FAQS
Star Wars Celebration Cosplay Guide
The Star Wars Celebration Cosplay Guide will help you plan your cosplay at our event next April. Please read the information below carefully. It includes details about what types of cosplay props are allowed at the event, information about cosplay changing rooms, and Japanese etiquette when it comes to traveling locally in your cosplay.
Here is a quick overview of items and cosplay that are prohibited from our event.
Possession and/or use any of the following items is prohibited in connection with the event:
- a firearm, ammunition, knife, or weapon of any kind
- objects or toys that appear to be firearms, ammunition, knives, or weapons
- self-defense or restraining devices
- fireworks or other explosive or flammable objects
- glass containers
- recreational devices such as drones, remote control toys, skateboards, scooters, inline skates or shoes with built-in wheels
- strollers which are greater than 31” in width and 52” in length
- folding chairs
- selfie sticks
- Balloons
- Excessive exposure of skin. Exposure of underwear or anything that appears to be underwear.
- Wearing of actual uniforms or military uniforms, current or old (fictional ones from manga, anime, or movies are acceptable)
- NOTE: Management has a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY for weapons of any kind. Event security and local law enforcement officials will treat anything that looks like a real gun as a real gun.
Rules for Star Wars specific props at Star Wars Celebration:
- Blasters & Cannons: All prop weapons must be created with lightweight plastic or foam. The tip of the prop weapon should be sealed and covered with an orange cap. Any prop weapon cannot be functional to project or launch any objects.
- Lightsabers: Metal and plastic lightsaber hilts are welcome at Star Wars Celebration. Please note, if you use your lightsaber or lightsaber hilt in a way that might or does hurt an individual or property onsite, you will be escorted out of the show with no refund.
- Bladed Weapons: Bladed weapons must be made with lightweight plastic or foam.
Please review our full list of Safety, Security and Wellness policies prior to arriving at Star Wars Celebration Japan.
Cosplay FAQ
It is not customary to travel on public transit in intricate cosplays, such as full armor suits, body extensions, or larger gowns (think Stormtroopers, Jabba the Hutt or Padme Amidala). We have changing rooms available by reservation onsite for fans traveling to the convention center (more on that in the below!).
We ask that you follow Japanese etiquette and wait to change into your cosplay until you arrive at Makuhari Messe.
Casual Cosplay is any soft fabric costume that is like daily clothing. We ask that you carry any additional large cloaks, capes, and accessories, in your backpack if you are traveling to the convention center.
For Casual Cosplays, think of Rey, Han Solo, or Luke Skywalker.
Intricate Cosplay is more detailed and anything that is more than your daily clothing. If you plan to wear a full suit, body extensions, or larger gowns, you will need to travel out of cosplay and get ready onsite. More information on the registration process below.
For Intricate Cosplay, think of Padme Amidala, Stormtroopers/Full Armored Characters, or Jabba the Hutt.
Please keep all Star Wars prop weapons such as blasters and lightsabers discreetly hidden away in your bags as you travel to the convention center.
You do not need to register to cosplay at Star Wars Celebration.
If you are wearing intricate cosplay, you will need to reserve a time slot to access the changing room. More information below.
Yes, there will be male and female cosplay changing rooms that you can reserve ahead of the event. Changing Rooms are locker room style and private changing spaces will be available onsite, on a first come, first served basis.
Private changing accommodations will be available. Minors will have priority for these spaces.
Cosplay changing will cost 1500 yen per day, and includes access to change in and out of your cosplay, as well as cloakroom access. If you have more than three standard sized bags, or two large bags, you will need to pay an additional reservation fee of 500 yen.
Reservations will be available later this year. Please follow us on social and subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all announcements.
Yes! We have a cloakroom available. The cloakroom location is coming soon. The cloakroom will cost 500 yen per bag.
You may wear your cosplay in all areas of Star Wars Celebration Japan.