The Royal Armouries Museum was completely transformed for an explosion of colour, fantasy and culture.
Anime enthusiasts gathered at the venue to dive into the vibrant pages of manga and show off their impressive costumes. This year, people from across the country were encouraged to unleash their creativity in recreating the outfits of their favourite characters.
Cosplayers brought larger-than-life personas to the New Dock Hall from beloved films, TV series and games.
YEP photographer Steve Riding was there to capture all of the action. Here are 17 of his best photos -