Cosplay is an art form that requires participants to invest considerable time and effort to create costumes resembling their favorite characters from manga, anime, films, or popular games. Many people think of cosplay as merely sewing or crafting outfits based on characters they see in media, but few recognize the dedication it takes to create truly stunning costumes. Cosplayers must commit a significant amount of work, time, and passion into their craft, often harboring hidden emotions that are not easily understood by others.
To be a cosplayer, one must embody the character.
Coser Kiga, a former cosplayer from Blackwater, stated: “There’s a common misconception that everyone thinks we want to embody the characters we cosplay. Of course, it’s fun to get into character, but sometimes we just enjoy making a nice appearance in front of those around us.”
“And like other ordinary people, we also have friends, go out to play, socialize, and cosplay is where we can express our passion and creativity.”
Creating costumes often takes hundreds of hours.
Coser Mai Sheri mentioned that she usually spends between 50 to 100 hours making her cosplay outfits.
Vicky Bunny Angel shared that she often spends 24 hours up to 2 months creating her desired cosplay outfits…
However, after the event, she still has to face some criticism for not being able to portray the character exactly as expected.
Some cosplayers only want to draw attention.
Bre Poisonne noted that the worst thing for a cosplayer is to only seek attention from others. Many of those interested in this field often focus on gaining attention rather than understanding the art form.
It’s not easy to understand cosplay, the ways to create outfits, or the related topics that often just scratch the surface of the art.
We cannot judge cosplayers based on appearances alone.
Gillykins expressed her frustration that many people misunderstand cosplayers when they attend events, often expecting them to meet certain standards.
In reality, about 99% of cosplayers attending events are just there for the experience, as most don’t have professional backgrounds or don’t have the means to create perfect representations of their characters.
