Maui Matsuri Cosplay Contest

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ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. FIND THE COSPLAY TABLE TO SIGN UP LAST MINUTE.

Registrations submitted here will not be counted.

Maui Matsuri (Festival Day) is on Saturday, May 27, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at UH Maui College. This is the 21st year of showcasing amazing cosplay talent from the Maui community.

CHECK-IN at Cosplay table in Pilina Building (Student Lounge) at 4:30 p.m. (Subject to change)

Below are some rules and guidelines for participants:

1. Those who register using this form shall be given priority and preference at the competition and in all communication leading to the day. Day-of-event registrations are allowed BUT only limited slots will be permitted to compete. You may NOT be able to compete if you plan on registering on the same day, no matter how awesome your cosplay. Just register now.

2. Organizers may cap the number of participants and close the registration without prior notice.

3. There shall be two categories: KEIKI CATEGORY (13 years and below) and UPPER CATEGORY (14 years and up). Costumes and props must be worn and carried with no risk of injury to people or property.

4. Prepare to parade, display and show-off your cosplay! By participating, expect to be photographed.

5. Judging: All costumes will be judged on how much of the costume was HANDMADE/MADE (must be at least 50%). Judges will also be judging on how accurate your costume is to the character you pick. The judges will be looking at the details and creativity of each costume.

WHAT ARE NOT ALLOWED:

• No glitter, confetti, pyrotechnics, live flame, or smoke generators of any kind are allowed. Any costume that “makes a mess” will not be allowed.

• Cosplay that are disrespectful to a culture or race, or any act in bad taste are not allowed.

• Excessive blood or gore, nudity, overly sexual, or otherwise inappropriate costumes will be ineligible for entry, and you may be asked to leave the campus.

• Any item capable of firing projectiles will not be allowed. This includes airsoft guns, Nerf guns, water guns, BB and pellet guns, and others. No props designed to appear identical to real guns are allowed.

• No metal or steel will be permitted. A steel sword, even blunt or secured permanently within a scabbard, will not be allowed. The same applies to morning stars, flails, etc.

Participation is FREE. Maui Matsuri shall prioritize everyone's safety.

For questions and inquiries:

Lindsay, Night Darling

nightdarling808@gmail.com

Name of Participant *

Category *

Keiki Category - 13 years old below

Upper Category - 14 years and up

Cosplaying as... *

From what anime / show *

Describe your character and your costume *

Tell us about why you chose this character, and how you made your costume. Your description will help the judges understand and score your cosplay.

If participant is a minor, please add the name of Parent or guardian.

Email address *

Contact number *

Acknowledgement and Waiver *

You must CHECK all the boxes below to be eligible to participate.

By submitting this form, you agree not to hold the Japanese Cultural Society of Maui, Maui Matsuri, its organizers and volunteers legally responsible for the risks involved in this cosplay contest.

By participating, you understand and provide permission to post your photos online for promotional purposes.

You agree to all the rules and guidelines stipulated in this form.

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