The fourth annual Cosplay Kamiplay will take place on july 12 and 13, 2025, at the Oriental Park in Maulévrier, which is known as the largest Japanese garden in Europe.

This year’s program includes cosplayer parades both on stage and throughout the garden, workshops, conferences, artistic photo sessions, a costume exhibition, and concerts.Guests of honor include photographers Antony Gomes and Axel Clergeau, and cosplayer Kappy Cosplay. The weekend event is open to everyone, from casual visitors of the Oriental park to dedicated cosplay enthusiasts.

According to Alain Caillé, the director of the oriental Park, “far from the usual conventions which are mainly indoors indoors, Kamiplay takes place in the open air, in a landscaped setting imbued with symbolism, harmony and contemplation. This natural staging offers an exceptional setting for cosplayers, amateurs and professionals who come from all over France to present their creations, often made by hand with meticulousness and passion, under the objective of professional photographers and walkers “.

“By this approach, participants pay tribute to the creative wealth of Japan while affirming their commitment to a personal, demanding and expressive artistic approach.”

Cosplay, a portmanteau of “costume” and “play,” goes beyond simple dressing up. It represents a vibrant form of craftsmanship where participants embody fictional characters from Japanese culture by meticulously recreating their costumes, accessories, and mannerisms. “By this approach, participants pay tribute to the creative wealth of Japan while affirming their commitment to a personal, demanding and expressive artistic approach. Today, cosplay is present in the pop-culture of many countries “.