Singapore’s Unexpected Cosplay Champ at WCS 17th
Ever wonder what a Japanese pop‑culture giant looks like on the world stage? The World Cosplay Summit (WCS) is the big league for fans, and this year’s 17th edition threw down a gauntlet of 40 countries in Nagoya and Tokyo.
Singapore’s Stellar Representation
- Kai’s Crafts & Cosplays – still a staple of the scene since 2006.
- Rithe – bringing the “Violet Evergarden” vibes.
- Michael Chew – the plot‑twist everyone didn’t see coming.
Why Mayhem Arose at the Opening Ceremony
Picture this: the First Secretary of the Singapore Embassy in Japan, Michael Chew, walking into the opening ceremony wearing a look that screamed “civil servant” in the most literal way. It’s a classic embassy swagger, but the effect was absolutely method‑level.
He walked next to Rithe, modelling the main character from “Violet Evergarden,’ and beside Kai, who was pulling off Giorno Giovanna’s iconic Gold Experience stand from “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind.” The trio turned heads while Chew’s meticulous cosplay was so on-point you could almost believe he was a government official in disguise.
The Takeaway
From cosplay pros to a diplomatic cameo, the WCS managed to blend fandom, humor, and a dash of “did‑we‑just‑see‑that?” excitement. Singapore may not always be the headline, but this year they gave us something unforgettable – and a gentle reminder that even the most serious faces can have an entire costume that tells a story.
