Adelaide Convention Centre
July 23rd - 25th 2010
What warrants a grown man to dress up like Dejiko? We haven't a clue, but the answer probably has something to do with cosplay.
Cosplay has been an integral component of AVCon’s colourful fan community since the convention first opened. Fans from all walks of life converge at AVCon to show their passion for cosplay and dress up as their favourite anime and video game characters. Whether they wear their costumes within the halls of AVCon or appear on stage before family and friends, all cosplayers are here to show off their passion for video games and Japanese animation.
Cosplay events at AVCon include the following:
But what is cosplay, do I hear you ask? Cosplay is short for Costume Roleplay, and refers to the subculture of dressing up as characters from manga, anime, video games, or even comics, graphic novels, or movies based upon such genres! Do you enjoy dressing up as your favourite anime or video game character? If so, then cosplay is definitely for you!
AVCon attracts a large variety of cosplayers ranging from beginners with cardboard box costumes, to professional cosplayers that have won awards nationally and internationally! Regardless of your experience, budget, or inspiration we welcome and encourage all costumed efforts!
AVCon's annual cosplay competition never fails to pack out its venue, last moving into the 1000 seat main hall at the Adelaide Convention Centre.
Judged by an esteemed panel of hard-nosed judges, past competition categories include Best Female Character, Best Male Character, Best Amateur Cosplayer, Best Skit Performance, Best Cosplay Group and Best Crowd Pleaser.
For competition rules and details on how to register please view the Cosplay Rules page.
Cosplay Games is an event for teams of Cosplayers to compete in a variety of different mini game events to test their creativity and physical aptitude to their very limits! Okay so that made it sound a lot serious than this actually is… It’s really just a whole lot of games to have fun with and win the converted gold medals! Register on the following forum link now!!
http://avcon.org.au/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=7400
Ever wondered whether a particular anime, manga or video game character could defeat another or how it would turn out? Then head to Cosplay Chess, the game where two teams of cosplayers, led by rivaling strategists, replace chess pieces and clash on a checkered fighting ground in a battle of wits!
Join in and be a piece on the board, or even a player!
The Cosplay Chess event will be held on the Saturday of the convention.
To register for Cosplay Chess, please send an email to: byron.lee@manifest.org.au
The cream of the crop of cosplay comes back again this year, fresher, louder and better than ever with the Madman National Cosplay Championship! AVCon is once again proud to host the final qualifying round.
If you're interested in registering for the Madman National Cosplay Championship you'll need to head to the Madman National Cosplay Championships site and register through there.
The Madman Nation Cosplay Championship state qualifier is held on Saturday at AVCon and runs separately to the AVCon Cosplay Competition.
Winners of the state championships held at AVCon and each Supanova will be invited to compete at the end of the year (flight and accommodation are part of the heat winners prize) with the National Cosplay Champion winning a trip to Japan (see http://www.madman.com.au/cosplay/ for more info)!