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2026 Guide: Anime & Cosplay Event Schedule in Malaysia
April2
April kicks things off with Anime Fest+ at Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre and the free-entry Cos-Mic Spring Festival, both offering cosplay stages and exhibits for early-year fans.
May1
May brings Nijigen Expo's milestone 10th edition to MITEC, positioning itself as Malaysia's biggest ACG celebration spanning anime, cosplay, games and manga.
June1
June is quieter but themed, with Let's Anime Cosplay Event: Parallel World at KCCC Klang offering cosplay showcases and fan meetups.
July7
July is the year's busiest month, stacking OISSU FEST's summer festival, Japan Expo Malaysia's 7th edition, Anime Fest Plus+, Fantasy Dream ACG Carnival, and the HoYoverse-focused HoYo FEST across KL, Shah Alam and Petaling Jaya.
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AnimeAugust7
August spreads across the country with Bon Odori's twin weeks at Lalaport BBCC, the pirate-themed Grand Kaizoku Matsuri in Melaka, Borneo Animation & Game Festival in Kuching, and AniManGaki drawing 35,000+ fans to KL.
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AnimeSeptember3
September mixes cosplay and anime culture through Nekoya Cosplay Festival at UTAR Kampar, Cos-Mic's 5th anniversary at Sunway Pyramid, and Anime Fest Plus+ at World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur.
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AnimeOctober3
October heads south and east with Costime 7 in Johor, the free YUME ACG Fest at Sutera Mall, and Otakyun! returning to Kuching's Raia Hotel & Convention Centre.
December1
The year closes with Comic Fiesta 2026, Malaysia's biggest ACG event, taking over KLCC for a two-day finale of cosplay, stages and fan crowds.
