Cosplay Events
Cosplay Events
Cosplay, the quintessential anime pastime, finds its home in Tokonatsu. The cosplay events at Tokonatsu are a vibrant celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and performance. Throughout the weekend, fans can take part in a range of exciting activities—from fun, low-pressure walk-ons to high-energy challenges like Ready Steady Cosplay.
Whether you’re debuting a meticulously crafted build or stepping into cosplay for the first time, Tokonatsu offers a welcoming space to share your passion, meet fellow costumers, and bring your favourite characters to life.
Further Questions & Queries
If you have any questions or would like to enquire about cosplay at Tokonatsu, please feel free to email the Cosplay Team and we will try to answer as soon as possible.
Event Attractions
Cosplay Masquerade
Saturday 15:00 - 17:00 BST ◇ Main Stage ('Tokyo') ◇ All Ages
The perfect place to showcase your funniest skits, favourite characters and incredible craftsmanship. Take to the stage in front of friends and fellow cosplayers and share in a celebration of all things nerd! To be part of this please either register on the website or see a member of staff in Cosplay HQ prior to the event.
Ready Steady Cosplay
Friday 14:30 - 17:30 BST ◇ Cosplay HQ ('Aomori') ◇ All Ages
Ready Steady Cosplay is a high-energy, live costume challenge where creativity meets the clock. Participants are given a surprise theme and limited time to design and assemble a cosplay look using provided materials, relying on quick thinking, craftsmanship, and flair. From frantic hot-glue moments to dramatic runway reveals, contestants showcase their finished creations before judges and a cheering crowd—proving that under pressure, imagination reigns supreme.
Trinket Trading
Throughout the Event ◇ Cosplay HQ ('Aomori') ◇ All Ages
Join us for a charming Trinket Trading Event—a delightful gathering where tiny treasures find new homes! Bring your favorite small keepsakes, handmade goodies, mini collectibles, or curious little knickknacks to swap with fellow collectors and creatives. Whether it’s enamel pins, polished stones, stickers, charms, or pocket-sized art, every trinket carries a story waiting to be shared. Come trade, connect, and leave with something wonderfully unexpected.
Yokai Academy
Saturday 18:00 - 20:00 BST ◇ Festival Field ◇ All Ages
Welcome to your first year at the Tokonatsu Yokai Hunters Academy! Let our experienced tutors guide you through the history and tales of some of the safest Japanese yokai, which will help you complete your homework along the way. Includes reward stickers and a passing grade.
Due to limited spaces for this event, we highly recommend you pre-register for the event either online or directly in the Kanazawa marquee at the start of Tokonatsu.
Click here to pre-register for this event.
Yokai Final Test
Saturday 21:30 - 23:30 BST ◇ Festival Field ◇ Age 15+
Come back after dark for your final graduating test from the Tokonatsu Yokai Hunters Academy. Bring your wits, your nerve, and maybe an extra pair of trousers. Pass or get cursed! Only suitable for ages 15+ and not for the faint of heart due to frightening themes/scenes/characters. Pre-registration is required due to limited spaces and can be done at the Kanazawa tent from the start of the con.
Due to limited spaces for this event, we highly recommend you pre-register for the event either online or directly in the Kanazawa marquee at the start of Tokonatsu.
Click here to pre-register for this event.
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