Hosted by @nycosplayer.events | October 10, 2025
On October 10, 2025, the energy of New York Comic Con spilled out of the Javits Center and into the heart of Manhattan as cosplayers and photographers gathered in Times Square for a meetup hosted by @nycosplayer.events. Against the glow of massive LED billboards, neon advertisements, and nonstop foot traffic, fandom took center stage in one of the most iconic and photographed locations in the world.
Times Square transformed into an open-air stage where characters from comics, anime, movies, and video games came to life. From Marvel and DC heroes to anime favorites and original designs, cosplayers posed confidently amid the crowds, fully embracing the contrast between fantastical costumes and the everyday chaos of New York City. The setting elevated every look—armor reflecting street lights, glowing props competing with digital screens, and dramatic poses stopping passersby in their tracks.
Photographers and cosplayers worked together seamlessly, turning sidewalks and pedestrian plazas into spontaneous photo sets. Some leaned into powerful, cinematic stances, while others embraced playful interactions or character-accurate moments. Claws were extended, weapons raised, energy effects imagined, and expressions sharpened—all framed by towering screens and curious onlookers watching the spectacle unfold.
The event captured what New York Comic Con represents beyond the convention floor—a celebration of imagination, craftsmanship, and connection. Bringing cosplayers into Times Square put that celebration on display for the world to see, blending pop culture with one of the city’s most recognizable backdrops.
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Special thanks to @nycosplayer.events for organizing and hosting such a great event. The care put into creating a welcoming, high-energy space for cosplayers and photographers was evident throughout the night, and it’s exciting to look forward to many more of his events—including the next New York Comic Con Times Square meetup in 2026.
Captured at the New York Comic Con Times Square Meetup on October 10, 2025, this gathering showcased the creativity and passion of the cosplay community, proving once again that fandom doesn’t stay confined to convention halls—it thrives wherever people are willing to show up, suit up, and be seen.
Awesome shots. Really stunning and made fantastic use of that neon lit environment. Thank you so much for coming. Until 2026!