Cosplay at the Japanese Art Festival
Cosplay comes from merging the words "costume" and "play". Originating in Japan, it is a hobby where participants make and wear elaborate costumes based on characters from animation, manga comics or video games. Cosplayers can usually be seen at photoshoots, conventions and festivals such as the Japanese Art Festival.
More information about Cosplay will be available at the festival Cosplay Desk. Read below for information on the various cosplay activities and contests taking place at the festival.
Masquerade Competition
The Masquerade is an exciting costume contest taking place on the main festival stage on Saturday, 11th July. All festival attendees are welcome to come and watch the show!
How to Enter
Come to the Cosplay Booth at the festival and fill out the form before 2pm on the Saturday of the festival. The competition rules and entry form can be downloaded here:
Please bring a reference picture with you of your character. If you wish to use your own music, please bring it with you either on CD or as an MP3 file on a USB datastick or MP3 player.
Prizes
Sponsors Genki Gear T-shirts have provided some great prizes for the competition, but the top prize will be 2 tickets to the J-Pop Go! Live Party in August and a private tea ceremony for the winners performed by Akemi Solloway herself! More prizes will be announced on the day of the event.
Weapons and props
If you are planning to bring a replica weapon or prop as part of your costume, please read the weapons guidelines here.
Facilities for Cosplayers
Changing and cloakroom facilities will be provided free of charge for cosplayers both days of the festival. Please ask at the Cosplay Desk for details.
If you have any questions about cosplaying at the Japanese Art Festival, please email
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