Unveiling the Unmatched Cosplay Extravaganza at Anime Expo 2023!

Highlights

Asayoru maid café, featuring three talented maid cosplayers, delighted visitors by offering instax photos as souvenirs. Their booth became a hub of excitement as cosplayers eagerly posed for memorable snapshots.

Not to be outdone, Trash Taste had their own distinct booth, meticulously recreating an exact replica of their set for captivating photo ops. Attendees relished the opportunity to step into the world of Trash Taste and capture unforgettable moments.

The Anime Expo in Los Angeles truly celebrated the art of cosplay, providing an exceptional platform for small businesses like Asayoru maid café and Trash Taste to enhance the experience for passionate cosplayers and enthusiasts alike.

ROMWE and Card Captor Sakura partnered to offer aspiring magical girls the opportunity to create their own transformation sequence videos. The convention showcased impressive cosplays such as Zelda and Link, a captivating and cute cosplayer, and Mikasa from Attack on Titan. Additionally, Con Guy provided a range of entertaining memes. Anime Expo returned to Los Angeles, California, over the weekend of the 4th of July, attracting a remarkable 160k attendees. The convention center was illuminated with a dazzling display of exceptional cosplay, from the participants, vendors, and special guests. Creative concepts were abundant and shared both within and outside the convention center.

Small businesses like Asayoru maid café, which takes inspiration from cosplay cafés in Japan; Trash Taste, a group of content creators from Japan offering designated photo spots for cosplayers; and the well-known "Horse Shoe" area outside the convention, exclusively reserved for cosplay gatherings and photographers.

The Show Floor

Situated in the rear of the Entertainment Hall, Asayoru, the Los Angeles-based maid café, boasted its distinctive booth adorned with a petite assembly of maids and vending limited-edition items. To intensify their café's publicity, they presented a menu on exhibit, alluring potential customers to explore the delights of their café!

At the booth, the brand was represented by three unique maid cosplayers. Among them were Celeste, portraying an extraterrestrial from outer space; Sae, embodying a passionate food connoisseur; and Saiki, who exuded the spirit of a Halloween enthusiast. Following the traditional maid café tradition, Asayoru provided visitors with the exciting opportunity to capture an unforgettable moment by taking an instax photo (known as chekki in Japan) alongside their beloved maid.

Everyone's beloved global YouTube trio, Trash Taste, also offered a dedicated photo and interactive booth designed exclusively for all the "trash waifus" enthusiasts. Additionally, visitors had the unique opportunity to capture memorable moments seated upon an identical replica of Trash Taste's authentic set.

The Aitai Kuji booth had a special cosplayer of their own! The famous, Peachymilky, hailing from Tokyo, Japan, wearing her famous Ashley cosplay from Resident Evil.

Hidden Gems

In the lobby of the West Hall, ROMWE joined forces with Card Captor Sakura to offer budding magical girls the opportunity to create their own enchanting transformation sequence video. This special experience included captivating sound effects, mesmerizing music, and the best part was—it was absolutely free! While the collaborations were impressive, there were a select few cosplays that truly caught our attention!

This stunning Zelda and Link cosplay at the "Horse Shoe" truly brought our favorite characters to life. Sadly, due to the overcrowded venue, Epona wasn't able to join them. These talented cosplayers used impressive techniques and a generous amount of hairspray to achieve the perfect appearance of our beloved hero and princess. We have to give a special shoutout to clerithcosplay for organizing an entire Twilight Princess group for the convention. It's a pity that we couldn't witness it firsthand.

Blurring the boundaries between the eerie and the adorable, this cosplayer absolutely nailed it! Imagine strolling along a dimly lit street late at night and coming across a young woman who appears to be in distress. As the valiant individual that you are, you approach her and kindly inquire if she requires assistance, only to have her abruptly turn around, leaving you pleasantly surprised to discover her formidable self-defense capabilities.

Mikasa means business when it comes to her outfit in the latest season of Attack on Titan! Look at her, standing guard in the Artist Alley, scanning for Titans. The attention to detail is astonishing, with a lifelike scar and meticulously crafted equipment. Challenging her to a fight would be a daunting task indeed.

Con Guy is always there for us, guiding us on how to embrace our inner con personalities with his collection of memes. From the very first day, he proudly stood outside the West Hall of the convention center, ensuring the safety and enjoyment of all the attendees. Initially making his debut at Fanime 2023, our beloved background character effortlessly takes center stage whenever we require his presence.

Anime Expo showcases the ultimate talent of the cosplay community, attracting a massive audience. Although only a glimpse of the numerous incredible cosplays, we eagerly anticipate witnessing a plethora more in the coming times!