Cosplayers from Across Japan Gather on Awaji Island! 'The 3rd Awaji Island COSPLAY ~Awacos~ Powered by World Cosplay Summit' to be Held on Saturday, May 30, 2026!

Nijigen no Mori, Awaji Island Anime Park, will host the cosplay event 'The 3rd Awaji Island COSPLAY ~Awacos~ Powered by World Cosplay Summit' on Saturday, May 30, 2026, in cooperation with WCS Co., Ltd., organizer of the world's largest cosplay event, 'World Cosplay Summit'. Nijigen no Mori has previously held Awaji Island COSPLAY ~Awacos~ twice. Cosplayers dressed as characters from various 'Nijigen' (2D) content, not limited to works related to the attractions, gathered on Awaji Island and enjoyed photography and interaction in an environment surrounded by 360° nature.

At the second event held in February this year, a diverse range of cosplayers, transcending the boundaries of works such as Bumblebee from 'Transformers' and characters from 'Uma Musume', adorned the venue with their vibrant presence. Participants commented, "I'm happy to be able to take photos in a place related to the work," "The completed photos are of high quality," "It's easy to decide the angle," and "It's rare to have the opportunity to shoot in such a wide space, and it's a lot of fun." Video URL: https://youtu.be/y8nxyX8tbbU In response to the expectations of cosplayers who have participated before, as well as those who couldn't make it due to scheduling conflicts, the third event will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026. You can immerse yourself in the world of your favorite characters – that character, this character – and enjoy a special day at "Nijigen no Mori" where you can lose yourself in the moment.

Overview of the 3rd 'Awaji Island COSPLAY ~Awacos~ Powered by World Cosplay Summit'

Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026 Time: 10:00-17:00 (Changing room usage / Large lawn photo available time) Venue: "Nijigen no Mori Anime Awaji Island Park" (2425-2 Kusumoto, Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture) Tickets: Ticket prices vary depending on the purchase date. 【Early Bird Tickets / Discounted price available for purchases until May 17】 ・Ticket with changing room (from 9:30) / 3,500 yen (tax included) ・Ticket with changing room (from 11:30) / 3,500 yen (tax included) ・Ticket without changing room / 3,000 yen (tax included) 【Advance Tickets / Discounted price available for purchases from May 18 to 29】 ・Ticket with changing room (from 9:30) / 4,000 yen (tax included) ・Ticket with changing room (from 11:30) / 4,000 yen (tax included) ・Ticket without changing room / 3,500 yen (tax included) Ticket Purchase: https://www.cnplayguide.com/evt/evtlst.aspx?kcd=130470 【Same-day Tickets】 ・Ticket with changing room (from 9:30) / 4,800 yen (tax included) ・Ticket with changing room (from 11:30) / 4,800 yen (tax included) ・Ticket without changing room / 4,300 yen (tax included) *All tickets include Nijigen no Mori park admission (attraction area entry only, no attraction experience) *Cosplayers not using the changing room on the day should purchase a "ticket without changing room" Organizer: WCS Co., Ltd. Cooperation: Nijigen no Mori Co., Ltd. Support: Awaji Island Tourism Association HP: https://www.worldcosplaysummit.jp/awacos/

About Awaji Island Anime Park "Nijigen no Mori"

Just 5 minutes from Kobe to Awaji Island across the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge! This new-sense anime park offers "Nijigen experiences" where everyone can get absorbed, utilizing IT technology within the magnificent nature of Hyogo Prefectural Awaji Island Park, which boasts an area approximately 28 times that of Tokyo Dome.

It features various attractions where you can enjoy "Nijigen content" – Japanese anime, manga, and games that Japan boasts to the world – with all five senses.

Enjoy the world views just like the originals, recreating globally popular content such as "Dragon Quest," "Godzilla," "NARUTO -Naruto-" series, and "Crayon Shin-chan," along with experiential attractions where you can play with your whole body amidst nature.

*For details, please visit the HP (https://nijigennomori.com/).

About World Cosplay Summit

The World Cosplay Summit (WCS) is the world's largest cosplay festival, where cosplayers who love Japanese pop culture such as anime, manga, and games gather from all over the world to create new forms of international and cultural exchange. Each year, representative cosplayers from various countries and regions gather in Nagoya City and Aichi Prefecture to deepen their interactions and participate in a variety of programs, including the international competition "World Cosplay Championship". One of its characteristics is the support it receives from local governments, administrations, and overseas diplomatic missions, and it continues to promote the charm of Japanese pop culture to the world as a symbol of international exchange through cosplay. Furthermore, "Awacos" is positioned as a location-specific event developed as part of these World Cosplay Summit initiatives, providing new value through a photography experience in nature, thereby expanding the possibilities of cosplay culture.

◆The season for outings has arrived! Spend a special day with everyone, enjoying it as a tourist attraction.

In addition to its appeal as a cosplay event, this event is a special program day that can be enjoyed as part of spring tourism or weekend leisure with family, friends, or couples on Awaji Island. Its excellent accessibility from Kobe and Osaka (just 5 minutes after crossing the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge) is also one of its charms. You can easily visit for a day trip, making it perfect for spring holidays or a casual outing. Why not take this opportunity to visit Nijigen no Mori and spend a special day where cosplay and 2D content merge?