Looking for the confirmed Cosplay Mania 2026 hololive guests? Here’s the complete answer, organized by day, so you know exactly who’s appearing and when.
This isn’t a rumor list. Every name here comes from official announcements made at Anime and Cosplay Expo 2026 and confirmed on hololive production’s own event calendar.
Cosplay Mania 2026 Hololive Guests: Overview
Here’s something worth knowing right away: Cosplay Mania 2026 is an officially listed hololive Meet event. That’s confirmed directly on hololivemeet.hololivepro.com, COVER Corporation’s own event-tracking site, which lists Cosplay Mania under “Stage, Concert, Meet & Greet” for October 2-4 at SMX Convention Center (Pasay). This isn’t just a con with a few VTuber bookings. It’s a sanctioned collaboration with hololive production itself.
The full guest reveal happened at Anime and Cosplay Expo (ACX) 2026, one of Cosplay.ph’s own sibling events. This is worth flagging for readers new to the Cosplay.ph ecosystem: ACX now functions as a launch pad where the flagship Cosplay Mania lineup gets its big reveal each year.
What makes this year’s hololive guests significant? For starters, it’s a genuine cross-agency mix. Attendees will see talent from hololive (the main Japanese branch), hololive Indonesia, and HOLOSTARS English, all sharing the same three-day convention. That’s a rare spread for a single Southeast Asian event.
Cosplay Mania 2026 Guest Lineup by Day
Here’s the full breakdown, organized exactly as Cosplay.ph and Anime and Cosplay Expo announced it.
Day 1 (October 2):
- Nami Tamaki — JAM Concert performer
- Féileacán Cú — VTuber/voice actor guest
Day 2 (October 3):
- Ayunda Risu and Momosuzu Nene — JAM Concert performers
- Jurard T Rexford, Octavio, Machina X Flayon, and Banzoin Hakka — HOLOSTARS English guests
Day 3 (October 4):
- MindaRyn and ZAQ — JAM Concert performers
- Diana Garnet — VTuber/voice actor guest
All three days:
- Prestonles, YingTze, and Thames — cosplayer guests appearing throughout the full run
Day 2 stands out as the single biggest hololive-focused day, with six confirmed guests spanning both hololive and HOLOSTARS. If catching the widest range of VTuber talent matters to your trip, that’s the day to prioritize.
Meet the Hololive and HOLOSTARS Talents at Cosplay Mania 2026
For readers newer to VTuber culture, a quick primer helps. Hololive production, run by COVER Corporation, is one of the largest virtual talent agencies in the world. Its talents perform as animated avatars during livestreams, concerts, and now, increasingly, in-person convention appearances.
Momosuzu Nene represents hololive’s main Japanese branch, while Ayunda Risu comes from hololive Indonesia, the regional branch that’s built a large following across Southeast Asia. Both are confirmed for the Day 2 JAM Concert slot.
On the male-talent side, HOLOSTARS English brings four confirmed names: Octavio, Jurard T Rexford, Machina X Flayon, and Banzoin Hakka. HOLOSTARS is COVER Corporation’s male VTuber division, and this same lineup has appeared at other major US-adjacent conventions, including Anime NYC 2026 at the Javits Center and Anime Frontier 2025. Their appearance at Cosplay Mania places Manila alongside those bigger North American stops on the group’s convention circuit.
JAM Concert and Cosplayer Guests at Cosplay Mania 2026
The JAM Concert, short for Japanese Anime Music, is Cosplay Mania’s signature evening event, and 2026’s lineup leans heavily on established J-pop and anisong talent. Nami Tamaki, a veteran anime theme song artist, opens the concert run on Day 1. MindaRyn and ZAQ, both known for anime opening and ending themes, close things out on Day 3.
Alongside the concert lineup, three cosplayer guests appear across the entire weekend: Prestonles, YingTze, and Thames. Unlike the day-specific VTuber and concert guests, these three are booked for the full three-day run, giving attendees multiple chances to catch meet-and-greet sessions regardless of which day they attend.
Diana Garnet and Féileacán Cú round out the VTuber and voice actor category, appearing on Day 3 and Day 1 respectively. Both names also appear on the official merchandise pre-order list published by Cosplay.ph, meaning fans can order guest-branded goods ahead of the show.
How to Plan Your Cosplay Mania 2026 Trip Around the Lineup
If you’re traveling from the US specifically to catch a favorite guest, picking the right day matters more than picking the right ticket tier. Day 2 offers the widest hololive and HOLOSTARS presence, with six confirmed talents. If your priority is the JAM Concert specifically, Day 1 and Day 3 each carry two headline performers.
Ticket tiers matter for meet-and-greet access. Based on how Cosplay.ph has structured past events, higher tiers typically unlock closer interaction time, so it’s worth checking the official ticket page for meet-and-greet inclusions tied to specific guests before booking.
For first-time attendees unfamiliar with VTuber conventions, a quick expectation-setter: hololive and HOLOSTARS appearances often include a mix of live stage segments, photo sessions, and merchandise booths, rather than a single autograph line. Arriving early on your target day gives the best shot at catching everything without long waits.
FAQs
What cosplay events are scheduled for 2026?
Beyond Cosplay Mania 2026 (October 2–4, Manila), the Philippines calendar includes Cosplay Carnival, FanFes, Anime and Cosplay Expo (ACX), CosMeet, and Cosplay Matsuri, all organized by Cosplay.ph across the year. Internationally, major 2026 events include the World Cosplay Summit in Nagoya (July 31–August 2) and Comic Fiesta in Kuala Lumpur (December 19–20).
What is the biggest cosplay convention in the world?
By attendance, events like Comiket in Tokyo and Comic Fiesta in Malaysia, which drew roughly 75,000 attendees in 2025, rank among the largest cosplay-inclusive gatherings globally. Cosplay Mania, while smaller in raw numbers, holds the title of the Philippines’ longest continuously running cosplay convention, dating back to 2008.
What cosplay events are happening in Japan in 2026?
Japan’s 2026 calendar includes the World Cosplay Summit in Nagoya (July 31–August 2), drawing cosplayers from over 40 countries, alongside cosplay-friendly programming at Comiket and AnimeJapan in Tokyo.
What cosplay events are happening in Malaysia in 2026?
Malaysia hosts several ACG events in 2026, including Anime Fest+ at Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre (April 18–19) and Comic Fiesta, Malaysia’s largest ACG convention, returning to Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on December 19–20, 2026. Comic Fiesta has previously hosted hololive performers as guests, making it a comparable event to Cosplay Mania’s own VTuber programming.
How much does it cost to go to an anime con?
Costs vary widely by convention and how far you’re traveling. Ticket prices for major US anime conventions typically range from $50 to $130 for a weekend pass. Add flights, hotel, and food, and a full convention trip commonly runs $500 to $1,000 or more per person, according to cost breakdowns from sites like AnimeCons.com and Daily Dot. International events like Cosplay Mania add flight costs specifically, so budgeting ahead is worth it for US-based attendees.
Conclusion
With confirmed talent from hololive, hololive Indonesia, and HOLOSTARS English, Cosplay Mania 2026 stands out as one of the more significant VTuber-convention crossovers in Southeast Asia this year. Knowing the day-by-day breakdown ahead of time means you can plan your trip around exactly the guests you want to see, rather than guessing.
Abroy John is the Founder and Editor of Asia Pop Fests, where he covers
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