Itasha Photography Competition

Gather round, adventurers! Welcome to the enchanted campgrounds of the SMASH! Itasha Photography Quest 2025. Every snapshot holds a tale. By embarking on this journey, you agree to abide by the sacred scrolls below, our official Terms & Conditions!

Competition Overview

How to enter:

  • Take a photo of one or more vehicles on display at the SMASH! Itasha Showcase 2025.
  • Post your photo on Instagram with the hashtag #smashitasha2025.
  • Make sure your profile is public so your entry can be viewed by judges.

Competition Period:

  • Entries must be posted between 12th July 2025 AEST and 13th July 2025 AEST, the final day of the SMASH! convention.

Winner Announcement:

  • Winners will be announced at The Itasha Desk on July 13th, 2025, at 2 p.m. AEST, the last day of the convention.
  • Winners must be present to collect their prize from the Itasha Desk. If you are unable to collect your prize during the event, your prize may be forfeited.

Prizes

  • 1st Place: Itasha Car Model (Fujimi Model 1/24 Chara Decar07 Toyota Vitz Japan), $50 Otaku Taco Voucher, Mayu Seconds Please Banner, Ryusui Sakura Black 2-tier bento box set
  • 2nd Place: Itasha Model Car (Fujimi Model 1/24 Chara Decar07 Toyota Vitz Japan), Nezuko Seconds Please Banner, Ryusui Sakura Black 2-tier bento box set
  • 3rd Place: Itasha Model Car (Fujimi Model 1/24 Chara Decar07 Toyota Vitz Japan), Ryusui Sakura Black 2-tier bento box set

SMASH! reserves the right to modify or withdraw any prizes at its discretion. All prizes are non-transferable and not redeemable for cash. Prizes are indicative and subject to change.

Terms & Conditions

Judging

  • Entries will be reviewed and judged based on creativity, composition, and relevance to the Itasha theme.
  • Judging will be conducted by invited special guest judges or internal SMASH! representatives, at the organiser's discretion.
  • The judges’ decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into.

Usage Rights

  • By submitting an entry, you grant SMASH! and its partners the non-exclusive, royalty-free right to use, publish, and distribute your photo (with credit) for promotional purposes across social media, websites, and printed materials.
  • You retain ownership of your original work but agree not to submit content that infringes on any third-party rights, including intellectual property and privacy.

Eligibility

  • The competition is open to all SMASH attendees! 2025.
  • Entrants under the age of 18 must have permission from a parent or guardian to enter.
  • SMASH! Staff, volunteers directly involved with the Itasha area, and judges are not eligible to enter.

General Terms

  • SMASH! reserves the right to disqualify entries that:
    • Violate any copyright laws or depict unsafe, offensive, or misleading content.
    • Are submitted after the deadline or do not include the correct hashtag.
  • SMASH! holds the right to alter or cancel the competition at any time without prior notice.
  • SMASH! and its sponsors shall not be held liable for any technical issues, loss, or damage arising from participation in the competition.
  • Entrants agree to indemnify and hold harmless SMASH! from any claims arising from the use of submitted content.

For questions or clarifications, please visit the Itasha Desk during the convention or contact itasha@smash.org.au