
At the second event held this past February, cosplayers from diverse series, including Bumblebee from 'Transformers' and characters from 'Uma Musume,' participated, adding vibrant color to the venue. Participants have shared positive feedback, such as: 'I'm happy to take photos in a place related to the work,' 'The completion of the photos is high,' 'It's easy to decide the angle,' and 'It's a rare and fun opportunity to shoot in such a large space.'
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Responding to the expectations of previous participants and those who couldn't attend due to scheduling conflicts, the 3rd event will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026. You can dive into the world of your favorite works and characters for a special day at Nijigen no Mori.
Outline of the 3rd 'Awaji Island COSPLAY -Awacos- Powered by World Cosplay Summit'
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FAQ
When and where will the third Awaji Island COSPLAY – Awacos – Powered by World Cosplay Summit take place, and which organization is sponsoring it?
The third Awaji Island COSPLAY – Awacos – Powered by World Cosplay Summit will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Nijigen no Mori anime park on Awaji Island, and it is organized in cooperation with WCS Co., Ltd., the company that runs the World Cosplay Summit.
What were some of the notable character representations at the second Awaji Island COSPLAY event held in February?
At the second Awaji Island COSPLAY event held in February, notable cosplayers portrayed Bumblebee from the Transformers franchise and various characters from the Japanese media series Uma Musume, adding vibrant color to the Nijigen no Mori venue.
What specific positive comments did participants give about the photography experience at Nijigen no Mori during previous Awacos events?
Participants described the photography experience as highly satisfying, stating “I’m happy to take photos in a place related to the work,” “The completion of the photos is high,” “It’s easy to decide the angle,” and “It’s a rare and fun opportunity to shoot in such a large space.”
How many times has Nijigen no Mori previously hosted the Awaji Island COSPLAY – Awacos – event before the upcoming 2026 edition?
Nijigen no Mori has previously hosted the Awaji Island COSPLAY – Awacos – event twice, making the upcoming 2026 gathering the third occurrence of this annual cosplay celebration.
Which company is responsible for organizing the world’s largest cosplay event that is partnering with the upcoming Awaji Island COSPLAY – Awacos – and what is the name of that global event?
The company WCS Co., Ltd. is responsible for organizing the world’s largest cosplay gathering, known as the World Cosplay Summit, and it is partnering with the third Awaji Island COSPLAY – Awacos – event scheduled for May 30, 2026.