CAPE TOWN | 1 - 4 MAY 2025 | CTICC 2

JOHANNESBURG | 25 - 28 SEPT 2025 | JHB EXPO CENTRE

CALLING ALL
COMPETITIORS COSPLAYERS VETERANS CHARACTERS

The Comic Con Cape Town Championships of Cosplay is where the best cosplayers in the country compete to see who will be going to represent Africa at the Crown Championships of Cosplay at C2E2 against the best cosplayers from across the world.

So far Comic Con Africa has sent four Champions all of which have placed in the top three!

Kinpatsu came 2nd in 2019, Jinxie Cosplay came 1st in 2020 and 3rd in 2024, and Ludus Cosplay came 2nd in 2022!

For more detailed information and the rulebook, click below:

Comic Con Africa Championships of Cosplay Finals:

Date: Sunday, 29 September 2024

Venue: Comic Con Africa Main Stage (Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec)

Time: TBA

PRIZES

IMPORTANT DEADLINES TO NOTE:

  • CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES
    – 15th September 2024
  •  Reference pictures –
    16th September 2024
  • 100 WORD SUMMURY –
    22nd September 2024
  • Bio Pictures –
    16th September 2024
  • ENTRANCE FEE PAYMENT –
    16th September 2024
  • Masters’ portfolios –
    22nd September 2024

     

MEET THE JUDGES

MATTHEW BARRY

jUDGE

Matthew is a competitive cosplayer from the UK, having internationally represented his country two years consecutively at the Crown Championship of Cosplay at C2E2; and most recently winning the world finals to take home the Crown.

With a mastery over a great many techniques, his favourites are leatherwork, painting, metalwork, and SFX Makeup. He believes in having strength of heart, learning through experimentation, hardworking, believing in yourself, and having fun!

ROXY BUNNIE

JUDGE

Meet Roxy Bunnie, a passionate Nekomimi enthusiast from South Africa. With over 8 years of dedicated cosplaying experience under the alias BitesCosplay. My specialty is my attention to detail and finish!

1st place – Intermediate Icon 2016 / 2nd place – Sewing Fancon 2017 / Champion of construction – Comic Con Africa 2019. In the wake of the pandemic, the vibrant realm of cosplay came to a standstill. Undeterred, She took a bold step and founded Sinpai, a company that has thrived over the last 4 years. Specializing in crafting and curating exceptional cosplay ears and accessories, we’ve transformed a passion into a full-time profession. Our creations speak volumes about the dedication and artistry we pour into each piece.

PREGAN PILLAY

jUDGE

Pregan Pillay is a renowned South African esports/events photographer with over a decade of experience in capturing the dynamic world of competitive gaming and geek culture in South Africa. His work, which includes stunning visuals from major esports tournaments and behind-the-scenes glimpses of players as well as cosplayers, has been featured in top gaming publications and exhibitions.

JONATHAN DE KLERK

JUDGE

My name is Jonathan De Klerk, and I am the creative design lecturer at STADIO School of Fashion. This role allows me to merge my passions for theoretical understanding, academic research, and creativity. My fascination has always centred on the intricacies of how clothing is made—how designers transform fabric into wearable art and how ideas are translated into creativity. This cognitive approach to creating something aesthetically pleasing is, to me, the essence of how fashion design should be taught.

My expertise spans across creative design, where I emphasize thinking about design innovatively, pattern design, which involves creating two-dimensional blueprints, and garment construction, the process of turning these blueprints into three-dimensional outcomes.

On a lighter note, once a month, I enjoy dancing in the full moonlight while my cat watches me, a quirky ritual that, though reminiscent of the proverbial witches of Salem, is purely my own.

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MEET THE CONTESTANTS

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