As one of its largest events, Anime NYC’s Cosplay Masquerade was the place to be this past Saturday. Cosplay stands as a centerpiece of conventions like Anime NYC, bringing out some of the community’s finest talents. The Cosplay Masquerade is an annual contest that crafters and performers compete in for prizes. This year, Anime NYC brought on Maeviary, Lizard Leigh, and  Philip Odango as judges. Cosplayers were divided up based on beginner, intermediate, and advanced skill sets. Here, EnVi rounds up the winners and runner-ups of the Cosplay Masquerade!

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Best In Show

annieexmachina and toodleloucos as Sophie and Howl from Howl’s Moving Castle

Two cosplayers dressed as Howl and Sophie from Howl's Moving Castle look towards each other with warm smiles
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 24: annieexmachina and toodleloucos walk across the stage to show their cosplay off to the crowd. (Photo by Ellie Forte for EnVi Media)

Craftsmanship Awards

BEST ADVANCED – Missmina2 as Clown Doll from Sakizo

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MissMina2 looks out to the crowd at the Anime NYC Cosplay Masquerade. The wear an ornate gown embellished with gold and purple trim.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 24: MissMina2 poses at the Anime NYC 2024 Cosplay Masquerade. (Photo by Ellie Forte for EnVi Media)

BEST ADVANCED RUNNER UP – Electro Cosplay as Anna Henrietta from The Witcher

Electro Cosplay stands with hands by their legs as they look out to the crowd at Anime NYC. They wear a green gown and gold crown
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 24: Electro Cosplay poses at the Anime NYC 2024 Cosplay Masquerade. (Photo by Ellie Forte for EnVi Media)

BEST INTERMEDIATE – White Rabbit Cosplays as Juliette from Sakizo

White Rabbit Cosplays looks off toward the camera holding an ornate gold staff and red gown.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 24: White Rabbit Cosplays poses at the Anime NYC 2024 Cosplay Masquerade. (Photo by Ellie Forte for EnVi Media)

BEST INTERMEDIATE RUNNER UP – Mad Dog VA as Belle

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Mad Dog VA wears an ornate red satin gown as their arms are slightly extended. Wearing a pink wig, they look out to the crowd.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 24: Mad Dog VA  walks across the stage to show their cosplay off to the crowd. (Photo by Ellie Forte for EnVi Media)

BEST BEGINNER – DJ Nutz Cosplay as Guts from Berserk

DJ Nutz Cosplay hoists a sword in the air at the Anime NYC 2024 Cosplay Masquerade
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 24: DJ Nutz Cosplay hoists a prop sword in the air . (Photo by Ellie Forte for EnVi Media)

BEST BEGINNER RUNNER UP – Pudding Cosplays as Springtrap from Five Nights at Freddy’s

Pudding Cosplays makes their way across the stage at the 2024 Cosplay Masquerade
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 24: Pudding Cosplay quickly makes way across the stage. (Photo by Ellie Forte for EnVi Media)

Performance Awards

BEST ADVANCED – The Manly Mottle Men as Anime Businessman

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 24: The Manly Mottle Men passionately perform at the Anime NYC Cosplay Masquerade. (Video by Ellie Forte for EnVi Media)

BEST ADVANCED RUNNER UP – Elysia Live as Liella! from Love Live! Superstar!!

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 24: Elysia Live perform “Nonfiction!!” at the Anime NYC Cosplay Masquerade. (Video by Ellie Forte for EnVi Media)

BEST INTERMEDIATE – Shio.Kou and Rinn.tuu as Velvet and Veneer from Trolls Band Together

Shio.Kou and Rinn.tuu are dressed as velvet and veneer from Trolls Band Together. The two have their backs facing one another with Neon Green foam wigs
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 24: Shio.Kou and Rinn.tuu conduct a final pose to the crowd at the Anime NYC Cosplay Masquerade. (Photo by Ellie Forte for EnVi Media)

BEST INTERMEDIATE RUNNER UP – EEK Inc. as Yuki Karasutengu, Banri Karasutengu, and Momo Uta

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 24: EEK Inc. perform at the Anime NYC Cosplay Masquerade. (Video by Ellie Forte for EnVi Media)

BEST BEGINNER – C:BLOOM as Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin, and Kagamine Len

A group of cosplayers dress in black school uniforms while pointing towards the crowd at the Anime NYC 2024 Cosplay Masquerade.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 24: C:BLOOM points to the crowd in front of a Step and Repeat. (Photo by Ellie Forte for EnVi Media)

BEST BEGINNER RUNNER UP – The Shaky Cosplayer as Yotsuba from The Quintessential Quintuplets

The Shaky Cosplayer wears an orange wig and yellow school uniform while smiling at the crowd and raising her right fist in the air
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 24: The Shaky Cosplayer raises arm in the air at the Anime NYC Cosplay Masquerade. (Photo by Ellie Forte for EnVi Media)

Judges Awards

MAEVIARY – Shikarius as The Doctor

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A cosplayer makes their way across the stage while holding their mask. They sport a blue wig with ornate gold and black trims.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 24: Shikarius walks on stage at the Anime NYC Cosplay Masquerade. (Photo by Ellie Forte for EnVi Media)

LIZARD LEIGH – Katsucreatescosplay,Yoe_lo, Doctorfunkbeat as Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Len, and Kagamine Rin

Three cosplayers stand in a beginning formation while looking down at the floor.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 24:  Katsucreatescosplay,Yoe_lo, Doctorfunkbeat start their performance at the Anime NYC Cosplay Masquerade. (Photo by Ellie Forte for EnVi Media)

PHILIP ODANGO – Halium Workshop as Gun Devil from Chainsaw Man

A cosplayer wears a white and black foam outfit with guns placed atop their head and arms.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 24: Hailium Workshop extends both arms in the air at the Anime NYC Cosplay Masquerade. (Image by Ellie Forte for EnVi Media)

BEST KIDS

Laysha as Velvet from Trolls Band Together

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Looking for more Anime NYC information? Read our photo recap of last year’s Cosplay Masquerade winners here!

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