Join us for an exciting showcase of anime-themed tattoos. Check out the schedule to see our various categories and when your favorite designs will be on display.
TIME
SESSION
JUDGES
LOCATION
5:00 PM
Melanated
Main Stage
Enter your tattoos on melanated skin into the Anime Ink Con competition.
Rules:
- Must be done that day at the convention.
- Client must present ticket to get judged.
- Registration closes 15 minutes prior to scheduled category time.
TIME
SESSION
JUDGES
5:20 PM
Manga
Main Stage
Enter your manga panel tattoos into the Anime Ink Con competition.
Rules:
- Must be done that day at the convention.
- Client must present ticket to get judged.
- Registration closes 15 minutes prior to scheduled category time.
TIME
SESSION
JUDGES
5:40 PM
Shoujo
Main Stage
Enter your Shoujo tattoos into the Anime Ink Con competition.
Rules:
- Must contain a character or symbolism from a Shoujo type anime.
- Must be done that day at the convention.
- Client must present ticket to get judged.
- Registration closes 15 minutes prior to scheduled category time.
TIME
SESSION
JUDGES
6:00 PM
Small Color
Main Stage
Enter your small color tattoos into the Anime Ink Con competition.
Rules:
- Must contain more than 50% color.
- Must be less than 6" in size.
- Must be done that day at the convention.
- Client must present ticket to get judged.
- Registration closes 15 minutes prior to scheduled category time.
TIME
SESSION
JUDGES
6:00 PM
Beginner
Main Stage
Enter your beginner tattoos into the Anime Ink Con competition.
Rules:
- Must be done by an artist who's been tattooing less than three years.
- Must be done that day at the convention.
- Client must present ticket to get judged.
- Registration closes 15 minutes prior to scheduled category time.
TIME
SESSION
JUDGES
6:00 PM
Shonen
Main Stage
Enter your Shonen tattoos into the Anime Ink Con competition.
Rules:
- Must contain a character or symbolism from a Shonen type anime.
- Must be done that day at the convention.
- Client must present ticket to get judged.
- Registration closes 15 minutes prior to scheduled category time.
TIME
SESSION
JUDGES
6:20 PM
Small Black & Grey
Main Stage
Enter your small black & grey tattoos into the Anime Ink Con competition.
Rules:
- Must contain no color.
- Must be less than 6" in size.
- Must be done that day at the convention.
- Client must present ticket to get judged.
- Registration closes 15 minutes prior to scheduled category time.
TIME
SESSION
JUDGES
6:20 PM
Best of Show
Main Stage
Enter your anime tattoos into the Anime Ink Con competition.
Rules:
- Must be done that day at the convention.
- Any size or style is allowed.
- Client must present ticket to get judged.
- Registration closes 15 minutes prior to scheduled category time.
TIME
SESSION
JUDGES
6:20 PM
Manga
Main Stage
Enter your manga panel tattoos into the Anime Ink Con competition.
Rules:
- Must be done that day at the convention.
- Client must present ticket to get judged.
- Registration closes 15 minutes prior to scheduled category time.
TIME
SESSION
JUDGES
6:40 PM
Manga
Main Stage
Enter your manga panel tattoos into the Anime Ink Con competition.
Rules:
- Must be done that day at the convention.
- Client must present ticket to get judged.
- Registration closes 15 minutes prior to scheduled category time.
TIME
SESSION
JUDGES
6:40 PM
Kawaii
Main Stage
Enter your kawaii tattoos into the Anime Ink Con competition.
Rules:
- Must be done that day at the convention.
- Client must present ticket to get judged.
- Registration closes 15 minutes prior to scheduled category time.
TIME
SESSION
JUDGES
7:00 PM
Melanated
Main Stage
Enter your tattoos on melanated skin into the Anime Ink Con competition.
Rules:
- Must be done that day at the convention.
- Client must present ticket to get judged.
- Registration closes 15 minutes prior to scheduled category time.
TIME
SESSION
JUDGES
7:00 PM
Melanated
Main Stage
Enter your tattoos on melanated skin into the Anime Ink Con competition.
Rules:
- Must be done that day at the convention.
- Client must present ticket to get judged.
- Registration closes 15 minutes prior to scheduled category time.
TIME
SESSION
JUDGES
7:20 PM
Pokemon
Main Stage
Enter your Pokemon tattoos into the Anime Ink Con competition.
Rules:
- Must contain characters or symbolism from the Pokemon series.
- Must be done that day at the convention.
- Client must present ticket to get judged.
- Registration closes 15 minutes prior to scheduled category time.
TIME
SESSION
JUDGES
7:20 PM
Videogame
Main Stage
Enter your video game tattoos into the Anime Ink Con competition.
Rules:
- Must contain characters or symbolism from a video game.
- Must be done that day at the convention.
- Client must present ticket to get judged.
- Registration closes 15 minutes prior to scheduled category time.
TIME
SESSION
JUDGES
8:20 PM
Best of Day: Black & Grey
Main Stage
Enter your black & grey tattoos into the Anime Ink Con competition.
Rules:
- Must contain no color.
- Any size is allowed.
- Must be done that day at the convention.
- Client must present ticket to get judged.
- Registration closes 15 minutes prior to scheduled category time.
TIME
SESSION
JUDGES
8:20 PM
Best of Day: Black & Grey
Main Stage
Enter your black & grey tattoos into the Anime Ink Con competition.
Rules:
- Must contain no color.
- Any size is allowed.
- Must be done that day at the convention.
- Client must present ticket to get judged.
- Registration closes 15 minutes prior to scheduled category time.
TIME
SESSION
JUDGES
8:50 PM
Best of Day: Color
Main Stage
Enter your full color tattoos into the Anime Ink Con competition.
Rules:
- Must be more than 50% color.
- Any size is allowed.
- Must be done that day at the convention.
- Client must present ticket to get judged.
- Registration closes 15 minutes prior to scheduled category time.
TIME
SESSION
JUDGES
8:50 PM
Best of Day: Color
Main Stage
Enter your full color tattoos into the Anime Ink Con competition.
Rules:
- Must be more than 50% color.
- Any size is allowed.
- Must be done that day at the convention.
- Client must present ticket to get judged.
- Registration closes 15 minutes prior to scheduled category time.
TIME
SESSION
JUDGES
Tattoo Contest
contests on:
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Contest Rules
To ensure our tattoo contest runs smoothly, each category will have an entry limit of 60 participants.
If your selected category is full we encourage you submit for a different category!
Category Entry Limits
Tattoo artists or clients can fill out the form located at the Merch/Info booth by the entrance. It is a $15 fee for each entry paid at the Merch Booth. The tattoo artist and client must be present at the time of the category they are entery to be qualified. You will receive a ticket for each entry and you must present the ticket at the stage to participate in the contest.
How to Enter
Eligibility – Open to convention attendees and registered artists only.
Registration – Tattoos must be completed by a licensed artist at the event. Fresh tattoos only. You have until 15 minutes prior to the contest time to register.
Categories – Contestants may only enter each tattoo into two categories. Tattoos must adhere to the anime theme to be qualified.
Fresh vs. Healed – Only fresh tattoos done during the convention will be allowed to enter.
Presentation – All entries must be shown on a live model. No photos or stencils allowed.
Original Work – Only original tattoos are eligible. Cover-ups allowed if clearly noted at registration. No AI art.
Timing – Contestants and models must be present at check-in and lineup. Late arrivals may be disqualified.
Judging – Criteria include artistry, application, creativity, and overall impression. Judges’ decisions are final.
Conduct – Respect staff, judges, and fellow contestants. Unsportsmanlike behavior may result in disqualification.
Awards – Winners and prizes announced on stage at the end of each contest.
General Rules
There will be a $15 entry fee for all
Individual tattoos can only be entered into two categories.
Entry Fee
Individual tattoos can only be entered into two categories.
Multiple Entries
Only fresh tattoos done during the convention will be allowed to enter the tattoo contests.
Healed vs Done at the Convention
Criteria include artistry, application, creativity, overall impression, and adherence to the anime theme. Judges’ decisions are final.
Judging
We understand that you want your tattoo to look it's best for judging, so we do allow contestants to have a single gloved hand and a paper towel available to wipe the tattoo.
Contestants, please be wary of cross contamination! DO NOT touch the passes handed out by judges with your gloved hand.
On Stage Safety
As this is a blind judging contest, we kindly ask that artists not stand beside or too closely to their clients right before the contest begins or during the contest judging.
Blind Judging
You may register your tattoo for the tattoo contest categories up to 15 minutes before the category starts.
For example, you can register for the Manga Panel category until 5:15pm as judging starts at 5:30pm.
Registration Timeframes
All contestants must arrive at the stage area and be prepared to go on stage at least 10 minutes before their category timeframe. Late arrivals will be disqualified.
Contestant Punctuality
By participating, contestants agree to allow photography and videography of themselves for promotional and archival purposes by the Anime Ink organizers.
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Judges
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