Cospe parades along shopping street in Nagoya

NAGOYA cosplayers from around the world dressed as popular anime and game characters paraded along the Osu shopping street in Naka Ward on August 7.

It was the last day of the World Cosplay Summit 2022 in Nagoya, Aug. 5th.

This was the third time in attendance for a 27-year-old woman from America living in Nagoya, who gave the name Linya.

She was clad in a self-made costume that Reimu Hakurei wears from the popular video game Touhou Project. Linya said I am happy to see my cosplayer friends. It was hot, but I am glad I came here. Around 20 cosplayers from more than 10 countries, including France and Thailand, led the parade, which started at Osu Kannon temple in Naka Ward.

The World Cosplay Summit started in 2003, with cosplayers enjoying its 20th incarnation this year.

Osu shopping street dubbed Akihabara in Nagoya with shops selling anime character figurines or computers was packed with spectators, with many looking to photograph the cosplayers.

The Japan Meteorological Agency said that the mercury hit a scorching 33.9 degree in Nagoya on Aug. 7.

Cosplayers dressed as characters from the manga One Piece and Demon Slayer, both of which are popular overseas, were soaked in sweat but smiling and waving at spectators.