History
The first WCS was held in 2003 to highlight the international popularity of Japanese anime and manga through cosplay, and to brighten up Expo 2005 in Nagoya. The event has grown year by year and has come to include 20 countries with 40 cosplay representatives and encompasses several events including the Osu Cosplay Parade and Cosplay Championship.
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