For General Cosplayers
This page will be helpful for the general cosplayers attending WCS2011.
Nishiki Boulevard Red Carpet March -Muneharu Tokugawa-
General cosplayers are able to attend the lecture as listeners.
*But not as guests.
Osu Cosplay Parade
The Cosplay Parade is for cosplayers who registered the changing area beforehand only.
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.
World Cosplay Championship
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.
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Please carry all valuables with you. Please look after your own bags respectively. We take no responsibility in the event of any losses.
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When using imitation cosplay goods, please use materials that will not cause injury to others.
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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.
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The World Cosplay Summit 2011 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
