Do you like to cosplay, but hate large crowds? Are you an avid cosplayer who has too many costumes for just one event? Is your favorite costume from a show/game/other media that didn’t originate in Japan? Then the Hallway Cosplay Contest is for you! Come to the Hallway Cosplay area during the convention, fill out a short form, talk to the judges for a few minutes, and be on your way. No pre-registration required!
- Friday Hallway contest is from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. CT at the Cosplay Contest Registration/Check-in tables inside Ballroom A2.
- Sunday Hallway contest is from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT at the Cosplay Contest Registration/Check-in tables inside Ballroom A2.
- Both Friday and Sunday Hallway Cosplay winners will be announced at Closing Ceremonies. If you win a prize and cannot attend Closing Ceremonies, Naka-Kon will mail you your award.
Hallway Cosplay Judging Rules and Criteria
- Costumes can be from any source in the world; entries are not limited to characters/concepts from Japan. Hallway is a less strict version of the Main Stage Contest, but your cosplay should be at least 30% constructed by you.
- Entrants should bring printed photos of their costumes’ sources. If you need to pull the images up on your smartphone, these will be accepted.
- Entrants may enter alone or in a group. Groups count as a single entry. Group size cannot exceed 5 people.
- Cosplayers may enter multiple costumes, but not the same costume multiple times. Entrants may only enter one costume per day (i.e., one on Friday and one on Sunday).
- The Hallway Cosplay Contest is located at the Cosplay Contest Registration/Check-in tables inside Ballroom A2.
- Friday from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. CT
- Sunday from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 pm. CT
- Both Friday and Sunday Hallway Cosplay winners will be announced at Closing Ceremonies on Sunday. If you win a prize and cannot attend Closing Ceremonies, Naka-Kon will mail you your award.
