● Cosplayers’ World is much bigger this year!! There are 2 cosplay areas inside and outside of the venue!
● We are placing several 3D background screens from popular anime.
● We will gladly support your cosplay debut!

AnimeJapan 2015 will welcome you with far more upgraded Cosplayers World than the last year.

We will do it again!
We are preparing for 3D background screens from popular anime so you can cosplay right in front of them. There is also “Cosplay Challenge” for the cosplay beginners!

Changing rooms are much bigger than the last year!

We are going to setup more comfortable space for you to change including cloaks and the room where you can change right before the entry to the venue.
In case you forgot to bring your cosplay item, there will be an item store helping you.

For the beginners of cosplay, rental costumes (with charge) are available in the Cosplay Challenge.
“I’m so interested in cosplay☆” Then, let us support your cosplay debut!
Fee: \1,000 (tax included) / 1 hour

Cosplay Challenge – Precautions –

- Cosplay Challenge is opened 10:00am-4:00pm (Including changing time)
- Cosplay Challenge is not available when advance-changing room is opened at 7:00am-9:00am.
- While costumes are available for rent, wigs and make-up service are not available.
- Please make sure to change your costume only in cosplay changing room (\500 charge)
- We will ask your name and phone-number for renting costume.
- We will ask you to pay for lost parts or severely damaged costumes.
- We are not offering items that can be easily lost (small items, etc) for rent.

Cosplay Changing Room

Available at: 10:00am – 5:00pm (Last admission is 4:00pm)
Fee: \500 (tax included)

- The last admission time is subject to change depending on how crowded the venue may be.
- You are required to have “cosplay-registration badge“ for using the changing room.
- No prior registration is needed for the cosplay-registration badge.
- You are required to attach the cosplay-registration badge with your costume where staffs can see. Tools, personal items, or on the back of your costume is not allowed.
- You are welcomed to use this service for multiple times a day.
- You will need the cosplay-registration badge when using changing room and entering the cosplay areas. Please be careful not to lose it.
- Lost or stolen cosplay-registration badge will not be reissued.
- Changing room will be available in advance! 7:00am – 9:00am (you must leave by 9:00am)

Cloak

Available at 10:00am – 4:30pm
Fee: \500 (tax included)

- Cloak is opened only for cosplayers. Visitors without “cosplay-registration badge” cannot use this service.
- Please pay the fee at the cloak reception. Staff will give you a cloak-tab.
- You are welcomed to use the cloak service for multiple times a day.
- Make sure not to lose the cloak-tab.

Indoor Cosplay Area

Available at 10:00am – 4:30pm

Outdoor Cosplay Area

Available at 10:00am – 4:00pm

*Changing room, cosplay areas, and cloaks may not be available soon if crowded.

If you are participating as a cosplayer, please follow the instructions below in order not to disturb others.
- The event organizer will not take any responsibility for accidents/troubles.
- No mischievous/dangerous behaviors are allowed. If you will not follow the rule or staffs’ instructions, you may be asked to leave.
- Certain items and actions may be restricted depending on situations during the festival.
- Be advised that you may be stopped by staff’s discretion.

About entrance to the venue

You are not allowed to enter/leave/return home while cosplaying.
You are welcomed to use restaurants in the East Hall Galleria (Central Hallway) while cosplaying (Be advised that photo/video shooting is not allowed).
*Make sure not to cosplay when going outside of the East Exhibition Hall.

About changing

There is a changing room in the venue. Make sure to use only this room when changing to costumes.
- No changing/makeup is allowed in nearby facilities and restrooms in the venue.
- When cosplaying, you are required to sign up for cosplay registration at the cosplay reception (\500).
- You are welcomed to use this service for multiple times a day.
- Lost cosplay-registration badge will not be reissued/refunded. You will have to purchase again.
- Changing room is available at 10:00am – 5:00pm (Last admission is 4:30pm).
- You must not leave your personal items in the changing room. Make sure to use the cloak.
- No camera (regardless of types) is allowed to use in the changing room. Also, when entering the changing room, make sure to attach a lens cap with your camera.
- Highly volatile items or materials with strong smell are not allowed to bring in the changing room.

About your personal belongings

There is a cloak available during the festival. You will have to purchase “cloak-tab” (\500) to use this service. You are welcomed to use the service for multiple times a day.
Cloak is available at 10:00am – 4:30pm.
We will not take responsibility for lost, stolen, damaged items of yours. Make sure to keep your valuables with you. Cloak service is available only for cosplayers.

CAUTION! You Must Follow the Instructions Below at the Venue

● Any weapon replica that violates the Swords and Firearms Control Law is not allowed at the venue.
● Any weapon-like item must be carried in a bag or large-size container when moving.
● Any long/large-size material has to be disassembled when moving.
● Sharp-edged items and loaded air-soft guns are strictly prohibited.
● Any material that is capable of causing damage/dirt on people and building is prohibited.
● Flammable items are not allowed to enter the venue.
● Throwing things and swinging a weapon-like tool, baseball bat, and racket are prohibited.
● Any item that can break and spread out (such as glass material and pottery) is not allowed to enter the venue.
● Any item that violates the Penal Code, Article 175 and Child Pornography Laws is prohibited.
● Be advised that your items, when judged as dangerous, are subject to be confiscated at the staffs’ discretion.

Rules of Costume

● No uniform that represents active public authority (Police, Japan Self Defense Force, firefighter, etc) is allowed to dress.
● No costume that exposes large parts of your body or causes discomfort to others is allowed to dress.
● A large-size kigurumi is allowed to dress only at the indoor and outdoor cosplay area.
● If you dress in something that limits your vision and walking, please have them detached or accompany someone when moving.
● Be advised that you are subject to be stopped by the staff members if your costume was judged as inappropriate.

Rules of Photo/Video Shooting

● Please carry out photo/video shooting only in the designated area (indoor & outdoor cosplay area). East Hall Galleria (1F-2F) and restaurants are not camera-allowed.
● You must ask for permission from each cosplayer when shooting.
● Please do not film/photograph in a way that disturbs others. Taking poses that would violate moral order is prohibited. Please do not force cosplayers to take certain poses.
● Using photograph equipments such as large-size flash lamp and lights are prohibited.

About Press Coverage

There will be groups of press agencies at the venue. When they ask you for cooperation, make sure to check their press-badge. Please be advised that you are required to take full responsibility for your actions. Also, the event organizer will have their own press-team during the festival and you may be included in their photos. We apologize in advance.

Please follow these rules and have fun cosplaying!