cosplay events




Cosplay (コスプレ Kosupure?) adalah istilah bahasa Inggris buatan Jepang (wasei-eigo) yang berasal dari gabungan kata "costume" (kostum) dan "play" (bermain). Cosplay berarti hobi mengenakan pakaian beserta aksesori dan rias wajah seperti yang dikenakan tokoh-tokoh dalam animemangamanhwadongengpermainan video, penyanyi dan musisi idola, dan film kartun. Pelaku cosplay disebut cosplayer, Di kalangan penggemar, cosplayer juga disingkat sebagai layer.
Di Jepang, peserta cosplay bisa dijumpai dalam acara yang diadakan perkumpulan sesama penggemar (dōjin circle), seperti Comic Market, atau menghadiri konser dari grup musik yang bergenre visual kei. Penggemar cosplay termasuk cosplayer maupun bukan cosplayer sudah tersebar di seluruh penjuru dunia, yaitu Amerika, RRC, Eropa, Filipina, maupun Indonesia.


AUGUST


GEN CON INDY 2012
BY :
DATE : Thursday 16th to Sunday 19th August 2012
TIME :
LOCATION : Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium (100 South Capitol Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana 46225)
WEBSITE : Gen Con Indy 2012
TWITTER : Gen Con | Twitter
FACEBOOK : Gen Con Indy | Facebook
ADMISSION : Badge prices* for the convention will be posted in November/December 2011
MORE INFOS :
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ANIMANGAKI 2012
BY : AniManGaki Organizing Committee (co-organized by J Dream Corp)
DATE : Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th August 2012
TIME : 10.00am to 7.00pm
LOCATION : Grand Pyramid Hall 2 & 3, Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre
WEBSITE : AniManGaki 2012
TWITTER : AniManGaki | Twitter
FACEBOOK : Animangaki Fan Page | Facebook
FORUM : AniManGaki Forums
COMIC FIESTA FORUM THREAD :AniManGaki 2012
ADMISSION : RM 15 [One Day Pass] | RM 25 [Two Day Pass]
MORE INFOS : AniManGaki 2012
NOTE : Event in Event in Bandar Sunway, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This year AniManGaki's theme is ?? (High school), all of our activities revolves around this theme and we want you to have a fun time in our 'school' this year



COMIC WORLD 34
BY : COMIC WORLD HK LTD
DATE : Saturday 25th August & Sunday 26th August 2011
TIME :
LOCATION :
WEBSITE : Comic World 32
FACEBOOK : Comic World Hong Kong (official) | Facebook
COSPLAY.COM THREAD :
ADMISSION :
MORE INFOS : Comics World Official Forum
NOTE : Event in Hong Kong



INTERNATIONAL COSPLAY DAY (ICDS)
BY : The Neo Tokyo Project &Ngee Ann Polytechnic School of Film and Media Studies
DATE : Sunday 26th August 2012
TIME : 10.00 am to 8.00pm
LOCATION : Ngee Ann Polytechnic Convention Center
WEBSITE : International Cosplay Day Singapore (ICDS)
TWITTER : 
FACEBOOK : International Cosplay Day Singapore (ICDS) | Facebook
SGCAFE THREAD : International Cosplay Day Singapore (2012)
ADMISSION : SGD5 (profits from ticket sales go towards an educational fund for needy students)
MORE INFOS : 
NOTE : In addition to an artist’s alley, a cosplay competition, a cosplay runway where you can strut your stuff and Singapore’s second annual Cosplay Chess, we’ll also be featuring guest stars from internationally acclaimed web TV drama Cosplay: The Series, who will be filming two exclusive episodes of the hit show at our con!


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SEPTEMBER


SINGAPORE TOY, GAMES & COMIC CONVENTION 2012
BY : Reed Exhibitions
DATE : Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd September 2012
TIME : 10.00am to 8.00pm
LOCATION : Hall B & C, Level 1 Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
WEBSITE : STGCC
TWITTER : STGCC @singaporetgcc
FACEBOOK : Singapore Toy, Games & Comic Convention | Facebook
SGCAFE THREAD : 
ADMISSION : SGD15 (1-Day) | SGD25 (2-Day) | SGD50 (VIP) ||MORE INFOS
MORE INFOS : STGCC 2012
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ANIME FESTIVAL ASIA INDONESIA 2012
BY : Skylar ComicsSOZO & PT. Dentsu Indonesia
DATE : Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd September 2012
TIME :
LOCATION : Jakarta International Expo, Jakarta, Indonesia
WEBSITE : Anime Festival Asia Indonesia 2012
TWITTER : Anime Festival Asia @AFA_Indo | Twitter
FACEBOOK : Anime Festival Asia | Facebook
ADMISSION : RP50,000 (Exhibition ONLY) | RP125,000 (Exhibition + Stage Access) | MORE DETAILS
MORE INFOS :
NOTE : Event in Jakarta, Indonesia. CLAS:H will also occurs during this event



OTAFUSE 2012
BY : OtaFuse Organizer
DATE : Saturday 1st September and Sunday 2nd September 2012
TIME : 11.00am to 9.00pm
LOCATION : Star City North Atrium, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
WEBSITE : OtaFuse
TWITTER : OtaFuse | Twitter
FACEBOOK : OtaFuse | Facebook
ADMISSION :
MORE INFOS : OtaFuse the 2nd - 2012
NOTE : Event in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. Event Hightlights Anime Challenge, Cosplay Solo Competition, Cosplay Duo Competition, Cardfight! Vanguard Tournament, Doujin Market



ANIME GATHERING 2012
BY : Swinburne Anime and Manga Society (SAMS)
DATE : Saturday 1st September 2012
TIME : 6.30pm onwards
LOCATION : Kuching Park Hotel
WEBSITE : Anime Gathering
TWITTER : Anime Gathering | Twitter
FACEBOOK : Anime Gathering | Facebook
COMIC FIESTA THREAD : Anime Gathering 2012
ADMISSION : RM32 [PRE-ORDER PRICE RM26]
MORE INFOS : Anime Gathering 2012
NOTE : Event in Malaysia



MALAYSIA ANICOM COSPLAY COMPETITION
BY : Sawachi Entertainment
DATE : Round 1 - 4th August | Round 2 - 11th August | Round 3 - 18th August | Final - 2nd September
TIME : 12.00pm to 8.00pm
LOCATION : 6th floor HK stationm , Sungai Wang Plaza [Round 1-3] | Concourse area, Sungai Wang Plaza [Finals]
WEBSITE : Sawachi Entertainment
TWITTER : | Twitter
FACEBOOK : Sawachi Entertainment | Facebook
ADMISSION :
MORE INFOS : Malaysia Anicom Cosplay competition 2012
NOTE : Event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Anicom is back...with a twist... Lock your dates...with new system...
Round 1 - 4th August (6th floor HK station)
Round 2 - 11th August (6th floor HK station)
Round 3 - 18th August (6th floor HK station)
Final - 2nd September (Concourse area)



DRAGON*CON
BY :
DATE : Friday 31st August to Monday 3rd September 2012 (Labor Day weekend )
TIME :
LOCATION : Atlanta, Georgia, USA
WEBSITE : DragonCon
TWITTER : DragonCon | Twitter
FACEBOOK : Dragon*Con | Facebook
ADMISSION : USD120 (4-Days) | Full Listing Membership
MORE INFOS :
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THE GAMES XPO SINGAPORE 2012
BY : MediaCorp VizPro International and Rapture Gaming
DATE : Friday 7th September to Sunday 9th September 2012
TIME : 10.00am – 8.00pm
LOCATION : Singapore Expo Hall 6
WEBSITE : The Games Xpo
FACEBOOK : The Games Xpo (TGX)
SGCAFE THREAD : COSX Competition @ TGX 2012 on 8-9 Sep at Singapore Expo Hall 5.
ADMISSION : FREE
MORE INFOS : COS X @ TGX 2012
NOTE : The Games Xpo (TGX) returns for the 4th year with bigger areas for showcase. Featuring TGX Regional Business Summit, a forum for game developers and publishers to discuss the latest trends and the commercialization in the gaming arena, and the Cos X, a cosplay competition that showcases popular anime and game characters, this year TGX will be the focal point for the gaming community in the region.


WORLD CYBER GAMES MALAYSIA 2012
BY : PIKOM, The National ICT Association of Malaysia
DATE : Friday 7th September to Sunday 9th September 2012
TIME :
LOCATION : Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
WEBSITE : World Cyber Games Malaysia
TWITTER : | Twitter
FACEBOOK : | Facebook
ADMISSION : RM
MORE INFOS : WCG Malaysia
NOTE : Event in Malaysia



ANIMANIA FESTIVAL 2012 - SYDNEY
BY : Aurora Entertainment
DATE : Saturday 22nd September and Sunday 23th September 2012
TIME : 10.00am to 6.00pm
LOCATION : Australian Technology Park, Eveleigh, Sydney, Australia
WEBSITE : Animania Festival 2011
TWITTER : Animania Festival | Twitter
FACEBOOK : Animania Festival | Facebook
ADMISSION :
MORE INFOS :
NOTE : Animania Festival is Australia's largest anime and manga event + is a celebration and exploration of the spectacular world of Japanese pop culture!Event is in Sydney, Australia



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OCTOBER


ACG/C3
BY :
DATE : Monday 1st October to Friday 5th October 2012
TIME : 9.00am to 5.00pm (TBC)
LOCATION : Guangzhou, China
WEBSITE : ACG 2012
TWITTER : | Twitter
FACEBOOK : | Facebook
ADMISSION :
MORE INFOS :
NOTE : Event in China



ANIMANIA FESTIVAL 2012 - BRISBANE
BY : Aurora Entertainment
DATE : Saturday 6th October 2012
TIME : 10.00am to 4.00pm
LOCATION : Mercure Hotel Brisbane
WEBSITE : Animania Festival 2012
TWITTER : Animania Festival | Twitter
FACEBOOK : Animania Festival | Facebook
ADMISSION : AUSD30
MORE INFOS : Animania Festival 2012 - Brisbane
NOTE : Animania Festival is Australia's largest anime and manga event + is a celebration and exploration of the spectacular world of Japanese pop culture!Event is in Brisbane, Australia



NEW YORK COMIC CON
BY : ReedPop
DATE : Thu 11th to Sun 14th October 2012
TIME : 10.00am to 7.00pm (Friday & Saturday) | 10.00am to 5.00pm (Sunday) | 4.00pm to 7.00pm (Thursday - Press Preview)
LOCATION : Javits Center, Midtown Manhattan (655 West 34th Street, New York, USA)
WEBSITE : New York Comic Con
TWITTER : New York Comic Con | Twitter
FACEBOOK : New York Comic Con | Facebook
ADMISSION :
MORE INFOS :
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LONDON MCM EXPO 2012
BY : MCM EXPO GROUP
DATE : Friday 26th October to Sunday 28th October 2012
TIME : 11.00am to 6.00pm (Sat) | 11.00am to 5.00pm (Sunday)
LOCATION : Excel, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL
WEBSITE : London MCM Expo
TWITTER : MCM Expo | Twitter
FACEBOOK : MCM Expo Group | Facebook
FORUM : London MCM Expo
ADMISSION : £16 [Early Entry] | £10 [General Entry] | Ticket Sales
NOTE : Event in London, UK. The London MCM Expo is by far the UK’s largest event for cosplayers and every year more is available for cosplayers to do and get involved with. 



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NOVEMBER


ANIME FESTIVAL ASIA XII 2012 SINGAPORE - A WHOLE NEW LEVEL
BY : SOZO & Dentsu
DATE : Friday 9th November to Sunday 11th November 2012
TIME : 11am to ??pm
LOCATION : Singapore Expo Halls 7 & 8
WEBSITE : AFAX - Anime Festival Asia
TWITTER : Anime Festival 11 | Twitter
FACEBOOK : AFA - ANIME FESTIVAL ASIA | Facebook
SGCAFE THREAD : 
ADMISSION : TBC (2011 : SGD8/DAY - Festival-Only Ticket & SGD18/DAY - Festival+Stage Access Ticket)
MORE INFOS : AFA - ANIME FESTIVAL ASIA
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SUPANOVA BRISBANE 2012
BY : Supanova Pop Culture Industries
DATE : Friday 9th November to Sunday 11th November 2012
TIME : 10.00am to 6.00pm
LOCATION : RNA Showgrounds (600 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills, Brisbane, QLD 4006)
WEBSITE : Supanova Pop Culture Expo
TWITTER : SupanovaExpo | Twitter
FACEBOOK : Supanova Pop Culture Expo | Facebook
FORUM : Supanova Forums
ADMISSION : TBC (On sale mid September from Foxtix and at the door)
MORE INFOS : Show Information – Brisbane
NOTE : Event in Brisbane, Australia



SUPANOVA ADELAIDE 2012
BY : Supanova Pop Culture Industries
DATE : Friday 16th November to Sunday 18th November 2012
TIME : 10.00am to 6.00pm
LOCATION : Adelaide Event and Exhibition Centre (Adelaide Showgrounds) [Goodwood Road, Wayville, SA 5034]
WEBSITE : Supanova Pop Culture Expo
TWITTER : SupanovaExpo | Twitter
FACEBOOK : Supanova Pop Culture Expo | Facebook
FORUM : Supanova Forums
ADMISSION : TBC
MORE INFOS : Show Information – Adelaide
NOTE : Event in Adelaide, Australia


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DECEMBER


LICENCE2PLAY 2012
BY : Sphere Exhibits
DATE : Friday 7th December to Sunday 9th December 2012
TIME : 11.00am to 9.00pm <=TBC! Based on 2011 Timing
LOCATION : Marina Bay Sands Level B2 Exhibition Hall D
WEBSITE : Licence2Play
TWITTER : Licence2Play | Twitter
FACEBOOK : Licence2Play | Facebook
SGCAFE THREAD : 
ADMISSION : FREE
MORE INFOS : 
NOTE : Licence2Play presents Asia's biggest Gaming Exhibition, showcasing the latest and widest genre of digital media and interactive games. Join 150,000 enthusiasts at Sands Expo & Convention Centre Hall D from 7 to 9 December 2012! Come experience CosGames, an East vs West Cosplay Showdown, and witness talented youths on the Dream Stage!


EOY COSPLAY FESTIVAL 2012
BY : Team EOY
DATE : Sunday 9th December 2012
TIME : 10.00 am to 6.00pm
LOCATION : Marina Barrage
WEBSITE : EOY: Cosplay Event Singapore
TWITTER : EOY @Twitter
FACEBOOK : EOY | Facebook
SGCAFE THREAD : 
ADMISSION : SGD10-15 <== NOT CONFIRMED
MORE INFOS : 
NOTE : EOY Cosplay Festival :: 9 Dec 2012 (Sun), Marina Barrage
EOY JPOP Live! :: 11 Dec 2012 (Tue), Esplanade Concert Hall


COMIC FIESTA 2012
BY : Comic Fiesta Team / Sequential Arts Youth Society
DATE : Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd December 2012
TIME : 10.00am to 8.00pm
LOCATION : Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) Hall 2, 3, 4 & 5
WEBSITE : Comic Fiesta - Largest ACG Gathering in Malaysia
FORUM : Comic Community
TWITTER : Comic Fiesta @Twitter
FACEBOOK : Comic Fiesta
ADMISSION : TBC
MORE INFOS : Comic Fiesta 2012
NOTE : Event in KL, MALAYSIA



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2013


MANCHESTER MCM EXPO 2012
BY : MCM EXPO GROUP
DATE : Saturday 20th July 2013
TIME : 11.00am to 5.00pm
LOCATION : Manchester Central, Petersfield, Manchester
WEBSITE : Manchester MCM Expo
TWITTER : MCM Expo | Twitter
FACEBOOK : MCM Expo Group | Facebook
FORUM : London MCM Expo
ADMISSION : £8 [Early Entry] | £5 [Adult - General Entry]
NOTE : Event in Manchester, UK




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OFF-SITE OVERSEAS EVENTS LISTING

THAILAND : TACES : Thai Anime & Cosplay Event Schedule

INDONESIA : Events Indonesia

MALAYSIA : Cosplay Fun

PHILIPPINES : Cosplay PH

INTERNATIONAL : Cosplay.Com Event Lists

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