What cosplay means to me?

Cosplay, a portmanteau of “costume play”, is an activity and performance art in which participants called cosplayers wear costumes and fashion accessories to represent a specific character. The term is composed of the two aforementioned counterparts – costume and role play.

Why has cosplay become so popular?

One of the reasons why people cosplay is because they want to identify with a certain character. In fact, it is the sole reason some of the people at cosplay conventions ever show up. They view it as an opportunity for them to express themselves to the world.

How is cosplay a subculture?

Cosplay is referred to as a subculture created by young people specifically for themselves, which, in a sense, defines it as elitist as long as it is aimed to form a relatively closed community.

How do you decide on a cosplay character?

Identify why you like to cosplay and use that motivation to help you decide on a character. Stay true to yourself. Decide on a theme, movie, comic series or other property to narrow down your choices. Consider the vibe and personality you want to portray. Don’t attempt to change your body for a cosplay.

What is cosplay and how does it work?

Cosplay is the imitation of name stars, main characters, and animes by wearing their costumes, props and myriad outlets.

What should I consider when planning a cosplay event?

Consider the weather and be sure you will be comfortable in your costume both inside and outside the event. Also check with the event and venue for any rules and regulations that may limit your cosplay. A lot of venues won’t allow realistic looking prop guns or metal swords and knives.

Is Cosplay a good investment?

Cosplays can be a big investment. If you are on a tight budget then consider a character with a simple, plain clothes costume. You can often find everything you need for a simple costume at thrift stores and resale shops. If money is of no issue then by all means go for it! Like this guy and his insane Groot cosplay.