8 hours Ago By Rayan Sayyed
IGN India was the media partner of Coscon. Over a thousand anime fans gathered at Nagpur’s Suresh Bhatt Auditorium on September 8, joining forces for the iconic Survey Corps salute from Attack on Titan at Coscon , an event organised by the Nagpur Anime Club. The highlight of Coscon was its cosplay competition, where the winning duo earned the prestigious opportunity to represent India in Japan at the Pop Culture Hiroshima (PCH) cosplay contest.
Nagpur’s Isha and Anukul took home a cash prize from a total pool of ₹1 lakh, which is a large sum for an Indian anime event. “It felt unreal,” said Isha. “When our names were announced, I thought I was hallucinating, but it turns out we were honoured as Indian representatives.
I'll do my best to make the nation proud! Ganbarimasu!” “I never won [at] any Coscon before, so it felt like all my luck was waiting to be used in this big win,” Anukul added. “Better late than never! Big things take time and patience with same efforts what we call consistent energy.” Donald, the judge of the cosplay competition, praised the event’s growth.
“This was my second visit to Nagpur, and the growth of Coscon has been exceptional. . I’m confident that this event will continue to flourish in the coming years.
The winners truly stood out, captivating the audience not only with their impressive stunts but also with their facial expressions as well as body language, highlighting their potential to grow further.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by nagpuranimeclub (@nagpuranimeclub) Influencers and anime creators like Badal, AnimeTm, Mayo Japan, Yogi Bolta Hai, and cosplayer Rara connected with fans, sharing their anime journeys. Representatives from anime clubs across India also participated in a Q&A session with key organisations like JETRO, Japan Foundation, Muse Communication, and Anime Times.
The discussion focused on the future of anime in India and strengthening the collaboration between Indian and Japanese pop culture. View this post on Instagram A post shared by nagpuranimeclub (@nagpuranimeclub) The event also saw the first screening of the premiere of the upcoming anime Dandadan , conducted by Muse Communication. “I’m beyond excited to announce that Nagpur’s cosplay scene is officially going international! Huge congratulations to Isha and Anukul from Nagpur for making my dream a reality, winning hearts, and clinching the golden ticket to Pop Culture Hiroshima,” said Samarth Thakral, founder of the Nagpur Anime Club.
“In another first, India saw its very own VTuber participate in a karaoke contest and host an epic quiz,” he added. “The All-India Anime Club Meetup proved that while India may be divided by languages and borders, we are united by our shared love for anime. Senior members from over six cities came together to celebrate this amazing culture.
And of course, a massive shoutout to the Nagpur city weebs for their passion, participation, and support in making Coscon 2024 an unforgettable success.” Got any news tips, or want to discuss a possible story? Email us at [email protected] Rayan Sayyed is a staff writer for IGN India with a primary focus on Asian entertainment spanning from anime, manga, games to films and dramas from the East.
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