With over 20,000 cosplayers and revelers in attendance to partake in the merriment for an entire weekend, CosMeet 2025 was nothing short of phenomenal and was definitely was the biggest festival of the season. On its third third unstoppable year, CosMeet continues to exceed expectations as it brought a celebration of fun and friendships to majestic Okada Manila last October 25 to 26, 2025.
Since its tentative steps three years ago, CosMeet has come into its own as a special event that has continually become bigger with each passing year, drawing in thousands of attendees to a fantastic venue. Okada Manila has been nothing short of majestic and luxurious, and cosplayers were quickly impressed as they enjoyed going around the venue, enjoying the attractions, joining games and contests, meeting old friends and making new ones. This is why news of CosMeet in its first two editions resonated well with the community, as it offered exhibitors, attractions, games, contests and surprises that were certainly a cut above the rest. With free entrance and free shuttle service from various points in the metro, even more cosplayers got to flock to the event and have a great time.
CosMeet was also one big fantastic marketplace that attendees got to explore to their heart’s content. A multitude of splendid booths from many of the most sought-after exhibitors and artists got to offer wonderful anime merch, art, toys, games, models, collectibles cosplay and fashion accessories that were in high demand.
CosMeet 2025 special guest was the exceptional cosplayer from South Korea, Ing. She had already been a guest at last year’s FanFes and cosplayers responded favorably to the return of Ing to the Philippines. She had stage appearance and interview with host Korin, had judging duties as well as meet and greets and autograph sessions with her avid Filipino fans who were thrilled to see her.
CosMeet 2025 was all about the cosplayers and con-goers who wished to meet up and enjoy their hobbies and passions. Stellar artists Shemz and AIDreamin got to perform on stage with electrifying numbers to excite the crowd.
Attendees also got to have their spotlight with engaging and enjoyable stage games to enjoy like Duo Dash, Overpowered and Geo Hunter and fun activities like the Cosplay Parade, Cosplay Auction and Karaoke Open Mic.
Huge contests were the highlights for each day, bringing much fanfare to the event. Day 1 saw Cosplay Karaoke as it brought out the vast singing talents in the community to enchant the audience, and it was overseen by an illustrious panel of judges that included amazing performers Shemz and AnnChan, along with arkadymac.com’s Correspondent Darene.
Day 2 got to feature Cosplay OTP: Heroes and Villains Editionm where cosplayers share their skills and talents on stage, with amazing prizes at stake..It was overseen by an incredible panel of judges that included seasoned cosplayer Kyo-suke, arkadymac.com’s Correspondent Rica, and CosMeet 2025’s special Guest, Ing.
All Star Avenue was the dazzling venue where fans can get to encounter their favorite cosplay idols for meet and greets and merch. Lending much star power to the event at All Star Avenue were Jane Yu and Eri Strawberry, Katiecakey, Pomponmy and Kousei, Shemz, Ai Dreamin, Jessie Coser, and the team of arkadymac.com.
Cosplay.ph’s next event, Cosplay Matsuri 2025, has already been announced to happen on December 28, 29, and 30, and it has been revealed that renowned professional American-Chinese cosplayer currently based in Singapore, Kiyo, will be its special guest cosplayer.
CosMeet once again got to provide another fantastic experience that brought cosplay fans together to meet up and enjoy an event at a dazzling location with exceptional entertainment and attractions all weekend long, and attendees will get to go home with fond memories they won’t soon forget.
arkadymac.com is proud to have been the media partner for CosMeet since its inaugural event. We got to belatedly celebrate our 13th Anniversary at CosMeet, with our members finally being able to meet after a very long time. A big thank you to everyone who have dropped by our booth and supported us. And many thanks to our Photographers Marvin, Bryan, Ianah and Jake, along with our Correspondents Darene, Yanna, Jane, Naru, Xai, Keileen, Vanessa, Prei and Rica for covering the event for us.
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