23.10.2023 Update

"All the fun of cosplay is here! The highly popular event 'Ultra Acosta!' will be held for two days at Ikebukuro Sunshine City!"

"The highly anticipated second edition of Ultra Amazing Acosta! will be held on Saturday, April 1st, and Sunday, April 2nd, where you can also enjoy stage events!"

via prtimes.jp (39)

On Saturday, April 1st, and Sunday, April 2nd, 2023, Hakosta Co., Ltd. will be hosting the cosplay event 'Ultra Acosta!' at Ikebukuro Sunshine City. We are expecting a participation of 20,000 people over the course of the two days.

[Event Special Website]
https://acosta.jp/event/ultra-acosta/

This event is a special edition of 'Acosta!', a monthly cosplay event held in the city center where you can have fun while cosplaying. We have prepared numerous contents that can be enjoyed while in cosplay.

On Sunday, April 2nd, as a special feature of the event, we will be organizing a photo session with support cosplayers at Animate Ikebukuro Main Store, coinciding with the 'The Dress-up Doll Falls in Love Exhibition.'

https://acosta.jp/event/ultra-acosta/kisekoi/
via prtimes.jp (43)

【The Stage will be at Sunshine City Fountain Plaza!】
Unlike the previous edition held in the hall, this time the stage events will take place at the Fountain Plaza on the B1F of Sunshine City. Additionally, we are thrilled to announce the first-ever cosplay dance performance event in the Kanto region, called "CDEF," which will be held on the stage!
(Detailed page: https://cdef.jp/schedule/23-040102/)
You can enjoy performances by a total of 56 participating teams.
※General audience can also attend, but viewing from the front area of the stage will be exclusive to Ultra Acosta! participants.
We also have numerous other contents and exhibiting companies!
via prtimes.jp (45)

【Simultaneous Cosplay Flea Market: Acosta! Marche】
On Saturday (Day 1), the popular event "Acosta! Marche" will be held simultaneously! This time, approximately 300 circles, the largest number of exhibitors in a single day, will be participating! This event, where fans can meet their favorites, attracts many visitors who do not cosplay as well.
via prtimes.jp (41)

【Cosplay Flea Market: Acosta! Marche will be held simultaneously!】
Both attendees of the market and participants of Ultra Acosta! can enjoy both events without any additional charges!

【Other Ultra Acosta! Contents and Services】
Please visit the website for a complete list:
https://acosta.jp/event/ultra-acosta/

▼Ultra Acosta! Overview▼
【Event Name】
Ultra Acosta!

【Date and Time】
Saturday, April 1st, 2023 - Sunday, April 2nd, 2023
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (both days)

【Venue】
Ikebukuro Sunshine City

【Participation Fee】
Please check the ticket information:
https://acosta.jp/event/ultra-acosta/ticket/

【Sponsorship/Organization/Production Cooperation】
Hosted by: Acosta! @ Ikebukuro Sunshine City Executive Committee
Co-hosted by: Sunshine City Co., Ltd.
Operational Production: Hakosta Co., Ltd.
Special Cooperation: "The Dress-up Doll Falls in Love Exhibition"
Sponsored by: G-CREWS Co., Ltd. / Classe Co., Ltd. / Lashinban Co., Ltd. / Sanza Co., Ltd. / C.R.A Co., Ltd. / Masameya Co., Ltd. / Clarabo Co., Ltd. / Animate Cafe Co., Ltd.
Cooperation: Toshima City / Sunshine City Prince Hotel / COSPLAY MODE
Official website: https://acosta.jp/event/ultra-acosta/
Please visit the dedicated website for participation details and event information.

【About Acosta!】
Acosta! is a cosplay event held in various locations across Japan, mobilizing over 100,000 participants annually. The event held in Ikebukuro, which takes place almost every month, has grown into a large-scale event with over 5,000 cosplayers and photographers attending. In addition to self-organized events, Acosta! has a wide range of achievements in cosplay event management, including collaboration with events such as Nico Nico Chokaigi and Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Fest.
Official website: http://acosta.jp

[Major Event Venues in the Kanto Region]
Ikebukuro Sunshine City, Saitama Super Arena TOIRO, Horikiri Festa in Katsushika Ward, and more.

[Major Event Venues in the Kansai Region]
Fukuoka PayPay Dome, Dotonbori in Osaka, Kyoto Station, Minoo Que Mall, and more.

[Other Operational Achievements]
- Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Fest 2014-2022: Operational Cooperation
- Nico Nico Chokaigi: Cosplay Changing Room Operation
- TOKYO IDOL FESTIVAL: TIF Cosplay Stage Operation
- Nagano AniEra Festa Operational Cooperation, and more.

【About Hakosta】
Hakosta supports the desires of cosplayers to "gather, play, take pictures, and have fun" by providing a wide range of "venues, opportunities, and services."

[Cosplay Studio Business]
Private studios where you can freely take photos in elaborately themed situations.
・HACOSTUDIO (Hakosta Studio) / Osaka
http://hacostudio.com

[Cosplay Amusement Business]
Shared studios with a large area where you can easily take photos in various situations.
・HACOSTADIUM (Hakosta Stadium) / Osaka, Ikebukuro
http://hacostadium.com

[Cosplay Event Business]
Cosplay events with the theme of "

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