We are proud to host the fan favorite event, the ANIMAINE Masquerade! This special event will be an opportunity for you to show off your cosplay skills and/or flex those theater skills with our brand new performance category!
Compete in both categories for a chance to win the Best In Show Award.
For sign ups and rules, please visit this link:
Masquerade applications are now OPEN!
When applications are live, Masquerade applications must be in by 12:00 AM on October 7th, 2026. All applicants will receive notification of their acceptance, waitlist, or denial status after October 7th.
Idol Showcase Applications are OPEN.
Applications will be open until 11:59 on October 24, 2026.
Applications will be reviewed and acceptances sent out on October 26, 2026
Our Idol showcase is hosted by Kirameku Melody, a New England-based idol group formed in 2020. We are so excited to be hosting ANIMAINE's Idol Showcase for it's fifth year! Please read the information below before submitting an application. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via DM on Instagram @kiramekumelody, or via email at kiramekumelodyidols@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing your applications!!