# Tokyo cosplay gatherings 2026 > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tokyo-cosplay-gatherings-2026 > Updated: 2026-07-26T11:00:03.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. In mid‑June 2026, a large cosplay gathering was held at the Acosta!@Ikebukuro Sunshine City venue in Tokyo. Dozens of cosplayers, predominantly women, displayed outfits from popular games such as *Genshin Impact*, *NIKKE*, *Blue Archive* and the newly released *Neverness to Everness*, as well as characters from anime and VTubers. The event attracted a sizable crowd of fans and photographers despite rainy‑season weather, with brief sunshine providing a brief respite. In early July, cosplayer Makihô, known for her award‑winning NIKKE cosplay, hosted a release event for her first gravure DVD, *Natural Love*, at Sofmap Akihabara. The DVD promotion featured a maid‑themed photo shoot and included beach and bedroom scenes, further linking the cosplay community to related media releases. Follow‑up coverage in late July highlighted the event’s popularity and the growing significance of cosplay within Japan’s pop‑culture landscape, underscoring the diverse range of characters celebrated at the Sunshine City gathering. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-26: Tokyo's Ikebukuro Sunshine City hosts major cosplay event Tokyo’s Ikebukuro Sunshine City hosted a two‑day cosplay event (June 13‑14) featuring popular game characters, numerous participants and photo‑report highlights despite rainy‑season weather. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tokyos-ikebukuro-sunshine-city-hosts-major-cosplay-event ### 2026-07-24: Tokyo cosplay events highlight popular game characters and a new NIKKE DVD Tokyo hosted a major cosplay show featuring game characters, while Akihabara saw cosplayer Makihô launch a NIKKE‑themed gravure DVD. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tokyo-cosplay-events-highlight-popular-game-characters-and-a-new-nikke-dvd --- Cite as: Tokyo cosplay gatherings 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/tokyo-cosplay-gatherings-2026