We’re so grateful to shine a light on CJ —a heartbeat of Aotearoa’s cosplay community. 🌸
Their quiet dedication to bringing people together through cosplay picnic events has touched many in the community, including us.
CJ doesn’t just ‘talk’ about community— they ‘builds’ it! That’s exactly why we’re honouring them as a Cosmos Star this year. 💫
Alongside their social contributions, CJ is also very committed to their cosplays. They learnt many skills on their cosplay journey and we recognise that as the COSPLAY SPIRIT!
This recognition isn’t just about celebrating CJ (though they absolutely deserves it!). It’s a gentle nudge to everyone out there: Your care and creativity matter! You don’t need a spotlight to make a difference—just a heart like CJ’s. ❤️
📸 Photo by @futophoto
🎨 Design by Cosmos Con Media Team
Hiro | @hiro_minakawa4 @hirohan_art
We’re honored to celebrate Hiro, a radiant cosplayer and artist. 🌸✨
When Hiro steps into a character, she doesn’t just wear a costume—she BECOMES the character. Each of her stitch, prop, and detail is crafted with quality and accuracy, reflecting not only the character’s essence but also her passion.
As a local artist, she’s quietly soared onto the global stage, winning prestigious international awards and proudly lifting Aotearoa’s creative spirit! Read about what awards she won on her cosmos star entry post! (We think she’s too quiet about this, so now she’s a Cosmos Star!)
All this, and she’s only just graduated high school! 🌍💫 At such a young age, her humble brilliance reminds us that passion knows no bounds!!!
This recognition isn’t just about her trophies— it’s about honoring someone who pours her heart and soul into every creation, inspiring us to embrace our own unique light.
A-Rie | @a_rierierie
We’re thrilled to introduce A-Rie— Auckland’s best-kept secret and a powerhouse of creativity who paints worlds we’ve all dreamed of. 🎨💖
Art? Stunning. We loved their vibrant fanart celebrating LGBTQ+ and serving small fandoms. Yet, despite their jaw-dropping talent, they’ve been quietly crafting magic in the shadows. They are barely active in the community, so you must catch them in person (or see their art on display) AT COSMOS CON!
Through art, A-Rie amplifies voices of small fandoms that deserve to be seen, and they do this globally, with more international than local attention.
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