Halloween is celebrated every year on October 31. In Japan, people can be seen enjoying Halloween by dressing up in various costumes and handing out candy.
One of the most popular events is the " Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival " (Ikehalo) held in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, in cooperation with Nico Nico, a video community service operated by Dwango Inc. The event is held every year on the Saturday and Sunday of the last week of October.
This event is held on the last Saturday and Sunday of October every year and draws a large crowd in Ikebukuro, but for fiscal year 2022, it will be held over two days, on October 29 (Sat) and 30 (Sun)!
Various tickets have been on sale since September 22 (Fri.), 2022!
Ikehalo 2022 will be held, and the parade will be held for the first time in three years!
Ikehalo, which will be held for the ninth time this year, will be held over two days on October 29 (Sat.) and 30 (Sun.), 2022.
Many cosplayers are already preparing for these two days.
For the 2022 Ikehara, the Ikehara Cosplay Parade will be resumed after a three-year absence, and events will be held at the main venues of Ike Sun Park, Sunshine City, and Naka-Ikebukuro Park!
Ikehalo Cosplay Parade
The Ikehalo Cosplay Parade , where you can walk the streets of Ikebukuro in your signature cosplay, is back for the first time in three years.
The parade will be held on October 30 (Sun.), 2022, the second day of Ikehalo.
Detailed information on the location, how to participate in the parade, and the parade route will be released at a later date, so stay tuned for more information!
| Date and Time | Sunday, October 30, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Location | To be announced at a later date |
Nikoniko Cosplay Action
Cosplayers who are chosen by lottery from among the general cosplayers will be able to show off their cosplay on the runway of the main stage and in the live broadcast!
The event will be held on October 29 (Sat) and 30 (Sun), 2022.
| Date and Time | October 29 (Sat) and 30 (Sun), 2022 |
|---|---|
| Place of the event | Ike Sampark |
| Reception desk | Reception desk next to the stage |
Cosplayer Of The Year 2023
Cosplayer Of The Year " will be held for the third time this year.
A contest will be held to determine the face of the year 2023 by cosplayers.
Finalists who have passed the first round of selection via "Claps!" and "Twitter" and the second round of selection via "Nico Nico Live" will compete for the grand prize and the title of "Cosplayer Of The Year 2023" on the Ikehara Stage.
For more information on Cosplayer Of The Year 2023, please visit the official website of Cosplayer Of The Year 2023.
| Date and Time | Saturday, October 29, 2022 |
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| Place | Ike Sampark |
Cosplay Partner Stage
Cosplay Partner Stage " is a special stage featuring cosplay-related companies.
CureCos will present the "CureCosplayCollection", the World Cosplay Summit will present a runway of foreign cosplayers from the Kanto area, the WCS Japan representative cosplayers will perform, COSPLAY MODE will present the "Best Cosplayer Award", and many more. Best Cosstumer Award" by COSPLAY MODE and many other events.
| Date and Time | October 29 (Sat) and 30 (Sun), 2022 |
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| Place of the event | Ike Sampark |
Cosplayers' Showdown - Cosplay Arm Wrestling
Cosplayers will compete in an arm-wrestling contest called " Cosplayers Show Off Their Strength - Cos play Arm Wrestling.
A dream matchup will be held between the most skilled cosplayers, including characters who are proud of their muscles, and whose looks convey a sense of power and strength.
The arm-wrestling tournament will be held on the first day for women and on the second day for men.
| Date and Time | October 29 (Sat), 2022 (Women's Division), October 30 (Sun), 2022 (Men's Division) |
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| Place of the event | Ike Sampark |
Corner to experience making your own cosplay items
Experience the " Experience the Homemade Cosplay Items Corner " where cosplayers will display their homemade cosplay items.
You can actually wear the exhibited items and take photos with them!
Come and enjoy cosplay items made by cosplayers!
| Date and Time | October 29 (Sat) and 30 (Sun), 2022 |
|---|---|
| Place | Nakaikebukuro Park |
Cosplay Dock
The " Cosplay Dock " provides first-aid treatment for cosplay costumes damaged by accidents during the event.
Experienced cosplayers will be waiting at the dock to give first aid to your precious cosplay costumes, so if your costume is broken, visit the dock!
Please note that the "Cosplay Dock" is only available to those who have purchased premium tickets.
| Date and Time | October 29 (Sat) and 30 (Sun), 2022 |
|---|---|
| Place of the event | Ike Sampark |
In addition to the events listed above, other events and performers who will appear on stage, as well as the venue MAP, will be announced in early October 2022, so wait for more information!
Tickets for Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Fest 2022 are now on sale!
Tickets for "Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Fest 2022" to be held on October 29 (Sat) and 30 (Sun), 2022 are now on sale!
There are premium tickets that allow you to enter the venue earlier than the general public and to use the hospitality area, as well as a photographer registration ticket for those who will participate in Ikehalo as a photographer.
Premium tickets are 3,500 yen (including tax) andgeneral tickets are 2,500 yen (including tax), and all tickets are limited, so if you are considering attending, be sure to purchase your tickets early!
For more information on tickets for Ikehalo 2022, please visit the ticket sales page, and for more information on the event, please visit the official Ikehalo website.
Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Fest 2022 Ticket Information
| Premium Ticket (Men's and Women's Changing Rooms) | |
| Price | 3,500 yen (tax included)/day |
|---|---|
| Ticket Details | Changing rooms available from 9:00 to 18:00
Hospitality area available (mirrors, simple fix-up supplies, and other equipment) Distribution space and charging space are available (lights and video shooting locations are available, as well as charging space for smartphones). Dedicated cosplay dock available (cosplay dock available in case of sudden costume problems) |
| Premium ticket (photographer registration) | |
| Price | 3,500 yen (tax included)/day |
|---|---|
| Ticket Details | Changing rooms available from 9:00 to 18:00
Hospitality area access (same hospitality area as cosplayers, luggage storage) |
| General ticket (men's and women's changing rooms) | |
| Price | 2,500 yen (tax included)/day |
|---|---|
| Ticket Details | Changing rooms available from 11:30 to 18:00 |
| General Ticket (Photographer Registration) | |
| Price | 2,500 yen (tax included)/1 day |
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| Ticket Details | Registration hours: 11:30-18:00 |
| Ikehalo x Sunshine City Prince Hotel Plan | |
| Price | Please check Sunshine City Prince Hotel HP |
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| Ticket Details | Accommodation plan with Ikehara admission ticket, check-out at 19:00 and breakfast |
| Cossette Ikebukuro Main Store Changing Room Ticket | |
| Price | 4,800 yen (tax included) |
|---|---|
| Ticket Details | Ticket for use of reception, changing rooms and lockers at Cossette Ikebukuro
This is a special plan that starts at 10:00 and allows you to use the photography studio until 18:30 after the event (full exit at 19:00). |