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About the cosplayers' visit to TGS

Cosplay is available only inside the event sites. DO NOT walk around outside of the venue with your costume on.
If you would like to cosplay, you need an admission ticket and cosplay registration (see below).

Registration for Cosplay

Register at the reception on Hall 9 in the first place. Registration fee is 1,000 yen A registration card and notices will be delivered at the reception. Please be reminded that you cannot enjoy cosplay without the registration card. You need it when you use the changing room as well, so attach it anywhere visible to the show staff.

Cosplay Registration fee: 1,000 yen

Use of changing room (Hall 9)

・Changing is allowed in designated cosplay changing rooms at Hall 9 only. Changing in a restroom or at another location is strictly forbidden. If you’d like to change in the first place, please come directly to Hall 9. However, if you enter from Hall 9-11, you will not be able to move to Hall 1-8 until 10:30am.

・Use of hair sprays or color splays in the facility (including changing rooms) is also prohibited.

・Eating, drinking, resting, and photography/videography in the changing rooms are prohibited. If you find a secret camera or other suspicious objects in the changing rooms, notify the staff immediately.

・Please note that the men's changing room may be temporarily used as a "women's changing room" for a certain time depending on the situation.

・Your luggage can be kept in the cloakroom; however, we request you to carry all of your valuables on you at all times. The organizer does not assume any responsibility for theft or damage. All unattended items in the exhibition halls will be considered lost property.

・Please cooperate when the staff checks your costumes at the exits of the changing rooms. If your cosplay props are in violation of the rules, they may ask you to leave the props with them.

・Please be sure to adhere to the designated usage time. Changing rooms will be crowded around closing time. Please cooperate by changing in advance and be sure to go through the reception to the changing rooms by 16:00.

・Coming into or leaving the venue wearing your cosplay costume is prohibited. Moving between Hall 1-8 and Hall 9-11 is permitted.

※Please note that it will not be possible to move from Hall 1-8 to Hall 9-11 or from Hall 9-11 to Hall 1-8 after opening until 10:30.

※People entering from Hall 9-11 should be aware that they will not receive one of the number tickets that are distributed at the Hall 1-8 entrance.

※Please note that people that enter the dressing room by 8:00 AM will be expected to leave the dressing room by 8:30 AM. We appreciate your understanding.

※Extra notice regarding entry

・Please note that it will not be possible to move from Hall 1-8 to Hall 9-11 or from Hall 9-11 to Hall 1-8 after the opening until 10:30.

・People entering from Hall 9-11 should be reminded that they will not receive any of numbered ticket that are distributed at the Hall 1-8 entrance.

・Identity confirmation will be conducted to the visitors with supporter club ticket.Please don't check your personal ID document to the cloak.

・Activities such as running around, making noise, or flashy attractions and performances that are a nuisance to others are prohibited.

・When you move around the exhibition halls, be sure not to obstruct the exhibit booths and other visitors.

・Sitting or chatting in groups at the venue is also prohibited.

・Costumes of professionals with special responsibilities

Uniforms of policemen, firemen, SDF officials and security guards, as well as doctor's coats, nurse's uniforms, etc. are prohibited.

・Skimpy costumes

Costumes with exposed breasts, waists, and other parts of the body are not permitted. When wearing a skimpy costume, wear underwear, tights, spats, etc. to avoid exposing too much skin.

※Only men are permitted to do photo shooting with skin of the chest exposed just in Cosplay Area. However, please make sure not to show skin of the chest by wearing a jacket in other areas and occasions.

・Costumes that are disturbing to others

Costumes in the form of Nazi military uniforms or those that depict terrorism, with blood or tattoos on them, etc. are not allowed. In addition, costumes that remind people of certain individuals or evoke racial discrimination and that stir sense of horror to people are prohibited.

The sexually explicit act like posing to show the underwear is prohibited.

・Costumes that are a nuisance to others

Large size full-body suits, papier-mâché costumes, and long skirts or mantles that are dragged on the floor are not permitted.

・Long items, with an overall length of 50 cm or more (regardless of the material)

Umbrellas, canes, rackets, and other similar items brought in for cosplay are subject to this regulation (extendable items whose maximum length is over 50 cm are not allowed). Even if the length is less than 50 cm, do not swing such items around. The use of fresh vegetables and other food items is not allowed. Costumes and accessories, including helmets and armors, are also subject to this regulation.
Attachments, such as horns and shoulder pads with a length of 50 cm or more are not permitted.

・Arms and weapons such as guns, swords, and chains

Model guns, air guns, items with sharp edges, and swords and chains are prohibited. Pointed attachments on costumes, such as helmets and armors, are also not permitted. Imitations made of soft materials are allowed; however, such items should not be swung around or pointed at others. Be careful and pay attention to everyone around you as you move.

・Items that could inflict injury or damage on persons or property

Do not bring in roller skates, skateboards, or items that can be thrown around (such as yo-yos, balls, and disks)

・Liquor, fuels, chemicals, and noisy items

The use of combustible and highly inflammable materials and items that emit strong odors is prohibited. Drinking and smoking are not permitted at the venue. Activities that could harm other visitors owing to loud noises, such as the use of radio cassette players, loudspeakers, or musical instruments, as well as loud singing in groups are not allowed. Furthermore, it is prohibited to carry food around (including fresh vegetables) to avoid staining the facility and others' costumes, etc.

・Photography is allowed only at designated area which is located at inside and outside of Hall 9. Photography in the changing rooms, around the cloakrooms, the exhibit booth areas, and on crowded hallways is prohibited.

・When taking photos, be sure to obtain permission from the target individuals. In addition, to avoid including unrelated persons in the picture, take photos at such as background wall.

・Group shooting such as surrounding a cosplayer or few is basically prohibited. In case where there are unavoidable situations, be sure to call the staff and follow their instructions.

・It is forbidden to bring shooting equipment such as large strobes or lights with stands. For small equipment, please comply with the rules of the cosplay props (Items with length of 50 cm or more are prohibited). In addition, things deemed harmful to other visitors may be prohibited bringing in to the venue.

・Recording video is strictly prohibited.

・Photos taken at the venue are not permitted to be submitted or sold to publication companies, etc.

・Photography for the purpose of profit making is strictly prohibited.

・If you wish to post the image on a personal website and SNS website, be sure to obtain approvals from the relevant individuals.