Prepare to be bedazzled at the biggest and grandest celebration of anime and cosplay, with fun and surprises from special international cosplay stars, incredible performers, VTubers, voice actors, and amazing Anisong artists in the biggest and grandest three-day celebration of cosplay, anime, and J-Pop culture at Cosplay Mania 2026: Dazzling Diamond on October 2-4, 2026, at Halls 1-4 of SMX Convention Center, Manila!
The brilliance of this year’s event series, Prisma Saga, carries on in the dazzle of ever-passionate fandom at this three-day event! Witness the sparkling transformation of the convention halls spanning over 10,000 square meters, with a shimmering display of over 300 booths and a stunning lineup of over 40 famous cosplay stars and performers hailing from all throughout Asia at All-Star Avenue, including Hikarin’s last convention event in the Philippines! Cosplayers can also tread the shining path to strike a dazzling pose with their trusted photographers in the Photography Area!
Shop in the extensive selection of collectibles and items, including the all-new, limited-edition items sold at the Cosshoppe booth with popular titles such as Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail, Metapark Pop-Up Store: ALIEN STAGE, exclusive Hatsune Miku items, plus exclusive guest and JAM Artists merchandise!
Behold the world-class, heart-thrumming stage activities brought to you by Nissin Cup Noodles and Nissin Yakisoba! From the brilliant foliage of talents to the ultimate cosplay showdowns! The road isn’t ending yet for the aspirants in the Cosplay Solo Showdown, where the winners will earn the chance to return to the battle stage! Witness the crowning of the best champions in the Cosplay Mania Cup! Hark the crystal-clear voices from the best cosplay singers competing in the Cosplay Karaoke Cup!
Win cool prizes featuring Nissin merch and FREE Nissin products! Join the exciting games from Nissin Cup Noodles and Nissin Yakisoba Stage! Test your reflexes, energy, and your love for Nissin in the Hep! Hep! Hooray! inspired game, CUP-CUP SARAP! Strike the best pose and exude the radiant cosplay energy with your barkada or new tropa in the GROUP POSING GAME!
With Special Cosplayer, VTuber, and Voice Actress Guests!
Meet the star-studded lineup of famous cosplayer stars: cosplay icons Prestonles and YingTze from Malaysia and the sensational cosplay heartthrob from Thailand, Thames!
Witness the stellar appearance of VTubers from HOLOSTARS EN: Machina x Flayon, Banzoin Hakka, Jurard T Rexford, Octavio, Axel Syrios, Gavis Bettel, Josuiji Shinri, Goldbullet, and Crimzon Ruze! Plus, a surprising appearance of an extradimensional VTuber in the Philippines, Féileacán Cú!
Get ready to welcome the popular voice actress with powerful vocal prowess, Diana Garnet! Hailing from the United States, she is popular for her performance in the hit ending theme “Spinning World” for Naruto: Shippuden, and for numerous characters from popular games such as Sweety and Alice Thymefield in Honkai: Star Rail!
Don’t miss the chance to meet the fan-favorite gaming executive from Japan, Hiroto Kuramasu! He is famous as the producer for the Ikémen Series and a resident cosplayer, coming back for a special appearance in the Philippines to spread the influence of otaku and otome culture worldwide at the CYBIRD Booth!
CATCH THE AMAZING PERFORMANCES IN THE JAM CONCERT!
With an opening performance from the cosmic nine-tailed fox Filipino VTuber, Kiichan, enjoy the blast of pure sparkling JAM Concert energy on Day 1, October 2, 2026!
Featuring world-renowned Japanese artist Nami Tamaki, whose powerful vocals have been a dominant force in the anime music scene, delivering unforgettable hits for multiple anime series such as Gundam and D.Gray-man ever since her legendary debut with the iconic opening theme for Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, “Believe.” She is set to electrify Manila with a full 90-minute live concert performance with her signature high-energy dance choreography and powerful live vocals as part of her highly anticipated Starbound Tour in Cosplay Mania, set to happen on Day 1 of the JAM Concert of Cosplay Mania!
On Day 2, October 3, 2026, the stage for the JAM Concert will burst with an amazing opening performance from idol group Miyomi! Plus, iconic VTubers from hololive are ready to hype the stage!
Returning to the Cosplay Mania stage is hololive Indonesia’s 1st Generation squirrel girl, Ayunda Risu! She captivated the fans not only for her mischievous pranks and iconic laugh but also for her astonishing vocal range! She is a powerhouse performer with viral vocals featured in her original hit songs, surpassing 1 million subscribers on YouTube and headlined major global stages like the Viv:ID CRUISE hololive Meet Asia Tour and hololive 7th fes. Ridin’ on Dreams. Her performances are sure to shine on Day 2, October 3, 2026, of the JAM Concert!
Travelling from another world to realize her ultimate dream of becoming a world-class idol, hololive 5th Generation’s Momosuzu Nene, also known as “Nenechi,” is beloved by millions of her Nekko fans worldwide. She reached the prestigious 1 million subscriber milestone on YouTube and also lent her voice to anime series like The World’s Finest Assassin! Fresh from her dazzling first solo concert, Nene’s ready to hit the stage with her highly energetic song, “NENENENENENENENE! DAIBAKUSOU,” and turn everyone’s day brighter than the finest diamond on Day 2 of the JAM Concert!
On Day 3, October 4, 2026, idol group Niko Lab is set to open the stage of the JAM Concert with a bang! Hailing from Thailand, one of the most prominent Anisong artists, MindaRyn is famously known for her iconic vocals from the theme song “Like Flames” in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime. She has also performed for many anime titles, such as Ultraman Blazar and Arifureta: From Commonplace to World’s Strongest. MindaRyn is ready to set the stage with soul-stirring live vocals and uplifting stage presence in Cosplay Mania on Day 3, October 4, 2026, of the JAM Concert, as part of her 1st Asia Tour, Calling Back!
As the high-octane heart of Anisong, popular Japanese powerhouse singer ZAQ has shaped the soundscape of modern anime songs, with her experience in musical production as a songwriter, composer, and arranger. From her iconic debut single “Sparkling Daydream” from the hit anime series Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! to hit themes for a variety of anime titles such as Classroom of the Elite, Trinity Seven, and Food Wars! With razor-sharp lyrics and explosive stage energy, her performance will bring JAM Concert to a dazzling climax on Day 3, October 4, 2026!
Listen to the translucent melodies on the bigger stage! Party with awesome artists and DJs on the first night of Cosplay Mania with Anisound Sessions on Day 1, October 2, 2026, with spin-tastic beats from Akibasonic!
Mine the bountiful heaps 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:
Silver Ticket (₱750 onsite, ₱649 online): 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.
3-Day Silver Portal Pass (₱2,000 onsite, ₱1,799 online): A special Portal Pass Ticket, which features exclusive entry into SMX, a 15-minute early entry into the event, and autocompletion of SideQuest. This ticket does not include access to the JAM Concert.
Gold Ticket (₱1,100 onsite, ₱999 online): Enjoy access to all event areas for Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3 with entry and reentry during the event hours! This ticket includes entry and Standing Room access for the JAM Concert!
VIP Tickets (₱2,750 onsite, ₱2,499 online): Enjoy access to all event areas for Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3 with entry and reentry during the event hours! This ticket includes entry and reserved seating access to the JAM Concert.
3-Day VIP Portal Pass Ticket (₱7,550 onsite, ₱6,999 online): A special Portal Pass ticket, which includes all Portal Pass perks, and entry with reserved seating access to the JAM Concert.
Shopper’s Pass (₱300 onsite, ₱249 online): 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.
*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.
