COSPLAY EVENT
Japan’s Largest Cosplay Event
Held across the country!!!
How to Enjoy acosta
Join as a Cosplayer
Take photos in the dedicated photo areas prepared at each venue! Please change in the designated changing rooms!
Join Without Cosplaying
Take photos, explore the venue, and enjoy the atmosphere!
Whether you’re coming alone, with friends, or meeting new people, it’s a great place to connect and have fun!
Event schedule
Tokyo
Ikebukuro Sunshine City
Saitama
Satitama arena toiro
How to Participate
Tickets are available
starting from 2,000 yen!
*Prices vary by venue. Please check the event page for details.
As tickets may sell out, please purchase advance tickets whenever possible. We offer “Cosplay” and “Photographer/General” tickets. If you are not cosplaying or taking photos, please purchase a Photographer/General ticket.
Event Participation
Manners
To make sure everyone has a great time,
please follow the rules and etiquette of acosta!
Do not change at home or in your hotel
In Japan, it’s considered inappropriate to wear cosplay while using public transportation.
Please use the changing rooms provided at the event.
Do not change at home or in your hotel
In Japan, it’s considered inappropriate to wear cosplay while using public transportation.
Please use the changing rooms provided at the event.
Important Notes
Changing into Costume
- Please use the designated men’s or women’s changing rooms to get into your costume. We kindly ask that you don’t enter or exit the venue while in costume.
- Changing rooms are large, shared spaces separated by gender. There are no partitions or private booths, so please change in your assigned area.
- Changing or applying makeup anywhere outside the changing rooms, like in nearby stores or public restrooms, is not allowed.
Tickets
- Regardless of ticket type, each person can purchase up to 2 tickets per day.
- Once purchased, tickets can’t be changed or canceled. Thanks for your understanding!
- Your ticket includes both access to the event and use of the cosplay changing rooms.
- During the event, feel free to shop inside Sunshine City while wearing your costume!
Age Restrictions
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Children below junior high school must be accompanied by a guardian.
*Guardians will also need to purchase a regular admission ticket.
On the Day of the Event
- Don’t forget to check in at reception when you arrive!
Please check the official event page for details on the location for check-in. -
If you’re unable to attend the event for personal reasons,
your ticket will be considered canceled and won’t be refunded. -
For everyone’s safety, the event may be canceled in case of severe weather (like typhoons).
Any updates will be posted on the official website and acosta!’s official X account. - Please take all your trash home with you.
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If you’re feeling unwell on the day of the event, please refrain from participating.
In some cases, we may ask you not to join for health and safety reasons. -
We cannot be held responsible for any accidents or injuries during the event.
(However, if we are found to be at fault, we will cover direct and standard damages up to the cost of your participation fee.) - If you’d like to have insurance coverage in case of accidents or injuries, please arrange it yourself in advance.
Other
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On the day of the event, official photographers and various media may be taking photos and recording videos.
Attendees may appear on TV, newspapers, magazines, the web,
social media, etc. Thanks for your understanding!