Contestant Registration

Please acknowledge the following rules:

Example: Monkey D. Luffy
Example: One Piece
Including major and minor awards.

Divisions

These are guidelines to help you figure out where you should be placed. If you have questions, feel free to ask a judge or staff member to assist you. Judges and Coordinator reserve the right to move your placement.

Showcase

The Showcase division exists if you don't want to formally compete in the Cosplay Contest but still want to showcase your cosplay.

Novice

The Novice division exists to encourage people who are new to costuming and masquerades to compete.

60% of the cosplay and props must be self-made.

You should enter if:

  • You are new to costuming, have never competed before, or are not a professional costumer.
  • You have won a major award in the Novice division less than three times.

You should not enter if:

  • You are a professional costumer.
  • You have competed 5+ different contests or won an award in Journeyman/Masters/Advanced.

Master

The Master division is open to any competitor who wishes to enter. Professionals MUST enter this category.

75% of the cosplay and props must be self-made.