The Cosplay Contest will be back with a series of cosplay parades and a cosplay contest at EVO Japan 2025!
Our cosplay events are open to all, but please note that the costumes will be limited to fighting game-related costumes.

For improvement of safety and comfort, EVO Japan 2025 will begin selling the Cosplay Participation Ticket (including the use of a changing room and a cloakroom)!

The type of the cosplay ticket
●3 Days Bundle, 3,000 yen (tax incl.)
It will be exchanged with a “Cosplay Registration Card,” valid for all 3 days

●1 Day Ticket, 1,500 yen (tax incl.)
It can be exchanged with a “Cosplay Registration Card,” valid on the day only."

Details on the sales and additional info will be announced at a later date.
In order to cosplay at EVO Japan 2025, an admission ticket (1 Day / 3 Days bundle) is required in addition to a “cosplay ticket.”

Admission tickets are available at the “Early Bird” price until 11:59 pm on Monday, January 27 JST, which is less expensive than the regular price, so please purchase your tickets as soon as possible!


Cosplay Parade
Gather at the cosplay area with your favorite fighting game cosplay! Let's parade throughout the venue.

Date:Friday 9, May [Day 1], Saturday 10, May [Day 2]
The starting time and how to join is TBA.

Cosplay Contest
A cosplay contest will be held to show off your costumes, performances, and love for the fighting game characters. Let's join in and have fun together!
The nominee will perform at the CosCon Finals, and the winner of the contest will receive a special prize!
Judging will be based on costume accuracy, craftsmanship, and the performance attitude/vibe of each cosplay performer.

Date of Finals: Saturday 10, May [Day 2].

The starting time, the judges, the prize, and how to register is TBA.
Registration will end on Friday, 9th May.