GUWAHATI: The GPlus Guwahati Theatre Festival 2024 hosted its first-ever cosplay competition, which saw 23-year-old Arshy Deori emerge as the winner.
Cosplaying as Arlecchino from Genshin Impact, Arshy, who goes by the cosplay name “Rain,” took home a cash prize of ₹10,000 and a certificate of achievement.
Arshy’s journey in cosplay began in 2020, when she first appeared as Atsushi from Bungo Stray Dogs at a Christmas event. Since then, her dedication and passion for the art form have seen her participate and win multiple competitions.
Reflecting on her win, Arshy said, “It felt good to see cosplay being taken seriously and as a part of performing arts. This would only help raise more awareness about cosplay. I was glad to see people were accepting cosplay, which wasn’t common earlier when I started.”
The GPlus Guwahati Theatre Festival, held on September 29, featured various performing arts competitions for the first time, including singing, dancing, and cosplay. In addition to the competitions, the festival organized open mics and theatre workshops, inviting people across the city to participate and appreciate the arts in diverse forms.
