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For General Participant

This page will be helpful for the general cosplayers attending WCS 2009.

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General cosplayers are able to attend the lecture as listeners, but not as guests.

Osu Cosplay Parade

Event Summary

Date
August 1st (Sat), 2009
15:30- Osu Cosplay Parade
17:00- Mini-stage in Osu Kannon grounds
Location
Osu Cosplay Parade: Osu shopping district(Osu, Nakaku, Nagoya-city, Aichi, Japan)
Mini-stage in Osu Kannon grounds: Osu Kannon(2-21-47 Osu, Nakaku, Nagoya-city, Aichi, Japan)
Access
Osu shopping district: Tsurumai Line [Osu Kannon], Meijo Line [Yaba Cho].

Time Schedule

August 1st (Sat) 2009 Osu Cosplay Parade
13:00 Changing areas (TV Aichi and Daikoh-in Temple) open for general cosplayers
Check the following details of changing areas.
15:00 Get together at TV Aichi and transfer to Osu Kannon
15:30 Parade starts
16:30 Parade finishes
17:00-
18:00
Mini-stage in Osu Kannon grounds
19:00 Changing aeras (TV Aichi and Daikoh-in Temple) closes for general cosplayers
*The scheduled program may be subject to change.

Changing Areas

It is necessary to register to use the changing room in advance.
Registration has closed
*The first arrival 100 women・30 men
The changing room can available at until 19:00. Please be sure to take all valuables with you.
It is possible to leave bags in the changing areas, but please look after these yourselves.
We accept no responsibility if, for some reason, something is lost.
Please note that the changing areas will be closed while the parade takes place.

[To general female cosplayers]
The meeting room in Daikoh-in Temple (Osu 2-7-25, Naka-Ku, Nagoya City)

[To general male cosplayers]
The meeting rooms in TV Aichi’s headquarters (Osu 2-4-8, Naka-Ku, Nagoya City)

Rules at Osu Cosplay Parade

Everyone can get water (free) halfway through the parade. It will be quite hot on the day, so please make sure that you look after your health and drink a lot of water. If you feel ill during the parade, please see one of the parade staff.

Map
Osu Cosplay Parade Map

The World Cosplay Championship

Event Summary

Date
August 2nd (Sun), 2009
18:50- Prologue
19:00- World Cosplay Championship
Location
World Cosplay Championship: Oasis21(1-11-1 Higashizakura, Higashiku, Nagoya-city, Aichi, Japan)
Access
Oasis21: Higashiyama Line [Sakae], Meijo Line [Sakae].

Admission fee (World Cosplay Championship)

Free
*Seats are reserved seats. They can sit to watch
Type of seating

Priority seats The people who buy the official T-shirts(PC・Japanese)
Public seats For more information(PC・Japanese)

Time Schedule

August 2nd (Sun) 2009 The World Cosplay Championship

14:00 Changing areas (The 3rd floor in Nikkei Nagoya branch office building) open for general cosplayers
*Check the following details of changing areas.
15:00 The opening of the viewing areas
15:30 JOYSOUND presents Event of Anime Song Karaoke
18:50 Championship prologue
19:00 Championship opening, First half of the championship
19:55 Announce:Japanese representatives
20:00 Second half of the championship
20:35 Intermission
21:00 Judge's announcement
21:20 Ending
21:30 Finish
22:30 Changing areas (The 3rd floor in Nikkei Nagoya branch office building) closes for general cosplayers
*The scheduled program may be subject to change.

Rules at the World Cosplay Summit 2009

On the day, many spectators will come to Oasis 21. When doing cosplay or taking photos inside Oasis 21, we ask that you follow the directions of the staff and do not cause problems for spectators. If you fail to follow the rules, we regret to say that you will be removed from the venue. We kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation.

[1] Please carry all valuables with you. Please look after your own bags respectively. We take no responsibility in the event of any losses.
[2] When using imitation cosplay goods, please use materials that will not cause injury to others.
[3] No Changing areas have been set up within Oasis 21.Please use the designated changing areas; please note that it is not a toilet. Leaving baggage and rubbish etc is prohibited.
[4] The World Cosplay Summit 2008 is a festival showcasing Japanese manga, animation and games. As the main purpose of the event, we ask that you wear suitable costumes for the event. Costumes that are too exposed or scantily-clad, cross-dressing, realistic military attire, civil servants costumes etc are prohibited. Failure to comply with the above-mentioned points will unfortunately result in the termination of your cosplay and removal from the event.
[5] Aside from Donguri Republic and the NHK Character Shop, it is possible to go into eating and drinking establishments in costume. However, for those shops that you are allowed to enter in wearing cosplay costumes, please do not cause trouble for other patrons. For each of the stores and eating/drinking establishments, please take note of what the staff says.
[6] The weather is forecast to be very hot on the day of the event. Please note that measures/preparation for the heat, especially the provision of water, are your own responsibility.
[7] Please follow the directions and instructions of the staff when taking photos of cosplayers and please behave respectfully.
*It is prohibited to take photos with the shops/stands in the background.
*Taking photos in the middle of the aisles, using a tripod, talking too much or generally causing trouble for other patrons is prohibited. If you fail to follow the rules, we regret to say that you will be removed from the venue. We ask for your understanding and cooperation in this matter.
* For those taking photos, please ask the cosplayers themselves for permission before taking any photos of them. Taking photos secretly, or any actions pertaining to this, will result in removal from the hall.
[8] Taking video is prohibited. If anyone is discovered to be taking video, they will immediately be taken under the supervision of the sponsor’s staff, and please note that the video that has been taken will be seized and destroyed.

Changing Areas

The changing areas can be used until 22:30. Please be sure to take all valuables with you.
It is possible to leave bags in the changing areas, but please look after these yourselves.
We accept no responsibility if, for some reason, something is lost.
[Location]
The 3rd floor in Nikkei Nagoya branch office building
(4-16-33 Sakae, Nakaku, Nagoya-City)

Venue Map

Oasis21
World Cosplay Championship Venue Map

*There will be a strong press presence from TV Aichi and other media at the World Cosplay Summit (August 1st(Sat): Osu Cosplay Parade, August 2nd(Sun): the World Cosplay Championship). The press who have received permission from the sponsors will be issued with a press pass. Please note that photos and images taken by press reporters may be used by a variety of media.

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