Cosplay conventions are often associated with busy exhibit halls, crowded walkways, and the excitement of a packed floor. But in the refined atmosphere of a prestigious five-star hotel, the experience takes on a different story that combines creativity and glamour. Last weekend, Cosplay.ph held CosMeet 2026“Shimmering Sapphire”, a two-day anime and cosplay event at Okada Manila, Parañaque City, Philippines.
Now in its fourth year, CosMeet 2026 returned to Cove Manila with its beautiful and clear glass dome building. The high ceilings, natural sunlight, and the overall refreshing ambiance made for a spectacular venue for fandom and pop-culture enthusiasts to meet up. The event covered more space this time around and also had new set-ups that felt fancy and cool. Beyond the special guests, stage games, and activities, however, what really made CosMeet 2026 extra unique is that it featured over 130 exhibitors, which meant a lot of shopping and rare finds!
CosMeet 2026 was truly shining with enthusiasm. Not only was this the liveliest CosMeet stage we’ve witnessed, but it also had the busiest, jam-packed expo floor. For a free event, the overall vibe of CosMeet 2026 at Okada made the convention experience truly unforgettable, especially with the photos turning out really well. Of course, the highlight of the event was the cosplayers who passionately strut their OOTDs from the Cove Manila all the way to the Crystal Pavilion. Check out the awesome cosplays we spotted:
And that’s all for our coverage of CosMeet 2026 at Okada Manila. The next event by Cosplay.ph is the year-ender, Cosplay Matsuri, happening from December 28-30, 2026, at the SMX Convention Center. For more information, visit the Cosplay Mania Facebook page. See you there!
Photography: William Mescallado
Special Thanks: Ian Carlo & Cristina Co
Disclaimer: Anime Corner is a media partner for Cosplay Mania 2026
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