Cosplay Champions is an independent, international championship that is supported by a regulatory cooperation of various worldwide partner conventions.

The most important features at a glance:

Structure: The competition is organized by a committee made up of members of the partner events. While the preliminary rounds can be organized flexibly at a local level, strict, uniform rules apply to the final.

Global network: The aim is to network the international cosplay community through qualification rounds in various countries and to enable participants to travel.

Rotating final: In order to promote all partner conventions equally, the grand final for the “Cosplay Champions Cup” takes place at a different location worldwide every year.

Focus on fairness & quality: The evaluation is carried out by a panel of experienced experts. Both the craftsmanship of the costumes and the role play (performance) are assessed.

Registration

Registration deadline: 01.08.2026, 23:59 hrs

Conditions of participation

• If you are unable to attend the award ceremony, please report to the information stand and leave your contact details.
• Prizes willNEVERbe forwarded abroad!
• By registering at , you give us permission to stream your performance live and use the videos.
• Shorts or “safety pants” must be worn under skirts or dresses.
• Obviously violent or pornographic images will be disqualified.
• Last minute registrations on site areNOTpossible.
• Violations of the competition rules can lead to exclusion from the competition!

Set of rules

The rules for judging and scoring in the qualifying competitions and the final must conform to the same standard.

• The participants are judged by a jury of experienced people.
• The costume is judged behind the scenes, where the judges can examine it in detail and ask questions about how it was made.
• The performance on stage is also included in the evaluation.
• The jury has the right to exclude participants if there is a suspicion that the costume (or essential parts of it) has been purchased or commissioned.

Rules for awarding points:

The evaluation is based on the following categories:

1. performance on stage (20 %)

• 0-2 points: Poor performance
• 3 points: Average performance
• 4 points: Good performance
• 5 points: Outstanding performance

2. similarity to the figure (20 %)
This includes make-up, wig styling, representation of the figure, etc.

• 0-2 points: Poor similarity
• 3 points: Average similarity
• 4 points: Good similarity
• 5 points: Outstanding similarity

3rd prop (20 %, only if available)

The quality of the prop is assessed.

• 0-2 points: Weak prop
• 3 points: Average – good in one aspect, but with weaknesses
• 4 points: Good prop (e.g. good workmanship, special effects or design)
• 5 points: Outstanding prop

4. cosplay

The weighting depends on whether a prop is available:

• With prop: 40 % of the total score
• Without props: 60% of the total score (points are multiplied by × 1.5)

Rating scale:

• 0-2 points: Weak costume
• 3-4 points: Average costume
• 5-6 points: Decent costume with strengths and weaknesses

• 7-8 points: Impressive costume with only minor weaknesses
• 9-10 points: Outstanding costume with many challenging parts and no recognizable weaknesses

Stage rules:

• Stage decorations are permitted if they can be set up by AniNite staff within 60 seconds before the performance.
• The decoration must be able to stand on its own and be easily transported by the participants.

Not permitted and leads to disqualification:

• Spillage of liquids
• Bubbles
• Fire or naked flames
• Laser pointer
• Powder or similar substances
• Chemical effects
• Dry ice
• Explosion effects
• Other violation of the stage regulations

Rules CCC: The rules for judging and scoring in the qualifying competitions and the final must conform to the same standard.

The participants are judged by a jury of experienced people. The costume is judged behind the scenes, where the judges can examine it in detail and ask questions about its production.

The performance on stage is also included in the evaluation. The jury has the right to exclude participants if there is a suspicion that the costume (or significant parts of it) was purchased or commissioned.

Rules for awarding points The evaluation is based on the following categories:

1. performance on stage (20 %)

• 0-2 points: Poor performance
• 3 points: Average performance
• 4 points: Good performance
• 5 points: Outstanding performance

2. resemblance to the character (20%) This includes make-up, wig styling, representation of the character, etc.

• 0-2 points: Poor similarity
• 3 points: Average similarity
• 4 points: Good similarity
• 5 points: Outstanding similarity

3. props (20 %, only if available) the quality of the props is assessed.

5 points: Outstanding prop

0-2 points: Weak prop

3 points: Average – good in one aspect, but with weaknesses

4 points: Good prop (e.g. good workmanship, special effects or design)

If you have any questions, please use our contact form