The content of this product is provided by machine translation and may not reflect the actual information, please take this into consideration before booking.-Event Overview-• Name: World Cosplay Summit 2026• Dates: Friday, July 31, Saturday, August 1, Sunday, August 2, 2026• Venue: Oasis 21 / Aichi Arts Center (large hall) / Hisaya-odori Park / Flarie / Osu Shopping Arcade• Event details: Cosplay events at Oasis 21 venues (stage and photo sessions), World Cosplay Championship (a competition to determine the world's best cosplay performance by cosplayers from around the world) The World Cosplay Summit (abbreviated as CosSami) is one of the world's largest cosplay events, having started in 2003 and now in its 24th year. This event brings together cosplayers and cosplay fans who love Japanese pop culture such as anime, manga, and games, creating a new form of international and cultural exchange. More than 200,000 people visit the event every year, and cosplayers from all over the world gather in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, to deepen their connections. Another feature of the event is that it receives support from local governments, local governments, and overseas diplomatic missions. With each event, the number of participating countries and regions increases, making it a cosplay event that is attracting attention from all over the world. This year, cosplayers from a record 42 countries and regions (planned) will gather in Nagoya, the mecca of cosplay, to compete in the World Cosplay Championship, a competition to determine the world's best cosplay performance performers, showcasing cosplay performances themed around Japanese works. With Japanese pop culture now attracting attention from all over the world, this competition is an attractive event not only for cosplay fans but also for adults and children alike. Come to Nagoya to make some summer memories and watch the performances of the best cosplayers from around the world. (A separate ticket is required to watch the World Cosplay Championship.) -About the plan- ◾️World Cosplay Summit 2026 merchandise exchange voucher (includes World Cosplay Championship reserved seat ticket) Reception location: Aichi Arts Center Main Hall Date and reception hours August 2nd (Sun) Doors open at 14:30 Performance starts at 15:30 *Reserved seat tickets will be given to you at the ticket exchange in front of the main hall entrance from 1:30pm on the day of the event.