Let’s celebrate how you embody your character. We’re looking for the accuracy, the attitude, and the confidence that makes a character truly come to life. This is your stage to own.
Locations
Cosplay HQ – Ideation Room 1 (Registration)
Main Events Room (Contest)
The Cosplay Fashion Show is all about getting on stage and having your moment in the spotlight!
This is more than a walk-on, it’s your chance to command the main stage. You will have 30 seconds (it’s more time than you think!) to move across the stage, striking a series of poses for the judges and cameras. It’s a true test of poise and character portrayal, challenging you to embody your cosplay’s essence from every angle.
Registering
First things first, check the schedule for the registration time and location for the Fashion Show. When you register, we’ll give you a unique entry number, your category, and your call time.
Call Time
At the call time, about 30 minutes before the show, we’ll meet you at the Main Events room to check you in and get you lined up with everyone in your category. You’ll be placed in order with your group (Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced), and that’s the order you’ll be heading onto the stage in!
Your Time to Shine
Once the show begins, the host will introduce you by name and character. This is your cue to hit the stage! You’ll have about 30 seconds total to show off your cosplay by striking a few poses on the marked spots on the stage. That’s 30 seconds for the entire walk, not at each point. After your big moment, you’ll exit the stage and return to the waiting line in the same order as before.
The Grand Finale
After everyone in a category has had their individual time on stage, the entire category group will come back out for a final walk-through. This is where our judges will present the awards for your category. Once all the awards have been given out, we’ll give the audience an opportunity to take photos of the entire group, then you’ll leave the stage and we’ll do the exact same thing for the next category!
There is no pre-registration for this event. You'll need to register at Otafest itself following the instructions above, in the "format" section of this page!
