PERMISSIONS

By entering the Anime Magic! INK’D Cosplay Showcase, I give permission to Anime Magic! INK’D and its designees to photograph and/or video record my costume and performance and to use these photographs and videos as the convention sees fit. I also attest that I am eligible to compete as per the Anime Magic! INK’D Cosplay Showcase rules and that all information on the entry form is true and correct.

If I am under the age of 18 years old, I understand that I must have a legal guardian present to participate.

By submitting this waiver, I acknowledge that I have read and understood the rules and guidelines established and posted by Anime Magic! INK’D.

STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

• All participants must be registered attendees of Anime Magic! INK’D

• All costumes must conform to convention, jurisdiction, and state guidelines for public decency. Shoes are required.

• Profanity and obscene and/or lewd gestures are simply not allowed.

• Costumes and presentation shall not be used as a political, religious, etc. statement.

• Surprises are not allowed. Participants shall not jump off the stage.

• Participants must complete the registration form and sign the waiver to participate.

• Anime Magic! reserves the right to have the final word on all decisions.

GENERAL COSTUME & COSPLAY SHOWCASE RULES

• Costumes of ALL types are allowed! This includes anime, manga, video games, comic books or film adaptations, and etc.

• Costumes larger than a standard door frame require pre-approval.

• Only one entry allowed per person.

• Do not wear or use anything that will damage, destroy, or ruin the costume(s) of other attendants or the hotel space.

• Costumes must be self-contained. No connections to electricity, water, amps, projection, PA’s, etc. will be provided nor available.

• Contestants are encouraged to notify Anime Magic INK’D if their costume has restricted movement, vision, or is otherwise bulky so we can best accommodate you.

• Contestants are also encouraged to inform Anime Magic INKD if they themselves have any physical or visual impairments that would require accommodations for walking on stage.

WEAPONS AND EFFECTS POLICY

Those found to be in violation of these rules will be reprimanded.

• Live steel is not allowed. This includes real swords, knives, blades, guns, etc. Prop blades must be fake and dull.

• No real weapons whatsoever, including airsoft guns. Prop weapons must be obviously fake. Prop firearms must have an orange tip with no projectiles loaded. All ranged weapons may not be tightly strung. Ammunition may not be carried onstage.

• Live projectiles are not allowed. Objects may not be thrown into the audience.

• Replicas may not be pointed in the direction of another human being.

• Fire, flames, explosives, flash powder, smoke, lasers, etc. are not allowed. Electronic flashes are only permitted with pre-approval.

• No smoke or vapor of any kind will be allowed.

QUESTIONS

contact@animemagicinkd.org

The Cosplay Showcase at Anime Magic! INK’D will be held:

MAIN EVENTS STAGE

SATURDAY 4-6PM

Contestants must arrive 30 minutes early (at 3:30PM) for check in and pre-show preparations.

By participating in any cosplay competition at Anime Magic! INK’D, you authorize the convention to take your photograph. This photograph may be used for reference by the judges and staff when determining a winner or for promotional use by the convention. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Anime Magic! INK’D staff.

At Anime Magic! INK’D, we host a “Cosplay Showcase” instead of a “Contest”. Both events feature special cosplay guest judges, trophies and prizes, and more… so what makes a “Showcase” different from a “Contest?”

• What is a Contest?: A Cosplay Contest typically has competitive categories such as novice, journeyman, and masters. There is also a pre-judging day and time for contestants, and there is a greater attention to craftsmanship.

• What is a Showcase?: Our Cosplay Showcase is a casual, accessible and inclusive event tailored to everyone of all skill levels. It’s meant to be a fun way to show off your costume, whether crafted or store bought, and there are no competitive categories. The focus on this event is fun and accessibility‍ ‍to everyone and is not focused on competition.