What is cosplay anyway?

Cosplay is regularly misinterpreted and often brings up dark images of people who grew up wearing anime outfits. It tends to be deciphered from different perspectives, but usually refers to endowing or pretending to be anime or computer game sets in the game. In the United States, you can see cosplay in real life when playing video games, comics, and anime. In Asia, cosplay has a greater impact when it influences style, mainstream society, and TV/street advertising.

Cosplay outfits have a huge variety that works well outside of computer games and cartoons. The point is not to be the symbol of a thought or an opportunity, but to reproduce the character and play it yourself. Occasions like Halloween and Mardi Gras are generally not considered cosplay occasions, as individuals don't actually experience the characters and just cool off. The level of detail of a cosplay outfit is also much higher than that of a locally acquired Halloween set.

The extent to which a cosplay outfit can become distinctly unique can vary from a refurbished ensemble unit to a specially designed, bespoke costume with intricacies, full jewelry, and weapons. Cosplayers regularly complete the look by using a hairpiece, lengthening their hair, applying color and makeup. Contact centers are also commonly used to reproduce eye colors from animated or computer games. Short or even real tattoos complete the look.

You can see the cosplay in real life on fan shows, comics, and video games. These shows regularly have strict guidelines that the cosplayer must follow. For the most part, these principles apply to weapons and cosplay outfits that are overly exposed. The largest single event in the United States is San Diego Comic-Con, which takes place every year in the middle of the year. Japan has many huge exhibitions such as Comiket and Japan Expo. There will often be rivalries at these shows where the contestants showcase their cosplay and choose an honor. Usually, the challenges require the cosplay outfit to act naturally. The challenger should also organize production or have some sort of opening act.

To better understand what types of outfits qualify as cosplay, I'll be showing off some of the mainstream cosplayers at Comic-Con this year. While cosplaying the video game, we discovered several Assassin's Creed, World of Warcraft, League of Legends, Metal Gear, Street Fighter, Zelda, and the famous Final Fantasy cosplay. For anime and children's shows, there was Bleach-Anime, Dragonball, Durarara !, Air Gear, FullMetal Alchemist, Kingdom Hearts, and of course Pokemon. There have also been acceptable Hollywood movie displays featuring outfits from Kill Bill, Batman, Superman, Underworld, Resident Evil, Star Trek, X-Men, and Lord of the Rings.