The winners of the Romics Cosplay Award – October 2025
On Sunday, October 5, a new edition of the Romics Cosplay Award was successfully held!
The jury — composed of Andrea Vesnaver (Re Vega), Matteo Simoni (Matt of the Monster), Federica Palmisano (Domadraghi), and Federica Lippi and Roma Keitaro Arima representing the Japanese Cultural Institute — carefully selected the winners, rewarding the quality, creativity, and originality of the costumes presented.
Every year, the Romics Cosplay Award celebrates the art of cosplay — a phenomenon that combines passion, creativity, and dedication — and continues to grow as one of the most eagerly anticipated moments of Romics. The winners of this edition stood out for their remarkable ability to bring beloved characters to life, creating exciting and unforgettable performances.
The prizes awarded by the Jury of Excellence were:
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BEST PERFORMANCE: Emiliano Pesce and Gianluca Orecchia as Marco and General Donald Morden – Metal Slug (SNK)
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BEST MALE COSTUME: Luigi Loffredo as Hunter (Hope Armor) – Monster Hunter Wilds
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BEST FEMALE COSTUME: Valerie Notari as Shadowheart – Baldur’s Gate 3
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BEST COSPLAY: Francesca Aliberti and Guglielmo Zamparelli as Doremí and Witch Mota – Ojamajo Doremí
The new Italian representatives for the World Cosplay Summit 2026 are:
Martina Mottola and Simone Satta as Kikunojo and Kurozumi Kanjuro – One Piece
Romics thanks all participants for their passion and dedication, and looks forward to seeing everyone at the next edition of the Romics Cosplay Award, scheduled for April 12, 2026, during the 36th edition of Romics (April 9–12, 2026).