Its beginnings were humble. During the late 1970s and early 1980s, Japanese fans went to manga and anime conventions dressed as their favorite characters. There’s a long history of people dressing as ...

NAGOYA, Japan — It takes intense dedication, hours of prep and a whole lot of sewing: dressing up as Japanese characters may not be an Olympic sport, but these competitors are at the top of their game ...

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Japanese cosplay event series Acosta made its overseas debut in Taiwan on Friday, marking its first event outside of Japan. Cosplay, short for “costume play,” refers to the act ...

The cosplay market is growing and attitudes towards it are changing Cosplay, or 'costume play', can be a tool for people to gain self-confidence This year's Sydney Manga and Anime Show (SMASH!) sold ...

As you can see below, Marin is making headlines thanks to model-influencer Akari Akase. The celebrity, who began their career as a cosplay model, took to a variety program in Japan in full costume.

In the past year or two, there’s been a lot of hype around the subscription commerce market, and the Japan market is no exception. There is Sakelife, which delivers you nice Japanese sake every month, ...

Within the anime fandom, cosplay is one of the most popular ways for fans to express their love for various characters. A newly-conducted online survey has officially revealed which anime characters ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Good news if you are a cosplayer! And if you have a car. And if you need to renew your Japanese driver's license. You can legally pose for your ...