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ANIME ARIZONA COSPLAY CONTEST 2025

Get ready to showcase your creativity, skill, and passion for cosplay at the Anime Arizona Cosplay Contest! Whether you're a seasoned cosplayer or a first-time participant, this contest offers a fantastic opportunity to shine on the main stage, connect with fellow fans, and earn some incredible awards. Here's everything you need to know to take part in this exciting event!

EVENT DETAILS

Saturday, March 22nd, 2025

5:00 PM

Main Stage, Anime Arizona Convention

HOW IT WORKS

The Cosplay Contest is a celebration of all things cosplay, where contestants are judged both by a panel of professional judges and by the crowd’s reaction. This unique combination ensures that both the technical craftsmanship and the entertainment value of your cosplay will be recognized.

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CATEGORIES & AWARDS

​We have multiple award categories for cosplayers of all skill levels, including:

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Best Kids (Under 14)

For cosplayers under the age of 14. Show us your creativity and passion!

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Best Intermediate

For cosplayers with some experience, but not yet at the master level.

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Best Group

​Gather your friends and show off your coordinated cosplay skills in this fun group category.

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Best Master

For highly skilled cosplayers with years of experience and intricate, well-crafted costumes.

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Best Novice

For cosplayers who are relatively new to the craft, and haven’t entered many (if any) cosplay contests before.

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Best In Show

The ultimate award for the standout cosplay of the event! This will go to the contestant whose work shines above all others.

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SIGN UP INFORMATION

  • Sign-Up Details:

    • Sign-ups will be available soon on our official website. Keep an eye out for updates!

    • You can also sign up in person at the Toy Temple booth during the convention.

  • What You Need to Sign Up:

    • Your full name and contact information.

    • A brief description of your cosplay (character, series, and any unique details you’d like to highlight).

    • Your category choice (Kids, Group, Novice, Intermediate, Master).

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Costumes:

All costumes must be anime, manga, or Japanese video game related. We love to see creativity, but please keep it within the theme of the convention!

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Originality:

While fan-made costumes are encouraged, store-bought costumes can still be entered. However, judges will give extra consideration to those who have made their costumes or have added personal touches.

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Props:

Props are allowed, but please be mindful of safety and convention space. Large or cumbersome props should be manageable for the contestant.

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Time Limit:

Contestants will have a brief amount of time (usually around 60 seconds) to showcase their cosplay on stage. Make sure you’re ready to make a strong impression in that time frame!

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Judging Criteria:
  • Craftsmanship (attention to detail, creativity, and overall quality of the costume).

  • Stage Presence (how you present yourself, pose, and engage the audience).

  • Crowd Reaction (enthusiasm and cheer from the audience will be taken into account).

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Group Entries:

For those entering as a group, all members must sign up together and present a unified theme. Group entries will be judged collectively, and the whole group must appear together on stage.

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Disqualification:

Any contestant who violates the convention’s code of conduct or safety guidelines will be disqualified from the contest. We want everyone to have fun, so please respect fellow attendees and participants.

If you have thoroughly reviewed the information above and still have questions, feel free to reach out to us at info@animearizona.com.

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