Cosplay Mania 2026 Dazzling Diamond Guests and Schedule
Cosplay Mania 2026 returns as the fourth leg of the Prism Saga series from October 2-4 at SMX Convention Center.
Cosplay Mania 2026 is the fourth leg of organizer Cosplay.ph’s Prism Saga 2026 event series. The three-day convention, themed 'Dazzling Diamond', will occupy over 10,000 square meters across Halls 1-4 of the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, Philippines, from October 2 to 4, 2026. It will feature over 300 booths. Cosplay.ph said: "Cosplay Mania (CosMania) 2026 is returning with a three-day 'Dazzling Diamond' celebration of cosplay, anime, and J-Pop culture in the Philippines." The event will host over 40 famous cosplay stars and performers from Asia at its All-Star Avenue.
Guest appearances and performances
The guest lineup spans gaming executives, voice actors, VTubers, and cosplay icons. Attendees can meet Hiroto Kuramasu, the producer for the Ikémen Series. Voice actress Diana Garnet, known for voicing Alice Thymefield in Honkai: Star Rail and performing the ending theme for Naruto: Shippuden, will also hold meet-and-greets.
A full roster of VTubers from HOLOSTARS EN is scheduled to appear, including Machina x Flayon, Banzoin Hakka, Jurard T Rexford, Octavio, Axel Syrios, Gavis Bettel, Josuiji Shinri, Goldbullet, and Crimzon Ruze. They will be joined by the Philippine-based VTuber Féileacán Cú. International cosplay guests include Prestonles and YingTze from Malaysia and the Thai cosplayer Thames. The event will mark cosplayer Hikarin’s final convention appearance in the Philippines.
The JAM Concert will run across all three days with a rotating lineup of performers. The schedule for guest appearances and concert acts is as follows:
| Day | Date | Cosplay & Guest Stage Appearances | JAM Concert Performers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 2 | Thames (2 PM), Féileacán Cú (2:15 PM) | Kiichan, Nami Tamaki (Starbound Tour) |
| 2 | October 3 | HOLOSTARS EN group (3 PM), YingTze (4 PM) | Miyomi, Ayunda Risu, Momosuzu Nene |
| 3 | October 4 | Hikarin (3 PM), Diana Garnet (3:15 PM), Prestonles (4:15 PM) | Niko Lab, AnnChan, MindayRyn, ZAQ |
Nami Tamaki will perform a full 90-minute live concert on Day 1. Day 2 features Hololive Indonesia’s Ayunda Risu. Day 1 also includes Anisound Sessions with Akibasonic.
Activities, competitions, and special zones
Stage activities are sponsored by Nissin Cup Noodles and Nissin Yakisoba. These include the 'CUP-CUP SARAP!' game and the GROUP POSING GAME, where participants can strike poses with friends. Prizes include Nissin merchandise and free products.
Several competitions return. The Cosplay Solo Showdown, Cosplay Mania Cup, and Cosplay Karaoke Cup will all crown new champions. A new Photography Area will be available for cosplayers to pose with trusted photographers.
Merchandise and shopping
The Cosshoppe booth will offer all-new, limited-edition merchandise. This includes items from Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, and a Metapark Pop-Up Store for ALIEN STAGE. Exclusive Hatsune Miku products and merchandise from JAM Artists and other guests will also be available for purchase onsite.
All information about the detailed schedule, meet-and-greet mechanics, stage activities, venue map, and merchandise is available on the Cosplay Mania website.
