General Rules

  • All costumes must abide by the event’s general code of conduct.

  • Costumes must not violate any local laws or guidelines for decency.

  • Only registered attendees may participate.

  • Registration form & waiver must be completed prior to participating.

  • The event has the final say on participation and any awards.

Costume Rules

  • Costumes must be from official Touhou Project media; these include the games, lore, manga, CDs, etc. Original costumes or those from other media are not eligible.

  • Costumes must be largely self-constructed, pieces not made by the entrant will be unable to be considered for judging

  • Entrees must provide printed reference material at the time of judging.

  • Printed work in progress photos are strongly encouraged to be provided  at the time of judging as well,but not required

  • Costumes unable to fit through a standard door must be pre-approved

  • Contestants who wish to be considered for an award must be pre-judged prior to the show. If you wish to walk the stage but not be considered for an award please select ‘exhibition’ on your entry

  • Costumes that have restricted vision or hindered movement should indicate as such on their entry form

  • One entry per attendee

  • All entrants are expected to be on time to the main stage and walk the stage.

Prop Rules

  • Props should adhere to the event’s prop policy

  • No live steel, no exceptions

  • Any gun like props must have an orange tip and be obvious fakes

  • No live projectiles or throwing items into the audience

  • No fire, smoke/vapor, lasers, or fireworks. Electronic flashes must be pre-approved

Participants will be informed closer to the event where and at what time the show and judging will take place. If you are planning to compete for an award you will need to bring printed reference photos as well as printed pictures of your costume during construction.

All participants must be 18 years of age at the time of the event, please fill out the entry form below, when completing the form you will be asked to list a word verifying that you have read the rules, please enter ‘Keine’ to verify that you have read and understand the rules.