Tokyo's Sunshine City hosts popular acosta! cosplay event

The acosta!@池袋サンシャインシティ cosplay gathering took place at Sunshine City in Tokyo. The first edition ran from May 5‑10, featuring a special Golden Week concept with limited attendance – about 30 % of the usual crowd – and genre‑specific days such as student‑only, 25‑plus, and cross‑dressing slots. Organizers reported a more relaxed atmosphere thanks to the caps.

A second acosta! session was held on May 23‑24, again attracting a wide range of cosplayers who recreated characters from popular video games (e.g., 原神, 崩壊:スターレイル), anime series, and VTuber groups like にじさんじ and ホロライブ. Notable costumes highlighted in coverage included the dark‑gothic “DEATH NOTE” Misasa look, the sailor‑uniformed “鳴潮” chibi, and various idol and game heroes. Weather varied, with a chilly first day during the early May event followed by milder conditions later.

Both articles provided extensive photo galleries illustrating the high‑quality makeup, styling, and props used by participants, underscoring the event’s appeal to Japan’s cosplay community.