Once upon a time, cosplay was a hobby, a just-for-fun activity that was a fan-initiated side attraction at anime conventions. But as time went by, cosplayers began rapidly upping the quality of their ...

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 ...

A traveler at heart, Brianna is a risk-taker and goal chaser. Ever since she saw her brother playing Ocarina of Time on their N64, her path was set. In 2021, she graduated from California State ...

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 ...

With cosplay, the goal is usually to take a character you’ve seen on a screen, either while watching anime or playing a video game, and bring them into the real world. Now Japanese telecommunications ...