cosplays
Dresses as characters
Cosplays is the plural of cosplay, the practice of dressing as characters from fiction, video games, anime, or other media.
People cosplay at conventions, Halloween, or for social media content.
As a verb, cosplays means engages in this activity: She cosplays obscure anime characters.
The word blends "costume" and "play."
Craft with needle and thread
- fabricWoven or knit material
- tailoringCustom clothing adjustment
- outfitSet of clothes worn together
- garmentArticle of clothing
wig · armor · props · foam · thermoplastics · bodysuit · spandex · cape
Accepted social practices
- animeJapanese cartoon art form
- mangaJapanese comic medium
- comicsSequential art medium
- videogamesElectronic interactive entertainment
fanart · otaku · geekdom · subculture · fanbase · gamer · weeb · canon
Accepted social practices
- meetupsArranged social gatherings
- panelsFlat rectangular sections
- workshopsGroup learning sessions
- contestOrganized competitive event
judges · guests · photographers · handlers · Instagram · TikTok · recognition · networking
Compact high-speed rotary tool
- weatheringAtmospheric breakdown of materials
- paintingPigment on canvas
- airbrushingSprayed-paint smoothing technique
- electronicsStudy of circuits
makeup · body-paint · prosthetics · sculpting · patterning · tutorial · WIP
Assuming an attitude
- in-characterMaintaining a persona
- photoshootPlanned portrait session
- skitsBrief theatrical comedy pieces
- masqueradeDeceptive act or costume party
stage · judging · lip-sync · acting · impersonation · portrayal · embodiment · transformation
sewing
Craft with needle and thread
garment · wig · armor · props · foam · thermoplastics · bodysuit · spandex · cape · mask
conventions
Accepted social practices
videogames · fanart · otaku · geekdom · subculture · fanbase · gamer · weeb · canon · crossover
conventions
Accepted social practices
contest · judges · guests · photographers · handlers · Instagram · TikTok · recognition · networking · charity
Dremel
Compact high-speed rotary tool
- weatheringAtmospheric breakdown of materials
- paintingPigment on canvas
- airbrushingSprayed-paint smoothing technique
electronics · makeup · body-paint · prosthetics · sculpting · patterning · tutorial · WIP
posing
Assuming an attitude
- in-characterMaintaining a persona
- photoshootPlanned portrait session
- skitsBrief theatrical comedy pieces
masquerade · stage · judging · lip-sync · acting · impersonation · portrayal · embodiment · transformation · meet-and-greet
- cosplay contestEvent judging character costumes
- cosplay eventsGatherings for costume roleplay
- group cosplayCoordinated costume portrayal together