Cosplayer Clara Tan was one of many people who had hoped to attend the Umamusume: Pretty Derby event in California last week, which wound up being cancelled after U.S. immigration refused visas to the Japanese cast and staff. Still, she stuck around with friends, attended events, and cosplayed as character Super Creek. On October 26,…

This is a great time for long conversations that bring forth new and unique ideas, as we feel more capable of dealing with the complex chaos of life. We might find ourselves more curious around those we know and the casual strangers whom we encounter in our daily routines. Maybe we’ll give a greeting to…

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…

Snapmaker will bring makers, cosplayers and fans together at L.A. Comic Con 2026, October 30–November 1 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. As presenting sponsor of the Cosplay National Championship, Snapmaker will celebrate the imagination and craftsmanship behind cosplay with a maker panel, 3D-printing demonstrations and hands-on support at South Hall, Booth #1827.