Cosplay Contest

COSPLAY CONTEST

Show your creativity and skill on stage. Register for the Canarias Manga Festival cosplay contest and compete for the best prizes.

Single general category

CONTEST RULES

--Anyone aged 12 or over may take part.
--Participants under 18 will need an authorisation signed by a parent or legal guardian.
--The full cosplay must be worn during the stage performance.
--Real weapons and dangerous objects are not allowed.
--Places are limited and may vary from edition to edition. The organisers will confirm admission by email.

--The contest has a single general category open to all participants, regardless of cosplay type, unless the organisers announce additional categories for a specific edition.

--Faithfulness to the character (30%).
--Craftsmanship quality (30%).
--Staging and performance (25%).
--Originality and creativity (15%).

--Each participant or group has a maximum of 3 minutes on stage.
--Your own music is allowed and must be submitted on a USB drive or via a link within the deadline set by the organisers.
--Shadows (helpers) will not be judged but must be registered in the application.
--Maximum of 7 shadows per participant.

--Prizes will be awarded to the top-ranked participants according to the prize rules published for each edition.
--The jury's decision is final.
--Prizes will be announced at the end of the contest or at the event designated by the organisers.

--Attendance must be confirmed at least 48 hours before the contest.
--Failing to show up without prior notice may result in a penalty in future editions.
--The organisers reserve the right to disqualify participants who breach the rules.

REGISTRATION FORM

Fill in all fields to register for the cosplay contest

Personal information

Full name *

Stage name (optional)

Date of birth *

ID / Passport number *

Email *

Phone *

Character details

Character name *

Character origin (anime, manga, video game, etc.) *

Stage participation

Type of stage performance *

Select everything that applies to your performance

I need shadows (stage assistants)

Cosplay craftsmanship

Crafting method *

Self-made percentage *

Items you made yourself *

Select all items you crafted personally

Reference material

Character reference images (max. 5)

Upload images of the original character for the judges to compare

Photos of your cosplay (max. 5)

Upload photos of your finished cosplay or work in progress

Performance video (optional, max. 200 MB)

Upload a rehearsal video or a sample of your stage performance

Authorisations

I authorise Canarias Manga Festival to capture and distribute images and videos of my participation in the contest for promotional and event communication purposes. *I have read and accept the cosplay contest rules and the Privacy Policy, and I consent to the processing of my personal data in accordance with the applicable data protection regulations. *