World Cosplay Summit Philippines Preliminary Held! Strengthening Cultural Exchange with Japan
作成日時：2025.3.5
On March 2, 2025, the “World Cosplay Summit Philippines 2025” was held at the World Trade Center in the Philippines. This event serves as the Philippine preliminaries for the “World Cosplay Summit (WCS)” held annually in Nagoya, Japan, where top cosplayers from the country showcase their skills and creativity in competition.
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✨🌟Turning imagination into reality through cosplay 🌟✨ On 2 March 2025, Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) Director MATSUDA Shigehiro attended the World Cosplay Summit Philippines organized by Cadre28 together with Sassy Concepts, at the World Trade Center. In his remarks, Director Matsuda expressed his deep appreciation for the unwavering support and warm reception of Japanese pop culture in the Philippines. He also highlighted that Japan and the Philippines’ robust and vibrant cultural ties are fostered as people continue to forge strong personal connections and friendships through art. 🇯🇵🇵🇭 The World Cosplay Summit Philippines is the preliminary competition for the annual World Cosplay Summit held in Nagoya, Japan. The event also served as a platform for cosplay enthusiasts in the Philippines to gather and celebrate their shared passion and interest. 🎭 The Embassy of Japan extends its warmest congratulations to the winners for their remarkable ability to bring characters to life. We look forward to seeing more of your work soon! 👏
A Bridge for Cultural Exchange Between the Philippines and Japan
Director Shigehiro Matsuda of the Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) attended the event and delivered a speech at the opening ceremony. Director Matsuda expressed his gratitude for the enthusiastic support of Japanese pop culture in the Philippines and stated, “Cultural exchange between Japan and the Philippines will continue to strengthen through art and cosplay.”
The World Cosplay Summit Philippines is not only a cosplay competition but also serves as a platform for cultural exchange between the two countries. The event brought together cosplayers and Japanese culture enthusiasts, fostering mutual enjoyment and appreciation.
High-Level Competition and an Emotional Award Ceremony
Selected cosplayers from across the Philippines gathered for the competition, showcasing stunning performances on stage. The judges evaluated participants based on costume quality, character accuracy, and acting ability to determine the winners.
The champion team earned the right to compete in the “World Cosplay Summit 2025” finals, which will be held in Nagoya, Japan, in the summer of 2025. Stay tuned for the Philippine representative team’s journey!
Upcoming Events
The World Cosplay Summit 2025 will hold preliminary competitions worldwide, with each country’s winning team competing in Nagoya, Japan, at one of the world’s largest cosplay events. We will continue to share updates on the preliminary rounds and the main competition via the official website and social media.
Be sure to check our official website and social media to witness the unforgettable moments created by cosplayers worldwide. Join us in Nagoya, Japan, this summer for a grand celebration!
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