JackErufu is an Ohio-based cosplayer and Twitch streamer with over a decade of experience bringing characters to life through craftsmanship, performance, and design. Known for drawing inspiration from nostalgic anime and classic JRPGs, their work blends technical precision with a strong sense of character storytelling. What began as a passion for bringing beloved characters to live has evolved into a disciplined creative practice, where each build is approached as an opportunity to learn new techniques and refine existing skills—from armor and prop fabrication to historically and culturally-influenced textile work.

Since entering the cosplay competition scene in 2022, Jack has quickly established himself as a rising competitor, recognized for both the quality of his work and the thoughtfulness behind it. His 2025 Best in Show win at ColossalCon Prime marked a major milestone, showcasing not only craftsmanship but also the ability to embody the characters he portrays.

Now returning to the competition stage, JackErufu continues to push his work further with each build, combining technical growth with a deepening focus on narrative and presentation. His experience as both a competitor and convention guest has given him a well-rounded perspective on the cosplay community, and he remains committed to inspiring others to take on ambitious creative challenges of their own.

Accentkisses, also known as Kisses Cosplay, is an award-winning cosplayer from Austin, Texas whose crafting journey began in 2015 with a passion for learning and creating. What started as a hobby quickly evolved into a dedicated craft, as she taught herself sewing, prop making, armor work, and electronics to bring her favorite characters to life. Over the years, she has built more than 50 cosplays, continuously pushing her skills with each new project.Known for her precise needlework, screen-accurate designs, and integration of LEDs, EL wire, and Arduino programming, Accentkisses focuses on capturing both the visual detail and spirit of every character she portrays. Her commitment to craftsmanship and innovation has earned her multiple competition awards, including Best in Show, Best Group, and Best Prop, and most recently, she earned the Texas representative spot for the 2025 Colossalcon Circuit Cup. Beyond competition, her cosplay journey is rooted in growth, creativity, and community. She actively shares her knowledge, mentors fellow creators, and strives to make cosplay more approachable and inclusive. For Accentkisses, cosplay is more than just a finished costume—it’s the process, the challenge, and the joy of bringing imagination to life while inspiring others to start their own journey.

Sonatina Cosplay is a Virginia based cosplayer that has essentially been in the scene since birth due to her older brother's influence. What started with playing video games together evolved into a love of all things fandom. She began cosplaying in 2015, when she chose to go all in and compete in the first costume she had ever made. Since then, her love of cosplay and performance has only continued to grow. As such, she considers herself a performance first cosplayer that has learned craftsmanship along the way. She loves incorporating "the fiddly bits" of craftsmanship - quilting, embroidery, and beadwork into every costume she makes.

CosmicRobin is an Iowa-based cosplay crafter specializing largely in needlework. Originally starting as a cosplayer in 2011, she started competing in 2019 and has created multiple award-winning cosplays. Throughout her time competing, she has competed across the Midwest and won multiple Best in Shows and Best in Masters placements, including the Colossalcon Cosplay Circuit Cup Qualifier at Colossalcon North. Some of her favorite skills include beadwork, hand embroidery, airbrushing, and making every cosplay just a bit more sparkly than the next. Outside of cosplay, Robin is a full time lab tech working with various plants and insects.