Get ready, cosplay fans—Tokyo’s biggest Halloween celebration is back! The Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival 2025 will light up the city from October 24 to 26 with parades, stage shows, cosplay nights, and cutting-edge experiences. Tickets are already on sale, offering everything from general admission to premium passes packed with perks. Whether you’re a local or traveling from overseas, this is the ultimate chance to immerse yourself in Japanese pop culture’s most spectacular cosplay event.
Tokyo gears up for its largest cosplay festival
The Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival has grown into Japan’s premier cosplay event, drawing thousands of fans, photographers, and performers each year. Organized by Dwango, Toshima City, Sunshine City, Animate, and HACOSTA, the 2025 edition promises an even bigger stage for creative expression, family fun, and global community building.
Event schedule and venues revealed
The festival runs from October 24 to 26 across Ikebukuro, Tokyo. On October 24, the spotlight turns to “Ikebukuro Night,” held at Sunshine City, featuring cosplay-friendly spaces, photo backdrops, and casual contests like karaoke and arm-wrestling tournaments. The main festival days, October 25 and 26, will host stage performances in Naka-Ikebukuro Park, large-scale parades along major streets, and specialized areas like the Canon-powered photo zone at Iké-Sun Park.
Tickets for every kind of fan
Tickets went on sale September 5, offering multiple tiers. General admission costs 2,980 yen per day, while premium tickets (3,980 yen per day) include perks such as early dressing room access, priority use of cosplay services, and special shuttle rides on the “IKEBUS.” A premium 3-day pass (10,000 yen) bundles all features, including storage and next-day fast entry. Affordable options are also available for students (1,480 yen) and kids (500 yen), making the festival family-friendly.
International visitors are welcome
The festival is designed with overseas guests in mind. Attractions like the Canon VR cosplay photo area and the We Are FLAI booth, an AI-powered chat space, break down language barriers and invite fans worldwide to participate. Booths hosted by major games and anime projects—including Wuthering Waves and the AniMeme stage—provide plenty of global pop culture connections, while free giveaways and cosplay parades encourage interaction across cultures.
Exclusive experiences to look forward to
From family-friendly “Parent-Child Halloween” shows to high-energy AniSong DJ sessions, the lineup has something for everyone. Fans can also expect free energy gels from Morinaga, karaoke contests hosted by Daiichikosho, and themed photo spots created for cosplayers. These activities ensure that participants, whether first-time visitors or seasoned cosplayers, will find unforgettable memories in Ikebukuro.
Plan your trip now
Ikebukuro transforms into a cosplay paradise only once a year, and 2025 is shaping up to be its most ambitious edition yet. With tickets already on sale, fans are encouraged to secure their passes early and check the official website for detailed updates on parades, guest performers, and special booths.
🎟️ Grab your tickets now for the Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival 2025 and join thousands of fans in celebrating cosplay at its finest! Visit the official site for ticket details: https://ikebukurocosplay.jp/ticket/
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