For those who dislike cosplay...
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There are a few really sexy cosplayers out there, though admittedly they are few and far between. Otherwise, cosplay isn't really considered 'mainstream', so it is ridiculed. Just like furries. I have no problem with either furries or with cosplayers, they are both nothing more than hobbies or choices made by the people who do them. Which is fine by me.
On that note, I dressed up as Quasimodo for fancy dress pub crawls (twice), where the theme was 'Disney Characters'. Does that make me a cosplayer, technically speaking?
On that note, I dressed up as Quasimodo for fancy dress pub crawls (twice), where the theme was 'Disney Characters'. Does that make me a cosplayer, technically speaking?
I honestly don't see the problem. If I'm gonna do it, I'll be for fun at halloween. As for Japanese being better probably because high quailty cosplay sets are easier to get holdd of in Japan
Sometimes it's really bad, but a lot of poeple I know do it for fancy dress parties or Halloween.
I'm going as the L4D Hunter this year. And some of those cosplayers are pretty awesome
Sometimes it's really bad, but a lot of poeple I know do it for fancy dress parties or Halloween.
I'm going as the L4D Hunter this year. And some of those cosplayers are pretty awesome
I wouldn't mind dressing as Sanji from One Piece.
I'd just need to get the jacket, blonde wig, pink love hearts in my eyes and cigarettes. Lots and lots of cigarettes.
I'd just need to get the jacket, blonde wig, pink love hearts in my eyes and cigarettes. Lots and lots of cigarettes.
What this gentleman said, basically.Kingsman said:
Some people seem to take it waaaaay too seriously to be healthy, as if they truly wanted to be these characters in mind, body, and soul. When that happens, I see someone detached from reality, which is an indicator of some extreme social handicap. I hate to sound like the ultra ***** here, but every cosplayer I have ever personally known has had these personality attributes and they were really uncomfortable types to be around. They were either abrasive or painfully awkward and unaware, constantly discussing their object/person of affection. They just didn't know how to interact with people and so they escaped to this fantasy world where they could be a super badass from a video game where people were garunteed to like them.
It's... odd and a bit sad, sometimes. Out of my realm of understanding, at least. It doesn't help that I think the cosplaying super model girls who flaunt their tits like medals of honor are gross and pathetic, so there ends up being NO redeeming feature in it for me. -_-
If you ask me, it's enjoyable to me only when it's done well and the people fit who they're trying to be.
(read: it's only good when the girls are hot and the costumes are mindblowingly good)
(read: it's only good when the girls are hot and the costumes are mindblowingly good)
Let's hope he doesn't become a meme....lolreecedempsey said:we should spread this across the escapist so all will bask in his......glory?BlindMessiah94 said:Honestly I think that is awesome. If I saw that guy at a comic con I would be so happy. Funniest thing ever.Stranger 517 said:Personally, I'm not into it, but if you are, good for you. I'm glad when people take the time out of their lives to enjoy something they do, be it Cosplay, or RPing or DnD. I'm a little less glad when I see pictures like this
but still.Hazy said:
I love cosplay. I don't have the money/time/skill/desire to do it myself, but I think it's great that people do it. Granted there are people with shit costumes but at most comic cons I'd say the ratio of shit to decent is pretty 50/50.
I don't really understand the people that hate it. Maybe they are just jealous they can't do it themselves?
In any case, I've seen some pretty damn fine looking girls cosplay so I am not going to complain.
Cosplayers aren't looking for "social acceptance" when dressed up. No one should be going to work, school, or the grocery store dressed as Sailor Moon or Bleach characters. Cosplayers go to conventions, photoshoots, and to hang out with other people who like anime and cosplay. (Like store events that have costume contests)
It'd be cool if America was as good as Japan at Cosplaying. There are great cosplayers in the US. We've got many great cosplayers who have great construction skills.
But we've also got the worst cosplayers that I could ever see here as well. People who's faces, body-types, or costumes just didn't match the character. There's not as much stigma here about not being 100% accurate.
Imagine if they turned you away for not looking the part? Most Japanese cosplayers would rather not attempt a cosplay than look bad in it. Plus they match the characters facial features since they are closer to resembling the anime style.
Plus they're cultured to be thinner (its not 100% though) and makeup can work wonders for any problems with faces. Combined with shops that sell cosplay items directly, and you get tons of fans with correct makeup, correct body type, and correct costumes due to living in a place that is more friendly and accommodating to cosplayers.
What the US needs, overall, to become a great cosplaying nation:
1. Easy access to tips on how to do makeup for characters.
2. More emphasis on correct body type for cosplay
3. Easy access to accurate cosplaying costumes so that everything doesn't have to be hand made or ordered from china.
4. Lack of interest in perfection in cosplay. Cosplay is only a minor part of US anime conventions. You don't go to a convention merely to dress up, so there are lots of other interests that get in the way of focusing on that perfect outfit.
It'd be cool if America was as good as Japan at Cosplaying. There are great cosplayers in the US. We've got many great cosplayers who have great construction skills.
But we've also got the worst cosplayers that I could ever see here as well. People who's faces, body-types, or costumes just didn't match the character. There's not as much stigma here about not being 100% accurate.
Imagine if they turned you away for not looking the part? Most Japanese cosplayers would rather not attempt a cosplay than look bad in it. Plus they match the characters facial features since they are closer to resembling the anime style.
Plus they're cultured to be thinner (its not 100% though) and makeup can work wonders for any problems with faces. Combined with shops that sell cosplay items directly, and you get tons of fans with correct makeup, correct body type, and correct costumes due to living in a place that is more friendly and accommodating to cosplayers.
What the US needs, overall, to become a great cosplaying nation:
1. Easy access to tips on how to do makeup for characters.
2. More emphasis on correct body type for cosplay
3. Easy access to accurate cosplaying costumes so that everything doesn't have to be hand made or ordered from china.
4. Lack of interest in perfection in cosplay. Cosplay is only a minor part of US anime conventions. You don't go to a convention merely to dress up, so there are lots of other interests that get in the way of focusing on that perfect outfit.
From the way the light is on that Gabranth, I'd say it's a life-size model. Kind of disappointing. I hope not.
Anyways, everyone needs to smarten up and realize what they actually look like before going "OMG THIS CHARACTER IS SO SUPA KAWAII DESU NE" and cosplaying whatever the crap the want to. Sure, it may not be your favorite character, but it'll look a lot better. I'm pretty lucky, as my favorite characters are usually the dainty love object whatever, and I'm usually okay for that role. If I'm not, I don't do it.
And put some effort into it. :/
Anyways, everyone needs to smarten up and realize what they actually look like before going "OMG THIS CHARACTER IS SO SUPA KAWAII DESU NE" and cosplaying whatever the crap the want to. Sure, it may not be your favorite character, but it'll look a lot better. I'm pretty lucky, as my favorite characters are usually the dainty love object whatever, and I'm usually okay for that role. If I'm not, I don't do it.
And put some effort into it. :/
I dont have a problem with cosplay, just its standards.
My only problem is a bunch of ugly-ass dudes, making a mockery of our favorite characters.
I swear to god, i wont be caught dead cosplaying though. (Personally, i think cosplaying is kinda pathetic, unless your a hot-ass chick)
My only problem is a bunch of ugly-ass dudes, making a mockery of our favorite characters.
I swear to god, i wont be caught dead cosplaying though. (Personally, i think cosplaying is kinda pathetic, unless your a hot-ass chick)
Good cosplay...
Bad cosplay...
Oh wait, I appeared to have lied a little...
REALLY BAD COSPLAY...
Seriously guys... It doesn't matter how good the costume is...
Bad cosplay...
Oh wait, I appeared to have lied a little...
REALLY BAD COSPLAY...
Seriously guys... It doesn't matter how good the costume is...