Japan Impact Contests!
Cosplay Contest - Solo + Group & Performance
Get ready to be dazzled by the cosplay contest performances!
Our contests reward creativity in staging: the passion of our participants for the chosen character universes must captivate our audience and jury.
In 2026, our Saturday contest will bring together Solo and Group performances by cosplayers wishing to put their craftsmanship to the test in the creation of their costumes. Our Sunday competition will focus solely on Performance, allowing the best impersonators to give free rein to their imagination!
Details about costume and accessory creation requirements and performance duration, both for registrations and the contest itself, will be available soon. Stay tuned on our social media to not miss the official announcement.
Important links
- Rules
- Solo + Group contest registration form (Closed) (Contest information will be available soon.)
- Performance contest registration form (Closed) (Contest information will be available soon.)
Questions
The contest is organized in partnership with les ZâHiboo, who will be happy to answer all your questions! You can contact them either by email zhiboo.cosplay@gmail.com or on Instagram @zhiboo.ch đ
Announce Your Cosplay
Want to showcase your cosplay in the Japan Impact 2026 line-up? Share your photos with the line-up below to let the community know about your amazing creation!
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Idol Contest - Solo & Group
Have you always wanted to be a Kpop or Jpop idol? Or do you do covers with your friends or crew and would like to set the stage on fire together? This contest is for you!
The Idol contest is a solo or group dance cover contest that will take place at Japan Impact 2026!
If you love AKB48, Morning Musume or XG, or if you enjoy learning to dance to your favorite Kpop choreographies like ATEEZ, NewJeans, Stray Kids or even BTSâŠ, then join this adventure without delay!
Details about registration and requirements regarding performance duration, group composition, etc. are now available. Stay tuned on our social media to not miss the official announcements.
Registration
Registrations for the Idol 2026 contest are open from 6 December 2025 to 3 January 2026, with the forms below. The registrations for the Idol Solo contest are closed for 2026.
For participants under 18, parental authorization will be required.
- Solo registration form (closed) (Contest information will be available soon.)
- Group registration form (closed) (Contest information will be available soon.)
- đParental authorization form (for underage participants, to be signed and sent to idol@japan-impact.ch)
Questions
Any hesitation about the participation conditions? Need clarification on the rules or the contest process? Our team will be happy to help you! You can write to us directly at idol@japan-impact.ch.
All complete information (deadlines, file submissions, stage performance, dress code, etc.) is available in our rules available below.
đđ Download the Solo Idol contest rules (PDF)
đđ Download the Group Idol contest rules (PDF)
Stage
đĄ Fun fact: In the Japanese zodiac, the Rat (éŒ , nezumi) is the most curious and intelligent. Legend has it that its cunning allowed it to arrive first at the banquet organized by Buddha, by taking advantage of the oxâs naivety to be transported by it. Please donât reproduce this with other contest participants!