Cosquerade 2011-03-27
We’re excited to inform you of the next Cosquerade, and we’ll be able to use the first floor! (not just the basement like last one!)
Cosquerade is an event dedicated to Japanese pop culture. If you like Anime, Manga, or Cosplay, this is the place for you! Join our cosplay party! Everyone is welcome! Share fun time with “Cosplay”, one of Japan’s pop cultures!
*Location : Multipurpose hall and basement floor of Former Bank of Japan’s Hiroshima Branch [See detail]
Former Bank of Japan’s Hiroshima Branch is one of Hiroshima City’s Important Cultural Properties since the building survived from the Atomic bombing. The building has been open as a historical museum and for non-profit cultural activities by the municipality. We wish everyone to know what the atomic bombing was like by seeing a piece of historic sites in Hiroshima.
*Price : ALL FREE!
*Presented by : Hiroshima Cosquerade Committee [See detail]
*Contact : Have questions? Use our contact form!
What’s at Cosquerade
Cosplay Zone
Mr. Kouguchi, the head of Hiroshima Cosquerade Committee
Hiroshima's oldest cosplayer!?
Enjoy cosplay (contraction of Costume & Roleplay), which is now world-widely popular culture originated in Japan!
No matter where you are from, feel free to join us! If you haven’t tried cosplay before, this is the best place to get started! Free changing room and a wide variety of free rental costumes are availabe.
Cosquerade is a must-see opportunity for experienced cosplayers and photoshooters, too. Cosquerade has extended the cosplay area and now we can use the Roman style main hall that is very photogenic for cosplay. It’s ALL FREE OF CHARGE!
【Attention】→See our guidelines for regulations.
Free Rental Costumes
Generously sponsored by Trymax, Hobby Town and Hiroshima Otaku-map, free costumes from major Japanese anime, manga, and games are available for cosplay beginners.
> Check out part of rental costumes on our blog (Japanese)
* Requires a valid piece of ID for rental costumes.
Free Photo Studio
Professional photographers and facilities from Studio UP are ready for cosplay photoshoots! Bring your own memory card, and the photographers will take + save photos into it.
Acceptable card: CompactFlash (recommended) / SD / SDHC / MiniSD / MicroSD / xD-Picture Card
* Make sure your name on your card so we can hand it back.
Artworks By Hiroshima’s Artists And Creators!
Artwork Exhibition By Hiroshima Monogym
Hiroshima Monogym is a private school dedicated to the growth of writing, manga, illustration, and more. Their artworks will be exhibited, and some goodies for take-out will be available.
Scale Model Exhibition By Hiroshima Modeling Club
Check out breathtaking scale models by Hiroshima Modeling Club (HMC), a group of Hiroshima’s professional scale modelers.
Badge Workshop By PriorTech
Make your own badge printing your favorite design or your own drawing! Powered by PriorTech.
> Download template and guidelines (Japanese)
* Available until all spplies left.
Short Movies by zozi
Experience a fantastic fusion of reality and 3D virtual characters on a transparent screen! Movies directed by zozi
> Check out his movies on Nico Nico Douga
Miyajima Bunko by Hiroshima Animation City
Hiroshima Animation City, a group dedicated to energizing local contents and creators is going to publish a massive assortment of light novels and illustrations by Hiroshima’s writers and artists titled “Miyajima Bunko”. All the works are related to Miyajima, one of the world heritage sites in Hiroshima.
