OUTLINE

OUTLINE

Introduction

The World Cosplay Summit is an event that takes place in public areas. The venues for this year’s event will be centered around the Oasis 21 complex, with the championship taking place at the Aichi Arts Center, the Hisaya-odori Park serving as a cosplay photography area, and Fralier and the Osu Shopping District serving as areas for cosplay exploration. Even those who are not familiar with cosplay or the World Cosplay Summit will use these areas (for passing through, using facilities, etc.). Please refrain from doing anything that would inconvenience general visitors or passersby in the surrounding areas and facilities, as they are operating as usual. Please follow the rules of each facility when using them, except for the event stage and event areas. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation for the continuation of this event for everyone to enjoy in the future.

For those participating in cosplay and photography

For those participating in cosplay or photography, please also check the participation guidelines for cosplay and photography.
By participating in the event, it is deemed that you have agreed to the participation guidelines of the World Cosplay Summit. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

EVENT OUTLINE

Title

WORLD COSPLAY SUMMIT 2023

Schedule

August 4 (Fri.), 5 (Sat.), 6 (Sun.), 2023 (3 days in total)

August 4 (Fri.) 18:00-21:00 *Red Carpet Ceremony from 19:00 to 20:30
August 5 (Sat) 11:00-21:00
August 6 (Sun) 11:00-21:00

*Please refer to the Cosplay Ticket page for the cosplay changing room hours.

内容

Oasis 21 Red Carpet Ceremony (WCS2023 eve festival)
Cosplay events at Oasis 21 and other venues (stage and photo session)
World Cosplay Championship (Cosplayers from around the world will compete to determine the world’s best cosplay performance)

Venue

Oasis 21, Aichi Arts Center, Hisaya-odori Park, Central Park, Osu Shopping Street,Hisaya-ōdōri Gardens Flarie

LIVE STREAM

niconico / YouTube / Facebook / Twitch / Locipo

Organizer

WORLD COSPLAY SUMMIT Executive Committee
(Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Aichi Prefecture / Nagoya City / Nagoya Convention & Visitors Bureau /  Central Japan International Airport / Japan Times / Aichi Television Broadcasting/ Osu Shopping District Alliance / WCS)

PRECAUTIONS

Precautions for Visitors

*You are responsible for your own transportation fees to the event venue, as well as accommodation expenses, etc.
*Public transportation is recommended when coming to the venue. No special parking lot for this event is available.
*Those in wheelchairs and guests requiring assistance should come accompanied by someone.
*Standing in wait or coming to the venue the day before the event is strictly prohibited. If you are found to be standing in wait all night, you may be given warning by the police. So that the event can continue to be held, please do not engage in this kind of behavior.
*Neither the organizer or the venue will be held responsible for any accidents or trouble, etc., between visitors.
*Please note that it may take some time to enter the venue depending on how crowded it is.
*Please note that you may be asked to wait outside before or immediately after the start of the event, or during busy times. Please take responsibility for your own physical condition.
*In order to ensure you can enjoy the event safely, you may be subject to a baggage search upon entry.
“*Please understand in advance that you may be refused to participate in the event if you cause trouble for other customers, or if the staff deems it so for other reasons “

Precautions at the venue

*Please make sure to read the rules on the website beforehand, and on the day of the event, please follow the guidance within the venue and the staff’s instructions when participating in and watching each event.
*If you see a suspicious object or person, please inform the nearest staff member.
*If you feel sick or are injured, please notify the nearest staff member.
*We do not make loudspeaker announcements under any circumstances. Before entering the venue, please decide on a meeting place and means of communication in case you become separated from your child or the person you are with.
*You will be responsible for communication charges when using Internet service in the venue.
*Please make your own preparations if you need Wi-Fi, etc.

Cosplayers and Photographers are requested to read the rules of participation for cosplaying and photographing before participating in the event.