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Cosplay conventions are often associated with busy exhibit halls, crowded hallways, and the excitement of a packed house. But in the refined atmosphere of a prestigious five-star hotel, the experience takes on a different story that combines creativity and glamour. Last weekend, cosplay.ph held CosMeet 2026 “shimmering sapphire”a two-day anime and cosplay event at Okada Manila, Parañaque City, Philippines.
Now in its fourth year, CosMeet 2026 returned to Cove Manila with its beautiful, clear glass dome. The high ceilings, natural sunlight, and overall refreshing atmosphere created a spectacular place for fandom and pop culture enthusiasts to gather. This time the event covered more space and also had new setups that looked stylish and cool. However, beyond the special guests, stage games, and activities, what really made CosMeet 2026 even more unique is that it featured over 130 exhibitors, which meant lots of shopping and rare finds.
CosMeet 2026 really shined with enthusiasm. Not only was this the most lively CosMeet stage we’ve ever witnessed, but it also had the busiest and most packed show floor. For a free event, the overall atmosphere of CosMeet 2026 at Okada made the convention experience truly unforgettable, especially since the photos turned out really well. Of course, the highlight of the event was the cosplayers who passionately strutted their OOTDs from Cove Manila to the Crystal Pavilion. Check out the amazing cosplays we saw:
And that’s it for our coverage of CosMeet 2026 at Okada Manila. Cosplay.ph’s next event is the year-end event, Cosplay Matsuri, which will take place from December 28 to 30, 2026 at the SMX Convention Center. For more information, visit the Cosplay Mania Facebook page. See you there!
Photograph: Guillermo Mescallado
special thanks: Ian Carlo and Cristina Co
Disclaimer: Anime Corner is media partner of Cosplay Mania 2026