Cosplay Competition
Join us for our Cosplay and Fashion Parade! A great chance to show off any cosplay, and fashion styles (like Lolita, Harajuku, Mori Kei, and more), traditional looks, and any other celebrations of Japanese culture that you enjoy.
To register for the cosplay and fashion parade please read the terms and conditions and click the link below.
We’d LOVE to see you at our Cosplay and Fashion Parade. It doesn’t matter how experienced you are. Come along and join in the fun!
For manageability purposes entrances will be capped. Entry to the parade requires an AnimeGO! ticket.
Cosplay judges will also be offering a Q&A and discussion in the workshop area.
2026 Judges
BALANCE BRINGER
An award-winning Adelaide cosplayer who was crowned Master Division Champion at AVCon’s Cosplay Competition in 2025 after winning the Craftsmanship Award at Supanova in 2024.
A self-taught maker with a background in engineering and trades, he designs and 3D models many of his own costume components, combining technical skill with creativity to bring characters to life. Since beginning cosplay in 2016 and entering competitions in 2024, he has created costumes including Anakin Skywalker, Edward Kenway, Harry Hart, Poseidon, and Tiresias, as well as commissioned builds for fellow cosplayers.
Outside of competitions, Balance Bringer is passionate about supporting the cosplay community through craft days, mentoring fellow makers, and volunteering with groups such as Cosplay Club, Cosplay For a Cause, and the Southern Dewback Garrison with his 501st-approved Revenge of the Sith Anakin costume.
TIFFANY DEAN COSPLAY
Cosplaying since 2011, they have spent over a decade refining their craft, with a passion for armour building and creating intricate costumes. Their diverse skill set includes foam and thermoplastic fabrication, sewing, leatherwork, prop making, LEDs, 3D printing, patterning, hyper motion tails, and media makeup, supported by a Diploma in Specialist Makeup Services (Media Makeup).
Their work has earned awards in cosplay competitions, judging opportunities, international publication, and recognition from industry leaders including Guerrilla Games, Naughty Dog, and Creality. They have also contributed to multiple BlizzCon fan films and supported community initiatives through Heart Kids SA.
Passionate about sharing knowledge, they create free tutorials across YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, publish cosplay guidebooks, and present educational panels on costume making, photography, and creative techniques. Their goal is to inspire others to build the costumes they dream of while helping make cosplay welcoming, creative, and accessible for everyone.
Ei8HTBit COSPLAY
Ei8HTBiT/Ehz has been cosplaying since 2009, competing since 2013 and judging competitions since 2016. She has represented South Australia in the Championships of Cosplay and worked for several game companies such as Blizzard Entertainment and Square Enix and loves crafting costumes from her favourite series- The Legend of Zelda and World of Warcraft.
Nugge_t cosplays
An emerging cosplayer with nearly two years of experience, they specialise in prop-making and foam smithing, inspired by a lifelong fascination with recreating fictional weapons. Their passion for craftsmanship has led them to develop a strong understanding of prop design and engineering, resulting in highly detailed and functional builds. Their dedication was recognised with a Runner-Up finish in the Novice Division at AVCon’s 2025 Cosplay Competition, and they continue to refine their skills with every new creation.