Cosplay is a core part of the CBF Isekai experience. Review these fundamental guidelines to ensure a fun, respectful, and safe environment for all attendees throughout the convention weekend.

• Cosplay has always been one of the most favored parts of conventions! However, we have a Dress Code and Prop Policy that is committed in creating a safe and welcoming environment for all. Please remember that CBF Isekai (CBFI): is a family friendly convention, so parents/guardians with young children will be present as well

• The CBF: Isekai Dress Code Policy covers the following Convention Venues: GA Hall of Fame, Harriett Tubman Museum, and the adjoining parking lots and decks.

• CBF: Isekai is not liable for anything that is lost, stolen, or damaged.

  • If your item was lost, please see our Lost & Found which is located GA Sports Hall of Fame registration area to see if your item has been turned in.

To keep CBF Isekai Anime Convention welcoming and safe for everyone, all cosplayers must adhere to our dress code guidelines and submit props for weapons check upon arrival.

Dress Code

Prop Policy

• Prop check station:

  • Available at the GA Sports Hall of Fame Museum directly after the registration area.

  • Inspected props will be peace-bound by a tape affixed by staff/security to mark that it has been reviewed.

  • We will take all reasonable precautions to not damage your item during the inspection.

  • By accepting the terms of peace-binding your prop, you are compliant to the terms of the convention and venue space.

• Oversized props that pose a mobility hazard through doors, stairways or elevators are prohibited.

  • Recommended dimensions are less than 7ft in any direction.

  • Items in excess will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

• Overweight props that pose a danger to persons or property if dropped are prohibited.

  • Maximum prop weight is - 15lbs

  • Items in excess will be reviewed on a case by case basis.

• NO Real Weapons

  • The items of the following are prohibited for the safety of everyone in the convention space: live firearms, explosives, all live steel (swords, blades, etc) capable of holding an edge (sharpened or not).

  • If you buy any metal bladed weapons from a vendor of the convention, they must remain in their sealed box, or you will be asked to leave them in your room or vehicle.

• Realistic looking Crafted Props:

  • Fake firearms, blades, grenades, and bombs must have a strip of orange (electrical tape/paint) easily visible on the item, as well as being peace-bound.

  • They are subject to all the size, weight, and material restrictions listed above.

• Any prop, outfit, or armor piece must NOT be made of a material that can that can injure a passerby via a sharp edge, point, spike or stud.

• Explosives or chemicals including, but not limited to, fireworks, smoke pots, flash paper, etc, are prohibited in convention space.

• Objects that can generate excessive noise, light, smoke, or confetti are prohibited in convention space.

• Do not point at a person or brandish the prop in a threatening manner outside of posed photos.

• Props must be secured to a costume or held in a manner in a way that they do not endanger or entangle others. Be aware that the convention may become quite crowded and take appropriate precautions.

• Props cannot be thrown, tossed, shot, or swung regardless of its construction and functionality. They must be under the holder’s control at all times. No exceptions will be made for LARP weaponry or sparring equipment.

• Sports Equipment:

  • They are allowed but cannot be used to strike objects while at the convention ie. hitting baseballs or slap-shooting hockey pucks; equipment must be held under control at all times.

  • Wooden and metal bats, hockey sticks, and batons ARE NOT ALLOWED.

    • If your cosplay has one as a prop - Please make sure any of these types of props are made from plastic or foam.

  • They are subject to all the size, weight, and material restrictions listed above.

• Chains and Ropes:

  • Limited to 3ft in length if they are uncoiled or used to attach to prop weapons (example: kusarigama, morning stars, etc).

  • They cannot hang in such a manner as to pose an entanglement or trip hazard.

  • They cannot be swung and must be under control at all times.

  • Ropes/chains completely integrated into clothing or coiled into bundles (not hanging loosely) are not limited to 3 feet as long as they are affixed to the costume and/or not uncoiled.

  • Chains cannot be of heavyweight metal gauges for safety. Preferably use lightweight metals or plastic linked chains that are available via a variety of sources.

• Projectile Firing Props

  • You may possess projectile firing props if they have been permanently and substantially disabled from firing.

  • Bows and Crossbows:

    • Can be unstrung, or strung with not enough tension to be capable of firing an arrow or any object with any appreciable speed.

    • Arrows and bolts must be made of a soft material such as foam or rubber.

  • Airsoft, BB, Nerf, Paintball guns, etc:

    • Must have a permanent orange tip on the muzzle OR

    • Must have an orange stripe, at least one inch wide, on all of following applicable parts: grip, handle, receiver, stock.

    • You may not carry any ammunition

    • No magazine installed in device

    • Barrel must be plugged or trigger group must be removed/disabled

    • They are subject to all the size, weight, and material restrictions listed above.

• No bare feet! Shoes, flip flops, or some form of foot coverings must be worn at all times.

• Nudity is NOT ALLOWED.

• All of the following must have complete coverage for all guests: chest and lower torso (that includes the butt).

  • These areas are required to have opaque fabric of some type providing complete coverage of these areas.

    • Body suits, tights, or flesh-colored fabric (that match your own skin tone) may be used for your costume to meet dress code requirements.

    • Dance belts (or any form of undergarment to help conceal the lower abdomen/groin area) must be worn under spandex bodysuit type outfits (ex. Power Rangers, Super Sentai, Spider-Man, DC, Marvel universe, etc.).

• The use of makeup techniques, body paint, and/or body socks with the intent to alter your skin/features to resemble a real human skin tone different from your own is NOT ALLOWED!

  • Rainbow (ex. red, yellow, green, etc.) skin tones are allowed.

• Anyone wearing a costume that is too revealing in the sole judgment of the CBF: Isekai staff, will be asked to change their costume or leave the event.

• Signs or solicitations including but not limited to: signs offering services, requests to be hugged or touched, political statements, etc. are NOT ALLOWED.

  • Signs that are officially part of the character’s cosplay are allowed. Examples: Shizuo (Durarara!!), Addison (Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom), Komi (Komi Can’t Communicate), etc.

• Uniforms are great! Some of the coolest cosplays are uniforms, but:

  • If you intend to wear a uniform that looks super-realistic, please distinguish that it is a costume.

  • Official law enforcement, emergency services, or military personnel uniforms are not permitted, nor shall anyone impersonate or attempt to impersonate such individuals.

  • If your costume could lead to you to being confused with local law enforcement, please don’t wear it.

• Costumes must not contain words or images that are racist, obscene or derogatory.

  • This includes Ahegao, Swastikas or other Nazi imagery, or other paraphernalia that could be seen as racist, obscene or derogatory.

  • Costumes that are in and of themselves deemed to be racist, obscene, or derogatory by the CBF: Isekai Staff will not be permitted, and the attendee will be asked to change or leave.

    • Repeated offense will have have your badge revoked.

• Wear/use any of the following items is strictly PROHIBITED:

  • Messy substances - including LOOSE items such as confetti, glitter, flower petals, and water/liquids.

    • If these items are permanently bound (glued, sewn, interwoven, etc) onto the costume, it is allowed.