Cosplay Controversy: "Most Explosive" Halloween Costume Leads to Police Intervention
Shanghai's Halloween street celebrations in August 2026 featured some of the most creative and controversial cosplay seen yet—including one "most explosive" costume that reportedly led to police involvement. A female cosplayer dressed as a Buddha with a merit box (功德箱) was "the most explosive cosplay" of the event and was taken away by police. A male cosplayer later replicated the same concept.
Other Notable Costumes:
"True Leek" (真韭菜) cosplay—symbolizing market investors
Male-to-female cross-dressing was notably prevalent
One simple but representative costume captured a "phenomenon" of modern society
Social Media Reaction:
The event was widely discussed on social media, with many calling Shanghai's Halloween cosplayers "talented" and "hilarious," while others criticized the event for going too far
