Cosplayers attending the IJOY Beijing International Animation and Game Carnival converged on Beijing for two days.

From July 25–26, the city's subway and malls were overrun by fans, walking, posing, living their best second life.

Reality? Optional. Fantasy? Mandatory.

Who would you cosplay?

#BeijingAnimeFest #CosplayTakeover #IRLAnime #pandaMaxxing

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