World Cosplay Summit 2025: Costumes and camaraderie

Maiko Muraoka
Contributing writer

Despite the scorching heat of August, cosplayers from all over Japan and the world gathered for the World Cosplay Summit...

World Cosplay Championship 2024 Grand Champions

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Vibrant, true-to-character visuals and re-creations of iconic anime scenes — these are not the only things that are evaluated in...

YouTuber Akidearest: From otaku to cultural ambassador

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In the world of online Japan-related content, Akidearest stands out not just for her reach, but for her depth. With...