We found the best looks of Polymanga 2026 in Lausanne

This Monday, we searched for the most remarkable cosplays at Polymanga. We were not disappointed.

Polymanga is over! This 2026 edition was marked by exceptional fervor. For its final Lausanne stop before returning to Montreux next year, Switzerland’s largest pop culture event brought together over 50,000 visitors during the Easter weekend.

Between the usual performances of South Korean Gaho and Japanese singer Mika Kobayashi, Mahiro Maeda’s 40-year career, and packed content creator conferences like Cyprien or Bob Lennon, the Palais de Beaulieu resonated with a rich and eclectic program.

In addition to prestigious guests, the true heart of the festival beat in the aisles, carried by passionate fans embodying their favorite heroes. From Attack on Titan warriors to Hazbin Hotel icons, including classics from the Sonic franchise or the Pokémon universe, creativity was everywhere. We met these festival-goers who bring the magic of the event to life.

Here are 12 looks that deserve an “incredible!” mention.

Adrien, 32 years old.

This Pokémon enthusiast dedicates his collection to one of the franchise’s iconic mascots, Pikachu.

«My collection now includes over thirty to forty different pieces.»
Adrien

Alexyane, 18 years old, Fribourg.
Character: Alice from the video game Alice: Madness Returns.

«It’s an incredible video game that I love. I made the cosplay entirely by myself. I wasn’t convinced by the pieces I found on AliExpress or other sales platforms, so I decided to make everything myself. The apron is that of my great-great-grandmother.»
Alexyane

Romane, 21 years old, Neuchâtel.
Character: Annie Leonhardt, Attack on Titan.

«It’s a character that I hold dear, initially appearing very cold but gradually revealing her true self over the course of the anime.»
Romane

Giulia, 28 years old, Lausanne.
Character: Jax, from The Amazing Digital Circus.

«I adore this character. He’s not the nicest guy in the world, but I love his style and the fact that he has many facets.»
Giulia

Krystyna, 24 years old, Lausanne.
Character? Simply a mushroom! Colorful and elegant, of course.

Elouan, 19 years old, Aigle.
Character: member of the MTF Alpha-1 unit from the SCP universe.

«This was a heartwarming moment when we discovered the anime and read the manga. We liked the designs, and the characters have a lot of humor.»

Myriame, 25 years old.
Character: Maki Nishikino from the anime Love Live!.

«She’s my favorite character from any franchise. As soon as I discovered her, I adored her. Her story and design fascinate me.»