Welcome to Cosplay, where it's Halloween everyday!
What is cosplay?
Cosplay is a combination of the words, "costume" and "play." People of all demographics from all around the world, known as "cosplayers", dress up as their favorite characters from anime, manga, TV series, video games, comic books, and much, much more. To make it fun, they would bring the character to life by acting as them while in costume, also known as role play.
What is so neat about cosplay?
Anyone can do it! There are various ways to get started. Lots of people build or make their costumes from scratch. They start by drafting a pattern, then find the necessary materials, and start their projects. Of course, there are other options when it comes to putting a cosplay together. I know there are quite a few creative people who go out and thrift-shop for their costumes at second-hand stores. They would obtain and modify the pieces to how they see fit for the particular outfit they are trying to replicate. If you don't know how to sew or where to start, you can always buy your costumes pre-made. A rather more expensive route, but it's a starting point. After all, everyone has got to start somewhere. =)
Want to know more? Stay tuned to find out what sort of interesting stuff I can bring to you. ^v^
Cosplay is a combination of the words, "costume" and "play." People of all demographics from all around the world, known as "cosplayers", dress up as their favorite characters from anime, manga, TV series, video games, comic books, and much, much more. To make it fun, they would bring the character to life by acting as them while in costume, also known as role play.
Cosplayer: Platinum Angel (me)
(Source: Platinum Angel's Cosplay and Photography)
What is so neat about cosplay?
Anyone can do it! There are various ways to get started. Lots of people build or make their costumes from scratch. They start by drafting a pattern, then find the necessary materials, and start their projects. Of course, there are other options when it comes to putting a cosplay together. I know there are quite a few creative people who go out and thrift-shop for their costumes at second-hand stores. They would obtain and modify the pieces to how they see fit for the particular outfit they are trying to replicate. If you don't know how to sew or where to start, you can always buy your costumes pre-made. A rather more expensive route, but it's a starting point. After all, everyone has got to start somewhere. =)
Want to know more? Stay tuned to find out what sort of interesting stuff I can bring to you. ^v^
Ive never heard of Cosplay until now! It's really different. I'm not so much of a costume person but I love pictures! I'll be visiting your blog for it ;)
ReplyDeleteI shall post some super awesome pictures then. ^D^
DeleteOh, I have some friends who fond of Japanese manga. They love cosplay, too. Looks interesting.
ReplyDeleteThen, I hope you enjoy what I post. :) I've got lots more to talk about. lol
DeleteI LOVE COSPLAY IN JAPAN!! I wish we were not so uptight about it here in the US. Seems the only time you see it outside of Halloween is at the comic book conventions and then all the media treats the ones participating as dorks.
ReplyDeleteI personally think that instead of casual Fridays business should do CosPlay Fridays instead! OOH OOH and all tests at the University have to be attended in CosPlay as well!!!
YEAH! *headbangs*
Yeah. The US and their standards about society. -.- Anyway...
DeleteYES, YES, and YES! XD
Cosplay is cool but coming up with the costume requires time and patience. I have seen pictures of people cosplaying and go as far as looking exactly like the character (which is tight). Some come out incredible but I bet requires a lot of effort.
ReplyDeleteIndeed, it does take a lot of time and patience, as well as lots of trial and error. The results are definitely rewarding, though. :)
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