
Hi, it's the nickster.
Cosplayer, gamer, sun chaser.


Cosplays
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Events
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until my next event:CONQUEST PHILIPPINES 2023



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Hi, it's the Nickster.

G'day and kumusta! I am Nickster! Here’s your hard facts about me:Filipino by blood, Australian in heart.Australian headquarters in Sydney (Gadigal)
Philippine headquarters in Quezon CityIRL career: TransportHobbies: Cosplay, video games, photography, vlogging
I attend conventions and cosplay events in both countries.Story time: I first discovered cosplay in 2013 during Supanova Expo Sydney 2013. On 14 February 2014 (yes, Valentine's Day), I declared cosplay my new hobby, with Danny Phantom as my first ever costume.I’m an occasional photographer. I’d do photoshoot for friends during my spare time.And I like to make videos! I make travel vlogs, do gaming livestreams, and would love to film CMVs.Not all people approve of my hobby. But this is all for fun. I don’t earn anything from it. It’s a hobby, a pastime, a stress relief. It’s my great escape from this hell called reality. And I prefer it that way. Just don’t let anyone stop you from doing what you love!
Cosplays
Arranged by order of debut from latest to earliest
Click each photo to view full image
2023
Character | Series | Version |
---|---|---|
Kamisato Ayato | Genshin Impact | Summer casual |
Loid Forger | Spy x Family | |
Daiki Aomine | Kuroko no Basuke | Touou #5 jersey |
Taiga Kagami | Kuroko no Basuke | Future Careers AU |
2022
Character | Series | Version |
---|---|---|
Tartaglia (Childe) | Genshin Impact | Summer |
Viperion | Miraculous | Viperion (Kwami) |
Kamisato Ayato | Genshin Impact | |
Diluc | Genshin Impact | |
Trey Clover | Twisted Wonderland | Heartslabyul uniform |
Zhongli | Genshin Impact | |
Albedo | Genshin Impact | Casual |
2021
Character | Series | Version |
---|---|---|
Langa Hasegawa | SK8 The Infinity | S (skate outfit) |
Albedo | Genshin Impact | |
Tartaglia (Childe) | Genshin Impact | Casual |
Cater Diamond | Twisted Wonderland | Heartslabyul uniform |
Tartaglia (Childe) | Genshin Impact | |
Tengen Uzui | Kimetsu no Yaiba |
2020
Character | Series | Version |
---|---|---|
Protagonist | Persona 5 | School uniform |
Jyuto Iruma | Hypnosis Mic |
2019
Character | Series | Version |
---|---|---|
Daiki Aomine | Kuroko no Basuke | Vorpal Swords #5 |
Taiga Kagami | Kuroko no Basuke | casual |
Heshikiri Hasebe | Touken Ranbu | |
Taiga Kagami | Kuroko no Basuke | Vorpal Swords #10 |
Ranmaru Kurosaki | Uta no Prince-sama | My Only Prince |
Doppo Kannonzaka | Hypnosis Mic | |
Ranmaru Kurosaki | Uta no Prince-sama | Listening to Music |
Markus | Detroit: Become Human | Uprising |
Taiga Kagami | Kuroko no Basuke | Seirin Casual |
Samatoki Aohitsugi | Hypnosis Mic | |
Hifumi Izanami | Hypnosis Mic | |
White Blood Cell | Cells at Work | |
Spider-Man Noir | Spider-Man | Into the Spider-Verse |
2018
Character | Series | Version |
---|---|---|
Taiga Kagami | Kuroko no Basuke | Seririn #10 (Season 1) |
Hiro / Code:016 | Darling in the Franxx | Plugsuit |
White Blood Cell | Cells at Work | casual |
Tenya Iida | Boku no Hero Academia | UA High P.E. Uniform |
Hiro / Code:016 | Darling in the Franxx | Uniform |
Ryuji Sakamoto | Persona 5 | Dancing in Starlight |
YoRHa Unit 9S | NieR:Automata | |
Protagonist | Persona 5 | Codename Joker |
2017
Character | Series | Version |
---|---|---|
Ryuji Sakamoto | Persona 5 | Codename: Skull |
Ryuji Sakamoto | Persona 5 | School uniform |
Protagonist | Persona 4 | School uniform |
Yosuke Hanamura | Persona 4 | Dancing All Night |
Yosuke Hanamura | Persona 4 | School uniform |
Kureto Hiragi | Owari no Seraph | |
McCree | Overwatch | formal |
Rick Sanchez | Rick and Morty | |
Kazuma Hashimoto | Cheer Danchi | Breakers Uniform |
Professor Ozpin | RWBY |
2016
Character | Series | Version |
---|---|---|
Haruki Bando | Cheer Danshi | |
Mark Jefferson | Life is Strange | |
Spark | Pokemon Go | |
Soldier:76 | Overwatch | casual |
Kazuma Satou | Konosuba | |
Guren Ichinose | Owari no Seraph | |
McCree | Overwatch | Default skin |
Shinya Hiragi | Owari no Seraph | |
Yuichiro Hyakuya | Owari no Seraph | |
Naoto Takayama | Rail Wars | |
Raku Ichijou | Nisekoi: False Love |

2015
Character | Series | Version |
---|---|---|
Tobio Kageyama | Haikyuu | |
Shoyo Hinata | Haikyuu | |
Jake Long | The American Dragon | |
Kyoya Ootori | Ouran High School Host Club | |
9th Doctor | Doctor Who | |
Kei Takishima | Special A | |
Maou Sadao | The Devil is a Part-Timer | MgRonalds |

2014
Character | Series | Version |
---|---|---|
Saito Hajime | Hakuoki | |
Keith Shadis | Attack on Titan | |
Danny Phantom | Danny Phantom | Human |
Mako | The Legend of Korra | Season 1 |
Danny Phantom | Danny Phantom | Ghost |
Upcoming Events
CONQuest Philippines
Weekend 2-4 June 2023
SMX Pasay City (Metro Manila), Philippines
Supanova Expo Sydney
Weekend 17-18 June 2023
Sydney Olympic Park (NSW), Australia
Sydney Manga and Anime Show
Weekend 1-2 July 2023
ICC Sydney (NSW), Australia
OZ Comic-Con Canberra
Weekend 5-6 August 2023
(Attending one day only)
Exhibition Park in Canberra (ACT), Australia
The Best of Anime
Saturday 16 September 2023
SMX Pasay City (Metro Manila), Philippines
Cosplay Mania
Weekend 30 Sep - 1 Oct 2023
SMX Pasay City (Metro Manila), Philippines
Who am I cosplaying
FAQs
Q: Why did you suddenly decide to attend CONQuest 2023?
A: Three reasons:
(1) The guests (OfflineTV, Genshin VAs, etc).
(2) The mismanagement of Cosplay.ph on their events is making me think twice about attending Cosplay Mania in September.
(3) I wanna cos with friends.Q: Are you all prepared?
A: Yes: Work leave, flights, the Nickster HQ Manila, CONQuest tickets. All ready.Q: So last minute. isn't it expensive?
A: Eh, it's worth it. Enjoy life, enjoy hobbies. Life is short, you never know.Q: Who are you cosplaying?
A: See lineup above
Who am I cosplaying
FAQs
Q: Why are you still attending Supanova events? Need I remind you of what happened in SydNova 2021.
A: Despite the SydNova 2021 incident, I'm giving them one more chance. Hey Supanova, don't mess up!
Read my full statement on SydNova 2021 incidentQ: You lobbycon'ed last year. Will you do it again this year?
A: Depends. Things to consider: what to see inside, how long I'm gonna stay inside, how many friends are inside, and if it's worth buying a ticket.Q: Who are you cosplaying?
A: See lineup above
Who am I cosplaying
Cosplay Mania
2023
Weekend
30 September - 1 October 2023
SMX Pasay City (Metro Manila), Philippines
Who am I cosplaying
Nickster's Message about Cosplay.ph and Cosplay Mania 2023
I’ve heard about what happened during Cosplay Carnival 2023.
They never learn, do they?I was a first-hand witness to Cosplay.ph’s mishandlings, beginning with CosMania 2017. Then CosMania 2018. Then CosMania 2019. Then CosCarn 2022.I’ll be in the Philippines during the same time as Cosplay Mania 2023.
I was planning to attend it, but all these things happened.Since I'll be in the Philippines, I might as well attend Cosmania. (as if there's an alternative convention happening during my September vacation.) They have FanFes and ACX (anime & Cosplay eXpo) to prove themselves and correct their mistakes. If they don't improve, I might consider not attending Cosplay Mania.
Past Events

Event | Location | Event type | Years attended |
---|---|---|---|
Abbotsford Cosplay BBQ | AU/Sydney | Event | 2014 (2nd), 2015 (1st & 2nd), 2016 (2nd) |
Auburn Hanami (Sakura) Festival | AU/Sydney | Event | 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2022 |
The Best of Anime | PH/Manila | Convention | 2017 2018 2019 |
Comic Gong | AU/Wollongong | Event | 2015 |
CONQuest Festival | PH/Manila | Convention | 2023 |
Cosplay Carnival | PH/Manila | Convention | 2017 2019 2022 |
Cosplay Mania | PH/Manila | Convention | 2017 2018 2019 |
EB Games Expo (discontinued) | AU/Sydney | Convention | 2016 |
Free Comic Book Day | AU/Sydney | Event | 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2023 |
GAMMACon | AU/Canberra | Convention | 2017 |
GX Australia (discontinued) | AU/Sydney | Convention | 2017 |
Madman Anime Festival (discontinued) | AU/Sydney | Convention | 2019 2020 |
Matsuri Festival | AU/Sydney | Event | 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019(Parramatta) 2019(Chatswood) 2019(Darling Hbr) |
Otasuke Cosplay Festival | PH/Manila | Convention | 2022(April) |
OZ Comic-Con | AU/Sydney | Convention | 2014 2015 2016 2021 2022 |
Ozine Fest | PH/Manila | Convention | 2017 2018 2019 2023(Summer Feb) |
PAX Australia | AU/Melbourne | Convention | 2022 |
PopCon (discontinued) | AU/Sydney | Event | 2016 (5 of 12 months, treated as one (1) event) |
RTX Australia (discontinued) | AU/Sydney | Convention | 2017 2018 |
Supanova Expo | AU/Sydney | Convention | 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2021 2022 |
Supanova Expo | AU/Melbourne | Convention | 2014 2022 |
Supanova Expo | AU/Gold Coast | Convention | 2014 |
Sydney Manga and Anime Show | AU/Sydney | Convention | 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2022 |
TAGCOM | PH/Manila | Convention | 2016 |
Cosplay Vlogs
PAX Australia 2022
Cosplay Carnival 2022
More videos available on my Facebook page
Photographers
This is a list of photographers I've worked with and I'm crediting to some of my photos:
Photographer | Location | Worked with at |
---|---|---|
Abdul Hilali | Australia | Cosplay event |
RC Opigal (Acie's Place) | Philippines | Cosplay event |
Alejandro Cu | Philippines | Cosplay event |
Ampersandy | Australia | Photoshoot |
Arata | Australia | Photoshoot |
Arsene Imagery / Studio Scarlita | Philippines | Photoshoot |
Blooloon Cosplay Photography | Australia | Cosplay event |
Byte Size Photography | Australia | Cosplay event |
Cosplay Network PH | Philippines | Cosplay event |
Cursed Gear Photography | Australia | Cosplay event |
Dark Age Photography | Australia | Photoshoot |
Dark Storm Cosplay | Australia | Cosplay event |
David Phan | Australia | Photoshoot |
Digital Amethyst Cosplay | Australia | Photoshoot |
Donnie Ai | Philippines | Photoshoot |
Doofy Does | Australia | Photoshoot |
Excalibur Pictures / MLPS | Australia | Photoshoot |
F.R. Photography | Australia | Photoshoot |
Fairy Lens | Australia | Cosplay event |
Francis Lumahan | Philippines | Photoshoot |
Gany.jpg | Australia | Cosplay event |
Gingershell | Philippines | Photoshoot |
Global Cosplay | Australia | Cosplay event |
Goki | Philippines | Cosplay event |
Guntography/Muranagi | Philippines | Cosplay event |
Hoon Photography | Australia | Cosplay event |
Imagenation | Philippines | Photoshoot |
James Oh | Australia | Cosplay event |
Japhotography / Japan Candy | Philippines | Photoshoot |
Jeff Adi | Australia | Photoshoot |
Jonelle Reamico / Ninja Media PH | Philippines | Photoshoot |
Joseph YC Kwan Photography | Australia | Photoshoot |
Keyframes | Australia | Photoshoot |
Ko-Ecks / Ecko Dizon | Philippines | Photoshoot |
Komoco | Australia | Cosplay event |
Kregg Lanz | Australia | Photoshoot |
L.O. Photography | Philippines | Photoshoot |
Lambografia | Philippines | Cosplay event |
Linda Hoang | Australia | Photoshoot |
LS Photo | Philippines | Photoshoot |
NekoJem | Philippines | Photoshoot |
Magic Ways Multimedia | Philippines | Photoshoot |
Matt Hudson (Apoapsis) | Australia | Cosplay event |
MelkT | Australia | Cosplay event |
Mickey Julian | Philippines | Cosplay event |
Moepix/Bart | Philippines | Photoshoot |
Mumei | Australia | Photoshoot |
Musoka | Australia | Cosplay event |
Nelson Qiu | Australia | Cosplay event |
Never Free Dolls | Australia | Cosplay event |
Norman Ko | Australia | Photoshoot |
Obzcura's Sanctum | Philippines | Photoshoot |
Orion Photography | Australia | Photoshoot |
Pef Decena | Philippines | Photoshoot |
Rakui | Australia | Cosplay event |
Ranjiv Raniga | Australia | Photoshoot |
Real Image Productions | Philippines | Photoshoot |
RektCreation | Australia | Cosplay event |
Renz Macailing | Philippines | Photoshoot |
Rico's Photography | Philippines | Cosplay event |
Roman George Photography | Philippines | Cosplay event |
Royal Wonderland / Ron dela Cruz | Philippines | Photoshoot |
Shuai Zheng | Australia | Photoshoot |
Sight FX Photography | Australia | Cosplay event |
Stagelight Studios | Australia | Photoshoot |
Takushima Cosmography | Philippines | Photoshoot |
The Valiant Knight | Australia | Cosplay event |
Thomas Collins | Australia | Photoshoot |
TinChau | Australia | Cosplay event |
TooShy Photographs | Australia | Cosplay event |
Totodale | Philippines | Cosplay event |
Twelve Points Photography | Australia | Cosplay event |
Wan-Nyan Multimedia | Philippines | Cosplay event |
WhatsAGeek | Philippines | Cosplay event |
Willord Ordona | Philippines | Cosplay event |
Wuji | Philippines | Cosplay event |
Wulf Photography | Australia | Cosplay event |
Yaz Photography | Australia | Photoshoot |
Currently in the process of adding links to their social media
Cosplayer Collaborations
This is a list of cosplayers I've worked with on photoshoots, event cosgroups, and other projects:
Cosgroup/Project | When | Where | Who |
---|---|---|---|
Persona 5 Cosplay group, CONQuest 2023 | 06/2023 | PH/Manila | Renn, Ellie, Karlonne, Amber |
Blue Lock (Blue Lock 11) Cosplay group, CONQuest 2023 | 06/2023 | PH/Manila | Renn, Akiyo, Berri Bleary, Magsu |
Genshin Impact (Inazuma) (Summer) photoshoot | 05/2023 | AU/Sydney | Leeanne, Daniel, Eri, Brian, Teddy, Nana, Ren, Setsu, Naj, Shelley, Nicole, Adam, AJ |
Kuroko no Basuke Future Careers AU Photoshoot | 02/2023 | PH/Manila | Renn, Akiyo, Akira, Magsu, Koukina, Gerlind, Yuri |
Genshin Impact (ChiLumi) Photoshoot | 02/2023 | PH/Manila | Aztru Nom |
Persona 5 (Phantom Thieves) Photoshoot | 02/2023 | PH/Manila | Jack Spade, Eiri Mina |
Persona 5 (Phantom Thieves) photoshoot, PAX Australia 2022 | 10/2022 | AU/Melbourne | Mon, Prawn Girl, Josh |
Persona 5 (Phantom Thieves) CG, PAX Australia 2022 | 10/2022 | AU/Melbourne | Mon, Prawn Girl, Josh, Millie, Shelley, AJ |
Genshin Impact (DCKZ) CG, OZCC Syd 2022 | 09/2022 | AU/Sydney | Leeanne, Daniel, Umer |
Genshin Impact (Inazuma) CG, SMASH 2022 | 07/2022 | AU/Sydney | Leeanne, Daniel, Shelley, AJ, Nicole, Brian, Plum, Naj, Lisa |
Genshin Impact (ChiLi & Diluc) photoshoot | 05/2022 | PH/Manila | Renn, Akiyo |
Kuroko no Basuke (Casual) photoshoot | 05/2022 | PH/Manila | Renn, Akiyo, Korin, Miki |
Twisted Wonderland CG, Cosplay Carnival 2022 | 04/2022 | PH/Manila | Renn, Korin, Jack Spade, Cyne Burg |
Genshin Impact (Liyue) Photoshoot | 02/2022 | AU/Sydney | Leeanne, Daniel, Eri |
Genshin Impact (Casual) Photoshoot | 01/2022 | AU/Sydney | Lisa, Skye, Daniel, Paola |
Genshin Impact Photoshoot | 12/2021 | AU/Sydney | Leeanne, David T, Eri, Valentine, Lisa, Knaix, Ren |
Genshin Impact (Casual) Photoshoot | 12/2021 | AU/Sydney | Leeanne, David T, Umer |
Genshin Impact meetup, OZCC Sydney 2021 | 12/2021 | AU/Sydney | Multiple |
Genshin Impact meetup, Supanova Sydney 2021 | 06/2021 | AU/Sydney | Multiple |
Cells at Work COVID-19 Safety Campaign video | 2020 | ONLINE | Dianne, Meru, Heart, Migui, Nessie, Therese, Heron Jayson, Dranzer |
Persona 5 (Phantom Thieves) Photoshoot | 03/2020 | AU/Sydney | Andrea, Neo, Rakui, Lisa, Declan, Rinne, Caitlin |
Persona 5 (Phantom Thieves) CG, MadFest Sydney 2020 | 03/2020 | AU/Sydney | Andrea, Shannon, Rakui, Lisa, Declan, Rinne, Caitlin |
Owari no Seraph photoshoot | 10/2019 | PH/Manila | Renn, Keane, Jeff, Sharmaine, Tommy, Robert, Esther |
Kuroko no Basuke (Vorpal Swords) photoshoot | 10/2019 | PH/Manila | Renn, Akiyo, Keane, Akira, Dhone, Diabolica |
Kuroko no Basuke (Vorpal Swords) CG, Cosplay Mania 2019 | 09/2019 | PH/Manila | Renn, Deucasta, Virline, Akira, Dhone, Jeff |
Owari no Seraph CG, The Best of Anime 2019 | 09/2019 | PH/Manila | Renn, Keane, Sharmaine, Heart, Amber, Jordan, Gaz |
Uta no Prince-Sama (My Only Prince) CG, The Best of Anime 2019 | 09/2019 | PH/Manila | Renn, Amber |
Detroit Become Human CG, Supanova Expo Sydney 2019 | 06/2019 | AU/Sydney | Vinh, Destanie, Lisa, Declan, Yaseen |
Persona 5 CG, Supanova Expo Sydney 2019 | 06/2019 | AU/Sydney | Xayah, Declan, Rakui, Komoco, Lisa, Caitlin, Ricky, Rinne |
Cells at Work CG, Ozine Fest 2019 | 04/2019 | PH/Manila | Cherrylyn, Dominique, Aisaka, Omar, Jhenselle |
Hypnosis Mic (MAD TRIGGER CREW) CG, Ozine Fest 2019 | 04/2019 | PH/Manila | Ian, Elijah, Watti |
Owari no Seraph photoshoot | 03/2019 | PH/Manila | Jeff, Karl, Rojanee, Ezra, Carlo, Robbie, Wei Wei, Lury |
Hypnosis Mic (Matenrou) CG, Cosplay Carnival 2019 | 03/2019 | PH/Manila | Renn, Amber |
Cells at Work CG, MadFest Sydney 2019 | 03/2019 | AU/Sydney | Lisa, Madi, Khema, Thanh, David T, Declan, Chiyo, Todd |
Spider-Verse photoshoot | 01/2019 | AU/Sydney | Lisa, Declan, Dylan |
Owari no Seraph photoshoot | 10/2018 | PH/Manila | Rizze, Karl, Elly, Rojanne, Ezra, Ma-e, Robbie, James Joseph |
Owari no Seraph CG, Supanova Expo Sydney 2018 | 06/2018 | AU/Sydney | Emilia, Gabriella, Georgia, David P, Lisa, Rinne, Declan |
Persona 4 CG, Supanova Expo Sydney 2018 | 06/2018 | AU/Sydney | Charles, Deucasta, Tahlia, Declan, Lisa |
Persona 5 CG, Ozine Fest 2018 | 04/2018 | PH/Manila | Renn, Avery, Neil, Caitlin, Pooks |
Owari no Seraph photoshoot | 03/2018 | AU/Sydney | Rinne, Lisa, Declan, David P, Britteny |
Persona 5 (Phantom Thieves) photoshoot | 10/2017 | PH/Manila | Vinni, Gaz, Paris, Patricia, Alaine, CU, Lyss |
Persona 5 CG, Cosplay Mania 2017 | 10/2017 | PH/Manila | Renn, Justin, Avery, Lyss |
Persona (all series) meetup, SMASH 2017 | 07/2017 | AU/Sydney | Multiple |
Owari no Seraph CG, Supanova Expo Sydney 2017 | 06/2017 | AU/Sydney | David, Britteny, Destanie, Carmel, Valentina, Georgia, Sandra, Alessia |
Affiliations
This is a list of organizations / projects I'm affiliated with.

Pinoy Cosplay Podcast
Pinoy Cosplay Podcast is a cosplay podcast and media organization based in the Philippines, aimed at bringing people together through our love of anime, cosplay, and J-pop culture!For more information, check out our website here.Nickster holds executive roles in the organization, as its Marketing and Technical Officer, in addition to being a Host.

OTACUTE PH & OTASUKE
Nickster is proud to be an Ambassador for OtaCute Ph and the Otasuke Cosplay Community App, an app where cosplayers all over the world can share photos and earn happiness points!Find more about Otasuke here.
Announcements
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Nickster's Statement on Supanova Expo Sydney 2021 and future Supanova events
Hi all.So back in 2021, Supanova Expo Sydney 2021 caused a lot of drama, when amongst the exhibitors was one trader who sold politically and historically offensive merchandise, causing distress to attendees and members of Sydney's cosplay community. Even the founder himself has, at times, exhibited and promoted similarly offensive ideals through his social media.Amid the backlash, Supanova management apparently "stood down" the founder and made changes to the organization. The founder may have relinquished his day-to-day operational roles, but he still benefits from revenues, remains associated with the management, and still has input on the running of the shows.I lobbycon'ed SydNova 2022. I stayed at Sydney Olympic Park outside the actual venue. My reason for showing up is FRIENDS, not the event itself. (Aaaaand I might have borrowed a wristband so I can sneak in and buy prints from my artist friends. After the 2021 incident, do you think I'll pay for a ticket?)But you know what? I'll give them another chance. Supanova, don't mess it up!I'll be attending SydNova 2023, in cosplay, but LOBBYCON. I won't be buying a ticket until Supanova proves that they deserve to get my full support.See you all soon.xoxo Nickster