Cosplay Contests

Please review all contest rules and policies so you can be ready to hit the stage in your best cosplay at Anime Fiesta!

CONTEST TIMES

FRIDAY OCT 4

  • Registration: 11:00AM-4:30PM (at the Info Booth) *No late entries!*

  • Pre-Judging: 5:00PM (at Chibi Stage)

  • Contest Start Time: 6:00PM (at Main Stage)

SATURDAY OCT 5

  • Registration: 10:00AM-3:30PM (at the Info Booth) *No late entries!*

  • Pre-Judging: 4:00PM (at Chibi Stage)

  • Contest Start Time: 5:00PM (at Main Stage)

SUNDAY OCT 6

  • Registration: 10:00AM-3:30PM (at the Info Booth) *No late entries!*

  • Pre-Judging: 4:00PM (at Chibi Stage)

  • Contest Start Time: 5:00PM (at Main Stage)

GENERAL COMPETITION RULES

  • Only one costume entry is allowed per contestant.
  • Costumes deemed lewd, obscene or offensive by event staff will not be permitted into the the venue.
  • Some form of footwear is required, bare feet will not be permitted for your safety.
  • Due to time constraints, lighting or audio requests will not be granted to contestants during the contest.
  • Contestants will have at least 30 seconds to walk onto the stage and pose for the audience.
  • Large costumes should allow the wearer freedom to move and navigate ramps. Event staff may not be available to assist you, so if assistance is needed you may have up to two of your own assistants help you across the stage.
  • All contestants must be on time to line up to receive instructions before the contest begins. Late entries are not allowed.
  • Disclaimer: Pictures and video taken by official event photographers and videographers during the event are the property of South Texas Conventions LLC and may be used by South Texas Conventions LLC for advertising and promotion of future events.

JUDGING CRITERIA

  1. Construction: design, seams, stitching, materials, fit
  2. Effort: hours spent on costume, finishing details
  3. Hair styling and makeup (if applicable)
  4. Performance: stage presence, posing, movements, crowd impact

    Anime Fiesta 2023 Cosplay Contest Winners

    • Friday September 8, 2023
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    • Saturday September 9, 2023
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    • Sunday October 2, 2022
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    • Sunday September 10, 2023
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    Anime Fiesta 2022 Cosplay Contest Winners

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    • Saturday October 1, 2022
    • First Place Winner
    • Contestant: OTP Cosplay
    • Character: Yamato
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    • Saturday October 1, 2022
    • Second Place Winner
    • Contestant: Kelsey Bree
    • Character: Queen Serenity
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    • Saturday October 1, 2022
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    • Contestant: Mika
    • Character: Y'shtola
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    • Sunday October 2, 2022
    • First Place Winners
    • Contestants: Steph & Josue
    • Characters: Zelda & Link
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    • Sunday October 2, 2022
    • Second Place Winner
    • Contestant: JC
    • Character: Rogue Deku
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    • Sunday October 2, 2022
    • Third Place Winner
    • Contestant: Alejandra
    • Character: Star Guardian Janna