Contest Sign-ups
Cosplay Contest
Transform into your favorite character and put your craftsmanship and creativity to the test for a chance to win prizes.
Participants may enter alone or in a group. Cosplays will be judged for accuracy.
Categories
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Skit
Applications open July 1-August 17, 2025.
Applications open July 1.
Art Contest
Do you prefer pencil or watercolor? Mixed media more your jam? Draw, sketch, paint, and/or digitally create your favorite anime character or an original piece for our anime art contest. There are three categories and prizes are given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each one.
Categories
- Black & White
- Color
- Mixed Media
Applications open July 1-August 17, 2025.
Applications open July 1.
Comic Contest
Write and create your own comic for a chance to win cool prizes. Enter by yourself or with a group and split the prize.
EnterApplications open July 1-August 17, 2025.
Applications open July 1.
AMV Contest
Are you the best Anime Music Video creator that no one ever was? Enter your AMV in our contest and win prizes at ToshoCON. Create and submit by yourself or with a group, up to three times.
EnterApplications open July 1-August 17, 2025.
Applications open July 1.
Panel and Vendor Applications
Applications open in Timer Done
Host a Panel
Interested in hosting an in-character info session? Get a group of friends and become panelists at ToshoCON. We’ll even help you get set up with tricks and tips for hosting a panel discussion.
ApplyApplications open July 1-August 17, 2025.
Applications open July 1.
Be a Vendor
Sell your high-quality anime merchandise at ToshoCON!
We'll help new vendors get started with a Vendor 101 class before the event.
Best of all, there are NO FEES to reserve a booth!
If accepted, vendors will be notified by August 8
Categories
- Teen (12-19)
- Adult (20+)
Applications open July 1-July 31, 2025.
Applications open July 1.
Idol Showcase
Do you like idols and idol groups? Are you dying to strut you stuff on a big stage? Come join our Idol Showcase, a new ToshoCON event for 2024.
We invite anyone who would like to perform a skit or dance related to an idol group or anime to sign up for the Idol Showcase.
This will be an unjudged, just-for-fun showcase to show off your skills and your costumes to everyone at ToshoCON.
The Idol Showcase will be held on Friday, September 13.
ApplyApplications open July 1-August 17, 2025.
Applications open July 1.
Reserve your spot
Get your free tickets now or at the door
July 2025
ToshoCON 2025
All-day access to the ultimate teen anime experience.
Reservations for Toshocon 2025 open July 2025.