Welcome to this years cosplay contest at Mizuumicon!
Below you will find the rules for said contest as well as an on-line sign-up. By signing up you agree to follow the rules:
Cosplay categories for this year: Best costume for ages 13+ (Walk On),
Best kids costume for ages 12 and under (Walk On),
Best “Fairy Tail” themed costume (Walk On),
and Best skit cosplay (Skit).
Provided that there are enough slots you may sign up for either Skit or Walk-On or Both.
If you are participating in either category ALONE you must wear a cosplay that would not be defined as “Normal Clothes”. (Example:Misty from “Pokemon” or Light from “Death Note” By Themselves are NOT Acceptable)
These cosplay will be Accepted on the grounds that you are participating with a Group or Elaborate Prop.
(Example: Misty with Plush Pokemon or Light with L and Ryuuk in a Group IS Acceptable.)
Walk On’s:
Walk On’s will receive Roughly 30 seconds to walk across stage and stop on 2 designated Posing Spots while Crossing.
Walk On’s Can Consist on 1 Participant or up to a Group of 5. (Groups more than 5 Must participate as a Skit)
Nudity is NOT considered a Costume! Any Cosplay that shows organs that you wouldn’t show your parents will NOT be allowed to participate. (Keep it PG-13 people)
Vulgar or Extremely Sexual Poses will NOT be allowed and will be grounds for immediate Disqualification.
Skits:
All Skits will be allotted a 3 minute Time Limit. Going over the time limit May result in Disqualification.
Skits can have as many Participants in them you wish. (Just don’t crowd the Stage)
Any Sounds or Music MUST be given to the crew during sign up in CD format or it WILL NOT be used.
Skits must remain PG-13. Any Skit that depicts Excessive Cursing or Sexual Content will be Disqualified immediately and removed from the stage.
Flying Props and Pyrotechnic are PROHIBITED!
You will need a printout of your confirmation email to bring with you the day of the convention to be added first to the cosplay line. Mind you on-line sign-up does not guarantee a place for you but it does greatly improve your chances (as well as lets us provide more slots for cosplayers).