AnimeCon is one of the beating hearts of cosplay in the Netherlands. A place where both novice and experienced cosplayers can live their hobby to the fullest. You will find cosplay everywhere throughout the convention: many of the visitors wear their wonderful costumes, photographers enjoy taking pictures and we host many events about cosplay.

Everybody who is interested can cosplay at AnimeCon. To give everybody the possibility to enjoy cosplay to the fullest, we provide multiple cosplay activities during our festival. From beginning cosplayers to experts, we offer activities for all. 

Cosplay Competitions at AnimeCon

Here at AnimeCon we host multiple cosplay competitions, where the best cosplayers compete on stage and show their costumes in the most wonderful acts. This can be in solo acts, or in groups. AnimeCon prides itself that it has competitions for any level. For those who want to try out filling the stage for the first time, to those who want to represent the Netherlands in one of the international competitions abroad, where our cosplayers will compete with the some of the best cosplayers in the world.

Tournament of Champions
Tournament of Champions
The idea for the “Tournament of Champions” was created by YuniCon in 2020, shortly before the Pandemic, and has been a work in progress since then. Their goal is to create a contest for solo cosplayers where crafting skills are valued equally, so the most complete costume will be the winner. They are now happy to announce, that the first...
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GICOF
GICOF
AnimeCon has always been the Dutch festival to go to for awesome international cosplay contests. A chance to experience spicy authentic Korean food, culture and cosplay to the AnimeCon Competition roster. A team of two BeNeLux cosplayers can win a spot at the great Gyeonggi International Cosplay Festival (GICOF) held in September 2023.
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European Cosplay Gathering Group and Solo preliminaries
European Cosplay Gathering Group and Solo preliminaries
You may have heard about Japan-Expo in Paris before, because it's the largest Japanese Pop-culture related event outside of Japan. Ten years ago, they started a Pan-European Costume or Cosplay competition where only the Top 15 European Cosplay countries can compete! The Netherlands is of course considered as one of these fifteencountries! Japan-Expo, in its wisdom has chosen AnimeCon as...
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AnimeCon Solo Cosplay Competition
AnimeCon Solo Cosplay Competition
Do you want to do something a bit more daring? Then the AnimeCon Solo Cosplay Competition is right for you.
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AnimeCon Group Cosplay Competition
AnimeCon Group Cosplay Competition
Cosplay, or Costume Play can be seen at all Anime and Game-related events. Cosplayers are people dressing up like their favourite cartoon, comic or game character. Quite a lot of people cosplay at AnimeCon. The Cosplay Competition at AnimeCon is more than just showing your cool outfit! At our Cosplay Competition we require contestants to not only wear a great,...
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Cosplay Workshops and Events


Maybe you just want to know more about it, or the materials. In that case we have workshops about cosplay. Or you could go to one of the dealers that specialize in cosplay, especially Cosplayshop.be. 

Cosplay Snatch Game
Cosplay Snatch Game
A fun, interactive game modeled after the famous Snatch Game from RuPaul’s Drag Race.
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World Cosplay Summit
World Cosplay Summit
For the last several years, AnimeCon has been invited to join the fun in the World Championships of Cosplay, the World Cosplay Summit (WCS) in Nagoya, Japan! This means that during our regular Cosplay Competition, the best team (according to WCS judgment rules) of two Cosplayers will be chosen to represent The Netherlands as official Dutch entrants for the competition in Japan!
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AnimeCon Group Cosplay Competition
AnimeCon Group Cosplay Competition
Cosplay, or Costume Play can be seen at all Anime and Game-related events. Cosplayers are people dressing up like their favourite cartoon, comic or game character. Quite a lot of people cosplay at AnimeCon. The Cosplay Competition at AnimeCon is more than just showing your cool outfit! At our Cosplay Competition we require contestants to not only wear a great, self-made costume, they also have to perform an act; in-character as the character they are portraying.
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AnimeCon Solo Cosplay Competition
AnimeCon Solo Cosplay Competition
Do you want to do something a bit more daring? Then the AnimeCon Solo Cosplay Competition is right for you.
Get more information!
European Cosplay Gathering Group and Solo preliminaries
European Cosplay Gathering Group and Solo preliminaries
You may have heard about Japan-Expo in Paris before, because it's the largest Japanese Pop-culture related event outside of Japan. Ten years ago, they started a Pan-European Costume or Cosplay competition where only the Top 15 European Cosplay countries can compete! The Netherlands is of course considered as one of these fifteencountries! Japan-Expo, in its wisdom has chosen AnimeCon as the event that will send the Dutch representatives to the European Cosplay Gathering (ECG) at Japan-Expo in July! You can win an expenses paid trip including hotel rooms to Japan-Expo where you will have to compete and represent The Netherlands...
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GICOF
GICOF
AnimeCon has always been the Dutch festival to go to for awesome international cosplay contests. A chance to experience spicy authentic Korean food, culture and cosplay to the AnimeCon Competition roster. A team of two BeNeLux cosplayers can win a spot at the great Gyeonggi International Cosplay Festival (GICOF) held in September 2023.
Get more information!
Tournament of Champions
Tournament of Champions
The idea for the “Tournament of Champions” was created by YuniCon in 2020, shortly before the Pandemic, and has been a work in progress since then. Their goal is to create a contest for solo cosplayers where crafting skills are valued equally, so the most complete costume will be the winner. They are now happy to announce, that the first official final will be happening at YuniCon 2023, 20. – 22. October 2023, with selections happening all over Europe during the entire year. Including at our very own AnimeCon!
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Cosplay Photography


Photocorners
Of course, if you don't want to shine on stage, there are many other opportunities for your hobby. For instance, AnimeCon has several different themed background spots, which can use for your pictures.

Cosplay Photography
Speaking of photography, besides AnimeCon's own photographers, there are many photographers as well. So if you are into cosplay photography, AnimeCon is the place to be. We do have some house rules regarding photography though. 2 tips for both cosplayers and photographers: make some (business) cards what you can trade for contact. And always ask before you make a picture, even if it is just a snapshot. That way you will get the best results.


But most of all, when you come to AnimeCon, you will meet many people who also love cosplay. Enjoy the community and meet old and new friends.