Skit Contest
This is one of the most popular events at Otafest! Pay tribute to your favorite anime characters through a skit, dance production, or other creative performance. This is a highlight for many festival attendees! The Cosplay Skit Contest is not for walk-ons! Walk-ons can take part in the Cosplay Fashion Show!
Showcase
Otafest proudly presents the Cosplay Showcase for cosplayers who want to show off their costumes but don’t necessarily want to do so on-stage during the Cosplay Fashion Show! Here, our judges will look at your costume in detail. No prior experience is necessary as we have separate categories for beginners and experts.
Fashion Show
Strut your stuff and show off your cosplay on stage at our Cosplay Fashion Show and you’re bound to be a hit! This event is for you to show off your cosplay on-stage as a walk-on. Sign up for the Cosplay Fashion Show in person at Otafest!
Mr / Ms Otafest
Our Popularity Contest! Wear your contestant sign and show off around the convention to have people vote for you! Mr and Miss Otafest will be crowned at Closing Ceremonies. Just remember, harassing people for votes is not allowed! Sign up for the Mr/Ms Otafest in person on Otafest Sunday!
We have four contests, so…
What’s the Difference?
| Skit Contest | Showcase | Fashion Show | Mr/Ms Otafest | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Must make your own cosplay | No | Yes | No | No |
| Appear in front of an audience | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Performance required | Yes | No | No | No |
| Must wear your own cosplay | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Pre-registration required | Yes | No | No | No |
| Approximate time commitment | 1.5 Hours | 2 Hours | 1.5 Hours | 10 Mins |
| Awards presented | After contest | After contest | After contest | At Closing Ceremonies |
For more details, categories, and prize info, check out the 2018 Cosplay Handbook.