Hello, I'm Kohaku!The other day, I tried cosplay for the first time in my life!This time, I challenged myself to wear a ...

Editor’s Note: This blog post is a response to an earlier piece, which told the story of an interaction between cosplayers and a member of the gaming press at the recent PAX East. It can be read here ...

It is probable that Western fans learned the term “cosplay” from their fellow fans in Japan, and the word has now evolved into a more general term for dressing up as characters. Amanda Ellard When I ...

Catwomen, Photo by York in a Box. Harleys, Photo by Mike Rollerson. Cosplay is becoming more and more popular around the world and at conventions. I’ve personally found a lot of joy and personal ...

Getting ready the morning of a convention has never gotten any less chaotic for C.J. Stiles. They wake up, find whatever source of caffeine they can and begin the long transformation process: skincare ...

Cosplay is more than mere dress-up: for the people who use it as a social outlet and an art form, it’s a means of elaborate pleasure and self-expression. That’s the conclusion of Theresa Winge, who ...

Whether you’re a lifelong fan of comics or just a dabbler, you’ve no doubt spent some time with the X-Men at some point or another. The series has pervaded the entertainment landscape for decades ...