Anime has amassed quite a following, not least because of the badass female character that have dominated the genre for decades. These have inspired quite a girls and women to don the garb of their favorite anime heroine. Why do women dress up in sexy anime costumes? Sometimes it’s purely for fun. Sometimes, it’s simply […]
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What Is The Best Makeup For Cosplay?
Obviously, makeup for cosplay purposes differs from ordinary makeup. You have to represent vivid hues like Vishnu blue if you’re playing Mystique from X-Men. And of course, not all cosplay requires makeup; many comics heroes are lucky enough to require only a mask. For the rest of you, read on for a makeup kit that […]
What are the most popular Final Fantasy cosplay costumes?
Final Fantasy characters are no easy feat to accomplish, with most of their costumes having been designed by some of the most talented and thorough art designers in gaming. Even the most experienced cosplayers will think twice before jumping into this particular rabbit hole. It takes great effort to breathe life into these complex characters. Enjoy […]
How to Make Money Doing Cosplay
Are various conventions just glorified casinos? With that question, you’ll have to discern whether it’s a gamble to try to make money doing Cosplay. Of course, it’s possible to earn money. It’s also difficult. A minority of people, who do Cosplay get sponsored. Overall, there are three ways people approach making money doing Cosplay. First, […]
Best Cosplay Costume Ideas for Plus-Sized People
You’ve probably seen all sorts of different cosplay at cons. More experienced cosplayers tend to create complex pieces of award-worthy attire, while less experienced ones will opt for simple costumes that are readily available on Amazon and eBay. However, costumes for the plus-sized of us are not commonly found, especially for plus-sized women. While there […]
Are there any good Cosplay dating sites?
If Comicon conventions weren’t enough of a dating frenzy already – you’re googling where to find good Cosplay dating sites, and that’s completely justified. Rather than try to navigate the vetting process on-the-spot, online dating allows you to figure out plenty about a prospective partner via messaging. Plus, who wouldn’t want to match with someone […]
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A Brief History of Cosplay
Cosplay is a fun, wholesome activity for the whole family. In recent years with the rise of social media culture spreading even the most niche fandom to a tight-knit global community, it’s become more popular as well. Sub-cultures such as LARPing have also showed up. With cosplay on the cusp of becoming mainstream, it’s a […]
Most popular cosplayers in the world
Cosplay has become a unique part of the comic-con culture around the world. Though it started primarily in Japan and North America, the subculture has now spread far and wide around the world, as the internet lessens the gap between communities. With the popularity of TV series like the Big Bang Theory and the mega-series […]
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Exploring the subculture of Cosplay
For a common person, Cosplay may look like a fancy dress competition. But there is a lot more to Cosplay than a simple fancy dress up. The word Cosplay comes from two words costume and play. Cosplayers dress up as a particular character and typically interact with other characters of the subculture in a specific […]
What is Larping: Live action role-playing?
It is a wonderful time to be alive. We can now do things that were either impossibly expensive or accessible only to the super-rich in the past. Thanks to the internet and its ability to connect different groups of people with similar interest, role-playing has got a new meaning and method. Larping or Live action […]