Most conventions take place in hotels and convention centers that have plenty of air conditioning. Even though many of these anime and comic conventions take place in the summer, it’s not uncommon for people to wear costumes that are not fit for the season since they know the air conditioning will be available. However, there…
If you absolutely love cosplay, you may want to figure out how to make this into your full-time job. Is that even possible? Most people who cosplay do so as a hobby, not a career. However, there are people who are able to make it as cosplayers and turn it into a full-time job. For…
In recent decades, anime has become a worldwide industry. While the popularity of Japanese pop culture in America may have reached its peak in the mid-2010s, it still remains wildly popular. Anime conventions still attract thousands of fans every year to celebrate the stories, characters, and games that we find so appealing. An anime convention…
If all you want to do is wear a cosplay costume, you can go to just about any anime or comic convention and fit right in. There are so many ways to participate in the overall event, without having to worry about your costume being judged. In fact, the vast majority of cosplayers you’ll see…
When cosplaying as a real person, you need to be careful. It’s all too easy to offend someone or commit a social faux pas. However, it’s more common than you think for people to cosplay as a real-life person rather than a fictional character. Think about Halloween. It’s considered normal and socially acceptable for people…
If you’re only recently getting into cosplay, you might not have had the chance to work with a photographer yet. Maybe you want to find a cosplay photographer to get better photos, or maybe you’re getting nervous about your first real photoshoot that’s upcoming. Taking the time to understand your character and practicing poses before…
There are very few rules that you need to follow while you’re cosplaying. As long as you are practicing general safety guidelines and common sense, you will probably be okay. But there are some scenarios you might face while cosplaying that are not common in everyday life. It’s at these times that you need to…
There is so much to do when you are getting ready for a cosplay photoshoot that it’s easy to overlook something. You might not remember until it’s too late that you need to repair a ripped seam in your shirt or fix a broken prop. I love lists, so I find that the best way…
In general, cosplay is not a dangerous hobby. Creating costumes can leave you with minor cuts and scrapes from razors or pins, but taking basic safety measures will prevent any serious injuries. Just be sure to read warning labels and stay in well-ventilated areas when constructing your props. Public safety is also called into question…
If this is your first time getting ready to go to your local anime convention, you might be a little concerned about standing out in your new cosplay. Or maybe you don’t want to cosplay, but all of your friends have costumes prepared. Will you stand out as the only one not in cosplay? At…