Cosplay Matsuri 2025 - A Special Celebration for the New Year

Looking Back at a Year Full of Cosplay and Anime

As 2025 comes to a close and the new year approaches, it’s the perfect time to look back at all the great moments we’ve had in the Philippines’ anime convention scene. Check out our coverage, including the interviews, of all the Cosplay.ph’s events this year:

• March 2025:
  • Cosplay Carnival 2025 and Anime Things (That Will Never Stop)
  • Interview: Akase Akari on Creative Experience with My Dress-Up Darling and Cosplay
  • Interview: Shuka Saito on Passion for Voice Acting, Music, and Staying Energetic
• May 2025:
  • What Haffen FanFes 2025? I Know, D4VD and Fandoms Right
  • Interview: Rithe on Fulfilling Cosplay Dreams From Hobby to Full-Time Career
• July 2025:
  • Nothing Beats Anime and Cosplay Expo 2025
• October 2025:
  • Cosplay Mania 2025 – Celebrating 25 Years of Cosplay in the Philippines
  • Cosplay Mania 2025 Gallery
  • Interview: Angela on Passion for Music and Anisong Performances
  • Interview: Shouta Aoi on Dedication in Pursuing Music, Voice Acting, and More
    
• November 2025:
  • CosMeet 2025 Returns for a Spectacular Cosplay Season at Okada, Manila
  • Coser Ing Graces CosMeet 2025
• December 2025
  • Kiyo Talks Cosplay Inspiration and Fulfillment

And, that’s a wrap! Let us all look forward to new adventures in 2026! Happy New Year!

A big thank you to the Cosplay.ph staff and to everyone who made the 2025 seasons of cosplay events possible. For more information on the next events by Cosplay.ph, make sure to visit the Cosplay Mania Facebook page.

Photography: William Mescallado, Cristina Co
Special Thanks: Kuya Ian Carlo, William, and Ate Cristina for coverage assistance, Ken Pueyo for interview and socials assistance
Disclaimer: Anime Corner is a media partner for Cosplay Matsuri 2025.