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.

8 competition categories

CONTEST RULES

--Anyone aged 12 or older may participate.
--Participants under 18 require signed authorisation from a legal guardian.
--The complete cosplay must be worn during the stage performance.
--Real weapons and dangerous objects are not permitted.

--Armour: cosplays with at least 60% armour pieces.
--Individual cosplay: solo participant.
--Group cosplay: groups of 2 or more participants.
--Original cosplay: original designs not based on existing characters.
--Crossplay: character of a different gender to the participant.
--Best stage presence: stage performance is evaluated.
--Children's cosplay: exclusively for children under 12.
--Performance: dance, comedy, or acting performances.

--Character accuracy (30%).
--Craftsmanship quality (30%).
--Stage presence and performance (25%).
--Originality and creativity (15%).

--Each participant/group has a maximum of 3 minutes on stage.
--You may bring your own music (submit via USB or link beforehand).
--Shadows (stage assistants) will not be judged but must be registered.
--Maximum of 7 shadows per participant.

--Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 in each category.
--The jury's decision is final.
--Prizes will be announced during the closing ceremony.

--Attendance must be confirmed 48 hours before the contest.
--Failure to appear without prior notice may result in penalties in future editions.
--The organisation reserves the right to disqualify participants who violate 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.) *

Categories *

Select one or more categories you wish to enter

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. *