Surrounded by the swarm of fans, Enako, also known as “Japan’s No. 1 cosplayer,” reportedly held an event of her own on an open field near Tokyo Big Sight, the venue of the three-day convention.
She showed up as Asuna from the light novel series “Sword Art Online,” wearing the character’s “Titania” ensemble from the series’ “Fairy Dance” arc, SoraNews24 noted.
The Aug. 9 to 12 event was busy for professional cosplayers like Enako because the Comiket, otherwise known as the Comic Market, functions as a major avenue for the cosplay business.
The event is held twice a year, once in August (summer Comiket, aka NatsuComi) and once in December (winter Comiket, aka FuyuComi).
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