Anime and Cosplay Expo is returning for another fun-filled convention experience on July 18-19, 2026 at the SMX Manila Convention Center, Pasay, Philippines. After a successful summer festival that was FanFes 2026, event organizer Cosplay.ph is tapping into the radiant power of ruby to gather passionate fandoms this rainy season. Anime and Cosplay Expo (ACX) 2026 is the third major event in the Cosplay Mania series and is described:
A brilliant continuation from the first two events in the series this year, the spark of Radiant Ruby calls 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!
ACX 2026 will also be featuring cosplay special guest from Thailand, CMYK.cosplay. He is widely known for numerous recognitions for his extraordinary ability and talent, including the Grand Prize Champion of the 2023 Gyeonggi International Cosplay Festival (GICOF). Fans can seize the moment to buy his official merchandise and be part of an autograph and meet-and-greet session. Tickets are available to purchase online and on-site. More details can found on their website.
Don’t miss out on this exciting event! Strengthen your cosplay gear and join your fellows in braving the path of weekend radiance at Anime & Cosplay eXpo 2026: Radiant Ruby! See you there!
Cosplay.ph is the event organizer of Cosplay Mania, one of the most anticipated and largest conventions in the Philippines that features anime, cosplay, games, collectibles, virtual idols, J-music, and more. Its event series includes Cosplay Carnival in the first quarter of the year, FanFes in the summer, Anime and Cosplay Expo in the rainy season, the flagship Cosplay Mania in the third quarter, followed by CosMeet, and lastly, Cosplay Matsuri as the year-ender event. Visit their Facebook page for more information.
Source: Press Release
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