COSPLAY short term used for "costume play", this kind of art originated in Japan where anime,manga and J-pop music are also popular. Unlike what others think, cosplaying doesn't only centered on role playing a character from anime,manga or video games it includes fictional characters and famous artists as long as it can be cosplayed.
In order for a cosplayer to portray the character well, he must love the character. A person who knows every detail about the anime, manga or character he loves is often called an otaku.
In order for a cosplayer to portray the character well, he must love the character. A person who knows every detail about the anime, manga or character he loves is often called an otaku.
Cosplayers also catches the attention of many photographers especially those freelance photographers. This is because some of the cosplayers exhibit their photos in their own websites and others use their photos to give or sell to their fans. Cosplay has become popular in other countries including the Philippines.
In the Philippines cosplay is also becoming an interest of many teenagers even adults. You could often see cosplayers in malls where cosplay events are usually held, like SM Megamall and SM Mall of Asia where a lot of Cosplaying Contest, Conventions and other related activities are held. Even while walking in the streets or going to school you could see some of them.