Among the featured talents in this year’s Anime Picnic is Jamall Christian, a cosplayer whose journey began with a simple challenge from a friend.

Before cosplay became a creative passion, it was simply curiosity. Jamall recalls being encouraged by a friend to enter a cosplay competition, despite having little experience at the time. What began as a casual opportunity quickly turned into a defining moment when he placed second in the competition, giving him the confidence to explore the art form more seriously.

Since then, cosplay has become an important outlet for both his personal and creative growth. Through costume creation and prop making, Jamall discovered new ways to challenge himself while developing practical artistic skills.