Discover the new heroines of the cosplay world! Valentine-themed "#Curecos Valentine 2023" contest now open!

Cure Inc., operator of the cosplay platform "Curecos" and the cosplay news media "Curecos Plus," is currently holding the "#Curecos Valentine 2023" contest.

The "#Curecos Valentine 2023" contest will be held from February 9 (Thu.), 2023, to discover cosplayers who will further enliven the cosplay industry by soliciting photos of Valentine motif cosplay.

Winners of the contest will be featured as advertising models in the cosplay magazine "COSPLAY MODE" and will also receive the right to publish an interview in the cosplay news media "Curescos Plus," which boasts a monthly PV of 500,000.

The "#Curecos Valentine's Day 2023" contest
Submission and support period: February 9, 2023 (Thu) - February 19, 2023 (Sun) 23:59
Grand Prix announcement: Friday, February 24, 2023
Contest Eligibility: Residents of Japan (minors must have parental consent).

<How to enter
1) Access the contest entry page
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② Create an account within "Curecos".
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*Member registration is free. If you already have an account, there is no need for new registration.
3) Post Valentine-themed cosplay photos with the designated hashtag "#Curecos Valentine 2023" within "Curecos" or on Twitter.

When posting on "Curecos," the designated hashtag "#Curecos Valentine 2023" must be entered in the "Tag an event" section.
*Photographs do not have to be newly taken.

＜Judging Method
The winners will be determined by the total of two factors: support points earned by Curecos members, and votes cast by the judges.

①Curecos Submission
Comment support: 7 pts per ¥1
Heart button: 1pt per heart
Comment: 1pt per comment

*Submissions with the designated event hashtag "#Curecos Valentine's Day 2023" are eligible.
When posting with "Curecos," the designated hashtag "#CurecosValentine2023" must be entered in both the "text" and "tag the event.

Voting by judges (2 judges scheduled)
Voting by judges: 100,000 pts per vote
Each judge will have 5 votes.

*Images submitted with the event hashtag during the period may be used by Curecos Inc. for advertising and poster placement as part of Curecos' marketing activities. Campaign participants are deemed to have agreed to the above.
In no event will points earned by contestants during the contest period be returned to the contestants in the form of money (monetary value).

<Winners' Privileges
■Grand Prix
The contestant with the most points will receive the following prizes.
Exclusive 1-page advertisement in the cosplay magazine "COSPLAY MODE
An exclusive interview in the cosplay news media "Curecos Plus

Curecos Prize
The four winners with the second to fifth highest points will receive the following prizes.
An exclusive interview article in the cosplay news media "Curecos Plus
Original poster featuring their own cosplay photo

For other contest details, click here: #

＜Cooperation of judges
Mr. Taro Daimon
Mr. Taro Daimon launched the cosplay magazine "COSPLAY MODE" in 2002. He has worked on numerous magazines including men's entertainment magazines and women's fashion magazines.
He is also the editor-in-chief of "VTuber mode. Chairman of the Japan Maid Association. Visiting professor at Kagawa Junior College.

Mr. Nishizawa of acosta!
Mr. Nishizawa is the editor-in-chief of "VTuber mode! You can play! You can interact! He is the producer of acosta!, a cosplay event held in the Kanto and Kansai regions as well as various other locations throughout Japan based on the concept of "Take photos, play, and interact!

About "Curecos
As of 2022, the global cosplay-related market is estimated to be worth more than 3.6 billion dollars, and the scale is expanding every year. Top-level cosplayers whose work is highly regarded are expanding their activities to include appearances at events, paid video distribution, and meet-and-greet events with fans.
On the other hand, cosplayers in Japan have limited opportunities for activities, and there has been a lack of platforms for cosplayers to receive recognition for their works and for dedicated fans to support them.
Curecos" was created as a platform to solve these problems. Cosplayers can post cosplay images without worry, and fans can support cosplayers with "likes" and paid comments.