For decades, science-fiction and fantasy film, literature, and television were looked down upon by their more mainstream genre counterparts and creators, a lingering result of their low-brow origins: ...

Being able to be among my community where we get to have fun and express ourselves. That’s what I’m looking forward to the ...

Cosplay culture has deep roots in Japan, where decades of events, craftsmanship, and fan communities have shaped how the hobby is practiced today. Outside Japan, including India, the scene is still ...

Who wouldn’t want to become Batman, have the hutzpah of Harley Quinn, or catch-em-all as Ash for a day? For pop-culture fans, cosplaying—dressing up as your favorite character—is a great way to honor ...

Anime Expo 2023 was in full swing this year as an army of cosplayers descended upon Downtown Los Angeles and delighted fellow cosplayers, convention goers, and photographers with their creative and ...

If you’ve ever dressed up for Halloween, you might have gotten a taste of the excitement of portraying a famous character, if only for a single night. However, some people make it a lifestyle. These ...

In Thurstan Redding’s photography series “Kids of Cosplay,” the mundane and the fantastical collide in unexpected ways. Spiderman stares pensively into the middle distance as he grabs milk from a ...

I've been dabbling in some basic cosplay for a few years now, but never had the creativity or confidence to actually make my own props and accessories from scratch. Getting into 3D printing has opened ...

To the everyday person, cosplaying might come across as just dressing up as a character. But for those in the community, it’s so much more. Cosplay is an immersive experience that blends creative ...

Over the weekend, thousands of fans filled the halls of Planet Comic Con Kansas City, moving between panels, vendor booths and clusters of costumed characters brought to life from screens and pages.