This year seems exciting for cosplayers, as there will hopefully be more cosplay events in Malaysia for 2023, with several being organised around the main cities of Kuala Lumpur and Petaling, while other cities like Kota Kinabalu, Kuching and Penang will also be active.

Since the Covid 19 pandemic stopped all events for two years, many cosplayers have patiently waited for a massive event to occur. In December 2022, Comic Fiesta made an explosive comeback at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, with thousands of fans and visitors turning up.

Cosplay Events in Malaysia 2023

The list below showcases most of the general cosplay events held throughout Malaysia. If you are a cosplay organiser with a new event, please contact me here, and I will list your event in this master list. You can either post in the comment section or use the contact form. Thank you.

January Cosplay Events

Cosmania 2023
Date: 30 December – 1 January 2023
Venue: Aeon Bukit Indah, Johor Bahru

Shin Jidai (New Era)
Date: 13 – 15 January
Venue: Dpulze Cyberjaya

February Cosplay Events

Nijigen Expo 2023
Date: 17 – 19 February
Venue: Stadium Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur
Organiser: https://www.facebook.com/nijigenexpo/

Cosplay Mega Gathering 2.0
Date: 24 – 26 February
Venue: Plaza Pelangi, Johor Bahru

AnimeXcess
Date: 26 – 27 February
Venue: Aeon Mall Kuching, Sarawak
Organised by Memory Maker
Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/CnRKolUSl-l/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D

Jom Cosplay!
Date: 26 – 27 February
Venue: Sungai Wang Plaza, Kuala Lumpur
Organised by Animangaki (AMG)

March Cosplay Events

Otazo
Date: 11-12 March
Venue: Boulevard Shopping Mall, Kuching, Sarawak
By: Otakyun
Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm3VNNQSDme/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D

ACG Fest 2023
Date: 15 – 20 March
Venue: Toppen Shopping Centre, Tebrau, JOHOR
by JCos Club
Link:

Nijigen Expo 2023
Date: 18 – 20 March
Venue: Sungai Wang Plaza, Kuala Lumpur
Link: https://www.facebook.com/nijigenexpo

Cos@Mart 2023
Date: March
Venue: Main Stage Area, Amart Kempas, Johor Bahru
Link: https://www.facebook.com/lolcosplaymalaysia/

April Cosplay Events

 

May Cosplay Events

Anime Fest! organised by Comic Fiesta
Date: 12 – 16 May
Venue: Paradigm Mall, Petaling Jaya
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/389591179838242

Let’s Anime 2023
Date: 20 – 22 May
Venue: Atria Shopping Gallery, Petaling Jaya
Link: https://www.facebook.com/Letsanimecosplay/
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1052704355668709

COSGEN: Volume 2 
Date: 27 – 28 May
Venue: Leisure Mall, Johor Bahru

June Cosplay Events

HobbyCon 2023 (SABAH)
Date: 3-4 June
Venue: Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), Kota Kinabalu
link: https://www.facebook.com/events/986277648753458

Anime Cosplay Food Carnival by J’s Gate
Date: June
Venue: 4th Flr, Lot 10 Shopping Mall, Kuala Lumpur
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/342933251015066

Cos-Gen 2023
Date: 11 JuneVenue: Pelangi Leisure Mall, Johor Bahru
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/518901433218803/

Cosplay Party 2022
Date: 12 JuneVenue: Ipoh Parade, PERAK
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/4825091487613080

Cosplay Expo 2023
Date: 17-19 June
Venue: Aeon Mall Bukit Tinggi, Klang
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/524380602712080/

Starlight Fantasy
Date: 24-26 June
Venue: Berjaya Times Square, KL
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/964697044226188

Cos-Mic Cosplay & Doujin Fair
Date: 25-26 June
Venue: Sunway Clio Exhibition Centre, PJ
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/808149430143530

Quay of Japan
Date: 25-26 June
Venue: Quayside Mall, PENANG
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/458601856036066

July Cosplay Events

Otasobi
Date: 1-2 July
Venue: Boulevard Shopping Mall, Kuching, Sarawak
By: Otakyun
Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm3VNNQSDme/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D

RCS Comic Cosplay Event
Date: 2-3 July
Venue: Retro Comics Store, Taman Puncak Jalil
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1011455822685883

Cosplay Challenge 2023
Date: 2-3 July
Venue: Pavilion Bukit Jalil
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/420188749724571

Cosplay Convention Summer Fest Penang 2023
Date: 7-11 July
Venue: Prangin Mall, George Town, Penang
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1203931753758762

Anifest by Anicom
Date: 15-17 July
Venue: Setapak Central, KL
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/531142212130604

Bon Odori 2023 (Klang Valley)
Date: 16 JulyVenue: Kompleks Suka Negara Panasonic, Shah Alam
Organised by Japan Club, Kuala Lumpur
Link:

ACG Festiverse
Date: 23-24 July
Venue: Cheras Sentral Mall
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/4878318338882181

Nihon Matsuri 2023
Date: 27-31 July
Venue: Car Park B, Stadium Bukit Jalil
Link:

Bon Odori 2023 Penang
Date: 30 JulyVenue: Esplanade Pulau Pinang
Link: https://mypenang.gov.my/events/all-events/474/?lg=en

Omatsuri Time 2023
Date: 30-31 July
Venue: GF Atrium,Da Men Mall (USJ Subang)
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/980236809285718

August Cosplay Events

Bon Odori Carnival 2023
Date: August
Venue: Publika Mall, KL
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/759751181684349

Nijigen Expo 3
Date: 19-21 Aug
Venue: MVEC (Mid Valley Exhibition & Convention Centre)
Link: https://www.facebook.com/nijigenexpo/

COMIX 2023 (ANIMAS x Pekomik event)
Date: 19-21 Aug
Venue: Concourse, The Summit USJ, Subang
Link: https://www.facebook.com/animas.org.my

Animangaki 2023
Date: 27-28 Aug
Venue: Mines International Exhibition & Convention Centre (MIECC)
https://www.facebook.com/animangaki

Cosplay Carnival 2023
Date: 27 AugustVenue: 1st Avenue, PENANG
Link: https://www.facebook.com/blackboxgamer

September Cosplay Events

Kizuna Hobby Fair
Date: TBC (Usually September)
Venue: Aeroville Mall, Kuching, Sarawak
Link: https://www.facebook.com/kizunahobbyfair/

The Gameplan
Date: 2-11 Sept
Venue: Centre Court, The Curve, Mutiara Damansara
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/5643144005750274

LOL Cosplay Showdown 2023
Date: 3-4 September
Venue: Tropicana Gardens Mall, PJ
Link: https://www.facebook.com/lolcosplaymalaysia/

AMIGO Grand Time
Date: 10-11 Sept
Venue: Straits Quay, PENANG
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/655796772387516/

Cosplay Runway 2023
Date: 17 SeptemberVenue: Stadium Indera Mulia, Ipoh, PErak
Link: https://www.facebook.com/lolcosplaymalaysia/

Anime Fest 2023
Date: 16-18 Sept
Venue: Paradigm Mall, Johor Bahru
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1183070055805926

Let’s Anime Cosplay Event 2
Date: 16-18 September
Venue: Atria Shopping Gallery
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/4609200205848662/

Pokanime Planet 2023
Date: 23-25 September
Venue: Pavilion Bukit Jalil Level 5 Exhibition Hall
Tickets: Yes
Link: https://www.facebook.com/pokanimeplanet

October Cosplay Events

Sabah Otaku Market 2023
Date: 1-2 October
Venue: Sabah International Convention Centre, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/753429105899378/

C2AGE Lite 2023
Date: 1-2 October
Venue: Jaya Shopping Centre, Petaling Jaya
Link: https://c2age.com/index.html

Level Up KL 2023
Date: 5-7 Oct
Venue: Connexion Conference & Event Centre, Bangsar South
Link: https://www.facebook.com/lvlupkualalumpur

A’Famosa Cosplay Gathering 2023
Date: 8 OctoberVenue: Jalan Freeport A’Famosa Outlet, 78000 Pagoh, Melaka, Malaysia
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/2418781055095672/?ref=newsfeed

Starlight Teatime 2023
Date: 8-9 October:
Venue: Plaza Metro Kajang
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/625484908792534/

Cosplay Carnival 2023
Date: 15-16 October
Venue: 3 Damansara Shopping Mall, Petaling Jaya
Link: https://www.facebook.com/CosplayFantasyEvent

Chibi Otakyun! 2023
Date: 22-23 October
Venue: Boulevard Shopping Mall, Kuching, Sarawak
Link: https://www.facebook.com/AnimeGathering/

TAGCC (Toys Anime Games Comic Con) 2023
Date: 22-23 Oct
Venue: Tropicana Gardens, Convention Centre
Link: https://www.facebook.com/tagcc.my/

Cosplay Go!!
Date: 29-30 Oct
Venue: Sunway Big Box Retail Park
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/612804370284174

Hex 2023
Date: TBC (Usually end of October)
Venue: Riverside Shopping Complex, Kuching, Sarawak
Organiser: Memory Maker

November Cosplay Events

Season4Otaku Mini – Hyakki Yagyo
Date: 5-6 Nov
Venue: Hall 1 – 3, DaMen Mall, Subang
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1091454468102073

December Cosplay Events

Pesta Jepun Matsuri Tawau
Date: 3-4 Dec
Venue: Kubota Square, Jalan Kubota Square, Tawau, Sabah
Link: https://www.facebook.com/hobbycon/posts/pfbid0P6JES7T37cSoTA6Yeo5VodSKcpqa4VG8aW5SiSP11CY6nhRFJBV7rmagdmrhMjx6l

ANICOM The Gathering
Date: 3-4 Dec
Venue: Melawati Mall, Kuala Lumpur
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/359336589723690

KawaiiCon LUXE 1.0
Date: 3-4 Dec
Venue: Avenue K, Kuala Lumpur
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1189055455020647

Cosplay Commuter Chibi
Date: 10 DecemberVenue: Pavilion Bukit Jalil
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/837243147517966

Comic Fiesta 2023
Note: This is the largest ACG event in Malaysia, not to be missed.
Date: 17-18 December
Venue: KLCC, Kuala Lumpur
Link:

Marvel X DC Cosplay Gathering 2023
Date: December
Venue: KLCC, Kuala Lumpur
Link:

Coscon Winter Fest
Date: 24-26 Dec
Venue: Prangin Mall
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/652297696330416/

 

You can also check out some of my other Malaysia cosplay pictures that I have been taking over the years. And if you want to know about the largest ACG event in Malaysia, see my Comic Fiesta 2022 article.

Conclusion to Cosplay Events in Malaysia 2023

Above is the list of all the Malaysia Cosplay events happening all over the country, including Sabah and Sarawak. Again, if you know of some event, please list it in the comment form below, and I will update this list.

If you are the organiser and want to list your event, you can also contact me here, and I will arrange for your event to be included. If you wish for additional publicity, you can contact me to advertise and market your event through my websites and social media channels.