COSPLAY
CONTEST
GLOBAL SCALE
WELCOME ALL
If you’re ready to plunge into the fantasy and creativity world and fight for money prizes then this contest is just for you!
That’s right, the largest and the most exciting cosplay contest in CIS is waiting for you!
That’s right, the largest and the most exciting cosplay contest in CIS is waiting for you!
TOTAL PRIZE POOL 12 000 000 KZT
JULY 25 TO 28
the cosplay and geek culture fans!
cosplay contest jury
MAIN NOMINATIONS
3 600 000 kzt.
GRAND CHAMPION
1 100 000 kzt.
1ST PRIZE
1 700 000 kzt.
2ND PRIZE
800 000 kzt.
3RD PRIZE
ADDITIONAL NOMINATIONS
Cosplayer who created the most elegant costume using their outstanding sewing and embroidery skills.
IMPERIAL TAILOR
400 000 kzt.
Cosplayer who demonstrated the exceptional art of armor and weapons creation.
MASTER GUNSMITH
400 000 kzt.
Cosplayer who passed through incredible visual transformation by applying complicated stage make-up or make-up to embody the character.
TRANSFORMATION GURU
400 000 kzt.
Prospective newbie cosplayer with exceptional potential.
RISING STAR
400 000 kzt.
Cosplayer who implemented advanced technologies creating the costume including electronics, LED lights, complicated moving mechanisms, 3-D printing and etc.
TECHNICAL MAGICIAN
400 000 kzt.
Detailed and large-scale breathtaking costume at the same time maintaining the right proportions and mobility.
SIZE MATTERS
400 000 kzt.
Cosplayer who presented at the stage the most thrilling and memorable performance.
THE GREATEST SHOWMAN
400 000 kzt.
Cosplayer who faultlessly embodied the character with amazing accuracy both in costume and in performance.
ACCURATE TO PIXEL
400 000 kzt.
Nomination for group cosplay participants who greatly embodied their characters and performed with high coordination and synergy.
ONE FOR ALL, ALL FOR ONE
600 000 kzt.
Defined by spectators’ voting and awarded to cosplayer who gained the greatest support and admiration from visitors.
SuperStar
400 000 kzt.
Cosplayer who faultlessly embodied anime, manga, graphic novel or cartoon character blurring the line between the graphic art and reality.
FROM 2D TO 3D
400 000 kzt.
Vivid and memorable cosplayer who demonstrated incredible engagement and charm during the whole festival period. The nomination is awarded by Comic Con Astana organizational team.
COMIC CON ASTANA 2024 AMBASSADOR
200 000 kzt.
PERMISSION TO PARTICIPATE
Only the accredited participants are allowed to participate in the contest.
You can apply until June 20 inclusive.
Your application will be reviewed by the cosplay contest moderators within 7 working days. After that you will get an answer by email.
Carefully study the contest rules before applying!
AMATEUR COSPLAY CONTEST
This is the contest for all visitors in costumes corresponding to festival rules and cosplay requirements stated in the Regulations. Participants’ age should be above 7.
July 25, 26, 27 & 28
Amateur cosplay contest total prize pool is 1 000 000 tenge. Every day the winners will get 120 000 tenge as 1st prize, 80 000 tenge as 2nd prize and 50 000 tenge as 3rd prize.
You can register for the amateur contest during the event at the festival venue. You can get acquainted with detailed requirements in Comic Con Astana 2024 cosplay contest regulations.
53/1 Mangilik El Ave.
EXPO International Exhibition Center
EXPO International Exhibition Center
WHERE DOES THE FESTIVAL TAKE PLACE?
COMIC CON 2024