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Anthropomorphism is the attribution of human-like appearances or qualities to plants, inanimate objects, things, nature, concepts or anything other than a human being. Anthropomorphism has existed in Japan since ancient times, as illustrated in the history of nature worship and idolization based on the tenet of the multiple god belief system that "there is a soul residing in all things in the universe." Flash forward to the 21st century. Even in this age of rapidly progressing scientific technology and information networks, anthropomorphism remains a part of the Japanese psyche, though the form and expressions have changed. (most especially in terms of relationships toward fictional characters (moe).) This project aims to spotlight those expressionists who pour their heart and soul into "Modern Gijinka" within the world of cosplay. For those who want to know more about this project or Gijinka, please see "What is Anthropomorphism?". |
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Let's take a closer look at the world of Gijinka in a way that makes it easy for beginners to imagine. Here, we will introduce the "Maki-Cururi", an anthropomorphized soft ice cream that brilliantly took the grand prix in the "original Gijinka category" of the 2013.  How do you like these examples? Let's begin by deciding upon the theme that is to be our subject and then imagining the name and personality of the intended character. Then let's go on to add the special features of its outward appearance and surface coloring and expand the image of the stage property as we decorate the character. For those who want to know more about this project or Gijinka, please see "What is Anthropomorphism?". |
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・Persons of any age or nationality can apply. ・Submissions will be accepted 24 hours a day from May 15~July 13 Japan time (GMT +9). We will only accept applications through the online entry form found on our website. ・Only self-made costumes that have never been submitted to any other contest will be accepted as contest entries. ・Creations can be submitted in groups of one, with the creator as the model, or in groups of two where a person other than the creator acts as the model. ・Submission must fit into the following theme. Any submissions that do not fit into the acceptable theme will be disqualified by the management board. ・Please make sure that you also read the "Guidelines."
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All submissions will be judged on the categories of "full body photo," "free-style photo," "character name," and "character description (200 characters)." We would like you to creatively showcase your original Gijinka character using the above categories. Aside from the photographs, the creativity of the character name and description will also be judged. Judging will be carried out in the following manner. Original Gijinka Category The grand-prize-winning work will be decided upon through popularity votes on this website. Voting will be carried out between midnight July 14th and midnight July 20th Japanese time (GMT+9). The number of points for voting is 1 point per person for registered archive members, and 20 points per person for special judges. A cosplayers archive account is necessary for participation in the voting. |
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The following will outline the contest process from the gathering submissions to the determination of the grand prize winner. These will begin as soon as the contest is posted on our website.  Submissions will not be accepted after July 13 Japan time (GMT +9).  Introduction of entry works and popularity voting for the Original Gijinka Category will begin on this website, beginning at midnight on July 14th Japanese time (GMT+9). A cosplayers archive account is necessary for participation in the voting.  An interim announcement will be made concerning the top 5 works in the Original Gijinka Category on July 10th Japanese time (GMT+9).  The voting will be closed at midnight on July 17th Japanese time (GMT+9).  We will announce the top scoring entries and present the awards on stage at the World Cosplay Summit 2015 to be held at Nagoya Oasis 21 on August 1st. The executive office will provide round-trip domestic transportation expenses to Nagoya for the top winners in the "Original Gijinka Category." |
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