The World Cosplay Championship 2024 was held. Once again, cosplayers from around the world gathered at the Aichi Arts Center in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, showcasing spectacular performances that captivated the audience.

And then, an incredible piece of news arrived! After 12 years, Team Japan has achieved a remarkable victory. This accomplishment is a great pride for Japan’s cosplay community, and we look forward to even greater achievements in the future.

The performance and costumes of Team Japan received resounding applause from the audience. It is undeniable that their passion and hard work contributed to this wonderful event.

The World Cosplay Championship will continue to be a dream stage for cosplayers around the world. We would like to congratulate the 36 participating countries and regions, and extend our gratitude and praise to all participants and supporters.

Look forward to another passionate gathering of cosplayers next year!

Champion – First Place

◆ Japan / Mioshi & Mamemayo
Work: Naruto – Characters: Uchiha Sasuke & Uzumaki Naruto

Second Place

◆ Sweden / Henrik Pilerud & Victoria Christensen
Work: My Neighbor Totoro – Characters: Totoro & Satsuki

Third Place

◆ Germany / Tedy & Avena
Work: Monster Hunter Double Cross – Characters: Cathy & Mirushi

Look forward to the World Cosplay Summit 2025 next year! We look forward to your entries in the national preliminaries.