Guide
Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival 2026 is
one of the largest Halloween cosplay events
in Japan,
set in “Manga and Animation City Toshima"
Whether it's your first time cosplaying
or you're coming solo,
with friends, family,
or kids, or simply love anime and manga—
anyone and everyone can fully enjoy
Halloween in Ikebukuro!!
Join as a Cosplayer
Join and enjoy stage events
At the stage events, you can have fun taking part in Niconico Cospllection to show off your cosplay on the runway, or cheering on the other participants!
Enjoy many other action-packed stage events!
Enjoy new interactions at “Cosplay Gathering”
At the themed "Cosplay Gathering," you can meet people with the same interests and enjoy making new connections♪
This event is packed with activities, including opportunities to exchange information and share cosplay techniques and ideas with other participants!
Don't forget to take a memorable photo!
Enjoy the city in cosplay
During the event, there will be many participating stores where you can visit in cosplay!
The entire city of Ikebukuro will become a cosplay stage, so explore the city with your friends and enjoy cosplaying!
Enjoy photo shoots
There are plenty of photo spots at “IKEHALO”!
Show yourself alone, with friends, or even with someone you've just met...one of the fun things to do is take photos and interact with people at the venue!
Record your amazing cosplay in a variety of situations!
Enjoy uploading your memories to social media
Upload photos taken at the event to social media with the tag "#ikehalo2026" to share your memories with other participants!
Enjoy photo shoots at our partner studios
Exclusively for Premium Ticket holders: Enjoy free access to partner photo studios in the Ikebukuro area!
Capture your favorite shot in a studio offering a variety of unique settings and atmospheres—something different from the event venue.
Join as a Photographer
Enjoy photo shoots with cosplayers
Enjoy taking photos with cosplayers that you can only meet at “IKEHALO”! We also recommend participating in the photo session events♪
Enjoy watching stage events
Watch cosplayers perform and walk the runway up close. Have an exciting time with iconic characters and stunning costumes!
Photography during the stage performances is allowed! Have fun taking photos of cosplayers under the spotlight on stage♪
Enjoy uploading your memories to social media
Upload photos taken at the event to social media with the tag "#ikehalo2026" to share your memories with other participants!
Join the “IKEHALO CAMERA CLUB” and have fun
Post your special photos taken at IKEHALO on X with the hashtags "#池ハロカメラ部" and "#池ハロ2026"!
The Grand Prize winner will receive an acosta! Annual Pass! We can't wait to see your best shot♪
Check the “Event Details Page” for more information.
Enjoy photo shoots at our partner photo studios
Exclusively for Premium Ticket holders: Enjoy free access to partner photo studios in the Ikebukuro area! Enjoy photo shoots in a wide variety of locations beyond the main venue. Take advantage of the unique atmosphere each studio offers to capture that perfect shot!
Join as General Visitor
(other than cosplayers and photographers)
Enjoy watching stage events
Enjoy close-up views of cosplayers' performances and runway shows, and have an exciting time with iconic characters and stunning costumes!
Enjoy a commemorative photo with the 20th owl statue
from “Planning Tree for Owl”
The 20th owl statue from "Planning Tree for Owl" in Naka-Ikebukuro Park will also be dressed up in a costume!
Take a commemorative photo to remember your time at IKEHALO!
Enjoy the stamp rally
Collect the stamps placed in the “IKEHALO” event area and try your luck at the raffle!
Enjoy exploring various spots around IKEHALO while collecting stamps!
The prizes you can win in the raffle are special items from cooperating companies in the city!
Quantities are limited, so be sure to enter early♪
Enjoy watching the parade on Sunshine 60 Street
and Animate Street
On Saturday, October 31, a parade featuring a wide variety of cosplayers will take place on Sunshine 60 Street/Animate Street♪
Enjoy a different side of Ikebukuro brought together by bright costumes and characters.
*Details about the parade and how to participate will be posted at a later date. Please check the posted information.
