JR.

OTAKU-KI COSPLAY EVENT

COSPLAY COMPETITION ENTRY FORM

PART IA – Personal Information:

Name: _______________________________________ Age: _____________

Email Address: ________________________________ Contact No.: __________________
Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY): ____________________ Nationality: ___________________

Category: ( ) Teen/Adult – Ages 13 to 30 years

( ) Kids – Ages 6 to 12 years

PART IB – Character Details:

Character from: ( ) Animation
( ) Comics
( ) Video Game
( ) TV Shows
( ) Movies

Character Name: _______________________________

Series Name (for Animation/TV Show ONLY): ________________________
Use Pre-Record when on stage:
( ) YES, I have an Mp3 file ( ) NO Mp3 file, any music will do

PART II – Cosplay Details:

1. Why did you choose this character?

2. Why did you choose this series/movie/video game?

3. Costume descriptions (Please elaborate your costume details; was it handmade, sewn, or
purchased? Etc.)

4. Will your cosplay have any fake weapons/props?

( ) Yes (Kindly refer to the weapon policy) ( ) No

Page | 1
 JR. OTAKU-KI COSPLAY EVENT
COSPLAY COMPETITION ENTRY FORM

JR. OTAKU-KI RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone may enter in the cosplay competition. However, entrants 13 and
under must have their parents’ permission to enroll, and MUST be accompanied by a legal
guardian or relative of age at the show.
2. HOW TO ENTER: Signups for the Cosplay Competition will have to be registered by
________. To sign up, the entrant will be required to fill out the entry form (PDF form) and
email it in to _________ (Please send the PDF as an attached file.) The total number of
entrants that will be allowed this year will be 100. [All skit entries MUST enter before the
_______ deadline, in order to have enough time for review of materials. If you do not make
the first cutoff for skit entries, you will be placed on a waiting list, in case of drop
outs/disqualifications.] All entries are taken on a first come, first served basis.

3. COSTUME GUIDELINES:
a. No costume is NO COSTUME. While many popular characters wear what could be
termed “street clothes”, a single character in regular, everyday clothing isn’t very engaging
and thus, is disqualified.
b. Body Coverage: Jr. Otaku-ki is a family friendly environment and has to adhere to the
rules and regulations set forth by the organizers. All costumes need to be tasteful. This
means body paint, latex pasties, etc. are not considered adequate body coverage without
additional clothing being worn over it.
c. Shoes are required at all times. Even if a cosplay character goes barefoot, the cosplayer
must wear shoes.
d. All costumes worn within the convention center must fit through a standard doorway (36
inches). Any attendee wearing a bulky costume, or one with poor visibility, should have a
handler available to escort him/her.
*For cosplay contest: costumes that have low visibility or are a bit bulky may have
a handler help them in individual and group competition.
NOTE: Assembly of costume is NOT allowed on stage during the cosplay contest.
This will be automatic disqualification.
e. All prop weapons must conform to weapon policy; if a policy violation is discovered by any
of the convention staff or judges panel, that entry will be disqualified (see page 5 for
weapon policy)
f. No nudity. No clothes is no clothes.

Page | 2
 JR. OTAKU-KI COSPLAY EVENT
COSPLAY COMPETITION ENTRY FORM

4. CONTEST GUIDELINES:
a. COSPLAY IS AN ALL-AGES EVENT. The cosplay should be considered a PG-13 rated
event at the most. All music and pre-recorded materials will be screened and all violators
of this rule will be disqualified. The judgment of what is acceptable is left to the sole
discretion. Offensive language of any kind is not allowed. (Racial or sexual epithets,
cursing not allowed on network TV, etc.) Sexual humor is not allowed. This covers yaoi,
yuri, mpreg, auto-erotica, tentacles, lolicon, etc. If your joke/skit could not be performed at
your workplace or in front of your grandmother, then you probably can’t perform it at the
contest itself.
*If you have a question about your content, please feel free to ask the Jr. Otaku-ki Staff if it
is allowable.
b. One costume entry per person.
c. Contestants may not enter a costume that has won an award from any other convention. If
you have a question about exceptions to this rule, please contact us.
d. All contestants MUST fill out and submit an entry form. A valid convention badge will be
required.
e. Special stage requests will be considered but cannot be guaranteed. Requests should be
submitted in writing along with the entry form.
f. Contestants who do not appear in full costume at pre‐judging will be disqualified from the
contest.
g. Any item or activity that presents the possibility of damage to the entrants, their costumes,
the audience, or the facility is prohibited.
h. Any participant may be disqualified from the contest by Jr. Otaku-ki Staff for failure to
observe any of these rules.

5. STAGE RULES:
a. All entries must be able to get on and off the stage safely
b. Props: What goes on stage with you must come off stage with you. For safety reasons,
things like confetti, fireworks, glitter, flash paper, rose petals, water and other small messy
objects are strictly forbidden to be brought into the stage area.
c. On stage, non-firing toy weapons will be allowed without peace bonding, but be aware that
any “live” weapons will result in immediate eviction from the stage. Also, no food, animals
or remote control devices are allowed on stage. And no throwing items into the crowd.
d. Martial Arts/Stage Fighting: All stage fighting of a like nature needs to be limited to half
speed and quarter strength. One foot must remain on the floor at all times. This means no
jumps, leaps or rolls. Climbing onto the stage or leaping off the edge of the stage is both
prohibited and extremely dangerous.
e. [edit] Time Limits: Each Walk-on entry will have 30 seconds to saunter across the stage,
pose and depart. Skits have approximately 45 to 60 seconds.
f. Sound: ALL SOUNDTRACKS MUST BE PRE-RECORDED. (This rule applies to skits
only.) This means all dialogue for your skit, all music, everything. Soundtrack CDs MUST
is received by no later than ________ for review and pre-event preparation. If any skit

Page | 3
 JR. OTAKU-KI COSPLAY EVENT
COSPLAY COMPETITION ENTRY FORM

soundtrack be deemed inappropriate, the entrants will be owed to re-record an approved

version ONCE. Also, if the re-recorded version is still not conforming to appropriateness
guidelines, that entry will be disqualified. (And the waiting list will be called into play again.)
Walk-ons will be performed to runway-style music in keeping with the themes chosen by
the organizer.
g. Costume Credit: All costumes must be made by the entrant(s) or credited to the
appropriate creator(s) on the entrant’s entry form.
h. Purchased Costumes: Purchased costumes (either commissioned, store bought, or eBay
costumes) may only make up 50% of the costumes. All purchased costumes MUST be
marked as such on your entry form.

6. AWARDS:
The award categories for Jr. Otaku-ki Cosplay Competition are as follows:
1. Kids – 6 to 12 Years of Age
a. 1st Prize: P3,000 + Consolation Prize + Certificate
b. 2nd Prize: P2,000 + Consolation Prize + Certificate
c. 3rd Prize: P1,000 + Consolation Prize + Certificate

2. Teens & Adults – 13 to 30 Years of Age

a. 1st Prize: P10,000 + Consolation Prize + Certificate
b. 2nd Prize: P6,000 + Consolation Prize + Certificate
c. 3rd Prize: P4,000 + Consolation Prize + Certificate

Note: All decisions made by the judges are final. All prizes will be awarded at the conclusion of
the contest. Any prize not claimed by the conclusion of Jr. Otaku-ki Cosplay Event will be
forfeited.

PLEASE BE NOTED THAT:

 Cosplay competition will be judged by celebrity guests at the con. The Cosplay Contest will
begin at 5:00pm on the Main Stage. Call time will be at 4:00pm.
 No touching of the cosplayer's costumes. Many people spend a lot of time, effort and money
into their cosplay. Be respectful.
 Judging will be based on:
1. Skit/Performance (40%)
2. Resemblance & Craftsmanship (30%)
3. Originality (20%)
4. Audience’s cheer (10%)

Page | 4
 JR. OTAKU-KI COSPLAY EVENT
COSPLAY COMPETITION ENTRY FORM

COSTUME GUIDELINES AND WEAPONS POLICY:

All prop weapons must conform to weapon policy, which is as follows:
1. All weapons must be inspected by a member of our security staff and tagged prior to
entry. If you have a weapon that does not pass inspection, you will not be allowed in the
show.
2. No real weaponry (live firearms, sharp blades, etc.) are allowed. All weapons must be
non-working and peace bounded. Orange or Red Tip (either painted or taped) is
requested for all firearm related props.
3. No functioning projectile weapons - including water pistols, silly-string guns, or nerf guns.
4. Bladed weapons must be affixed in their sheaths so that they cannot be removed. No
clowning around in the commons area.
5. Any weapon used in an offensive manner will be confiscated. Anyone who violates this
rule may be asked to leave the convention area with no refund given. Please use good
judgment.
6. Wings are allowed to be worn. However, please be aware of the space you take up.
Knocking over a crowd of people every time you turn around is not a fun way to spend
your weekend! It is a good idea to make your wings small enough that they will not
cause you or the people around you any problems in getting around. Maybe you can
make them so that they fold up for times when you’re on the show floor.
7. Large scale and super elaborate costumes can be impressive but also difficult to get
around in! We don’t want to see your hard work damaged and wouldn’t want other
attendees tripping over your costume so please be aware of the space around you and
the crowd. Where possible, it is a good idea to have a friend along to help take care of
you and your costume. It may be a good idea to bring along a change of clothes in case
you want to explore the convention more easily out of costume.
8. Masks, Helmets, Make Up and Facial Coverings should be easy to remove if
requested by security and staff. This will also make it easier for you to eat, drink and
communicate – three very important parts of any expo! Please make sure body paint
and fake blood is sealed and applied correctly as they can damage property and other
people’s costumes. (Glued Prosthetics will be asked for ID.
9. While being in character, it’s important to remember that not everyone will appreciate
your intention of bringing the character to life. Just be aware of other patrons, staff,
guests and exhibitors at the event and be conscious of what you say and do.

Page | 5
 JR. OTAKU-KI COSPLAY EVENT
COSPLAY COMPETITION ENTRY FORM

Legal Disclaimer: JRVKJohn & SM City Pampanga Staff reserve the right to refuse entry to
anyone to the Cosplay Event for any reason.

For any enquiries contact:

Jr. Otaku-ki Cosplay Event
JRVKJohn Here
San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines
Contact no.:
E-mail:

We have read all the above Terms & Conditions of this form and we undertake to observe and
to be bound by them.

Name of attendant: _______________________________________

Signature: ______________________________________________

PARENT’S/GUARDIAN’S CONSENT

I agree that I have read and will comply with the rules of the Jr. Otaku-ki Cosplay Event by
JRVKJohn Organization and I further consent to the use of my picture, video footage, and the
likeness of my cosplay by Jr. Otaku-ki and JRVKJohn Organization in future promotional efforts.
I understand that my personal information will be stored with JRVKJohn Organization only and
will not be shared with any outside party other than Jr. Otaku-ki Cosplay Event. I understand
that I MUST report to the JRVKJohn Organization Table for directions to the pre‐judging area by
4:00pm to complete the entry process; if I do not appear, I will be disqualified from the contest.

____________________________________________________________________________
Signature over Printed Name (Parent or Guardian must sign for entrants under 18 yrs.)

Page | 6