Thank you for your interest in Mizucon's 2025 Cosplay Craftsmanship contest! This is our pre-registration form and MUST be submitted prior to May 23th, 2025. By completing this form you are abiding by the following rules
✦ Your costume must be at least 50% hand-made
This means your costume must have been altered or done by your own hand. This does include the modification of pre-existing items such as thrifted items that have been changed to suit your needs for the character/creation. An entirely thrifted and modified cosplay is acceptable. If you enter a cosplay that is bought online we will know, and you will NOT be considered for any category awards.
✦ Please bring progress pictures and references of your submission, and be able to thoroughly explain your work process/creation process.
✦ If your prop would not pass a prop check DO NOT BRING IT.
✦ Please keep all entries PG-13. This is a family-friendly event. Swimsuit style cosplays are acceptable. Keep anything that would pass as at an 18+ event at home! Nudity or near nudity is not acceptable.
✦ Have good sportsmanship! This means no bad mouthing, being rude, or uppity with other competitors/attendees. We are all here to have fun and enjoy what we love! Please do not sully the experience for others.
All applicants will be emailed their pre-judging time and location once the schedule is live. Pre-judging will most likely take place mid-morning/early afternoon. All competitors will be asked to arrive at Main Events at least 30-45 minutes prior to the event for line-up.
If there are any questions please contact us at
cosplay@mizucon.com