The Best Cosplay We See! at Sugio Expo Convention 2025

If Dr. Eggman had a blog, it’d be all schemes and no style. Luckily, you’re here with Florida Comic Cons and we’re gunna tell you about our amazing visit to  “Sugio Expo 2025” to host our Best Cosplay We See competition! Below you’ll see some fantastic contestants, meet the judges, and learn about the criteria. Judging is currently underway. The  winners will include the Top 3, and 2 Honorable Mention, which will be announced soon!
 
The competition selects standout cosplayers directly from the convention halls. Participants are judged post-event by a panel of top cosplayers. Winners are awarded free tickets to other conventions (and the adoration of fans!) Ty to this event’s sponsors:  Anime St. Pete on September 27-28 at the Coliseum, and St. Pete Comic Cons on Feb. 28-march 1.
 
The Best Cosplay We See! competition is an opportunity for cosplayers to gain recognition and build confidence without the pressure of performing on stage. Florida Comic Cons especially welcomes introverts to join and showcase their amazing work!
 
BCWS! was at the event Saturday from 10am-5pm. And this is the best cosplays we saw!

bcws! at Sugio Expo Convention 2025

The following are the contestants (in no order).

Thank to the cosplayers who allowed us to snap and chat!

Contestants Part 1

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ALL contestants Reel

meet the judges

Meet the talent judging the Sugio Expo! Yoshi.Cosplay, yir_alexandrite, and Paladin Printworks. Award-winning cosplayers with expertise that includes foam work, lighting, master sewing, 3D printing, props and accessories!

Thanks to the sponsors that are providing free weekend passes to their conventions as prizes to the winners! Support them by joining in the fan-fun at their events. Anime St. Pete, St.Pete Comic Con.

congrats to the craftsmanship masters winner yoshi cosplay!

Yoshi Cosplay has claimed the top prize in the Masters division of the Craftsmanship Cosplay Contest at Tampa Bay Comic Convention 2025. A major win that places her among an elite tier of cosplayers. Outside of Megacon Orlando, few Florida conventions carry the same nationally significant weight, making this a milestone moment. 

The winning cosplay: Tigrex from Monster Hunter. “I love the game Monster Hunter,” she said. “You can spend hours hunting, gathering, making armor! Tt’s immersive and inspiring.” That passion fueled a build that took more than 900 hours (she quit counting at 900) over more than six months. “The character’s colors are vibrant and crazy,” she added (editor’s note: If you know Yoshi Cosplay, then you know that she also is vibrant and crazy-lol).

What makes this win even more impressive? The entire build cost just $200. As an example, she constructed the wings using cardboard (free), 3mm foam ($10), expanding insulation foam ($5), and aluminum foil ($2).

The physical therapist assistant from Spring Hill, Florida, has shown yet again that budget-friendly brilliance can be more important than a big budget. Learn more about her wing build and other examples of her talent on her Instagram. 

What’s her next competition? Anime St. Pete on September 27-28 where she’ll be presenting an original character called “Key Lime.” You won’t want to miss it!

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