Become Naruto, Goku And More! The J-COS Cosplay Experience - Ikebukuro

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Experience the birth of the J-COS! J-World Cosplay Room, situated in the Jump Comics world theme park J-WORLD TOKYO, where you can become your favorite comic book characters from Dragonball, NARUTO, Gin Tama and more!

Written by

Miho Moriya

Tokyo,Japan

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On April 21st, 2017, in the town that rivals Akihabara in terms of anime enthusiasts - Ikebukuro - a new exciting spot was born. That spot is J-COS!.

Inside the theme park J-World Tokyo lies a new attraction where you can become your favorite anime characters! These are all characters that appear in the Japanese comic magazine Shonen Jump.

In April of 2017, the costumes of a total of twelve characters from One Piece, Dragonball, Naruto and Gin Tama have been made available.

Enjoy a Wonderful Cosplay Experience at J-COS!

At J-COS, you can enjoy an empty-handed, carefree cosplay experience. First, here’s a three step explanation on how to make the best of your visit.

Step 1: Choose Your Costume

At J-COS!’s reception counter, choose your cosplay course and costume.

There are two types of courses. You can rent one costume and a wig with the Basic Course (3500 yen (with tax)/90 minutes) or go one step up and rent props as well with the Special Course (4500 yen (with tax) / 90 minutes). There are also coin lockers available for you to store your belongings.

There is also the Option (2000 yen (with tax)) to get your picture taken. If you choose to add this option, you’ll receive the photo in a J-COS original frame. Great for souvenirs or for you to remember your trip!

Step 2: Pay at the Ticket Machine

Once you’ve decided which costume you would like to wear, purchase a ticket at the ticket machine. The ticket machine and its options are written in both Japanese and English. If there is still something you do not understand, you can check with the foreign-language speaking staff.

Each employee who can speak a foreign language wears a badge indicating with which language they are able to communicate. As of April 2017, there are staff available who can speak Chinese, Korean, Thai and English.

However, staff able to speak each foreign language are not always readily available. For those wishing to know if certain staff members are available on certain days feel free to call and ask beforehand.

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Step 3: Transform into your Favorite Character

After paying, get your costume and head to the changing rooms where you can change into your costume. The men’s dressing room is on the left and the women’s is on the right. Shoes are prohibited in these spaces so please take your shoes off at the entrance.

After you’ve changed into your costume, it is time to put on makeup. Next to the women’s changing room is the powder room where you can do your makeup. Just like the dressing rooms, wearing shoes is also prohibited in the powder room.

You are free to use the foundation, eye liner, lotion, makeup remover, combs, etc.

Here we have lipsticks, eye shadows and blushes in an assortment of colors.

Once you’ve finished your makeup, your cosplay is complete! Now it’s time to explore the inside of J-World Tokyo.

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©Masashi Kishimoto Scott/Shueisha Inc.-TV Tokyo Corporation-Pierrot

Exhaust Yourselves Playing in J-WORLD TOKYO While in Costume!

Whether you choose the Basic Course or the Special Course, you’ll be allowed to explore and have fun throughout J-WORLD TOKYO.

Here we have the bell test zone in the NARUTO Area. Pushing the start button starts a game that tests your reflexes by forcing you to push the bell’s buttons each time they light up. The costume is made of material that is easy to move in which makes it possible to completely feel like you are NARUTO.

You are also allowed to eat and drink while in your costumes. Eating NARUTO’s favorite Ichiraku Ramen while in costume will make you feel like you are actually there in his world.

There are three types of ramen, Soy sauce flavored (720 yen (with tax)), Miso tonkotsu (770 yen (with tax)) and Salt flavored (720 yen (with tax)) . There are menus written in English, Chinese (traditional and simplified), and Korean. There are also pictures of ingredients used so if you are unable to eat certain ingredients or have allergies, please ask beforehand.

Individuals and Groups Welcome! Have Fun with 12 Different Kinds of Characters!

There are three to four character costumes for each story, so J-COS is perfect for both individuals and groups alike! Won’t you visit and become your favorite comic book / anime character?

*Please note that J-WORLD TOKYO is open from 10:00-22:00 (last entry 21:00) and J-COS is open from 12:00-21:00 (last entry 19:30).

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©Masashi Kishimoto Scott/Shueisha Inc.-TV Tokyo Corporation-Pierrot

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Written by

Miho Moriya

Tokyo,Japan

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