퍼슈트 크리에이터 콘테스트 2027

The 10th Annual Fursuit Creators’ Competition will be held at JMoF 2027.

This competition aims to further the development of fursuit culture by promoting the artistic and technical activities of fursuit creators and designers, while encouraging the refinement of their skills and the pursuit of new creative challenges.

Have you created a new fursuit using innovative techniques or brought your creative vision to life? Why not showcase it at the Japan Fursuit Creators’ Competition 2027? Whether your fursuit was created by an individual or through a collaboration between designers and makers, we welcome your entry.

In addition to the Grand Prize, we'll present a variety of category awards based on different judging criteria. And to celebrate the achievement of completing a fursuit and entering the competition, every contestant will receive a participation award!

Event Overview

Application Period

September 5 (Sat.) – October 17 (Sat.), 2026 (JST)

Awards and Judging

Awards

• [Grand Prize] 1 winner
• [Category Awards (Artistry, Technique, and Challenge)] 1 winner each
• [Rookie Award] 1 winner
  • Only a creator’s first work is eligible for the Rookie Award.
• [Participation Award]
  • All contestants will receive a commemorative gift at the venue.

Note: The Grand Prize, Artistry Award, Technique Award, and Challenge Award cannot be awarded to the same entry. However, the Rookie Award may be awarded in addition to any one of these awards.

Judging

Our panel of judges, with expertise in fursuit creation and art, will evaluate each entry based on criteria such as design, craftsmanship, construction techniques, and innovation.

Judging will be based on the materials submitted in advance and the on-stage evaluation of the actual fursuit on the day of the competition. Please note that the on-stage presentation serves to supplement information about the entry, and movement and acting themselves will not be evaluated.

Note: During the judging and on-stage presentation on the day of the competition, up to three individuals — one fursuit creator, one fursuit wearer, and one support assistant — may enter backstage and other restricted areas, as well as appear on stage.

Note: Someone other than the fursuit creator may also take the stage wearing the fursuit. In such cases, the fursuit creator must also join them on stage.

How to Enter the Competition

Timeline

• September 5 (Sat.), 2026 (JST): Applications Open
  • The application form will be published on this page. Please fill out the form with the required information.
• October 17 (Sat.), 2026 (JST): Applications Close
• Late October 2026: Participants Notified of Details
  • We will send you an invitation email to a dedicated Discord server, where we will communicate with you regarding preparations leading up to the competition day.
• Early December 2026: Fursuit Completion Deadline
• Mid-December 2026: Submission Deadline for Judging Materials
• The date and time of the competition will be announced at a later date.

Application Guidelines

Entry Requirements

• Your fursuit must be unreleased or first unveiled on or after January 12 (Mon.), 2026.

• The fursuit must feature an original, new design, including remakes of your own characters.

• You must complete the fursuit by the deadline specified by the organizers and be able to participate with it in optimal condition.

  • The deadline for fursuit completion is scheduled for early December 2026.

• You must submit all required judging materials by the specified deadline.

  • The deadline for judging materials is scheduled for mid-December 2026.

If multiple people created the fursuit, the person who primarily handled the fursuit creation must apply as the representative.

Each person may submit only one entry. For entries created by multiple people, only the representative (primary creator) will be counted as one applicant.

Note: A preliminary screening will be conducted for all eligible applicants. If we receive a large number of applications, we may limit the number of contestants who will appear on stage on the day of the competition based on the results of the preliminary screening.

Application Period

September 5 (Sat.) – October 17 (Sat.), 2026 (JST)

How to Apply

Please fill out the application form and send it to us by the deadline.

Note: For details regarding the required materials, please see the “Details of the Required Materials” below.

Confirmation Notice

After receiving your application, we will send you a confirmation email.

Note: If you do not receive a message from us within one week after completing your application, please contact us through the “Contact” page.

After your application is confirmed, all communications regarding preparations for the competition, such as checking submitted materials, will take place on a dedicated Discord server.

Details of the Required Materials

Since a large amount of information and images are required for the application and judging process, please make sure to prepare them well in advance.

Note: Some of the materials may be submitted at a later date rather than at the time of application.

You do not need to translate the application fields into Japanese except for your name and the fursuit name.

Please submit images that are as clear as possible. In addition, all image files must be in either JPG or PNG format.

Your submitted materials will be used for judging and may be shown during the performance or published on our website.

Note: We will generally use the submitted materials as provided, but please note that we may edit them if necessary.

In the following section, items marked as “Required” must be completed on the application form. Items marked as “Optional at Application” may be submitted at the time of application, but are not required. In addition, instructions on how to submit certain items will be provided at a later date, so please read the following information carefully.

Applicant Information

Applicant Name [Required]

Please enter your handle. For group entries, please provide the handles of all members. Also, please describe each member's role in creating the fursuit and clearly indicate who the representative is.

Applicant Email Address [Required]

Please enter your email address. For group entries, please provide the email address of the representative.

Event Day Contact Information [Required]

Please provide a mobile phone number or a substitute SNS account that can be used to contact the representative on-site.

About Fursuit Character

Fursuit Character Name [Optional at Application]

A temporary name is acceptable at the time of application. It can be changed later.

Species [Required]

Please enter the character’s species. Fictional species are also acceptable (Example: Wolf, caudatus, Protogen, etc.).

Character Profile[Optional at Application]

Please describe the character, including details such as the origin of the name, personality, and characteristics (up to 400 characters). You may leave this field blank at the time of application.

Character Photos

No photos need to be submitted at the time of application. After your application is accepted, we will invite you to a dedicated Discord server and provide further instructions.

We plan to ask you to submit full-body, bust-up, and freestyle fursuit photos with no specific requirements for poses or composition.

About the Design

Character Design Details [Required]

Please describe the details of the character design and elements you wish to express (up to 400 characters).

Blueprints / Design Drawings [Required]

Please submit one image that includes your fursuit’s blueprints, design drawings, turnaround sheets, and other related materials. Only one image may be submitted. If you wish to present multiple illustrations, please combine them into a single image. The submitted image will be displayed on a screen during your introductions as part of the performance. Please use landscape oriented image, and avoid using small text whenever possible.

About the Creation

Is This Your First Fursuit Creation? [Required]

If this is your first fursuit creation, please let us know.

For creations by a group of multiple members, a work will be considered a first-time creation only if the first-time members are responsible for the majority of the work.

Note: The final decision on whether a group creation qualifies as a first fursuit creation will be made by the staff, taking into consideration the members involved in the creation and their respective roles. The staff may contact you for additional details if necessary, and the classification as a first fursuit creation may be changed before acceptance.

Special Features of the Fursuit Creation [Optional at Application]

Please describe what is important to you when creating fursuits (up to 400 characters).

Key Showcase Point(s) (1 Required, Up to 2) [Optional at Application]

Please describe what you would like to particularly showcase about your fursuit and the creative efforts you made to express it. At least one item is required, and you may submit up to two items. You may write a description of up to 400 characters for each item.

Images for Each Key Showcase Point [Optional at Application]

Please submit up to 3 images for each Key Showcase Point you entered in the “Key Showcase Point(s)” section. You may also submit progress photos or any other images that demonstrate your creative efforts and techniques used during the creation process.

Note: You do not need to submit these images at the time of application. If you choose to submit them later, we will invite you to a dedicated Discord server after your application has been accepted. Please submit them through Discord.

Reflections on the Creation Process [Optional at Application]

Looking back on the entire creation process, please describe your thoughts and feelings upon completing your fursuit (up to 600 characters). This section will not affect the evaluation, but your response may be shared at the competition venue as the creator’s voice.

FAQ

A. Yes, you can enter even if your fursuit is not completed yet. However, please ensure that it is finished by the specified deadline and that you are fully prepared to participate in the competition.

A. Yes, you can enter with a remade fursuit, as long as it meets all entry requirements and all of its parts have been completely remade.

A. Yes. We will invite you to a dedicated Discord server once your application is accepted. If you need to change any information after submitting your entry, please submit the updated details there.

A. Yes, that is acceptable.

A. If you cannot change in your hotel room or at the Changing Rooms, please contact us.

A. Please come to the competition venue wearing your fursuit. However, you may remove parts of your fursuit, such as the head, whenever you are not on stage. The waiting area is planned to be backstage.

A. Yes. However, please do not bring any items that are prohibited under the JMoF Terms of Participation. Also, no additional points will be awarded for the use of props or the performance itself.

Past Results

You can view the results of past competitions on the pages below.

• Japan Fursuit Creators’ Competition 2026 Results

• Japan Fursuit Creators’ Competition 2025 Results

• Japan Fursuit Creators’ Competition 2024 Results

Please stay tuned for the opening of applications!