Ready to risk it all to claim victory? Join the Japan Expo 2026 contest and show the world just how far you’re willing to go to prove your worth! Here, only the most determined will make an impression and rise to the top.

True to its yearly presence at the convention, the AMV-France association is ready to make this event THE unforgettable moment of 2026. But to do so, it needs bold challengers: ever more impactful clips, iconic figures ready to defend their reputation, and hungry outsiders prepared to overturn all predictions.

The question is simple: how far will you go to win?

◄ Short Rules

• Your AMV must be submitted before June 14, 2026, 11:59 PM (GMT+2 Paris).
• The contest is based on exclusivity: your AMV must not be distributed online (streaming or download) before its screening at the convention.
• The winner will receive a unique prize. Second and third place, as well as the audience choice, will each receive different prizes (prizes can be combined).
• Pornographic or extremely violent content may result in immediate disqualification at the jury’s discretion. Plagiarism is also grounds for disqualification.
• Each participant may submit one solo, one collaboration, and up to 3 MEPs.
• Videos must have a direct connection to animation. Video game footage is allowed. Mixing with non-animation sources is permitted. Debated clips will be reviewed.
• Your clip must not include sources released exclusively in theaters.

◄ Registration

Registration is done only via the provided form, until June 14, 2026.

By registering, you agree that your video may be available on the association’s website and broadcast on its YouTube channel.

◄ Technical Rules

• You must use the Japan Expo 2026 logo provided (PNG: black or white background).
• New logos are available here : https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xwj51wVJqlA3oSTTGC13LsljyrUlm7Q_?usp=sharing
• You may modify it (color, 3D effects, patterns), but it must remain visible for about 3 seconds.
• Minimum duration:
  • 1 minute 30 seconds (solo)
  • 2 minutes (collab or MEP)
• If the video exceeds 4 minutes, a shortened version may be requested. The full version will still be judged.
• Maximum file size: 500 MB or 30 Mb/s bitrate.
• No subtitles or unrelated logos. Accessibility subtitles are allowed if toggleable (softsub).
• No distorted ratios, interlacing, or unintended black bars.
• Accepted formats: AVI, MP4, MKV, MOV, MPEG, MPEG2, WMV

◄ Submitting Your AMV

Clips must be submitted via FTP or the website. Login details will be sent by email.

If you encounter issues, contact: concours@amv-france.com

◄ Contest Organization

• The contest is organized by AMV France.
• Judging is done in two phases:
  1. Preselection: clips are categorized as rejected, “favorites,” or finalists. Questionable entries are reviewed by staff.
  2. Final ranking: finalists are judged by three experienced AMV makers.
• Finalists and favorites will be announced about 10 days before the convention.
• Favorites compete in a live tournament with audience voting via QR code.
• Finalists will be screened during Japan Expo 2026.
• An audience award will be organized for finalists (votes on Saturday).
• Full results will be published shortly after the convention.

Reminder: Ranked videos will be available for download within 2 weeks after results. No exceptions.

◄ Contact

For any questions: concours@amv-france.com