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We just wrapped up the second-to-last day of Emerald City Comic Con 2026, and the cosplays we've seen were (somewhat unsurprisingly) absolutely astonishing. Nowhere were they better, though, than at the Cosplay Central Crown Championship Regional Qualifiers, where one titanically talented costumer was granted the huge honor of representing the Washington area in the upcoming Cosplay Central Crown Championship, to be held in London. Popverse was at the event, of course, and we've got that winner (and all the others) just below.

But first, just so you know that ECCC was keeping everything fair, we'll remind you that this year's regionals were judged by the incredible cosplayers (and past cosplaying champions themselves) The Honest Cosplayer, AbbyCat Cosplay, and Momo Naberrie. Without further ado, your winners of the 2026 Cosplay Central Crown Championship Regional Qualifiers are:

Category winners:

• Needlework: Iron Rose Cosplay as Marianne von Edmond from Fire Emblem
• Armor: Raerovia Cosplay as Ciri from The Witcher
• FX: Rainy Day Cosplay as Vortex from Helluva Boss

Best in Show

• First Place: Lydia Barnes as Sheogorath from The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
• Second Place: Noodle Cosplay as Mydeimos, Son of Gorgo from Honkai: Star Rail
• Third Place: Kit as Keyleth from The Legend of Vox Machina

Can't get enough? Here is:

• How to watch the ECCC 2026 Main Stage livestream for free!
• Popverse's daily ECCC 2026 newsletter
• Follow along to the official DC Comics: What's Next panel if you're a member
• Where to find Popverse at Emerald City Comic Con 2026!
• The ECCC Artist Alley creators we're most excited for (and how to commission them to draw something for you!)
• The ECCC Exhibitor booths we're going to first
• The ECCC panels we're most excited for