TOYCON PH NEXUS 2026 hits SMX Manila June 12-14 as Southeast Asia's premier pop culture fest! Anime, manga, and game fans will love the toys, cosplay, artist collabs, and vibrant community gatherings.
Legendary Final Fantasy artist Yoshitaka Amano headlines as special guest alongside international celebrities and Japanese idol groups Kamen Joshi and Melty Mellow
Over 400 exhibitors showcasing exclusive collectibles including Thrilljoy releases, Harvey Tolibao's Monkey Boy, and world-debut blind-box collections
Four major headline events including TanderCon Throwback, Pop Culture Hiroshima Cosplay National Finals, and TOYCON COSKON 2026 Grand Finals
Gaming tournaments across TCG, miniature wargaming, tabletop RPGs, board games, and e-sports with grand prize of a 2026 Honda Navi Motorcycle
Special exhibits include Larry Alcala 100th Year Legacy Exhibit and immersive brand experiences from Warner Bros. Supergirl and Disney's Toy Story 5
Massive Cosplay Playground powered by ProjExCC Cosplay Collective with celebrity cosplayers, competitions, and photo opportunities
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📍 SMX CONVENTION CENTER, MANILA ✈ MNL
TOYCON NEXUS x POPLIFE Festival 2026 will be held at SMX Convention Center Manila from June 12-14, 2026. Official hotel accommodations are available at TRYP, Microtel Mall of Asia, and Seda Manila Bay for attendees traveling to the event.
Tickets are now available for purchase at SMTickets.com. The event runs for three days with different featured events each day, so fans can choose single-day or multi-day passes depending on which activities and guests they want to experience.
When and where is TOYCON NEXUS x POPLIFE Festival 2026?
The event takes place June 12-14, 2026 at SMX Convention Center Manila.
Who are the main international guests?
Yoshitaka Amano (Final Fantasy artist), Reiko Chiba (Pteraranger), Eunji Pyo (Korean cosplay personality), Alodia Gosiengfiao, Jed Madela, and Japanese idol groups Kamen Joshi and Melty Mellow.
What exclusive collectibles will be available?
Exclusive Thrilljoy releases including Harvey Tolibao's Monkey Boy, Aswang, Big Boy Cheng, Thrilljoy Party Box featuring Bloo in Barong, Quiccs TEQ in Barong, Jed Madela's V-Boy Series blind boxes, and first releases from Minix, MiniCo, Maisto, and other brands.
What is the grand prize for gaming tournaments?
Competitors can win cash prizes, exclusive rewards, and the ultimate grand prize: a 2026 Honda Navi Motorcycle.
What special exhibits will be featured?
The Larry Alcala 100th Year Legacy Exhibit celebrating the Filipino cartoonist, plus interactive experiences from Warner Bros. Supergirl and Disney Studios Toy Story 5.
What types of competitions are available?
Cosplay competitions including Pop Culture Hiroshima National Finals and TOYCON COSKON 2026 Grand Finals, gaming tournaments, toy customizing competitions, toy photography competitions, and daily raffles.
