Lucca, Italy, attracts thousands of cosplayers
The Lucca Comics & Games Festival, dedicated to comics and gaming, runs until November 2 and is one of the world's largest pop culture gatherings. The 2025 edition pays tribute to France.
On Wednesday, October 29, despite heavy rain, an unusual group of cosplayers gathered near the columns of San Martino Cathedral in Lucca's old town to take photos. Dressed as their favorite fictional heroes from comics, video games, and films, hundreds of participants strolled along the ramparts.
Festival scale and significance
The Lucca Comics & Games Festival ranks as the second-largest pop culture event globally, following Comiket in Tokyo and surpassing San Diego Comic-Con in California in attendance.
"This year's theme, 'French Kiss,' honors the French comic tradition to which many Italian illustrators have contributed, particularly in the 1970s and 1980s."
By the day before the event started, 240,000 tickets had already been sold, marking a 4% increase compared to 2024. However, the exact number of attendees remains unknown because the town’s gates stay open to residents and casual visitors.
Event atmosphere and participation
- Cosplayers represent characters from various media including comics, video games, and films.
- The event offers a unique setting along Lucca's historic ramparts.
- Open town gates encourage a mix of official attendees and local observers.
The Lucca festival continues to celebrate international pop culture while highlighting its strong connections to French and Italian comic traditions.
Author’s summary: The Lucca Comics & Games Festival draws vast crowds of cosplayers, celebrating French comic heritage, and grows steadily while blending official fans with local spectators in a historic town setting.
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