The Ashika-Con Cosplay Contest invites participants to showcase their creativity, craftsmanship, and stage presence in front of a live audience and our judging panel. This is your chance to present your cosplay, connect with fellow creators, and celebrate the artistry and passion that make the cosplay community so special.
Whether you’re stepping into a cosplay competition for the first time or you’re an experienced competitor, the Ashika-Con Cosplay Contest is open to all skill levels. Come share your work, meet other passionate cosplayers, and be part of an exciting and supportive community experience.
Our Host
Cosplay Special Guest & Host
Our Host Cosplay Special Guest & Host We are very excited to announce this years host will be Consul.of.cosplay! Consul is a veteran cosplayer with over 17 years of experience. They have participated in, emceed, and judged many competitions. They are also an avid cosplay panel host, have many years of dance and color guard experience, many years of juggling experience, and they are even a licensed stunt professional!
Our Judges
Cosplay Contest Information
Sign up rules:
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All contest entrants must be registered attendees of Ashika-con 2026
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Persons entered in the kids cosplay contest must be between 5-15 years of age (Persons 16 and older are encouraged to sign up for the adult cosplay contest!)
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All kids must have consent to enter the cosplay contest from a parent or guardian
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Kids 13 and under must have a parent or guardian present during the entirety of cosplay contest
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Contestants in the Cosplay Contest may not enter a costume that previously won an award from Ashika-con or any other convention.
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Cosplays entered into the contest can be purchased, thrifted, commissioned, altered or created by hand. However the percentage of the costume created or altered by the cosplayer will be taken into consideration during judging.
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Sign ups will take place online via the link below or in person at the convention the day of. On site sign ups will be taken at Forever Treble Cosplay’s guest table.
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Spots in the contest are limited and are on a first come first serve basis.
Performance rules:
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All contestants are required to check-in 30 minutes before the start of the contest. Meet at the Cosplay Hosts table.
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Contestants will have roughly 30 seconds on stage to strike three poses while the MC reads the provided cosplay description.
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There is no adult-related content allowed on stage. Keep all performances and cosplay descriptions respectful and appropriate for general audiences.
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Cosplays will be scored out of 100 points. Up to 50 points will be awarded for stage presence, and up to 50 points for cosplay construction or application.
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Safety first!
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All costumes must conform to the Ashika-con weapons policy and dress code. If you have any questions about the weapons policy and the dress code policy please contact director@ashikacon.com
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You must wear shoes at all times
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No throwing objects on stage or into the audience
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No flames or smoke effects
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No projectiles
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No jumping off the stage
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No running up the stairs or on stage
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No acrobatics, stunts, or other activities deemed similar in nature
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Items may not be left on stage including props, glitter, confetti ect.
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Cosplay staff reserve the right to disqualify or remove anyone for breaking the rules stated above as well as cheating, and inappropriate behavior at the convention.
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Cosplay Contest judging results are final. If contestants exhibit rude, disrespectful, or hostile behavior toward the judges or staff, they may be banned from participating in future Ashika-con cosplay contests.
Sign up rules:
All contest entrants must be registered attendees of Ashika-con 2026.
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Persons entered in the adult cosplay contest must be 16 years of age or older at the time of the contest. (Persons 15 and younger are encouraged to sign up for the kids cosplay contest!)
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Persons under 18 years old at the time of the contest must have consent to participate from their parent or guardian.
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Contestants in the Cosplay Contest may not enter a costume that previously won an award from Ashika-con or any other convention.
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Cosplays entered into the contest can be purchased, thrifted, commissioned, altered or created by hand. However the percentage of the costume created or altered by the cosplayer will be taken into consideration during judging.
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Sign ups will take place online via the link below or in person at the convention the day of. On site sign ups will be taken at Forever Treble Cosplay’s guest table.
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Spots in the contest are limited and are on a first come first serve basis.
Performance rules:
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All contestants are required to check-in 30 minutes before the start of the contest. Meet at the Cosplay Hosts table.
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Contestants will have roughly 30 seconds on stage to strike three poses while the MC reads the provided cosplay description.
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There is no adult-related content allowed on stage. Keep all performances and cosplay descriptions respectful and appropriate for general audiences.
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Cosplays will be scored out of 100 points. Up to 50 points will be awarded for stage presence, and up to 50 points for cosplay construction or application.
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Safety first!
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All costumes must conform to the Ashika-con weapons policy and dress code. If you have any questions about the weapons policy and the dress code policy please contact director@ashikacon.com
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You must wear shoes at all times
-
No throwing objects on stage or into the audience
-
No flames or smoke effects
-
No projectiles
-
No jumping off the stage
-
No running up the stairs or on stage
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No acrobatics, stunts, or other activities deemed similar in nature
-
Items may not be left on stage including props, glitter, confetti ect
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Cosplay staff reserve the right to disqualify or remove anyone for breaking the rules stated above as well as cheating, and inappropriate behavior at the convention.
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Cosplay Contest judging results are final. If contestants exhibit rude, disrespectful, or hostile behavior toward the judges or staff, they may be banned from participating in future Ashika-con cosplay contests.