cosplayed
Dressed as character
Cosplayed is the past tense of cosplay—to dress up as a character from fiction, video games, anime, or other media.
The word blends "costume" and "play." Cosplaying ranges from casual fan activity to elaborate craftsmanship: She cosplayed as Sailor Moon at the convention.
He's cosplayed dozens of characters over the years.
Japanese cartoon art form
- mangaJapanese comic medium
- superheroPowered champion against evil
- video gameElectronic interactive visual entertainment
- characterNature, symbol, or role
canon · fanart · otaku · gamer · shipping · fanfiction · roleplay · tribute
Set of clothes worn together
- costumeClothing for portrayal
- attirePersonal garments collectively
- ensembleUnified group or outfit
- garbWhat one wears
wig · props · armor · fabric · sewing · makeup · contacts · bodysuit
Japanese cartoon art form
- expoLarge public display event
- masqueradeDeceptive act or costume party
- artist alleyConvention space for creators
- panelDistinct flat section
meetup · gathering · merchandise · enthusiasts · competition · costume contest · photoshoot · badge
Nature, symbol, or role
- roleplayAdopt another's perspective
- embodimentConcrete manifestation of idea
- impersonationPretending to be another
- performanceCarrying out a task
posing · in-character · mannerisms · catchphrase · photoshoot · skit · acting · portrayal
Products for beautifying faces
- body paintPigment worn directly on skin
- prostheticsFabricated body part replacements
- contouringShaping with highlights, shadows
- reference photosPictures used for accuracy
transformation · before-and-after · craftsmanship · detailing · weathering · aging
anime
Japanese cartoon art form
- mangaJapanese comic medium
- superheroPowered champion against evil
- video gameElectronic interactive visual entertainment
character · canon · fanart · otaku · gamer · shipping · fanfiction · roleplay · tribute · homage
outfit
Set of clothes worn together
garb · wig · props · armor · fabric · sewing · makeup · contacts · bodysuit · cape
anime
Japanese cartoon art form
- expoLarge public display event
- masqueradeDeceptive act or costume party
- artist alleyConvention space for creators
panel · meetup · gathering · merchandise · enthusiasts · competition · costume contest · photoshoot · badge · vendor
character
Nature, symbol, or role
- roleplayAdopt another's perspective
- embodimentConcrete manifestation of idea
- impersonationPretending to be another
performance · posing · in-character · mannerisms · catchphrase · photoshoot · skit · acting · portrayal · interpretation
makeup
Products for beautifying faces
- body paintPigment worn directly on skin
- prostheticsFabricated body part replacements
- contouringShaping with highlights, shadows
reference photos · transformation · before-and-after · craftsmanship · detailing · weathering · aging
- cosplay contestEvent judging character costumes
- cosplay eventsGatherings for costume roleplay
- group cosplayCoordinated costume portrayal together