Animé Los Angeles Masquerade
The Animé Los Angeles Masquerade is a cosplay craftsmanship and performance competition, where some of the best cosplayers on the West Coast show off incredible costumes and outstanding shows for the chance to win prestigious awards and fabulous prizes!
Come for our wonderful contestants, then stay for performances from special guests, before the judges announce this year’s winners!
Whether you’re on stage or watching from the audience, this year’s show is going to be a blast. We hope to see you at the Animé Los Angeles Masquerade!
You can watch last year’s show on our YouTube channel here:
Entry submissions for the ALA 22 Masquerade in January 2027 will open September 1st, 2026 and close September 14th, 2026.
The updated rules for the ALA 22 Masquerade, as well as templates for juried applications, will be posted in early August.
Here are the winners of the Animé LA 21 Masquerade:
Entry #
Award
Recipient
Performance Title
2
Excellence in Character Sculpting
Gillysagoldfish & Craft.by.Day
Sweet Dreams, Dear Employee
5
Excellence In Storytelling
Lady Rebecca Fashions
Felicity Merriman from American Girl
38
Excellence In Characterization
OneEmilys
Level 20 Jester Lavorre
43
Excellence in Finishings and Performance
Sumikins
Carry On
18
Best Musical Performance
Robot Unichuck Cosplay
Gisney Channel Original Movie: Fullmetal Alchemist
35
Best Dramatic Performance
Jac and Blood
The Cat Returns
12
Best Action Performance
strawberrysweetchi, 2b.dauntless, futaricosplay, and ayumaae
Wrath Upon the Demigods
31
Best Comedic Performance
Stitchfully Bewitched
21
Costume College Award for Promising Novice
Tape
Lyney from Genshin Impact
10
Runner-Up Novice Craftsmanship
floatingsword
Cloud Strife
23
Best Novice Craftsmanship
escape_cos
Enjin
34
Runner-Up Journeyman Craftsmanship
Tuckaroon
Trailblazer Acheron
29
Best Journeyman Craftsmanship
Cloudd Berryy
Rins Sweet Magic Dance Party
41
Runner-Up Master Craftsmanship
May Jean
Winter Coco
8
Best Master Craftsmanship
Theacalix and ZeeAfterAll
Chihiro & Haku from Hannah Alexander’s Spirited Away
36
Best in Show
Omu Airi
Opera, Space Opera!
26
WCC Delegate Award
ThatCostama & BuiltByGrey
Once Upon A December
Congratulations to all of our winners!
MASQUERADE RULES
INQUIRIES
Have a question relating to the Masquerade? Please direct any questions to the Coordinator at masquerade@animelosangeles.org
