As summer vacation approaches, the "Shining! COSPLAY Competition", one of the highlights of the "2026 Taoyuan International Anime Expo", has opened for registration. The top prize reaches NT$30,000, while the COSPLAY Photography Contest offers a top prize of NT$10,000, attracting cosplay enthusiasts and photographers from across Taiwan.

This year's expo adopts the theme "Heroes and Chivalry in Anime" and will open on July 4 at Zhongyuan Cultural and Creative Park. The event will feature animation, comics, cosplay and creative performances, combining exhibitions, stage activities and creator exchanges.

The "Shining! COSPLAY Competition" final will take place on July 11. Registration is open until June 21 and includes individual and group categories. Judging will consider costume accuracy, stage performance, character presentation and creativity.

The COSPLAY Photography Contest invites photographers to shoot during the exhibition period. Entries will be evaluated on composition, lighting and overall presentation. The top prize is NT$10,000, and submissions will be accepted until July 17.

Anime, gaming and cosplay culture continue to attract young audiences and have become important platforms for creative exchange. Through exhibitions, competitions and performances, the expo connects creators with industry resources and showcases youth creativity during the summer season.