◆Main venue(Oasis 21)
| Events | ・Cosplay photography ・Oasis 21 Main stage |
| Opening hours | 11:00〜21:00 |
| Access | Nagoya Subway Meijo/Higashiyama Line Sakae Sta. Exit 4, 1 min walk |
| Venue Information(URL) | https://www.sakaepark.co.jp/ |
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◆Nagoya TV Tower Venue (Hisaya-Odori Park Mochinoki Square* ~ TV Tower)
*also can be called Ilex tree square
| Events | ・Cosplay photography ・The best place for Cosplay photography ・Anikura stage |
| Opening hours | 10:30〜20:30 |
| Access | Nagoya Subway Meijo/Higashiyama Line Sakae Sta. Exit 4, 1 min walk OR Meijo/Sakuradoori Line Hisaya-Odori Sta. direct link from Cental Park |
| Venue Information(URL) | http://www.nagoya-tv-tower.co.jp/kouen/kouen2.html |
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◆Flarie Venue
| Events | ・Cosplay photography |
| Opening hours | 11:00〜17:30 |
| Access | Nagoya Subway Meijo Line Yabacho Sta. Exit 4, 3 min walk to the south |
| Venue Information(URL) | http://www.flarie.jp/ |
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◆Championship Venue (Dolphin Arena 〜 Nagoya Castle)
| Events | ・Cosplay photography ・World Cosplay Championship 2018(Aug. 5 only) |
| Opening hours | ・Dolphin Arena surrounding area 10:00〜21:00 ・Nagoya Castle 10:00〜16:30(※Extension possible) |
| Access | Nagoya Subway Meijo Line Shiyakusho Sta. (City Hall Sta.) Exit 7, 5 min walk |
| Venue Information(URL) | http://www.nagoyajo.city.nagoya.jp/ |
| NOTE | *You will need to pay Nagoya Castle entrance fees (Nagoya Castle keep) *Special rules apply when cosplaying in this area (Please check back soon for more details) |
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◆Osu Venue(Osu Kannon 〜 Osu Shopping District)
| Event | ・Osu Cosplay Parade(Aug. 5 only) |
| Access | Nagoya Subway Tsurumai Line Osu-Kannon Sta. 5 min walk |
| Venue Information(URL) | http://osu.co.jp/ |
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Gest : Anime Song DJ
Aug. 4 [Sat] Aisia、Katsuo、Kanon、Beats、Kishi、Zako、 Hayanagi、Hakurin、Pikota、Lutz
Aug. 5 [Sun] OHASHI、DISCO、Kassun、Shiojita、Tune-A-TH、Noo-noo、Noon、Hoshimihina、Murasaki、Yuu-chan

This time Cosplay Summit promises to provide "The best place for cosplay photography" for everyone!
IN ADDITION!Before the stage we will provide Photography pass holders with special room!
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Follow this link to find out more about Photography pass
The best place for Cosplay photography is located here, in the Mochinoki Square nearby Oasis 21.
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This year we will create a stage in the Best place for Cosplay photography. You will have an opportunity to take striking and eye-catching photos!
On the background we will prepare an image with 「WORLD COSPLAY SUMMIT」shining brightly to create this beautiful Cosplay Summit atmosphere! (details to be confirmed)
| Schedule | Theme |
| 4th August(sat) |
Cosplayers Archive most popular (To be determined by the end of July) |
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"Male Idols" |
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"Female Idols" |
| Schedule | Theme |
| 5th August(sun) |
Cosplayers Archive Alternative Best(To be determined by the end of July) |
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"Sports Anime etc" |
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"Heroes and Heroines etc." |
*The timetable will be published later!
A must-read for cosplayers who desire a comfortable area for photography!
There will be a stage with 「WORLD COSPLAY SUMMIT」shining brightly and creating a special WCS atmosphere where you are free to take photos for up to 20 minutes of your cosplay! This is the conception of the "Shelter Stage" - a place to take beautiful photos sheltered from the crowds!
Applications to participate must be prepared in advance! Please apply using the form below.
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Entry form(deadline 22th July)
*In the case of a large number of applicants, applications may be closed early.
* If numbers are capped, it may be the case that cosplayers who will be able to draw a large crowd will be accepted to participate. We appreciate your understanding if this case arises.
※タイムスケジュールは後日公開!!
◆4th August GUEST
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| mamedaihuku @pipipoyon06 | coyomi @coyomi_43 |
◆5th August GUEST
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| kurachi nayu / nayupeta @nayupettan | miyamoto saki @saki_miyamoto |
◆4th-5th August GUEST
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SeeU小柔 @seeu_cosplay SeeU is a very famous cosplayer and illustrator in China. The number of her followers on Weibo has grossed more than 850000. Her cosplay of Rem (Re:Zero) on the winter con in 2017 went viral. Her talents are limited not only to cosplay. SeeU has worked as an illustrator and she has exhibited her works during "The 20th art exhibition for multi-cultural and art figures." She is also handling the design of a new character of Vtuber - Nijiki Yui. |
4th August 16:00 niconico cospllection
5th August 15:45 Cosplay Championship Liveviewing & Special Talk Show
Other stages ... Coming Soon!