Cosplay Competition

There will be 2 types of competition judging:

  • Craftsmanship (Individual and group)
  • Performance (Individual and group)

The day of SoUAnime

Sign up at 5:30 PM at the Information booth to confirm you are ready to compete.

Competition starts at 6:00 PM.

Division Guidelines

The criteria for each division is considered based on the type of entry (e.g, wins in performance will not be considered when registering for craftsmanship judging.)

  • Beginner Division: No more than 2 individual craftsmanship or performance wins.
  • Intermediate Division: 3-5 individual craftsmanship or performance wins, or any win in an Intermediate level competition.
  • Masters Division: more than 5 individual craftsmanship or performance wins, or any win in a Masters level competition.

Rules

  1. It is recommended for participants to pre-register. Entries will be accepted at the convention based on availability.
  2. Entries can be from any source material – from east to west to world wide web! This contest is not restricted to anime or Japanese media.
  3. Competitors entering under performance must meet the following criteria:
    • Audio cannot be longer than 3 minutes. Sound will be cut off at the 3 minute mark except when granted by exemption.
    • Competitors may enter to be judged as individuals or as part of a group. Groups in the may have up to 6 participants, except when granted exemption by the organizer
    • If you want to request an exemption for group size or audio time limit, contact the organizers at info@SoUAnime.com.
  4. Contestants that are 12 years old or under must be accompanied by an adult.
  5. Maintain a PG rating: no profanity, no violence/gore, no overly sexual content, no nudity.
  6. Provide an accurate description of your stage plan. If your plans change, let us know via email.
  7. If you bring it on the stage, you must be able to take it off with you when you are done.
  8. No pyrotechnics, no live steel/real weapons, and no real combat.