Shanghai’s "Most Explosive Cosplay" Goes Viral
Source:Holiday Party /
Time:2026-09-03
A female cosplayer who dressed as a Buddha with a merit box (功德箱) became the most talked-about Halloween cosplay of the season in Shanghai, reportedly leading to police involvement .
Viral Moments:
"Buddha with Merit Box" cosplay – police reportedly took the cosplayer away
"True Leek" (真韭菜) cosplay – symbolic of market investors
Cross-dressing was notably prevalent at Shanghai events
Observers on social media called the Shanghai cosplayers "talented" and "hilarious," while others criticized the event for going too far .
