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Sun Wukong shines as the star of CICAF 2025

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The 21st China International Cartoon and Animation Festival (CICAF) continues to draw large crowds in Hangzhou City, showcasing the diversity and vitality of China's ACG (Animation, Comics and Games) culture. 

One of the most striking presences this year is "Black Myth: Wukong," a breakout game that has taken the global gaming world by storm. With its stunning visual design, compelling storytelling and deep roots in Chinese mythology, the game has captivated players around the world.

Cosplayers dressed as Sun Wukong (right) and Yang Jian (Erlang Shen) at the 21st China International Cartoon and Animation Festival, Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 29, 2025. /CGTN
Cosplayers dressed as Sun Wukong (right) and Yang Jian (Erlang Shen) at the 21st China International Cartoon and Animation Festival, Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 29, 2025. /CGTN

Cosplayers dressed as Sun Wukong (right) and Yang Jian (Erlang Shen) at the 21st China International Cartoon and Animation Festival, Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 29, 2025. /CGTN

Visitors flood the festival, Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 29, 2025. /CGTN
Visitors flood the festival, Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 29, 2025. /CGTN

Visitors flood the festival, Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 29, 2025. /CGTN

Cosplayers dressed as Princess Iron Fan (left), Pingping (middle) and Elder Jinchi, Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 29, 2025. /CGTN
Cosplayers dressed as Princess Iron Fan (left), Pingping (middle) and Elder Jinchi, Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 29, 2025. /CGTN

Cosplayers dressed as Princess Iron Fan (left), Pingping (middle) and Elder Jinchi, Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 29, 2025. /CGTN

Cosplayers dressed as the Fourth Sister (left) and Ma Tianba, Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 29, 2025. /CGTN
Cosplayers dressed as the Fourth Sister (left) and Ma Tianba, Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 29, 2025. /CGTN

Cosplayers dressed as the Fourth Sister (left) and Ma Tianba, Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 29, 2025. /CGTN

A robot dog dressed in a lion dance costume, Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 29, 2025. /CGTN
A robot dog dressed in a lion dance costume, Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 29, 2025. /CGTN

A robot dog dressed in a lion dance costume, Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 29, 2025. /CGTN

Two furry suit wearers take a selfie together, Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 29, 2025. /CGTN
Two furry suit wearers take a selfie together, Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 29, 2025. /CGTN

Two furry suit wearers take a selfie together, Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 29, 2025. /CGTN

Three different versions of Sun Wukong, Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 29, 2025. /CGTN
Three different versions of Sun Wukong, Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 29, 2025. /CGTN

Three different versions of Sun Wukong, Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 29, 2025. /CGTN

A visitor takes pictures with Sun Wukong, Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 29, 2025. /CGTN
A visitor takes pictures with Sun Wukong, Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 29, 2025. /CGTN

A visitor takes pictures with Sun Wukong, Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 29, 2025. /CGTN

A visitor takes a photo of a half-body statue of Sun Wukong, Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 29, 2025. /CGTN
A visitor takes a photo of a half-body statue of Sun Wukong, Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 29, 2025. /CGTN

A visitor takes a photo of a half-body statue of Sun Wukong, Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 29, 2025. /CGTN

Sun Wukong has become one of the most talked-about intellectual properties (IPs), highlighting the cultural resonance of this legendary figure across generations and media.

(All photos by Wang Hongjie and Chen Hongyu)

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