Team Italy shines at the World Cosplay Summit 2025

The 2025 edition of the World Cosplay Summit has come to a close in Nagoya, and Italy took center stage thanks to the talent of Andrea Vensaver (ReVega) and Matteo Simoni (Matt of the Monsters).

With an extraordinary performance inspired by the Godzilla universe, Andrea and Matteo represented Italy on the stage of the world finals with great professionalism, theatrical intensity, and meticulous attention to detail—earning the Special Prize: Gimmik, Technology Category - Muta Award.

Andrea and Matteo delivered a top-level performance, receiving loud applause and unanimous praise from both the jury and the audience. Their presence was a shining example of the creativity, skill, and passion of the Italian cosplay community, highlighting the strength of teamwork and the care put into every detail.

We extend our warmest congratulations and heartfelt thanks to them for representing Italy with such passion and talent.

Special Prizes:

  • Alumni Category, Tamakoshi Award – Team Brazil

  • Performance Award, Action Category, Samurai Energy Award – Team Costa Rica

  • Performance Award, Dramatic Category, Nagoya University of the Arts Award – Team Czech Republic

  • Gimmik, Technology Category, Muta Award – Team Italy

  • Costume Making Category, Brother Award – Team USA

  • Best Armor Category, Nijigennomori Award – Team India

  • Celebrating the Joy of Cosplay Category, Famorè Cutlery Award – Team Belgium

  • Matsuri Award, Holiday Matsuri Award – Team Portugal

Podium Results:

  • 3rd Place – Team Brazil

  • 2nd Place – Team France

  • 1st Place – Team USA

Now, all eyes turn to the next Romics Cosplay Award, scheduled for Saturday, October 4, 2025, during the 35th edition of Romics, where the new pair who will represent Italy at the World Cosplay Summit 2026 will be selected.

The Romics stage is ready to welcome new talent—if you dream of Japan, this is your chance. The next journey to Nagoya could start right here.