Winners will win the change to participate in anime related skits at the show.
The first annual Wizard World Chicago Cosplay Contest will ask fans to show off their costumes based on Japanese anime, manga and anime-inspired video games on Saturday August 9th at Wizard World Chicago. Attendees will also have the option to present a short skit for the audience. DVDs, video games and T-shirts will be given away to the winners in multiple categories. The event is free to participate in and attend, but performers must register in advanced.