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Cosplay Competition
What is Cosplay?
Cosplay is the abbreviated form of “Costume Play”. It is the act of dressing up as a favourite character from an anime, manga or video game. Cosplayers often go to great lengths to create detailed and accurate recreations of the costumes of characters they attempt to portray. The Cosplay Competition itself is a beloved event in many anime conventions, often the centrepiece of the day. It allows the cosplayers the opportunity to display their creative efforts and entertain the crowd with clever skits and performances.
Cosplay is open to all people, young and old – you aren’t obligated to enter the competition, but if you wish to display your efforts and share with us your creative talents, then sign on up for the Cosplay Competition!
How to enter
Entering the competition is simple!
First, please read the Cosplay Competition Rules and Cosplay Weapons/Props Guidelines.
Then, register your details online. Pre-registration for the Cosplay Competition is available until July 10th. Sign up online here! Spots are limited.
Any questions regarding the Cosplay Competition should be emailed to the Cosplay Team at cosplay@smash.org.au.
Cosplay Help
Need some help? The Cosplay Help Thread in our forums is a great resource as well as a good place to ask any question, large or small.