Fangaea Cosplay Contest
If you’re coming to Fangaea in costume, then join us on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 3:00 pm for the Fangaea Cosplay Contest!
There will be special prizes for everyone who participates and an awesome prize for the WINNER of the 5th Annual Fangaea Cosplay Contest! If you want to ENTER the Costume Contest, registration will open soon!
COSPLAY CONTEST JUDGES
ChaiBee
C
hai “ChaiBee” Appling is a cosplayer and performer from San Diego, California. Chai’s creative endeavors span many mediums; she’s always looking to challenge herself and discover new ways to use her imagination. Chai regularly performs as “Gumi,” a Vocaloid character part of the cosplay dance group, DECO*PRO.
Outside of cosplay, Chai is a full-time illustrator and designer. Chai has been a cosplayer for over 10 years, having won awards for her costumes and performances at Anime California, Anime Los Angeles, Hanadoki, Anime Conji, and more. Chai prioritizes bringing her favorite characters to live and bringing the audience joy through her dancing.
Vi
Vi is a San Diego native, who started her cosplay and sewing journey in 2012 driven by the desire to dress up with her friends. Now she combines cosplay with fashion to create garments that can be worn both in and out of cosplay. She loves sharing the joy of crafting and learning how others approach creating cosplay.
She is still green to competing having started in 2022, but has since taken home Best Craftmanship at Fangaea 2024 and Best in Show at San Diego Anime Con 2024.
Cosplay Contest Prize Sponsor
Epic Cosplay – Cosplay Contest Sponsor
Fangaea is extremely excited to announce our 2025 Cosplay Contest Sponsor, Epic Cosplay Wigs. Through their sponsorship, gift certificates will be awarded to our cosplay contest winners, as well as an onsite Cosplay Repair Booth on both days of Fangaea 2025
Epic Cosplay is a U.S.-based cosplay wig store made up of a hard-working team to support your cosplays. Being based in the U.S. allows them to offer responsive customer service and the fastest shipping times possible 🚀 With a selection of over 900 styles and colors, ranging from natural blondes to intense greens, you are sure to find one to fit your cosplay
Visit them at www.epiccosplay.com to learn more.
COSPLAY CONTEST Registration Form
You must be a ticketed/registered attendee to participate in the Fangaea Cosplay Contest!
