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Anime NYC 2026

Character, costume, and a moment of connection. A closer look at the people who bring imagined worlds to life.

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A cosplayer with lavender hair, a black hat and a purple cape looking toward the camera

A glance, in character

Anime NYC 2026

A lavender-haired cosplayer lifting a black-gloved hand to the brim of a hat

The hat-tip

Anime NYC 2026

Close-up of a blonde cosplayer wearing tall rabbit ears and gold epaulettes

In a softer light

Anime NYC 2026

A blonde cosplayer in a white and gold costume posing beside a curtain

Gold and white

Anime NYC 2026

Full-length portrait of a cosplayer in white and gold with tall rabbit ears

A world of her own

Anime NYC 2026

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