When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Abi Le Guilcher / @Opal Ink Cosplay Getting started with cosplay can be extremely ...

the practice of dressing up as a character from a movie, book, or video game Cosplay is used as a form of expression. Expressing creativity, appreciation of a favorite character, confidence and so ...

Marina DelGreco has been a gamer ever since she can remember. Her earliest memory of any video game was some Tarzan game for her PC that she remembers having a hard time beating. Her gaming wheelhouse ...

Start your cosplay journey with this beginner-friendly guide to creating monster costumes from scratch. Learn how to brainstorm your creature’s look, choose affordable materials, and build key ...

Modern cosplay in Japan still revolves around conventions. While one can find cosplayers on any given day, the masked masses come out in droves for conventions. Small groups of cosplayers, called ...

Not all Japanese cosplay is about anime and videogames. While the practice has its roots in mainstream media, the subculture that sprang out of it has diversified. Non-media related cosplayers are the ...