To us Cosplay is about fun, community, fandom and expressing yourself. It's not a competition. We encourage and support all our cosplaying fans and want to see as many meet-ups and awesome cos-plans as possible!
COSPLAY Rules
Costumes must be appropriate to wear in public – if you can’t wear it out on your local street, you can’t wear it at AnimeCon.
Naked is not a costume. AnimeCon is an event which will draw fans of all ages, including those under 18.
Cosplay, costumes, and apparel associated with far-right groups and organised hate groups are not allowed at the show. This includes any sort of “ironic” or satirical costumes that appropriate Nazi paraphernalia. Can you cosplay as a Stormtrooper in Star Wars or the Zeon in Gundam? Yes. The show does not forbid science fiction and fantasy characters with designs loosely inspired by conflict.
Harassment of any kind is not welcome at the event. Any costume intended to harass, provoke, or intimidate isn’t allowed.
COSPLAY IS NOT CONSENT
Be respectful of all cosplayers. Ask permission to take photographs first. AnimeCon UK is dedicated to providing a safe place where fans can celebrate fandom to its fullest.
Safety, security & an open, inclusive, respectful environment with zero tolerance for misbehaviour are fundamental to the show.
We do not tolerate violence, mistreatment, or any type of harassment towards staff, exhibitors, guests, or attendees at any of our events.
If you feel your or others safety is in question, please report directly to security on-site. If you or someone else has been involved in an incident we should be aware of, please report this to the event organisers and or security at the show.
COSPLAY PROP RULES
Prop firearms are allowed only if they can’t be mistaken for real weapons. If it looks like a real gun, it cannot come into the event. Realistic prop guns must have their red caps in place.
No cap guns, airsoft guns, or BB guns at all.
Prop weapons are allowed at the event if they’re made of cardboard, foam, or similar light material. Plastic and wooden prop weapons are generally OK but must be reviewed by our security team.
This includes any sort of “ironic” or satirical costumes that appropriate Nazi paraphernalia. Can you cosplay as a Stormtrooper in Star Wars or the Zeon in Gundam? Yes. The show does not forbid science fiction and fantasy characters with designs loosely inspired by conflict.
No metal weapons, sharp weapons, or blunt weapons. This includes items like a bokken and baseball bats.
Prop bows will be allowed providing they are unstrung. All arrows must have soft tips.
