Cosplay

Alena VorobievaForm 10

Cosplay ( コスプレ kosupure), short for "costume play", is a type of performance art in which participants wear costumes and accessories to represent a specific character or idea. Favourite sources include manga and anime, comic books, video games and films. In Asia cosplay influences Japanese street fashion.Cosplayers make their costumes for cosplay themselves or buy them in special shops. The cosplayer's purpose may generally be sorted into one of three categories, or a mix. Most cosplayers draw characteristics of all three categories:

The first is to express adoration for a character, or in feeling similar to a character in personality, seeking to become that character. This type of cosplayer may be associated with being a fan and is often labeled as an otaku. Other characteristics may be an enthusiastic manner and less attention to detail and quality. Such cosplayers are also most likely to adopt the character's personality and are known to criticise other cosplayers for not having a full knowledge of their character, or not also adopting character mannerisms.

Ivy-Soul Calibur IV(Video Game)

The second is those people who enjoy the attention that cosplaying a certain character brings. Within the cultures of anime and manga specifically, as well as science fiction and fantasy, there is a certain level of notoriety that is attached to cosplayers. Such cosplayers are usually characterised by attention to detail in their garments and their choice of popular characters. They are also noted by participation in cosplay competitions.

Amane Misa-Death Note(Anime)Model-Kipi

The third is those who enjoy the creative process, and the sense of personal achievement upon completion. Such people are more likely to have a greater budget dedicated to the project, more complicated and better quality outfits with access to more materials. They are also more likely to engage with professional photographers and cosplay photographers to take high quality images of the cosplayer in their garment posing as the character.

Ariel-The Little Mermaid(Disney Television Animation)

The majority of them listen to J-rock, J-pop music and anime OST`s.(For example: Miyavi, Malice Mizer, AKB48, Gackt(was in Malice Mizer), Yuki Kajiura(composer))

Gackt Miyavi

YukiKajiura

AKB48

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