Gal Version of Sakuya Izayoi Cosplay Highlights 23rd Hakurei Shrine Grand Festival
The event remains a central hub for Touhou fan works, and cosplay continues to be a major draw, as seen in this creative interpretation of a classic character.
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The 23rd Hakurei Shrine Grand Festival, a Touhou Project-only doujinshi sale event, was held on May 4, 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight. With over 2,000 circles exhibiting, it is the largest single-content event in Japan. Cosplayer Nagisa attended as Sakuya Izayoi in a gal style, wearing a loosely worn school uniform and loose socks, a departure from the elegant maid look.
The 23rd Hakurei Shrine Grand Festival, first held in spring 2004, took place on May 4, 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight. The event, which featured over 2,000 circles, is the largest single-content fan gathering in Japan. Cosplayer Nagisa attended as Sakuya Izayoi, but with a twist: a gal version wearing a loosely worn school uniform and loose socks, a departure from the character's usual elegant maid attire. The photos, taken by photographer tama, highlight the creative freedom Touhou's fan work policy allows.
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