Cosplay Contest General Rules

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• Indecent Exposure: Cosplayers are not allowed to expose private parts of their area during the event. We ask all our female cosplayers to have a minimum of coverage as a bikini and male cosplayers to have a coverage brief style. Proper steps must be taken by our cosplayers to make sure their costume is fashionably secure and prevent any possibility of a wardrobe malfunction, all outfits must be rated PG and family-friendly.

• Shoes are required at all times: All of our cosplayers are required to wear shoes at all times during the event even if your character does not wear shoes. This will not be counted against you in the judging process.

• Must have a TOKYO X Badge at all times. All Cosplay Runway & Skit Contest participants must have a valid TOKYO X 2026 badge. Your badge must be present and visible at all times.

• No Sharp Edges or Spikes: Cosplayers must not have any sharp edges on their costume. All edges must be made up of a soft material that will not harm any other attendees or damage any property, NO metal objects or gun-like props will be allowed. Peace bonding is NOT allowed.

• ​ Cosplay cannot obstruct the view or passageway: All cosplays must fit through the doorway or cannot take up the span length of two people. Your prop should not be more than 7 feet and weigh more than 15 lbs. If a cosplay is disrupting the flow of traffic, you may be asked to remove your cosplay or change your cosplay outfit. Exceptions to this rule will be granted for the cosplay contest. 

• ​​​Cannot pose as military or first responders: There are no realistic depiction of the military, law enforcement, or other official government uniforms allowed. 

• No first responders' uniforms are allowed at the convention. 

• Cosplay Previous Awards: In the spirit of fair play, all Cosplay Contest entries should not have won any awards from any previous competition and won a major award. If the Cosplay Staff has determined that you have entered a cosplay that won a major award at another contest, you will be disqualified.

• Mandatory Prejudging/Pre-Screening: All contestants must undergo a formal RUNWAY PREJUDGING session based on their assigned category & SKIT PRE-SCREENING session. Competitors who have not been pre-judged or pre-screened when the contest begins will be disqualified. 

• Moreover, competitors who are entering as a model for a commissioner/tailor/seamstress must have the commissioner/tailor/seamstress present during the assigned  prejudging session. Each entry should be aware of their specific Pre-Screening & Prejudging schedule, otherwise, the said entry will be forfeited.

• Contestants’ Category: While contestants  may enter in any category they qualify for, the judges reserve the right to change a contestant’s category at any time to ensure contestants are competing against those of a similar skillset. If this occurs, cosplay staff will relay this in a timely manner. Contestants must choose one division to compete in, either showcasing the craftsmanship of their costume or their acting and performance skills in the skit division. When a group enters the contest, their category will be determined by the highest skill level within the group.

• Honoring the Cosplay Contest Schedule of Events: All Cosplay Contest entries are expected to be present and on time at their Prejudging or Pre-Screening scheduled time, Contest Lineup and Contest proper. Non-attendance at these designated times will forfeit the entry for the contest.