Cosplay:
At Tokonatsu we hold a long history of cosplay at our event. For those of you who don't know what cosplay is, cosplay is the art of making and wearing costumes. The word originates from Japan, using the English words "costume" and "play". As Japanese culture became more popular, cosplay became more well known worldwide.
At Tokonatsu we like to encourage people to cosplay throughout the weekend. We feel that there are some great photo opportunities to be had in our unique environment. Also, during the weekend, we will be running several events dedicated to cosplay, as well as many games where you can earn extra house points just by participating in cosplay!
Masquerade
Each year we hold a Masquerade or as we call it Cosplay Cup. We have the only Open air Cosplay Masquerade in the UK. This is where you can compete to see who has the best costume or just enter to show off your hard work.
The winner will receive a trophy and there are several prizes for runner ups. You don't have to enter competitively though! Any one is allowed to enter, no mater what their skill level may be. Bought and handmade costumes are both permitted. The Masquerade is a great experience and a lot of fun! Full details of the rules and how to enter can be found on the forum.
Ready Steady Cosplay
This is one of our most popular events. Whether you're a veteran to cosplay or have never tried it before, this event is just the thing for you. The aim is to make a cosplay out of scraps of material in a set amount of time. We will provide a mystery theme that the costumes have to be based around. Due to the nature and popularity of the event, as well as limited materials, we are sorry to announce that we only have a limited number of places so be sure to get there early to ensure your place on one of the teams.
Remember cosplay is all about fun. It's what you make of it so I'm hoping to see many of you there in cosplay over the weekend.
