The excitement continues as the “march-awaited” convention finally returns. Cosplay Carnival (CosCarni) 2025 is set to take place on March 22-23 at Halls 1-2 of SMX Convention Center, Pasay City, Philippines. The two-day carnival-themed event is a festive gathering of all things cosplay and anime, and will be welcoming its first-ever Japanese Anime Music concert.

As the first event of the year, Cosplay Carnival is always the most awaited gathering for all cosplay, anime, and pop-culture enthusiasts in Metro Manila. The current theme is “Spring Serenade,” inspired by the “Seasons of Cosplay” event series by organizer Cosplay.ph. Since 2025 marks its seventh anniversary, Cosplay Carnival promises a special experience this year—to bask the attendees in the warmth of spring and towards the many cosplay seasons of the year.

What to Look Forward to at CosCarni 2025

A convention is never complete without its live show and activities on the center stage. CosCarni 2025 will have Cosplay Karaoke, Cosplay Group Battle, The Big Picture, Cosplay OTP, Just Duet, Frenemy Feud, and the ever-present Cosplay Auction. Meanwhile, the exhibit hall will feature Collectibles, Lifestyle, Blockbuster booths, and food booths. Local artists and cosplayers at the FanFair and All-Star Avenue will also be there, so there will be plenty of exciting things to check out!

A highlight of Cosplay Carnival 2025 is that it will have some amazing international guests of honor. The esteemed cosplayer special guest is Baobao from Hong Kong and Malaysia. Meanwhile, the Japanese Anime Music (JAM) Concert features Japanese singer and cosplayer The handse is great (best known for her song “Koi no Yukue” from My Dress-Up Darling) and Japanese voice actress Shuka Saito (best known as “You Watanabe” in Love Live! Sunshine!!).

More information about the convention’s schedule, venue map, and merchandise can be found on the Cosplay.ph website. Make sure to follow the Cosplay Mania Facebook page to stay updated. Meanwhile, the tickets are available for purchase via Ticketmax. The tiers are as follows:

• Silver 1-Day Pass: Priced at PHP 399 – Access to the Exhibit Hall only
• Special 2-Day Silver Portal Pass: Priced aT PHP 999 – Exclusive SMX entrance, entry 15 minutes before event opening, a limited-edition lanyard, and a Portal Pass.
• Day 2 Gold Tickets: Priced at PHP 1,499 – Access to Exhibit Hall and a Standing Area Access for JAM Concert
• Day 2 VIP Tickets: Priced at PHP 2,999 – All access to the halls, exclusive perks and freebies including a Reserved Seating for JAM Concert
• Shopper’s Pass: Priced at PHP 99 – Access to Exhibit Hall from 6 PM until closing

Looking Back at a Year Full of Cosplay and Anime

To appreciate the upcoming Spring season all the more, it’s only right that we look back at the amazing moments we had in the Philippines’ anime convention scene in 2024. Check out our coverage of all the Cosplay.ph’s events last year:

• April 2024:
• May 2024:
• July 2024:
• September 2024:
• November 2024:
• December 2024

Don’t miss out on this springtide journey of a lifetime! Whether you are a seasoned or budding cosplayer, a seeker of radiant treasure, or a simple wanderer looking to have fun— there is something for everyone to enjoy at CosCarni 2025. See you there!

Source: Press Release
Disclaimer: Anime Corner is a Cosplay Carnival 2025 media partner.