Editing Cosplay (section)

===Competitions===
[[File:ACGHK Gantz.jpg|thumb|left|A cosplayer at the 2011 [[Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong]] contest dressed as a character from ''[[Gantz]]'']]

As the popularity of cosplay has grown, many conventions have come to feature a contest surrounding cosplay that may be the main feature of the convention. Contestants present their cosplay, and often to be judged for an award, the cosplay must be self-made. The contestants may choose to perform a skit, which may consist of a short performed script or dance with optional accompanying audio, video, or images shown on a screen overhead. Other contestants may simply choose to pose as their characters. Often, contestants are briefly interviewed on stage by a [[master of ceremonies]]. The audience is given a chance to take photos of the cosplayers. Cosplayers may compete solo or in a group. Awards are presented, and these awards may vary greatly. Generally, a best cosplayer award, a best group award, and runner-up prizes are given. Awards may also go to the best skit and a number of cosplay skill subcategories, such as master tailor, master weapon-maker, master armorer, and so forth.

The most well-known cosplay contest event is the [[World Cosplay Summit]], selecting cosplayers from 40 countries to compete in the final round in [[Nagoya]], Japan. Some other international events include European Cosplay Gathering (finals taking place at Japan Expo in Paris),<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.european-cosplay-gathering.com/ |title=The Best european cosplayers meet at Japan Expo for the Finals |publisher=European Cosplay Gathering |access-date=22 March 2014 |archive-date=25 February 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170225201600/http://www.european-cosplay-gathering.com/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> EuroCosplay (finals taking place at London MCM Comic Con),<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mcmcomiccon.com/london/attractions/eurocosplay/ |title=EuroCosplay Championships &#124; London Comic Con |publisher=Mcmcomiccon.com |date=26 October 2013 |access-date=22 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180101033204/http://www.mcmcomiccon.com/london/attractions/eurocosplay/ |archive-date=1 January 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and the Nordic Cosplay Championship (finals taking place at NärCon in [[Linköping]], Sweden).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ncc.narcon.se/ |title=NCC – The Nordic Cosplay Championship |publisher=Ncc.narcon.se |access-date=22 March 2014 |archive-date=30 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211130070255/https://ncc.narcon.se/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
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====Common cosplay judging criteria====
This table contains a list of the most common cosplay competition judging criteria, as seen from World Cosplay Summit,<ref name="worldcosplaysummit" /> [[Cyprus Comic Con]],<ref name="cypruscomiccon" /> and ReplayFX.<ref name="replayfx" />
{| class="wikitable"
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! Criteria !! Description !! Example
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| Accuracy || Resemblance to the original character in terms of appearance. || 
* Hair color/styling
* Make-up
* Costume
* Props
* Stage props
|-
| Craftsmanship || Quality and details of the costume and props. || 
* How well the costume is made
* Maneuverability/functionality of the costume
* Quality of materials
* Level of detail
* Amount of effort
* Percentage of costume that is handmade
* Technique
|-
| Presentation || Likeliness in terms of character portrayal and performance. || 
* Acting
* Posture
* Movement
* Talking with iconic phrases and tones of the character
* Facial expressions
* Interaction with other characters
* Faithfulness to the story
|-
| Audience Impact || Stage presence and connection with the audience. || 
* Eye contact
* Making full usage of the stage space
* Engaging with the audience
|}