Cosplay Competitions

AnimeCon is one of the beating hearts of cosplay in the Netherlands. A place where both novice and experienced cosplayers can live their hobby to the fullest. You will find cosplay everywhere throughout the convention: many of the visitors wear their wonderful costumes, photographers enjoy taking pictures and we host many events about cosplay.

Everybody who is interested can cosplay at AnimeCon. To give everybody the possibility to enjoy cosplay to the fullest, we provide multiple cosplay activities during our festival. From beginning cosplayers to experts, we offer activities for all. 

Cosplay Competitions at AnimeCon

Here at AnimeCon we host multiple cosplay competitions, where the best cosplayers compete on stage and show their costumes in the most wonderful acts. This can be in solo acts, or in groups. AnimeCon prides itself that it has competitions for any level. For those who want to try out filling the stage for the first time, to those who want to represent the Netherlands in one of the international competitions abroad, where our cosplayers will compete with the some of the best cosplayers in the world.

We worked with the following organisations and/or events in the past: GICOF, WCS, ToC and the walkway.

Cosplay Competition Judges

Matthew Barry

Matthew is a Competitive cosplayer from the UK, most recently having represented twice consecutively over the past 2 years and winning the Crown Championship world finals in Chicago back in April 2024.

He believes in the power of innovation, experimentation and having fun. Having judged international contests around the world he is excited, and honoured, to be apart of the team and can't wait to see what you bring!

Instagram: @Matthew__Barry

Tenkou

Tenkou! A cosplayer since 2012 who outside of cosplay works with film and TV production as a hair and makeup artist. She loves educating and standing on stage and have had the honor of representing Sweden in NCC, ECG, GEC and ICL to name some of them. She offers panels about tips and tricks when competing and how to start working with SFX. She loves getting to know new people so make sure to go up and say hi!

@tenkoucosplay on IG, FB, blue sky, Twitch, YouTube and tiktok

Etaru

Etaru is a Chicago-based cosplayer with 20 years of award-winning experience. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge with fellow crafters online and hosting panels, and has judged prestigious cosplay events worldwide, including the World Cosplay Summit preliminaries, MCM Expo Cosplay Championship, and events in the USA, UK, Netherlands, Norway, and Denmark.

She’s excited to meet AnimeCon attendees and share her experience with the vibrant European cosplay community!

Instagram: @etaru

Cosplay Photography


Photocorners
Of course, if you don't want to shine on stage, there are many other opportunities for your hobby. For instance, AnimeCon has several different themed background spots, which can use for your pictures.

Cosplay Photography
Speaking of photography, besides AnimeCon's own photographers, there are many photographers as well. So if you are into cosplay photography, AnimeCon is the place to be. We do have some house rules regarding photography though. 2 tips for both cosplayers and photographers: make some (business) cards what you can trade for contact. And always ask before you make a picture, even if it is just a snapshot. That way you will get the best results.


But most of all, when you come to AnimeCon, you will meet many people who also love cosplay. Enjoy the community and meet old and new friends.

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