I am a Cosplayer who creates media and runs events for Cosplayers of color

Hello, My name is Steven or Stevehatpirates. I am a cosplayer from Northern New Jersey. I have been involved in fandom conventions for many years but 2025 was the first year I became a member of the cosplay community. I have always been an admirer of cosplay and the craftsmanship it involves so I took a leap of faith into the community.

East Coast based Anime Cosplayer! My fav character to cosplayer in Nico Robin… I love one piece, jjk, demon slayer, full metal alchemist, kaiju no 8 and more. Can’t wait to meet new people! Don’t be shy to ask for pictures or to chat!

Helloooooo! My name is T, but i also go by yuno as my cosplay name. I’m puerto rican/dominican from the bronx nyc and I’ve had this passion for cosplaying for 4 years now and I love getting crafty on my cosplays while shadowing my favorite fictional characters.

I’m a Anime/Marvel Cosplayer I enjoy making funny video Skits in and out of Cosplay Very friendly and Outgoing, excited to meet more Cosplayers and Fans of anime. Known for my Cosplays of characters like Zoro(One Piece) and Nanami(Jujutsu Kaisen)

Cris is a NJ based cosplayer who’s been cosplaying since 2019 and started going to conventions in 2021. Since then I’ve developed my sewing skills and found success in alterations and accessory creation.

My name is Destiny/Des, and I am a cosplayer and performer. I have been cosplaying and attending cons for over 15 years, but began cosplaying more frequently in 2021. On my social media pages, I go by TheEvilDes, named after one of my favorite horror movies, The Evil Dead.

Hi, I’m Kirahri! I’m an anime fan, cosplayer, and crafter! I enjoy learning new skills and finding cool ways to apply them. I love meeting new people, attending anime social events, and going to anime conventions. Excited to see everyone at Garden State Anime Fest!

hello! i am a cosplayer that’s based in nyc/nj and i’m skilled in wig making and prop making. i’m looking foward to sharing my experience as a cosplayer and enjoying the event!

AnnMarie's Crochet Corner is a Handmade local shop that makes crochet hats,scarves, keychains, plushies and more. Our Items are inspired by pop culture with a mixture of original designs. Each piece is handcrafted with love and care using materials that are durable to make sure it holds up knowing it will find a forever home.

Razor's Edge Collectibles is one of the oldest retailers-dealers in the Toy and Collectibles Industry. We have been in business since 1987. We have a Showroom - Retail Store in Dingmans Ferry Pennsylvania. We offer a wide variety of Collectibles & Toys. Specializing in Anime.

Fester’s carries an assortment of collectibles as well as anime props such as Knives, Swords, Airsoft, Light Sabers and everything in between. They will have a great setup you wont want to miss. We are all looking forward to it!!

Nick is a NJ based comic book colorist who has worked on titles for Dynamite (Bettie Page, Green Hornet), Pixie Trix Comix (Eerie Cuties, Infernica Sinn), Image Comics (Stray Dogs), Archie (The Archies), Ablaze Comics (Lovecraft- Unknown Kadath), Scout Comics (Canceled, Gods of Brutality) and more!

Unplugged: A Board Game Cafe will once again be hosting Garden State Anime Fest’s Table Top Lounge. Whether you’re a cunning strategist, a passionate card game enthusiast, or someone seeking a new way to bond with friends and family, we invite you to join us at the Tabletop Gaming Lounge.

Karmic Drive is here to bring car culture and conventions together! With them you’ll be able to see a little bit of everything from JDM cars imported from Japan, to itasha cars and replicas straight from your favorite anime. Please be mindful and respectful not to touch the cars, but absolutely feel free to take pics with them!

For the 1st time ever GSAF will be hosting its first ever Swap Meet hosted by @chaimera_rrr . Bring and display your unneeded or unwanted treasures for the chance to swap it out with new treasures. Whether its furry , anime, MTG or Pokemon just come on down and see what new treasures you can get your claws on and enjoy your new shinnies while displaying your hoard for trade.

IChooseYou is coming to Garden State Anime Fest 2026 at the Sussex County Fairgrounds and will be running some great tutorial lessons all weekend so you can learn to play your favorite trading card games by experts and it is all free. There will be a number of tutorials with different games so check in with them and sign up to play.

As a comedian and voice actor he is best known for voicing Silver the Hedgehog in the Sonic the Hedgehog video games. The games that he appears in as Silver are Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic Rivals, Sonic and the Secret Rings, Sonic Rivals 2, Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity, Sonic and the Black Knight and Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games.

Tony is a versatile voice actor, writer, and director known for his work in anime, animation, and commercials. He is best recognized for voicing Rex Raptor in Yu-Gi-Oh!, Chazz Princeton in Yu-Gi-Oh! GX, and Donatello in the 1987 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover film, Turtles Forever.

Pandora's Box Toys & Collectibles is Northern New Jersey's premier vintage toy, action figure, video games, comic book, and vintage vinyl store. We buy and sell! We host meet and greet events with your favorite celebrities and wrestling heroes!