On September 22 and 23, Tokyo’s Ikebukuro Sunshine City hosted the acosta!@Ikebukuro Sunshine City cosplay event, featuring character presentations from games like Zenless Zone Zero, Genshin Impact, and popular Virtual YouTubers, Inside reported.
Chinese Gaming Titles Dominate Acosta! Event
- Ikebukuro Sunshine City hosted the acosta! event on September 22 and 23 amid shifting weather patterns.
- Chinese gaming titles such as Genshin Impact, Zenless Zone Zero, and Blue Archive dominated the venue’s costume lineup.
- Cosplayers and photographers turned out in force to capture characters ranging from HoYoverse properties to prominent VTuber agencies.
Weather Shifts and Venue Turnout at Ikebukuro Sunshine City
Although a lingering autumn rain front had kept weather conditions damp and overcast in the days prior, the opening day on September 22 brought clear skies and unseasonable warmth reminiscent of summer. The sudden spike in temperature drew large numbers of cosplayers and photographers out to enjoy the outdoor and indoor spaces of the Ikebukuro Sunshine City complex. Participants utilized the favorable light to stage photography sessions across the designated zones of the venue.
Chinese Gaming Franchises and VTubers Dominate the Floor
Among the multitude of costumes on display, titles from overseas developers maintained an exceptionally strong presence. The six-year-old open-world hit Genshin Impact drew numerous portrayals, while tactical shooters and urban fantasy titles like Victory Goddess: Nikke, Zenless Zone Zero, and Blue Archive commanded significant attention from attendees. Concurrently, independent and agency-backed virtual talents—including roster members from Nijisanji and Vspo!—were heavily represented by participants embodying both mainstream and niche internet personalities.
Highlighted Character Portrayals Across the Two-Day Gathering
Photographers and event chroniclers documented twelve standout cosplayers representing various corners of digital media. Among them, participant しおら brought the striking aesthetics of Zenless Zone Zero character Remiel to life, while みらな stepped out as Serena from Pokémon XY. The Genshin Impact lineup featured interpretations of Nefer by えんどぅーまめ and Rauma by 艻. Meanwhile, the Blue Archive contingent included Shiozaki Noa portrayed by 紅樹 べりる and Hayase Yuuka brought forward by 哲(あき).
Virtual content creators also featured prominently through fan representations. Nijisanji talents Sophia Valentine, Shiina Yuika, and Kanae were portrayed respectively by かなめ ろあ, 甘味りう゛, and two distinct cosplayers, ニケ and 音海くらら. Additional VTuber iterations included Akagi Wen by 一夜 and independent creator Akami Karubi by 琥珀ウサギ, with photographic documentation of the event provided by tama.
| Character | Source Property | Cosplayer |
|---|---|---|
| Remiel | Zenless Zone Zero | しおら |
| Serena | Pokémon XY | みらな |
| Nefer | Genshin Impact | えんどぅーまめ |
| Noa Shiozaki | Blue Archive | 紅樹 べりる |
| Yuuka Hayase | Blue Archive | 哲(あき) |
