Bring your Cosplay to Japan - World Cosplay Summit 2026
One of the world’s most prestigious annual cosplay competitions is making a strong comeback at Japan Expo Marseille for the French selections!
Cosplayers, has sewing no more secrets for you? Do you excel at bringing your favorite character to life and elevating it to the next level? Then aim for the top!
The World Cosplay Summit is an international competition bringing together the best cosplayers from around the world through duo cosplay shows, in a friendly and festive atmosphere.
This annual tournament gives participants the opportunity to present their creation in a 2 minute 30 second performance in front of a large audience, with international recognition and the chance to travel at stake.
Become the representatives of France at the competition held at Japan Expo Marseille, from February 27 to March 1, and take your cosplay all the way to the grand final in Nagoya, Japan!
Some world-renowned cosplayers will be part of the jury and will be announced very soon.
registration
Japan Expo presents the World Cosplay Summit in partnership with the EPIC association!
To take part in the competition, registration via their platform is mandatory.
Registrations will open on January 25 and close on February 14.
You will be able to start drafting your application as early as January 11.