We've talked a lot about cosplay this week, and noticed some interesting discussions in the comments. Who knew people felt so strongly about cosplay? What is it about the hobby that gets such a rise out of people on both sides? Sure, some people take it to extremes, but the same can be said for just about anything from crafting, collecting, and oh, hey -- playing games.Have you ever done any cosplay? No, we're not talking about dressing up as Mario for Halloween when you were eight (but that raises a good question: do Halloween costumes count?). Any of your friends dabble in the hobby? Do you have a strong opinion about cosplay either way?
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3-07-2008 @ 9:24AM
cymok said...
by reading comments on the previous articles to the topic "cosplay", now i can imagine nerds cosplaying girls cosplaying link! xD scarry though....
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3-07-2008 @ 10:10AM
Nigeria said...
Why does that Cos-play article from the other day have 50+ comments?
And why are the majority of the "ogling" nature? So there are many readers but not much commenters, unless you dress some girls as Link.
That's ok though, I understand how the world works.
Regarding the question: no.
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3-07-2008 @ 10:22AM
Don-Don said...
I've cosplayed as Ryoma from Prince of Tennis, which isn't a very difficult costume to put together.
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3-07-2008 @ 11:01AM
igorponweed said...
I am finishing my Pikmin currently, and will have updated the page tonight. http://www.iamimpressed.com/thebestpikmincosplayever%21 I
finished Meta Knight (added shoulder blades) and will update
tonight. http://www.iamimpressed.com/metaknightcosplay
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3-07-2008 @ 11:45AM
Lupe said...
Hey hey, I see Light and L in the background in that Gallery there :D. Oh and them ...well, I was going to say Link but link is a guy and they are not guys, but great cos-play outfits, missing the true green Link though ^_^/
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3-07-2008 @ 11:59AM
Jacksons said...
I love playing and reading about games, but that's where it ends for me.
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3-07-2008 @ 12:14PM
Dio said...
You know, a lot of cosplayers are gamers too. Commenters on these sites shouldn't be so damn judgemental.
I cosplay a bit, but only because I go to just one con a year. I'm thinking of going to other cons, and that would also give me more opportunities to cosplay :D I have a lot of other friends that cosplay and go to quite a few anime conventions. I'm thinking of going to PAX and San Diego Comic Con too.
And about the Halloween thing, some people DO cosplay XD Some like to even refer to it as "National Dressup Day".
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3-08-2008 @ 11:04AM
Eleniel said...
"You know, a lot of cosplayers are gamers too. Commenters on these sites shouldn't be so damn judgemental."
For serious!
3-07-2008 @ 1:30PM
C02M0 said...
well ...
no , the only cosplay youll found in israel is anime convations and such , nobody will ccosplay in porim or so . (porim is a holiday like halloween )
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3-08-2008 @ 11:02AM
Eleniel said...
I've cosplayed a Final Fantasy XI summoner, and I'll be Temari from Naruto at Otakon this summer... I just love making costumes, and it's fun to geek out and pretend you're your favorite character from a game or anime for a while, around people who like the same things. I get to wear outrageous outfits I would never put on in a normal situation, it's great!
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3-12-2008 @ 4:13PM
Nmaster said...
First off, I was a Hammer Brother for Halloween when I was 8, I was Mario when I was 7... ;D
I've been cosplaying for a few years now at a local anime con. It's just an absolute blast, it's always one of my favorite things I do all year. My most recent and by far popular costume which has become my main persona is none other than Link, of the Dark variety I should note...
It's just good times with good people. It's a bit of work, but past that, what ISN'T fun about dressing up and becoming one of your characters? Yeah, maybe it's a bit silly for us adults...but hey, growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional...
Sidenote: How the HELL does Link fight in those tights? GAWD are they uncomfortable on one's manparts... xD
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