Madman National rejected the costume

The Costume was rejected by Madman National Cosplay Championship

The Monkey King cosplay was unable to enter Madman National Cosplay Championship because it was rejected by Madman.

According to Madman Cosplay rules only characters from Japanese animes, video games, and mangas are allowed in the National Competition. Unfortunately Monkey King is a Chinese origin character.

The Monkey King however was allowed to enter regular Madman competition.