Cosplayers in elaborate costumes gather at ChinaJoy in Shanghai, where gaming fans meet characters inspired by popular video games.
The annual ChinaJoy gaming convention in Shanghai brings together gamers, developers and cosplay artists from across the gaming community.
Video shows cosplayers wearing elaborate costumes at the city’s exhibition centre and posing for photographers and visitors alike.
Visitors try out new games, meet performers and capture images with hundreds of cosplayers dressed as fantasy characters from different franchises.
The event has become a major showcase for gaming culture in China, with cosplay helping connect fans with their favourite games.
