Recruiting people world wideto fight marine litter!
The sea is actually silently screaming in pain.
Each and every action of everyone leads to protecting the future of the beautiful sea.
The problem of marine litter continues to increase all over the world. It is said that by 2050 the amount of marine debris, including plastic, will be larger than the amount of fish, and urgent measures are needed. However the fact that about 80% of marine litter flows from the land (town) along the rivers is not well known, and yet we have to reduce this amount.
For this matter, the Nippon Foundation and the World Cosplay Summit Executive Committee have teamed up to launch a new project aimed at combating marine litter.
Please give us your strength to help us protect the beautiful sea with the power of cosplayers from around the world, so we can continue to take amazing pictures in beautiful and clean locations!
【Let's protect the beautiful sea with cosplayers】
Action category
Looking forward to 2020, we are looking for cosplayers from around the world to conduct activities and initiatives aimed at fighting marine litter, including examples of activities that lead to marine litter reduction and efforts to raise awareness of marine litter.

We are looking for the costume making recipes of cosplayers who are conscious about making costumes reducing the marine litter or costumes made from reused materials and following the 3Rs Rule (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle) for their costume-making process. Just post on SNS with the hashtag "#ecocos"!
Costume category
【Show your best eco-cosplay prop-making skills】
AWARD
Awarded cosplayers will receive activity incentives.
They will also be appointed as ambassadors and will be invited to international events such as the World Cosplay Summit 2020 and The Ocean Conference.
Action category
Grand Prix
1 Million yen
Runner up
500,000 yen
3rd prize
300,000 yen
Special Jury Prize
100,000 yen
Costume category
Grand Prix
200,000 yen
Runner up
100,000 yen
3rd prize
50,000 yen
Special Jury Prize
50,000 yen
Action category
Steps for Action category application
STEP1
Measures against marine litter only cosplayers can do!

STEP2
Summarizing the activities!

STEP3
Apply via the application form!

Checklist
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Submissions are accepted in Japanese, English and Chinese.
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There are no restrictions on nationality or age.
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We accept applications from individuals and organizations. In the case of an application by an organization, will be paid to the organization if it possesses a legal personality, or to the representative of the organization otherwise. The Nippon Foundation and the World Cosplay Summit Executive Committee shall not be involved regarding the distribution of the activity incentives within the organization. Also, in the case of an application by an organization, the approval of the said organization shall be obtained before the application.
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There is no limit to the number of applications.
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Applicable for activities made by cosplayers and activities involving cosplayers.
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There are no restrictions on the costumes used.
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It doesn't have to be a handmade costume or a costume of characters from Japanese works / series.
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It is said that 80% of marine litter flows from the land (towns). The area of activity is not limited to the sea.
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As a condition for the award eligibility, you must be able to stay in Nagoya during the World Cosplay Summit 2020 (from the end of July 2020 to the beginning of August 2020) or participate in an international symposium (June 2020).
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In the case of a minor applicant (under 20 years old in Japan, or the age of majority in the applicant’s country), please apply with the consent of the legal guardian. If a minor applies, it will be deemed that the application has been made with the consent of the guardian.
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If the minor applicant is accompanied by a guardian when coming to Japan, the travel and staying expenses of the guardian may not be provided.
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Prior notice from the "Nippon Foundation" and the “World Cosplay Summit Executive Committee” that the portrait rights of any media exposure while staying in Japan, and other rights related to the "Cosplay de UMIGOMI ZERO AWARD" belongs to "Nippon Foundation" and "WCS Co., Ltd."
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The cost of application will be borne by the applicant.
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Applicable activities are limited to those that do not infringe on the rights of third parties such as honor, trust, portrait, privacy, etc. and do not violate public order and morals.
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It is considered that you have agreed to the “Application Rules” at the time of application.
Checklist
Costume category
Steps for Costume category application
STEP1
Make an eco-costume!

STEP2
Summarize what makes it eco!

STEP3
Post the recipe to Cosplayers Global with the hashtag #ecocos

Checklist
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Applications are accepted in Japanese, English and Chinese.
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There are no restrictions on nationality or age.
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Only individual applications are accepted.
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There is no limit to the number of applications.
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Applicable to cosplayers and cosplay costume makers.
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Applicable only to handmade cosplays, made by the applicant.
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There are no restrictions concerning the costume created.
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Cosplays of characters from Japanese and overseas works and series, as well as original costumes are accepted.
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As a condition for the award eligibility, you must be able to stay in Nagoya during the World Cosplay Summit 2020 (from the end of July 2020 to the beginning of August 2020) or participate in an international symposium (June 2020).
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In the case of a minor applicant (under 20 years old in Japan, or the age of majority in the applicant’s country), please apply with the consent of the legal guardian. If a minor applies, it will be deemed that the application has been made with the consent of the guardian.
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If the minor applicant is accompanied by a guardian when coming to Japan, the travel and staying expenses of the guardian may not be provided.
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Prior notice from the "Nippon Foundation" and the “World Cosplay Summit Executive Committee” that the portrait rights of any media exposure while staying in Japan, and other rights related to the "Cosplay de UMIGOMI ZERO AWARD" belongs to "Nippon Foundation" and "WCS Co., Ltd."
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The cost of application will be borne by the applicant.
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Applicable activities are limited to those that do not infringe on the rights of third parties such as honor, trust, portrait, privacy, etc. and do not violate public order and morals.
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It is considered that you have agreed to the “Application Rules” at the time of application.
FAQ
Q1. Is it possible to apply with an activity carried out in the past, or with a work of cosplay that had been created in the past?
There are no problems in applying with an activity carried out in the past or with a work created in the past.
Q2. Are applications in the Costume category completed just by posting in social networks?
Yes. In the case of Facebook, please post in the special page set up for the event.
When posting in Twitter or Weibo, the application is completed by posting with the #ecocos hashtag.
Q2. Are applications in the Costume category completed just by posting in social networks?
Yes. In the case of Facebook, please post in the special page set up for the event.
When posting in Twitter or Weibo, the application is completed by posting with the #ecocos hashtag.
Q2. Are applications in the Costume category completed just by posting in social networks?
Yes. In the case of Facebook, please post in the special page set up for the event.
When posting in Twitter or Weibo, the application is completed by posting with the #ecocos hashtag.
Q2. Are applications in the Costume category completed just by posting in social networks?
Yes. In the case of Facebook, please post in the special page set up for the event.
When posting in Twitter or Weibo, the application is completed by posting with the #ecocos hashtag.
Q2. Are applications in the Costume category completed just by posting in social networks?
Yes. In the case of Facebook, please post in the special page set up for the event.
When posting in Twitter or Weibo, the application is completed by posting with the #ecocos hashtag.
Q2. Are applications in the Costume category completed just by posting in social networks?
Yes. In the case of Facebook, please post in the special page set up for the event.
When posting in Twitter or Weibo, the application is completed by posting with the #ecocos hashtag.
FAQ
Q1. Is it possible to apply with an activity carried out in the past, or with a work of cosplay that had been created in the past?
There are no problems in applying with an activity carried out in the past or with a work created in the past.
Q2. Are applications in the Costume category completed just by posting in social networks?
Yes. In the case of Facebook, please post in the special page set up for the event.
When posting in Twitter or Weibo, the application is completed by posting with the #ecocos hashtag.
Q2. Are applications in the Costume category completed just by posting in social networks?
Yes. In the case of Facebook, please post in the special page set up for the event.
When posting in Twitter or Weibo, the application is completed by posting with the #ecocos hashtag.
Q2. Are applications in the Costume category completed just by posting in social networks?
Yes. In the case of Facebook, please post in the special page set up for the event.
When posting in Twitter or Weibo, the application is completed by posting with the #ecocos hashtag.
Q2. Are applications in the Costume category completed just by posting in social networks?

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