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All-Ages Cosplay Contest

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Deadline: Feb 14, 2026 4:00 pm (GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Feb 13, 2026 10:00 am - Feb 15, 2026 5:00 pm (CDT)
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Free

About the event

AnimeVerse Fest is returning to Houston in 2026 — and we’re looking for vendors, creators, and trading card sellers to join one of our biggest shows of the year. If you want to be part of a packed weekend full of anime, cosplay, and fans who love to shop and support creators, this is your chance. Apply now and get your spot secured.
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About the application

Do you have a cosplay you're eager to showcase? Don't miss your chance—submit your entry for the show today! Our contest runs a little different from other contests, so please read our Terms and Conditions.

**All advertised prizes require a certain number of pre-show sign ups. If thresholds are not hit before the day of the contest, the prize pool will be adjusted**
 

Terms & Conditions

How Scoring Works

    While this is branded as an Audience vote contest, craftsmanship is still very important, our Master Level Judge retains a majority of the weight in determining final placements.     The Audience vote has the most weight in determining the winner of the performance category. 
    All Craftsmanship categories are weighed at a 75% craftsmanship / 25% Performance. 
    The Audience does not hold final say on any aspect of the contest, prizes, or placements. 
    Our Master level judge maintains an unbiased opinion, placements are determined by a combination of skill level, difficulty, and stage presence. Any discrepancies in vote and skill level will be resolved by her. 

 

About the Judges:

Alecta Arcana Cosplay

With over a decade of crafting experience, numerous contests ran, and international acclaim for her cosplays. Alecta Arcana has been a staple of the Texas con scene for the past 10 years. She has coordinated the cosplay contest for major shows such as IKKiCON, Kameha Con, Anime Houston, Anime Dallas, and over 30 other conventions across the US. She is known for her impecable craftsmanship with sewing and foam smithing.

RumplestiltSeam
RumplestiltSeam (They/Them) is a Professional Performer and Craftsmanship oriented
cosplayer that has been cosplaying in the Texas Cosplay Community and abroad for over a
decade. They like to focus on balancing performance and craftsmanship to bring their work to
life and tell a story. They use their strongest skill, needlework and fabric manipulation to bring all
kinds of characters to life from many genres including Video Games, Manga/Anime,
Comicbooks, Pop Culture and Original Designs and Artwork.

Questions on the application

User information

  • First name
  • Last name
  • Email

Additional information

  • FULL NAME
  • AGE
  • STAGE NAME
  • CHARACTER NAME
  • DID YOU MAKE YOUR COSPLAY?
  • HAVE YOU WON ANY PREVIOUS AWARDS
  • ARE YOU WANTING TO BE JUDGED FOR CRAFTMANSHIP?
  • YOU MUST AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING TO ENTER THE COSLAY CONTEST:
All-Ages Cosplay Contest
All-Ages Cosplay Contest
AnimeVerse Houston 2026
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