Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
Data from 100+ judges, buildbook templates, and content advice for you? Our ultimate cosplay build book guide is finally here!
Want a build book template for your text contest? Find it and ALL of our hundreds of past tutorials at our brand new resource hub!!
cosplayhub.cowbuttcrunchiescosplay.com
0:00 Why This Video Exists
1:06 Contest type matters
3:40 How important ARE build books?
7:49 The 5 things your judges need
12:57 How your book can help you in prejudging
14:54 Every judge is different
16:00 How long should my build book be?????
18:06 Formatting tips
20:53 Q&A
23:27 Free templates and tutorials
Build book examples by location and level:
INTERNATIONAL
Dolldamage (Polymanga Global; first place winner) docs.google.com/presentation/d/1oIJ3ZG2X93ZJfrDEvgzfPdDd6Gn_rokXTLeuZVS9EXc/edit?usp=drivesdk
Seikomeowmeow (European International Qualifier) drive.google.com/file/d/1NJSdRrW3PxwLtl9czv9cCQxS8l7AnJ9P/view?usp=drivesdk
Sayuhime_ (Winter Magnificon, Polish WCS Qualifier) canva.com/design/DAG6BZevrEk/1enRmUY3eEEHcmTOI3kH5A/edit?utm_content=DAG6BZevrEk&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
Sansanvi_cosplay (UK Insomnia Gaming Festival) canva.com/design/DAFhhAXccEk/bLgtDsJHMLqTO5srYamQEg/edit?utm_content=DAFhhAXccEk&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
MASTERS
Gelnythecosplays (Masters level) docs.google.com/document/d/1FmdCXlIMkaf-Sb1Q7A5IOAnAvOAmpIXRml6fBLN206E/edit?usp=drivesdk
Voidcryptoid (Journeyman and Masters levels) dropbox.com/scl/fo/glappdjvc89306apyueq9/AJIkiIuqdvYR2gR_jVvIumU?rlkey=wpw2jcf71yc284cahhh8jxj3z&st=l901o4kx&dl=0
JOURNEYMAN
Kamronn_cosplay Journeyman level) drive.google.com/drive/folders/1UmF_5BhPLuebrtpc6xKyoqHxhDdhA1Da
Raisincosplay (Journeyman/Intermediate Level; Anime NJ++) raisincosplay.com/costuming/steel-plate-armor
Cometclysm (Intermediate Level; ChibiChibi Con) canva.com/design/DAGmC-KwJ50/-K7oUBo8r2ZjeDeFpUG4vA/view?utm_content=DAGmC-KwJ50&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h9b0a6883f7
Eidoscosplay (Journeyman Level) https://1drv.ms/w/c/8e31bf424a9a3b7a/IQDCyHJD0JFhSZgje9GVgWJbAdlzADEIYT_l2--MOGFNM9I
NOVICE
Dreamstobecome (Novice level, Anime Milwaukee) drive.google.com/file/d/1gnnhLzSHokGoS_JqvHpIh40WqUKwYDOR/view?usp=drivesdk
Hidansreaper (Novice Level; Anime Frontier, USA)- instagram.com/p/DJfGt8CPVne
Thecrazycyborggirl (Novice Level)
canva.com/design/DAF41cG8j-Y/HuDLnrVBfzvT1jX1VYFp6g/edit?utm_content=DAF41cG8j-Y&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
Data from 100+ judges, buildbook templates, and content advice for you? Our ultimate cosplay build book guide is finally here!
Want a build book template for your text contest? Find it and ALL of our hundreds of past tutorials at our brand new resource hub!!
cosplayhub.cowbuttcrunchiescosplay.com
0:00 Why This Video Exists
1:06 Contest type matters
3:40 How important ARE build books?
7:49 The 5 things your judges need
12:57 How your book can help you in prejudging
14:54 Every judge is different
16:00 How long should my build book be?????
18:06 Formatting tips
20:53 Q&A
23:27 Free templates and tutorials
Build book examples by location and level:
INTERNATIONAL
Dolldamage (Polymanga Global; first place winner) docs.google.com/presentation/d/1oIJ3ZG2X93ZJfrDEvgzfPdDd6Gn_rokXTLeuZVS9EXc/edit?usp=drivesdk
Seikomeowmeow (European International Qualifier) drive.google.com/file/d/1NJSdRrW3PxwLtl9czv9cCQxS8l7AnJ9P/view?usp=drivesdk
Sayuhime_ (Winter Magnificon, Polish WCS Qualifier) canva.com/design/DAG6BZevrEk/1enRmUY3eEEHcmTOI3kH5A/edit?utm_content=DAG6BZevrEk&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
Sansanvi_cosplay (UK Insomnia Gaming Festival) canva.com/design/DAFhhAXccEk/bLgtDsJHMLqTO5srYamQEg/edit?utm_content=DAFhhAXccEk&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
MASTERS
Gelnythecosplays (Masters level) docs.google.com/document/d/1FmdCXlIMkaf-Sb1Q7A5IOAnAvOAmpIXRml6fBLN206E/edit?usp=drivesdk
Voidcryptoid (Journeyman and Masters levels) dropbox.com/scl/fo/glappdjvc89306apyueq9/AJIkiIuqdvYR2gR_jVvIumU?rlkey=wpw2jcf71yc284cahhh8jxj3z&st=l901o4kx&dl=0
JOURNEYMAN
Kamronn_cosplay Journeyman level) drive.google.com/drive/folders/1UmF_5BhPLuebrtpc6xKyoqHxhDdhA1Da
Raisincosplay (Journeyman/Intermediate Level; Anime NJ++) raisincosplay.com/costuming/steel-plate-armor
Cometclysm (Intermediate Level; ChibiChibi Con) canva.com/design/DAGmC-KwJ50/-K7oUBo8r2ZjeDeFpUG4vA/view?utm_content=DAGmC-KwJ50&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h9b0a6883f7
Eidoscosplay (Journeyman Level) https://1drv.ms/w/c/8e31bf424a9a3b7a/IQDCyHJD0JFhSZgje9GVgWJbAdlzADEIYT_l2--MOGFNM9I
NOVICE
Dreamstobecome (Novice level, Anime Milwaukee) drive.google.com/file/d/1gnnhLzSHokGoS_JqvHpIh40WqUKwYDOR/view?usp=drivesdk
Hidansreaper (Novice Level; Anime Frontier, USA)- instagram.com/p/DJfGt8CPVne
Thecrazycyborggirl (Novice Level)
canva.com/design/DAF41cG8j-Y/HuDLnrVBfzvT1jX1VYFp6g/edit?utm_content=DAF41cG8j-Y&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
