Welcome to The Anime Shogatsu Masquerade Page
Once again we welcome back EVERYONE’s favorite host-est with the most-est….Bear Sailor Moon!
Joining our wonderful host is our Judges
Masquerade Guidelines
Divisions
Novice:
For cosplayers who have never entered a masquerade with a beginner’s skill level
Journeyman:
For cosplayers with masquerade experience, honed skills, or won at least 3 separate awards in the Novice Category, or won a Best in Novice class.
Artisan:
Won at least 3 separate awards in the Journeyman Category, or won a Best in Journeyman class.
Master Level:
Won at least 3 separate awards in the Artisan Category, or won a Best in Artisan class.
Out-of-Competition:
Contestant who just wants to participate for fun! There are no requirements for this category, but you will NOT be eligible for an award.
***Cosplayers are allowed to enter any division they choose and must stay in that division if they win.
Instructions for Entrants
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- Fill out an entrant application form at Bear Sailor Moon’s table
- Have an audio file ready on a USB
- After registration, you will be given instructions on where to meet before the masquerade, PLEASE DO NOT BE LATE!
- Workmanship judging will take place prior to performance
- Please remember to pick up your USB after the competition
- If you are unsure of which division to enter, consult the masquerade director
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Rules
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- NO microphones are permitted
- NO lasers, open flame, powder, fire, and/or open flashes
- NO disposal of waste on stage
- NO explicit nudity
- NO real firearms, projectile weapons, and/or blades. (If your costume has a weapon, please refrain from excessive and dangerous movement with consideration of stage)
- Only ONE entry is permitted by entrant/group
- Professionals are not eligible for awards, but may participate in “Out-of-competition”
- All entries have a limit of 60 seconds
- The directors have the right to remove entrants if they are a danger to the audience or if they think the entrants will cause harm to the public
- FAILURE TO APPEAR ON TIME MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION
- Commissioned costumes require the signed consent of costume designers
- Please respect the final decisions of the judges. Awards may not be awarded if judges do not feel entrants are deserving of award
- NO EXCEPTIONS CAN BE MADE TO THESE RULES
- FAILURE TO ABIDE BY THE RULES WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION
- Have fun!