The radiance of Prisma Saga continues with the flare of Anime and Cosplay eXpo 2026: Radiant Ruby on July 18–19, 2026, at Function Rooms 4-5 of SMX Convention Center Manila, Pasay City!
A brilliant continuation from the first two events in the series this year, thespark of Radiant Rubycalls to passionate people from a vast dynamic of fandoms—from anime and gaming to cosplaying and photography!
Come in and explore over 4,250 square meters of area illuminated with a stunning lineup of famous cosplay stars and performers in All-Star Avenue, and strike a dazzling pose in the Photography Area! With over 150 exhibit booths and shops featuring fan-made collectibles and official merchandise, complete with many other boundless loot items for as low as one peso at the Cosplay Auction for you to take home!
Witness the event stage erupt with exhilarating competitions—starting with the immense battle of wits and anime knowledge in Don’t Skip Intro! Sharpen your guts and guess what the community picked as best at Frenemy Feud!
Immerse in the fast-paced battle between cosplayers at Cosplay Contenders! Show off your golden voice at Cosplay Karaoke Encore and get a chance to become eligible for the Cosplay Karaoke Cup, and marvel at the best performances at Cosplay’s Got Talent, where the winning spectacle could become the opening act for the biggest stage at Cosplay Mania 2026!
And to top it all, the heat is on as the search for the next champion in the GICOF Philippine Qualifiers to represent the Philippines on the world stage at the GICOF Finals in Bucheon, South Korea!
Stepping into the spotlight of this year’s celebration is the lustrous appearance of the world-renowned cosplayer from Thailand, with numerous recognitions for his extraordinary ability and talent, including the Grand Prize Champion of the 2023 Gyeonggi International Cosplay Festival (GICOF), CMYK.cosplay! Seize the moment to buy his official merchandise and be part of an autograph and meet-and-greet session!
Plus, don’t miss out on huge surprises and an exclusive live sneak peek at headlining special guests and show-stopping performers from Japan for the most-awaited JAM Concert for Cosplay Mania 2026!
Learn what ticket suits you for this journey with this beaming ticket information! A ticket booth will be available on-site!
- Regular Ticket: ₱449 online or ₱500 on-site – Day 1 and Day 2 tickets that will provide entry and re-entry into the event during event hours as well as free registration to all contests, activities and auctions.
- 2-Day Portal Pass: ₱888 online or ₱950 on-site – A special 2-day Portal Pass that will provide an exclusive entrance into the event and 15-minute early entry as well as unlimited re-entry into the event during event hours as well as free registration to all contests, activities and auctions. Portal Pass holders will also receive the ability to autocomplete the SideQuest and get random prizes immediately at the Exhibits Office.
- Shopper’s Pass: ₱119 online or ₱170 on-site: Shopper’s Pass Day 1 and Day 2 tickets that will provide access to the event from 6pm onwards only.
So gather up the courage and round up your best buddies! Strengthen your cosplay gear and join your fellows in braving the path of weekend radiance at Anime & Cosplay eXpo 2026: Radiant Ruby!
More exciting event details and updates await you at ACX’s official social media channels and official website at acx.cosplay.ph
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