Over the weekend, we held contests of all shapes and sizes and so many of you contributed your skills and talents to make this year’s Animazement one of the best! Thank you all for participating and congratulations to all the winners!
Masquerade
Novice
- 3rd Place Novice: Wonderful Idols
- 2nd Place Novice: Delicious Pancakes Cosplay
- 1st Place Novice: Seafoam Stars
Journeyman
- 3rd Place Journeyman: Midlife Crisis Core
- 2nd Place Journeyman: Catlaxo Cosplays
- 1st Place Journeyman: Crushdream Idols
Masters
- 3rd Place Masters: Last Minute Cosplay
- 2nd Place Masters: AKB Cuties
- 1st Place Masters: Mystic Dream
Best in Show: Ikigai Live
Directors Choice: Tiny Star Idols
Cosplay Craftsmanship
Judges Choice
- Judges Choice Simply Wisty: Chrystal Stitch — Pharaoh Atem (Yugioh)
- Judges Choice Xero: Lunara Strife — St. Trina (Elden Ring)
- Judges Choice Chiki: Smiles — Shadow Milk Cookie (Cookie Run Kingdom)
Novice
- 3rd Place Novice: K. — Infinity Miku (Vocaloid)
- 2nd Place Novice: Saiokuo — Yuna (Final Fantasy X)
- 1st Place Novice: Wumbo — Gyomei (Demon Slayer)
Journeyman
- 3rd Place Journeyman: Moonflower Cosplay — Zelda (LOZ: Echoes of Wisdom)
- 2nd Place Journeyman: Anxious Ink — C.A. Cupid (Monster High)
- 1st Place Journeyman: Prizma Roka — Maria Kanamori (Kiratto Pri*Chan)
Masters
- 3rd Place Masters: Sarelcon — Ryoumen Sukuna (Jujutsu Kaisen)
- 2nd Place Masters: Matthew — Bakugo Katsuki (My Hero Academia)
- 1st Place Masters: MilkyStar — Ena Shinonome (Project Sekai Colorful Stage)
Best in Show: Miss Mina 2 — Sakura Rococco (Sakizou’s Romantic Dress 2)
Karaoke Contest
- 1st Place – Sleepy G
- 2nd Place – Caleb Rodriguez
- 3rd Place – Revolving Door Slammer
- Honorable Mention – Kaden
AMV Contest
Amateur Division
- Action Winner: “Okarun x Momo (Concrete Flowers)” by Surging Storm GG
- Comedy Winner: “Kubey Stomping Day” by OuchMaster5000
- Drama/Romance Winner: “Everything About You” by Broken Star Studios
- Trailer Winner: “Sol Girls from Biancafinity” by Zeonic Freak
- Upbeat Winner: “Nails, Hair, Lips, Heels” by Klotsune
Amateur Best in Show: “Nails, Hair, Lips, Heels” by Kiotsune
Professional Division
- Runner Up: “Toxic Epic Version – Anime Mix” by Shiak.Riyaz
- Best in Show: “The Virgin Gojo” by Shori Squared
AMV Staff Pick: “Crisis of ’87” by Zeonic Freak
Toy Photo Contest
Junior Division (13 years or under)
- 1st Place: Evie Mallery
- 2nd Place: Evie Mallery
- 3rd Place: Grant Mallery
Amateur Division
- 1st Place: Liam Lowery
- 2nd Place: Angelo Ortiz
- 3rd Place: Liam Lowery
Lip Sync for Your Cosplay
- Winner: Angel Cakes Cosplay