Hong Kong team wins grand prize at 2026 World Cosplay Summit in Nagoya, Japan
A Hong Kong cosplay duo, Ar Lu and Ronnie Kui, won the grand championship at the 2026 World Cosplay Summit in Nagoya, Japan. The pair impressed judges with their handmade Monster Hunter costumes and a performance featuring a backdrop of Hong Kong's Lion Rock.
Why it matters
This victory marks a significant return for Hong Kong to the international cosplay stage after a three-year hiatus, highlighting the cultural impact of the World Cosplay Summit.
A pair of Hong Kong cosplayers have clinched multiple awards, including the grand championship prize, at the 2026 World Cosplay Summit in Nagoya, Japan, on August 2.
The winning duo, Ar Lu and Ronnie Kui, dazzled audiences with their handmade costumes inspired by the video game Monster Hunter.
Their performance depicted bipedal cat Felyne and playable game character Hunter battling against an ancient dragon with Hong Kong’s Lion Rock as the backdrop.
“Mum, I did it! Hong Kong’s the greatest of all time!” Ar Lu said during her acceptance speech on stage.
Kui said he dared not even consider the possibility of winning the top award, especially in a competition of this scale, with participants from 40 countries and regions. “It still felt like a dream when they announced the champions,” he told the South China Morning Post.
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