On November 15 and 16, 2025, the event signed by the Jungle ETS association returns to Hotel Califo in Quartu Santa Elena: distinguished guests from the world of dubbing, competitions, stands, gaming and a wave of nerdy energy transform the coast of Cagliari into a small multiverse of wonders. Some activities are not limited to queuing events but rather draw an emotional map, a path traveled with the curiosity of fans and the critical eye of journalists. “Jungle Role Play – Travel through the Jungle Universe“Exactly this: a two-way portal between Sardinia and the Geek Multiverse, where cosplay is not just a disguise but a language, dubbing is not just a technique but a collective memory, and the stands are a living collection of passions. At the Hotel Califo overlooking the coast of Quartu Santa Elena, the Jungle ETS Association has carefully curated a weekend that promises games, competitions, animations and a festival air filled with the spirit of a festival that resonates with the rhythms of our common imagination. A community united and inclusive.

Guest: When sound creates the world

A great thing for nerds to know is that “hearing” is part of “seeing.” That’s why the 2025 edition brings for the first time three emblematic voices of contemporary pop culture, capable of touching memories and generating hype with a single joke.

Marco Vivio is one of those names that immediately evokes associations. Peter Parker from the animated series Spider-Man and The Spectacular Spider-Man, Captain America from The Avengers, Anakin Skywalker from Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Clark Kent from Smallville: the hero playing cards that defined a generation of viewers. Meeting him means crossing emotional boundaries that separate Spider-Man’s tense irony from Cap’s moral discipline, Anakin’s tragic shadow from Clark’s sense of duty. This is the perfect moment to understand how sound can establish continuity, how it can make a universe of changing designs, mediums, and platforms cohesive.

Instead, Tommaso Di Giacomo brings the kind of growth momentum we’ve experienced on our couches: Miles Morales in Spider-Man, Mike Wheeler in Stranger Things, Firefist in Deadpool, a young Bill Denbler in It. If there’s one keyword that illustrates this, it’s “horizon”: heroes are not born that way, but become heroes by falling down, making mistakes, and getting back up. This is the perfect opportunity to get into the voice actor’s studio and explore how to accompany the character, restoring in Italian the musicality, pauses and breath of the original language without losing the soul.

Also returning by popular demand is Emanuele Ruzza, who voices Miguel O’Hara/Spider-Man 2099 in Spider-Man: Universe, Clark Kent in the Superman 2025 series, Two-Face in Batman: The Caped Crusader, Boba Fett in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and other beloved actors such as Jonathan Bailey in Wicked, “Jurassic World” and “Bridgerton.” For him, the discussion became almost “metatextual”: What does it mean to be the voice of a character who embodies an archetype—a reluctant hero, a torn vigilante, a mirror antagonist—while spanning a decades-old franchise? Every meeting, every Q&A promises to strike a different chord: loyalty to a classic, courage in reinterpretation, responsibility to a demanding fan base.

Role-playing as a popular ritual: sewing identities, telling stories

Anyone who attends parties and conferences knows this: a cosplay show is not an ancillary moment, but the beating heart of a stage show that turns imagination. In “Jungle Cosplay,” the parade took on the tone of a sing-along party, with photographers and videographers transforming corners of the Hotel Califo into impromptu sets and audience members armed with smartphones to create a shared album of the weekend. Between the 3D-printed armor, custom kimonos, invisible stitching and prosthetic makeup, the stage became an open laboratory: marchers talked about their research, onlookers took notes and asked for tips, discovering that behind the perfectly fitting cape was an obsessive choice of fabrics, behind the perfect helmet was a tutorial watched at three in the morning and constantly tried on.

The competition always embodies the spirit of the event. It is not a ring competition, but a contract. Emotion is the currency and reward is the excuse to form a bond. The real triumph is the moment a child gets close to the Spider-Man cosplayer, and the line between fiction and reality becomes thinner or even disappears.

Stands, games, entertainment: the bazaar of nerdy desires

Between meetings and photoshoots, the journey through the stands is a sensory journey. From art prints inspired by Spider-Man: Universe, Star Wars, DC and cult anime, to miniatures and paintings, from official gadgets to handmade creations, to corners dedicated to comics, light novels and fan art: every table tells a story and every object is a connecting point for a new obsession. During the two days of the event, in a “Pop Square” atmosphere with games, quizzes and entertaining moments that blended generations and tastes, it was normal for the staff to discuss whether the best animated Spider-Man was Spectacular or Multiverse, while comparisons to Boba Fett might suddenly turn to the photography of The Clone Wars.

Why this event is important (here and now)

It’s more than just a strong lineup of names and more than the passion of a community. In Sardinia, events such as “Jungle Cosplay – Journey Through the Jungle Universe” have an added value: they bring industry professionals to the region, bringing the creative supply chain (cosplay, voiceover, illustration, popular crafts) closer together, recognizing cultural dignity in practices that are often misunderstood. Here, we promote the idea of ​​nerdiness as emotional and technical literacy: you learn to describe a role, enhance a career, and build a network. You go out with the print under your arm, a patch on your backpack, a few extra contacts on your phone, but most importantly a sense of sharing a common language.

Useful information and contact details

The venue is Hotel Califfo, located in Via Leonardo Da Vinci 124, Quartu Sant’Elena: easily accessible and equipped with suitable spaces to alternate display panels, booth areas and social moments. All updates – detailed schedule, competition rules, any additional activities – are published on the official channels of the Jungle ETS Association. centralize information beacons.ai/associazionejungle and contact directly via email [email protected]. Keep an eye on social media: like any great event, last-minute surprises are part of the game.

The promise of jungle poetry

Two days may seem like a short time, but for those with eyes full and throats slightly hoarse from “Wow,” it’s more than enough time to travel through the jungle universe. Because the heroism here is shared: it lies in the invisible work of the volunteers, in the care of those who set it up, in the patience of the voice actors who signed the posters and answered the same questions with a different smile each time. It’s in stitches, headwear, contact lenses, and the voices of our favorite characters. When the lights go out, the most precious things remain: the desire to see each other again soon, maybe in a new costume, a better photo, and to ask your hero one more question.

See you in the jungle. Remember: among the possibilities, the most powerful choice is always there.

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