Cosplay Takes Over Comic-Con Málaga with Deadpool, Luffy and Harley Quinn

Comic-Con Málaga is living its second day with the streets taken over by cosplayers. Deadpool, Luffy, Wolverine and Harley Quinn can be spotted among attendees, according to event coverage. Anime and superheroes set the pace for an event that is already a tradition for fans in southern Spain.

The image of One Piece carries special weight this year. The Netflix live-action has brought Luffy's crew closer to an audience that may not have read the manga, and it shows in Málaga. Cosplayers of the elastic pirate share the spotlight with Marvel and DC characters, proving that cosplay no longer understands borders between American comics and Japanese anime.

Cosplayers at Comic-Con Málaga 2026.malagahoy.es

It's no coincidence that One Piece is so present. Eiichiro Oda's series remains an absolute shōnen benchmark, and the live-action has skyrocketed its popularity among those who had never approached anime. At events like this, Luffy, Zoro or Sanji have become as common as Spider-Man or Batman costumes.

Iñaki Godoy and Taz Skylar from One Piece at San Diego Comic-Con Málaga.malagahoy.es

The presence of Iñaki Godoy and Taz Skylar, the actors who play Luffy and Sanji in the Netflix adaptation, has also marked the day. Seeing them at San Diego Comic-Con Málaga alongside cosplayers creates that bridge between fiction and reality that fans love so much.

Cosplay, the real star

What makes Comic-Con special isn't just the guests or the premieres: it's the people who transform. From Harley Quinn with her bat to Wolverine with his claws ready, the level of cosplayers rises every year. It doesn't matter if you've spent months preparing a costume or improvised something at home; everything adds up here.

Deadpool remains one of the favorites for his charisma and because he allows you to play with the character. Luffy isn't far behind, especially among those who grew up watching the pirate on TV or discovered him through the live-action.

Málaga cements itself as a geek destination

Comic-Con Málaga is no longer a novelty. It's a must-stop for those who live anime, manga and comics from the south. The mix of local attendees and visitors arriving from other Andalusian cities turns every edition into a celebration.

What cosplay would you wear to a Comic-Con? Does Málaga tempt you for the next edition? Let us know in the comments.