Cosplay, global creators, gaming arenas and immersive experiences underline city’s growing stature as a pop-culture hotspot
Bengaluru, December 22, 2025:
Bengaluru Comic Con, presented by Maruti Suzuki Arena and powered by Crunchyroll, wrapped up a vibrant two-day celebration of pop culture at KTPO, Whitefield, drawing an impressive footfall of over 50,000 visitors. Packed halls, buzzing panels and an exuberant cosplay turnout once again reinforced Bengaluru’s reputation as one of India’s most engaged pop-culture communities.
The convention floor remained alive with back-to-back panel discussions, creator-led conversations, anime quizzes, interactive games and storytelling sessions, offering fans deeper insights into illustration, writing and world-building. A major crowd-puller was cosplay, with more than 500 participants transforming the venue into a spectacle of anime, gaming and pop-culture icons. The Bengaluru Qualifier of the Indian Championship of Cosplay saw a cosplayer dressed as Rafa, the Exo Soldier from Borderlands 4, clinch the top prize of ₹50,000.
International guests added to the buzz, with actor Robert Capron of Diary of a Wimpy Kid fame, celebrated comic book artist Peter Nguyen, and French-Australian actor and voice artist Chloé Hollings engaging closely with fans through panels and meet-and-greets. The event also showcased over 20 Indian creators, including Savio Mascarenhas, Sumit Kumar, Faisal Mohammed and Bengaluru-based illustrator Prasad Bhat, who interacted with long-time readers and new fans alike.
Gaming emerged as another strong pillar, with popular Indian gaming creators such as Techno Gamerz, Triggered Insaan, Payal Gaming, Mythpat and Jonathan drawing enthusiastic crowds. Multiple experience zones by Maruti Suzuki Arena, Crunchyroll, Audible and Amazon Prime Video — including a Fallout-themed immersive zone — kept attendees engaged, alongside the NODWIN Gaming Arena featuring BGMI PAN Fest, PlayStation and Samsung gaming stations.
Live music performances, beatboxing acts and stand-up comedy sets by Kumar Varun and Sahil Shah ensured energy levels stayed high through the weekend. From families and first-time visitors to hardcore fans, the convention saw people across age groups bonding over shared fandoms.
With packed sessions, immersive experiences and a strong sense of community, Bengaluru Comic Con once again proved to be more than just an event — it reaffirmed its place as a cultural gathering where creativity, fandom and self-expression thrive.
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