Anime Heroes Take Over Hong Kong

Cosplayers transformed the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre into a parade of anime heroes, video game characters and fantasy figures during the city’s biggest anime and gaming fair.

Footage filmed on July 28 shows enthusiasts striking poses for photographs as visitors crowd around stalls packed with trading cards, figures and limited-edition merchandise. Players also launch Beyblade tops into plastic arenas for fast-paced battles.

Cosplayers Bring Characters To Life

Cosplayer Ariel said visitors appeared more eager to interact with performers this year. “I think everyone is more enthusiastic this year. Many people come over to ask me to take pictures and tell me how beautiful I look. Especially when I cosplayed as Glinda on the first day, many people came over and said how beautiful I was, so I was very happy,” she said.