How do you prepare for a cosplay convention?

10 Tips to Prepare for a Convention

1. Relax. Our number one tip for a great convention?
2. Finish your cosplays ahead of time. We seriously could write a whole article on the horrors of con crunch.
3. Check out the convention hashtags.
4. Keep extra clean.
5. Bring extra clothes.
6. Stay hydrated.
7. Research the area.
8. Don’t overbook yourself.

How do you prepare for a convention?

5 Steps to Preparing for a Convention

1. Establish Meetings in Advance. This is your opportunity to showcase your business, network, and engage with current and potential clients.
2. Plan Your Exhibition Display.
3. Pre-Event Marketing.
4. Get Quality Marketing Collateral from a Professional.

What is a cosplay convention like?

At these gatherings, cosplayers, like their Japanese counterparts, meet to show off their work, be photographed, and compete in costume contests. Convention attendees also just as often dress up as Western comic book or animated characters, or as characters from movies and video games.

How old do you have to be to go to a cosplay convention?

COSPLAY IS AN ALL-AGES EVENT. There will have one competition for children 13 and under and then a contest for anyone else entered. The Cosplay choice should be considered a PG-13 rated event at the most.

How do you plan an anime convention?

Fill out our Anime Convention Plan to see if you’re ready!…Need money for your convention?

1. Be a first year event.
2. Be an anime convention primarily.
3. Have a board of at least three organizers.
4. Not have signed a location contract yet.
5. Provide us your expected convention budget.
6. Provide us your expected guest list.

What should I bring to a cosplay convention?

Essentials

1. Essential documents: passport, flight tickets, hotel confirmation, travel insurance policy, convention registration, ID.
2. Wallet and money (for yourself and to pay your awesome photographers)
3. Refillable water bottle (not necessary but highly recommended)
4. Food/snacks.
5. Medication, eyewear.

How old are anime cosplayers?

According to a recent research article, the average cosplayer is 28.4 years old, which I believe puts them in the golden age of Cartoon Network anime (correct me if I’m wrong).

Are anime conventions fun?

Anime Conventions – like all conventions of this nature – are a lot of fun! There’s even opportunities for Live Action Role-Playing (aka LARP). So don’t be afraid to explore and take advantage of every part of the convention you can.

What are the different types of cosplay events that anime conventions?

Cosplay Chess, Cosplay Dating Game, and Cosplay Court Case are various types of cosplay events that anime conventions have. These feature cosplayers acting in character and interacting with characters of different series.

Can I bring a costume to a convention without wearing it?

That depends on a few things. If you have a car at the convention, you can store your costume in there when you’re not using it. Also, if you have a friend with a hotel room, ask (before the con) if you can use it to change and store your costume when you’re not wearing it.

How do you take care of your skin during cosplay?

Yikes! So, make sure you start and end your cosplay day with skincare, especially cleanser (Not soap, soap’s pH is too harsh for facial skin, ideally you should use a product marked as a facial cleanser. I personally like Neutrogena’s cleanser.).

How do you ask a cosplayer to take a picture?

Simply ask if you can take their picture. Almost always they will say yes – cosplayers love to have their picture taken because it shows that people like their costume. However, please be respectful if they say no. They may be in a rush to meet someone, go to a panel or judging, or something else.