Tokyo Alley is committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all. We have a duty of care to provide an inclusive environment free from harm, and it is the duty of care of our attendees to ensure they do not place anyone at risk. 

All props and weapons may be subject to visual and/or physical inspection by Tokyo Alley staff. Items may be confiscated and kept in our cloak room if deemed unsafe. They will be returned to you at your request upon exiting the venue. If the prohibited item is found to be in breach of state or federal law, the police may be contacted.

Tokyo Alley or venue management is not responsible for any damages sustained to your costume or props.

If you are found to be in violation of Tokyo Alley policy, you may be asked to change clothes, cloak certain items, or to leave the venue.

If you have any questions or concerns about your cosplay or props prior to the event, please contact the Tokyo Alley cosplay team at cosplay@tokyoalleyperth.com and we can advise. If you have any issues during an event, please seek out a Tokyo Alley staff member or volunteer.

Cosplay and Props Policy

Tokyo Alley strongly supports the ‘cosplay is not consent’ movement. Individuals may be reported, issued a warning or removed from the event if any inappropriate comments or actions are made towards or in regards to a person’s cosplay or appearance. Filming or photographing of people without their consent is not permitted and Meta glasses must not be worn. 

Whilst there is sometimes a ‘roleplay’ aspect to cosplay, you are still expected to act appropriately, per our Code of Conduct. 

Tokyo Alley is a family-friendly, inclusive event, and as such we ask all attendees, whether cosplaying or not, to refrain from wearing offensive or inappropriate clothing. This includes, but is not limited to, depictions of nudity, sexual/NSFW content including ‘ahegao’, and hate speech or hate symbols. 

We do understand that some cosplays may be more revealing than others – as a general rule, the breasts, groin, and buttocks must be reasonably covered.

Costumes must not interfere with the running of the event or the comfort and safety of other attendees. We encourage those with large costumes to incorporate a design feature that allows any bulky or excess parts to be dismantled. Where possible, we recommend having a friend on the day to help carry some of your props or belongings to make your experience more comfortable.

All masks, helmets, and other facial coverings must be easily removable if requested by security or Tokyo Alley staff. 

Body paint and fake blood must be sealed to avoid any damage or transfer to property or other people.

Footwear must be worn at all times – the soles of the feet must be covered in their entirety. 

Roller skates/blades, Heelys, skateboards, scooters, and the like are not permitted to be used on the premises. 

Props must be no more than 1.5m in length. If you have entered the Cosplay Competition and your cosplay includes a prop over this limit, you will be required to cloak it until prejudging.

In the interest of safety, certain materials are not permitted at Tokyo Alley. This includes but is not limited to props made of glass and metal or with glass or metal components, and any bio-hazardous, combustible, or dangerous chemicals.

All sharp materials must have their edges rounded or blunted. All spikes must be rounded/deburred and made from a collapsible material such as cardboard or foam.

There is no weight ‘limit’ regarding props, but please be mindful of both your own safety and health and that of others when crafting or deciding on your props. Excessively heavy props may be confiscated in the interest of safety.

Helium balloons are not permitted at Tokyo Alley. If released, these can float into areas of the venue that are inaccessible and/or cause damage to ventilation and electrical systems and thereby pose a fire risk. 

Weapons Policy

All attendees must observe and act in accordance with the Western Australian Government Weapons Act 1999 Legislation, Weapons Regulations 1999, and Firearms Act 1973. 

Please remember that while travelling to/from Tokyo Alley or in public areas, weapon props may cause concern to the general public. Take care and be aware of your surroundings. Where possible, we recommend keeping weapons sheathed, holstered, or otherwise out of your hands at these times.

For safety reasons, please do not strike, swing at, brandish, or otherwise ‘fight’ with other attendees, even playfully. Action poses while taking photographs are acceptable.

Some vendors at Tokyo Alley may sell items that could violate the weapons policy – these items will be sold in packaging and they must remain in their packaging whilst on the premises.

Firearms and Projectile Weapons

Actual or decommissioned firearms, BB/Airsoft guns, cap guns, military memorabilia, and anything of the like are not allowed under any circumstances.

All props which are modelled after or replicate a legitimate firearm must feature an orange or red tip and cannot be carried in a concealed manner. Firearm props that are fantastical in design, and not easily mistaken for a legitimate firearm, do not require an orange or red tip. All firearm props must be inoperable.

Working projectile weapons are not permitted in or around the venue. Nerf guns are permitted so long as they are incapable of firing projectiles. Bows must either be unstrung or very loosely strung and therefore unable to fire. Arrows must have soft, non-metal, blunted tips made of materials such as foam or cardboard.

Melee Weapons

All blades and blade-like props must have rounded/blunted edges, no sharp points, and cannot be made of metal or other heavy materials. 

Sharp implements such as syringes, scissors, and needles are not permitted.

Baseball bats and batons must be made with hollow plastic or foam. Wooden and metal bats and batons are prohibited.

Whips are not permitted.

Tools, kitchen utensils, and other miscellaneous weapons that may cause harm must be assessed by Tokyo Alley staff before being allowed into the venue.