Performance content: is the performance understandable, how is the arc of the performance handled, how well is represents and suits the source material and character
- Parody is allowed and will be judged on how cleverly it parodies the source material and character
Stage presentation: Use of lighting, sounds, video, music, stage and use of stage props
- Stage props will not be subject to prejudging, but the visual impact and how they are used to either further the story or create atmosphere is included in stage presentation
Stage expression: how the contestant acts out their performance with their body and their face
Use of assistant: does the assistant draw too much of the focus from the contestant, is the assistant used without a point
- See rules regarding performance below

Tokah Cosplay - Winner of the Nordic Cosplay Championship 2018