Takahashi. He should know: Takahashi helped invent the word itself. The following is an excerpt from Cosplay World, a new book written by Kotaku’s Brian Ashcraft and, well, me.It’s available now on ...
Cosplay didn't begin as the highly visible phenomenon many people know today. For a long time, it lived in the niche corners of fandom, thriving among devoted fans who were willing to spend time, ...
Cosplay certainly wasn’t born at Comic-Con. The art of dressing up in elaborate sci-fi or comic-book inspired costumes existed long before the convention’s modest first outing in 1970, but San Diego’s ...
In Thurstan Redding’s photography series “Kids of Cosplay,” the mundane and the fantastical collide in unexpected ways. Spiderman stares pensively into the middle distance as he grabs milk from a ...
The school has been transformed into a comic-con (comic convention): a gathering of pop-culture fans where many dress as their favorite characters to celebrate the fictional worlds that unite us.
Chicago’s comic and entertainment show, C2E2, took place just over a month ago, celebrating all things pop culture. This year’s event saw high-profile guests appearing like Star Wars’ John Boyega, ...
Check out our tips on how to start cosplaying. So how is cosplay different from dressing up for Halloween or a fancy dress party? How did they come up with the word cosplay in the first place? Let’s ...
To the everyday person, cosplaying might come across as just dressing up as a character. But for those in the community, it’s so much more. Cosplay is an immersive experience that blends creative ...
Qatar's pop culture scene continues to thrive as the nation hosts more gatherings and festivals centered around anime, gaming, art, and movies. If you've attended events such as Geekdom, e-sports ...