This image depicts an indoor group photograph of approximately 18-20 individuals, predominantly female, dressed in elaborate cosplay costumes, positioned within the Manchester Central Convention Complex in Manchester, United Kingdom. The scene is set against a large fabric backdrop illustrating a traditional Japanese streetscape with wooden buildings, red lanterns, and a pale blue sky. Two artificial pink cherry blossom trees, featuring brown trunks and dense pink foliage, flank the group, positioned in front of the backdrop. Silver truss structures supporting the backdrop are partially visible on either side. The individuals are arranged in a posed formation, with some standing, some kneeling, and others seated directly on the dark grey tiled floor. Most subjects are looking towards the camera. Their costumes exhibit diverse characters, featuring elaborate clothing, brightly colored wigs, and various accessories, including a person in a white costume holding a green-bladed prop sword. The immediate environment consists of a dark grey tiled floor. The ceiling is a grid of white panels interspersed with numerous recessed circular lights and rectangular air vents. A prominent black rectangular pillar is visible on the right side of the frame, partially obscuring a white sign with black text that indicates "Orange Hall," "Trader 2-4," "Trader 1," and "Car Park 1," confirming the location within the Manchester Central Convention Complex. A dark, possibly black, vertical wall or pillar is present on the far left. The lighting appears even and artificial.

AnimeCon UK draws cosplayers to Manchest

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Sun, Mar 1, 2026, 02:23 PM

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This image depicts an indoor group photograph of approximately 18-20 individuals, predominantly female, dressed in elaborate cosplay costumes, positioned within the Manchester Central Convention Complex in Manchester, United Kingdom. The scene is set against a large fabric backdrop illustrating a traditional Japanese streetscape with wooden buildings, red lanterns, and a pale blue sky. Two artificial pink cherry blossom trees, featuring brown trunks and dense pink foliage, flank the group, positioned in front of the backdrop. Silver truss structures supporting the backdrop are partially visible on either side. The individuals are arranged in a posed formation, with some standing, some kneeling, and others seated directly on the dark grey tiled floor. Most subjects are looking towards the camera. Their costumes exhibit diverse characters, featuring elaborate clothing, brightly colored wigs, and various accessories, including a person in a white costume holding a green-bladed prop sword. The immediate environment consists of a dark grey tiled floor. The ceiling is a grid of white panels interspersed with numerous recessed circular lights and rectangular air vents. A prominent black rectangular pillar is visible on the right side of the frame, partially obscuring a white sign with black text that indicates "Orange Hall," "Trader 2-4," "Trader 1," and "Car Park 1," confirming the location within the Manchester Central Convention Complex. A dark, possibly black, vertical wall or pillar is present on the far left. The lighting appears even and artificial. | Open Wire