( see this documentary where he talks about cosplay)
While the use of the word cosplay may be new, costuming in a convention setting itself has been around for decades here in the United States. In recent years, cosplay has exploded in popularity as a way for people to show their fandom.
Walk into any pop culture convention today - comic book, anime, sci-fi, gaming - and one is bound to see cosplayers of different sizes, shapes, ages and races all celebrating their love of fandom. It’s not unusual to see a Storm Trooper or Superman at an anime convention, or to see Sailor Moon or a Power Ranger at a comic con. While some may purchase their costumes, others chose to spend countless hours crafting their outfit. For them, the process is part of the experience of cosplaying.
Click to the right to move to the next cosplayer or just use the QR code.
