We will be holding our annual AD cosplay contest this year in Tilden Room from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
Join Berkeley’s cosplayers for a fun and welcoming event! Show off your cosplaying skills or just enjoy watching the amazing talent at Anime Destiny. Anyone who has a costume and is interested is welcome to join! Whether you're a seasoned cosplayer or it's your first time, we'd love to see you there! Sign up here: Cosplay Sign-Up Form
Prizes will be awarded to the top three cosplays, as determined by our judging panel. The prizes are as follows:
- Best in Craftsmanship: Anime Destiny Lifetime Pass + Anime Destiny Merchandise + $50
- Best in Performance: Anime Destiny Lifetime Pass + Anime Destiny Merchandise + $50
- 2nd Place Overall: Anime Destiny Merchandise + $25
- 3rd Place Overall: $25
Astro (astros_here)
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Meet Astro ( astros_here ) a 55+ Award winning master level competitive cosplayer from central California! They specialize in sewing and needlework but dabbles is alot of different mediums and materials! Astro knows a plethora of techniques and skills! They have competed and judges all over the United states and have been published in magazines before! They have been cosplaying for 8 years and have made well over 30+ unique costumes! Astro is also a chronically ill/disabled and queer cosplayer who wants to carve out a space for everyone within the cosplay community! Come meet and talk shop with Astro! They are always willing to give advice on cosplay, build books and more!
Instagram: @astros_here
Elee (theacalix)
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Theacalix is a masters level cosplayer with 13 years of experience. They specialize in sewing craftsmanship builds across a variety of media with a specialty in original design. Thea loves to chat about cosplay, craftsmanship, and fandom so come say hi!
Instagram: @theacalix
Max (Deadgoatcos)
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Deadgoatcos is excited for her first guesting experience. With her 7 years of cosplaying and certificate of costume design she is so happy to share her knowledge and expertise with the con goers. Thank you Anime Destiny for allowing me this opportunity. See everyone at con!!
Instagram: @deadgoatcos
