Place where cosplayers can express themselves
View(s):The most anticipated geek event of the year, Lanka Comic Con 2019 got underway recently.
Abuzz with so much energy and excitement the event had many activities for geeks of all ages. Cosplay was one of the activities that saw many participants, from casual cosplays to intricate creations being showcased at the event.
One of the most memorable cosplayers was Pennywise by Sean Amarasekera. It was his voice acting that really made his cosplay stand out as it sounded exactly like the original.
Oshitha Narangoda’s Snudge meme cosplay, was one of the most popular due it’s hilarity and ingenuity, with his cosplay even garnering attention from Snudge, the original star of the meme.
The My Hero Academia group cosplay had over ten participants, each which had distinct designs. Amiru Gamage, who cosplayed Bakugo said, “As one of the organizers of the group, it was very nerve wracking but exhilarating to me. It was our first group cosplay which was a PLUS ULTRA success.”
Lanka Comic Con was full to the brim with cosplayers showcasing their amazing work and the dedicated photographers spending hours taking pictures of them.
Pix by Ishanka Sunimal and M.A. Pushpa Kumara
