Ōta TOKYO Grand Cosplay Championships | Yashobhoomi, Delhi

The Ōta TOKYO Grand Cosplay Championships is a cosplay competition taking place as part of Ōta TOKYO 2026 at Yashobhoomi, Delhi. Scheduled for Sunday, 29 November 2026, the championship invites solo cosplayers to showcase their creativity, costume craftsmanship, character presentation and performance skills. The competition will select 30 finalists to participate in the grand final.

The championship features a Grand Prize offering a trip to Japan, with the first-place winner receiving an invitation to COMIKET in Japan. Participants competing for special recognition can also receive awards in five categories: Best Armor for outstanding armor and protective costume craftsmanship, Best Dresser for costume design, tailoring and overall appearance, Best Props for handmade weapons, accessories and character props, Best Wig for wig styling and hairstyling techniques, and Best Makeup for makeup skills and character facial transformation. The final-round format includes three minutes for costume review and character presentation, followed by one minute of stage posing. Winners will be announced after all finalists have performed.

Applications close on 10 November 2026, and the Top 30 finalists will be announced on 15 November 2026. Applicants can submit their applications through the link in the Ōta TOKYO Story Highlights or by scanning the QR code. Participants who are not selected among the Top 30 may still have an opportunity to take the stage, with selected cosplayers getting the chance to participate in the cosplay runway and stage performances during Ōta TOKYO 2026, held on 28–29 November 2026.

Event Details

• 📅 Date: 29 November 2026 (Sunday)
• 📍 Location: Yashobhoomi, Delhi
• 🎟️ Entry: Solo cosplayers only for the competition