Guests

Meeting your favourite sports star might get your heart pumping, but what about seeing the faces behind your waifus and husbandos? Does it excite you to find out how your favourite manga, anime, and stories are created? How can you not take a selfie with your idol cosplayer if you had the chance?

Get pumped up! Every year, SMASH! invites international guests to Sydney for the con, including voice actors and actresses from popular anime, directors, artists, cosplayers and more! Not only that, you can see them at a SMASH! Guest Event, or bring a trophy home in the form of an autograph.

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Thames MaleroseCosplayer

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Thames, as our first special guest for 2025! He’s a Thailand-born cosplay sensation who’s been crafting epic costumes since 2006! He’s a celebrated figure in the cosplay world, dazzling fans as a guest and judge at events across Thailand and beyond. He snagged third place at the World Cosplay Summit 2022 in Nagoya, Japan with his partner Jasper Z, then claimed the title of Best Cosplay Influencer 2024 at the Japan Expo Thailand 2024.

His jaw-dropping cosplays have made him a beloved icon in Thailand and internationally. Thames also shines as a cosplayer model, endorsing products and games with his signature flair. When he’s not slaying the cosplay scene, he’s streaming on his thriving Facebook page, strumming out as the songwriter and bassist of the Malerose Band, and capturing newcomers with his musical talent!

Check out Thames’ Instagram | Facebook | X (Twitter) | TikTok