Make way for the stars - Rising Cosplay Talent!

Rising Cosplay Talent is an opportunity to move up the ladder and gain recognition in the world of cosplay.
This year, at Japan Expo Marseille, you'll have the chance to meet no less than 7 cosplayers who will be taking turns from Friday morning to Sunday evening, with slots reserved for you to come and meet them, chat with them and maybe even treat yourself to a print!

Irina Romanov :
A passionate French cosplayer, she has been making cosplays of her favorite characters from manga, anime, Disney and video games for over 10 years. For her, each costume is a new adventure in which she applies her skills in sewing, make-up, accessories and wigs.
Irina Romanov has won numerous competitions, including CFC Season 2, CFC All Stars and an international Gamesouls competition in Switzerland.

Redkitsune Cosplay :
A cosplayer for 4 years, she crafts, sews and wears wigs. Seeking to build a recognizable universe through her photoshoots, Redkitsune fashions an identity around anime and video game characters, which attracts her community.
She shares her creations on TikTok, where she is very active, and her costumes have enabled her to take part in events around the world.

Just Marie Crea :
With 5 years' experience in cosplay, Marie specializes in female characters with impressive outfits and gravity-defying wigs.
She cosplays anime characters and is keen to reproduce chara-designs as closely as possible, using ingenuity, inventiveness and lots of glue.

Sakyuu Cosplay :
Emphasizing “play” in “cosplay”, Sakyuu has been playing her characters since 2012 in costume, and playing them by voice in fandub since 2019.
Winning second prize at the Japan Expo Marseille cosplay competition in 2020, she regularly takes part in competitions in south-east France.

Maï Draw/Mayco :
A cosplayer for the past 2 years, Mayco's passion is recycling!
Customized costumes and accessories made from salvaged and second-hand materials, she shares all her creations on the web to make her passion accessible to everyone!

Keiko Azayakana :
Keiko Azayakana is an experienced cosplayer with twelve years' experience in this creative field. With a wide range of skills, she masters sewing, customization, jewelry and accessory making. Her creations are distinguished by their inspiration drawn from anime idols, each costume being handcrafted.

Passionate about performance, Keiko is a regular on the cosplay scene, with a wealth of experience in competitions. Her performances, often marked by attention to detail, have won her numerous awards. A true all-rounder, she embodies the dedication and passion that drive the world of cosplay.

Clafti :
Cosplayer in love with fluff, glitter and sparkling stage performances!
She's been making her cosplays since 2016, and embodies herself in universes drawn from video games (Genshin Impact, Fire Emblem, Fate series).