Anime NYC is an annual New York-based event to celebrate all things anime and related Japanese pop culture. It purports to be the largest anime convention on the East Coast, with over one-hundred-thousand people showing up for the four-day event. As such, it brings in an impressive list of celebrity guests, and of course some incredibly fine cosplay. 2025’s event saw some very big names from the world of Japanese culture. But we’re here to celebrate the cosplayers, the people who put months into sewing and crafting extraordinary outfits to celebrate their favorite anime and video games.