First-Ever "acosta!@Seoul" in South Korea Draws Over 10,000 Visitors in Two Days

Animate Group's H.C.O. (Headquarters: Osaka, Representative Director: Yoshihiro Matsumura) held "acosta!@Seoul" in Seoul, South Korea, for two days on June 27 (Sat.) and 28 (Sun.), 2026, recording a total of over 10,000 visitors across the two days.

"acosta!@Seoul," held for the first time in South Korea, was organized in cooperation with Dongdaemun District as a regional revitalization event.

At "ArtForest," a large complex facility in the Cheongnyangni area, which has been attracting attention due to recent redevelopment, the lush green plaza and various spaces within the facility were opened as photo spots. Participants enjoyed taking photos and interacting within the designated areas, as well as shopping and resting within the facility in their cosplay costumes. On a special stage set up in the venue, acosta!'s signature "Acosta Dance Time," where attendees dance together to anime songs and popular tunes, was held, along with a "Runway Stage" by cosplayers. On June 27 (Sat.), cosplayer Iori Moe appeared as a guest from Japan. A talk show and a group photoshoot session were held, filling the venue with excitement from many local fans and photographers. Furthermore, a collaboration stage with "TIF ASIA TOUR 2026" took place on the same day, featuring performances by two K-pop idol groups. On June 28 (Sun.), stage programs including talk shows by cosplayers who participated as guests from Japan, a high-touch event, and dance performances were held.

In addition, the doujinshi sale event "acosta! Marche," specializing in cosplay, was held on both days, with over 60 creators from Japan and Korea exhibiting. Interaction between fans and creators took place through the exhibition and sale of works and merchandise, as well as cheki (instant photo) sessions.

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Iori Moe Special Stage Talk & High-Touch Event Japanese Cosplayer Stage Group Photoshoot

"TIF ASIA TOUR" "acosta! Dance Time" "acosta! Marche" Interaction Scenes

Following overseas events in Taiwan (Taipei and Kaohsiung), this "acosta!@Seoul" served as an opportunity for exchange between Japan and Korea through cosplay culture, with many local cosplay fans and participants from Japan in attendance. H.C.O. will continue to globally promote the creation of environments where domestic and international cosplayers can safely and freely enjoy their self-expression.

●Korean Cosplayers Who Participated in the Event (On-site Photos)

Riese On-gi Jomi Jamong

Jeong Jenny Geu-ing Sang-hyeon Byeol-i

"acosta! Seoul"

Date & Time: June 27 (Sat.) - 28 (Sun.), 2026

Venue: ArtForest (39-1, Yongdu-dong, Dongdaemun District, Seoul, KOREA)

Organizer: acosta!

Production & Operation: H.C.O., SPD GLOBAL.INC

Cooperation: Sunshine City Co., Ltd., Animate Korea, Lashinban Seoul, LIKEY, Mystic Muse, Evoto, MBB

Official Website: https://acosta.jp/event/seoul/

Official X: Kanto/Tohoku https://x.com/acosta_info

Kansai/Tokai/Kyushu https://x.com/acosta_west

Official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@acosta_jp