2024
Japan Festival Boston
Cosplay Death Match
Two contestants will enter the stage, one leaves victorious.
Winner is determined by the volume of the crowd cheering for their favorite character!
Competing or not, be sure to check it out!!
Details and Rules
Saturday, April 27th and Sunday April 28th, 2024
Time: 3pm - 3:30pm
Register at Information Booth B between 11am - 2pm on the day you would like to compete.
Must be in costume to enter!
Maximum number of contestants: 32 per match
Prize: 30 minute photo session and 5 edited photos by professional cosplay photographer, Tatiana Dorokhova.
Please review the Japan Festival Boston Cosplay Rules below.
No jumping off the stage, or unapproved personnel on stage unless approved by the cosplay event coordinator.
No use of messy substances such as body paint that may ruin other people’s cosplays or clothes through normal, casual contact.
No weapon-like props under any circumstances!
If under 13 years old, please have a parent or guardian with you when on stage and upon signing up!
Must be present at the gathering area at least ten minutes prior to the event. Failure to appear on time will be considered a “no-show”; those on the waiting list will be admitted in lieu.
Questions? Email us at: info@japanfestivalboston.org.
Cosplay Rules and Etiquette
1) NO WEAPONS OR WEAPON PROPS!
Unfortunately, we must strictly enforce this rule, as Japan Festival Boston is a public, outdoor event. Japan Festival Boston will not be responsible for any loss or damage of items if confiscated.
2) TV-PG Appropriate Cosplay Please
Please keep your cosplay family-friendly, as this is an all-ages event.
3) Ask Photo Permission!
Cosplayers often love getting their pictures taken. But please ask first!
4) Respect Other Cosplayers and Non-Cosplayers
Let’s make this an enjoyable time for everyone! Respect each other’s personal space and be considerate of other people’s time. If someone is enjoying their lunch, consider asking them for photos later. If you want to ask for a picture, do so politely. We are all here to have fun, and we can all work together to achieve that!
5) Cosplay is NOT consent
Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated. Please be respectful towards all cosplayers! If you feel you are being harassed, witness someone being harassed, or if you have any other concerns, please let our Japan Festival Boston staff know immediately.
6) Have fun!
We look forward to seeing you at Japan Festival Boston!
Other Events
Cosplay Meetup Area
The Cosplay Meetup Area is outside of the Gazebo Stage. Please feel free to use this area to meet up with your friends, schedule photoshoots, or anything else cosplay related!
