Cosplay

The most contested and impressive competition is back again! Aniventure Comic Con 2026 is welcoming everyone who wishes to participate in the cosplay show on July 11 and 12 in Hall 1 of the Inter Expo Center. You can find the registration form and the rules HERE. Categories in which participants can take part:

• Greatest Resemblance to Original – Award for overall resemblance to original character. This category takes into account the costume, the appearance of the participant and their stage behaviour. Prizes – 500 EUR for gaming day and 500 EUR for anime/film day.
• Best Costume – Awarded to the costume that bears the greatest resemblance to the original. The look of the participant is not taken into account here, only the complexity and performance of the costume. Prizes – 360 EUR for gaming day and 360 EUR for anime/film day.
• Best Stage Performance – the category where the most charismatic participant who has become a crowd/jury favourite is awarded, regardless of the quality and complexity of the costume. Prizes – 150 EUR for gaming day and 150 EUR for anime/film day.
• Best Armor – an award for the best-crafted armor. The evaluation is based on complexity, detail, creativity, functionality, and the scale of the craftsmanship. Prizes include themed materials for cosplay creation, provided by the specialized store https://cosplayshop.be
• Best Prop – an award for the best weapons, accessories, or costume decorations. The evaluation is based on complexity, detail, creativity, functionality, and the scale of the craftsmanship. Only props handcrafted by the participant are eligible. Prizes include themed materials for cosplay creation, provided by the specialized store https://cosplayshop.be.
• Best Makeup – an award for the most complex and impressive makeup. This category also includes the creation of special prosthetics used to alter the shape of the face or body. Prizes include themed materials for cosplay creation, provided by the specialized store https://cosplayshop.be.

This year, the competition will also announce special winners who will have the opportunity to take part in the following international qualifiers:

• • International WCS Qualifier: https://aniventure.net/en/contests/wcs
• • International Qualifier Pop Culture Hiroshima: https://aniventure.net/en/contests/pop-culture-hiroshima
  • International Qualifier YuniCon Tournament of Champions: https://aniventure.net/en/contests/yunicon-toc
  • International Qualifier Cosplay Champions: https://aniventure.net/en/contests/cosplay-champions
  • International Qualifier ECG: https://aniventure.net/en/contests/ecg

You can find the full participation requirements HERE.