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Deadlines

Entry forms will be available in Spring 2025.

Entry forms will close on July 4, 2025.

AMV

Anime Music Video

A type of video edited by fans which mixes anime footage

with popular music.

Prize Breakdown:

Action

2026 Weekend Badge

$15 TOK Merch Coupon
 

Comedy

2026 Weekend Badge

$15 TOK Merch Coupon
 

Drama

2026 Weekend Badge

$15 TOK Merch Coupon

Best in Show

2026 Sakura Club Membership

$25 TOK Merch Coupon

3D Printed Trophy provided by Drumm Designs
 

Rules & Regulations:
1. Your video can be composed of footage from anime, live-action movies, cartoons, television shows, video games, or any combination of these. OMV’s (Original Music Video) are also accepted.

2. You are allowed two (2) videos to enter.

3. The videos must be in one of the following formats:

 

Digital formats only

MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MP4 format

720p or greater

Frame rate of 30fps or greater

NTSC Audio quality, no ACS audio will be accepted

Must be sent via Google Drive or Dropbox - we will not accept other links

 

If any of these requirements are not met, we will notify you to resubmit your entry.

 

4. The video can be no longer than six (6) minutes or shorter than thirty (30) seconds

5. Tokyo, OK is a family friendly event. So no overt or abundant sexual (fan service) references, profanity and/or extreme violence/gore. This also includes the lyrics of the song. The reason for this is that we do not want to have to card for any 18+ material.


6. Subtitles, logos and watermarks are not allowed. Do not use footage with logos such as DivX, Cartoon Network, Anime Network, etc. This does not include subtitles added by the creator for karaoke AMV’s.


7. Videos can only be submitted by their creators. Anonymous submissions will not be accepted.


8. Videos must be a new submission to TOK and must have been completed within the 12 month period prior to the contest.


9. All videos will be screened beforehand by a panel made up of the contest director and screeners chosen at his/her discretion. This panel will determine which videos will make the contest. Tokyo, OK will attempt to make known the videos that HAVE qualified for the contest, but cannot promise this info will be available before the convention.


10. Judging criteria includes: video quality, audio quality, editing technique, and originality. Prizes will be awarded to a Best in Show, plus highest scoring video in each category: action, comedy, and drama. A category must have a minimum of 3 qualifying AMVs for category prize to be awarded.


11. All AMVs will be kept for use in future Tokyo, OK as a showcase event.


12. The Tokyo, OK AMV contest rules are subject to change with or without notice. Please use the contact form (choose “contests”) for further questions/suggestions.


* ​SPECIAL JUDGING OPTION FOR 2025!

AMVs that specifically incorporate the 2025 theme can be included for an additional special judging option for each category. Prizes to be determined. 

Sportsmanship

Poor Sportsmanship is grounds for disqualification from future Tokyo, OK/OS4CA contests, and will render you ineligible for future contests. Be gracious with the placement that you have received. Bullying any contestant or staff is strictly prohibited.

 

Bullying of any kind is not tolerated. If there is evidence of bullying occurring, the constant/attendee will be disqualified and barred from the competition, and may result in your badge/pass/membership revoked. 

Be kind to others who have put hard work, effort and time into their entries.

© 2024 by the Oklahoma Society for Culture Appreciation (OS4CA).

All Rights Reserved

No Reproduction in Whole or In Part without written permission.

Oklahoma Society for Culture Appreciation is a registered 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization.

Established in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States. contact@oklahomaculture.org

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