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"/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL" is 4chan's imageboard for the discussion of cosplay, elegant gothic lolita (EGL), and anime conventions.

READ THIS BEFORE YOU POST A NEW THREAD
get out while you still can
/cgl/ is a board for the following:

• Cosplay
• Lolita
• J-fashion
• Conventions & gatherings
• Sewing & prop-making
• Craftsmanship tools/materials & tutorials
• LARPing
• Discussing accessories such as wigs/circle lenses/prosthetics/makeup (These must be within the context of the board-related topics listed above; weight loss threads should be kept in /fit/, beauty and fashion generals should be kept in /fa/)

Our board rules are simple:

• Thread content must be related to one of the categories covered in the list above. Off-topic threads and replies will be deleted.
• Singling people out maliciously is not tolerated and will result in a ban. 4chan is not your personal army. The singling out rule applies to vendetta threads and replies being made to attack a specific person, as well as predatory behavior like doxing. Discussing an individual in general isn't against the rules as long as it's done within context of cosplay/lolita/j-fashion.
• Advertising and spamming are not allowed.
• This is a work-safe board.

If you encounter a post that is in violation of these rules, USE THE REPORT BUTTON! Please help us keep the board healthy and free of off-topic posts!

Helpful Links:

- Tutorial Database: http://cosplaytutorial.com/list.php
- /cgl/ general: http://pastebin.com/2E2BmDDc
- Taobao: http://pastebin.com/B2KSFQUM
- Lolibrary: http://lolibrary.org/
- Hello Lace: http://hellolace.net/
- Cosplay dot com: http://www.cosplay.com/
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Crossplay/Crossdress #26: My Series Deserved a Better Ending Edition
Starry Eyes
Alternate title: "What Were You Fucking Thinking, Aka-San? It's Not Too Late to Ctrl + Z" Edition

Keep it /cgl/-related! Cosplay or J-fashion like Lolita/Brolita, Aristocrat, Kimono, Nanchatte, etc.!

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ITT you may post:
- Useful guides that can be applied to crossplaying/crossdressing
- Questions, help, sharing advice to improve your appearance to pass temporary as the opposite gender (Male -> Female, Female -> Male)
- pictures of crossplay/crossdressing coords, selfposts
- personal experience/stories regarding crossplay/crossdressing

NOT allowed:
- Anything in sexual context/fetish stuff
- Anything related to gender transition like hormones, operation etc.; >>>/lgbt/ might be the better place for this
- Casual crossdressing without any /cgl/-context
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Link collection:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1K_dKpZOqzVkbN2MtmiU9yTn4LDIfxIhLQAuc8L9xX1k/edit#gid=0

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Contact for suggestions or contribution: [email protected]

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Affiliated Discord server: https://discord.gg/eBnVEtQ

Previous thread: >>10907099
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old misa cosplay!
i want to do this cosplay again, any tips on how to make it better?
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It feels pointless going to cons alone. I just went to Otakuthon yesterday and I saw tons of people, I went to panels, I had tons of nice conversations, interactions and pictures, but it hurts knowing I'll probably never see any of these people again. The only real long interaction I had was with a guy playing Go with me and some other people, but beyond that, it never moved outside of small talk and compliments.

I'm still happy that I probably talked to over a 100 strangers in one day, something most people who are lonely fail to do, but being alone in a crowd truly hurts.
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ANIME LOS ANGELES 2025
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"One Week to go" edition

January 09-12 2025
Long Beach Convention Center, CA.
https://animelosangeles.org/
Badges are now $100 for full weekend

Cosplans?
Ribbons?
Parties?
Panels?

Post here!
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Boots lolita
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Lolita coords with boots
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Canada Conventions
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For the Canadian gulls, now that Anime North and Otakuthon are over, what conventions is everyone still looking forward to for the rest of the year? Will anyone top the truck rave at Anime North? I need a reason not to kill myself.
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TEXAS THREAD
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Haven't seen the Texas thread in over a month, so I guess I'll make one since I'm a frequent poster in them

UPCOMING EVENTS (that OP remembered about):
Anime Frontier - Dec 6 to Dec 8
Ikkicon - Jan 10 to Jan 12
Weebcon - Apr 18 to Apr 20
A-Kon - lol

Discuss topics about Texas cons here, such as why Anime Frontier decided to give a bunch of people free Sunday passes
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suzupoii thread
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Christmas Miku
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hi!! first time poster, but wanted to show off my proshot images!! this is my favourite but i have more!!
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>"Let's go do something after you come back from the con!"

>After you come back from the con
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hey /cgl/ this me cosplaying my cat rupert, hes pictured here next to me ill add another picture after so you can get a closer look
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Why are costumes like this never cosplayed?
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i wanna cosplay stocking
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ive like never cosplayed b4 at all nd i LOVE stocking SO MUCH but i have no idea where to get the outfit and stuff… everywhere online is so expensive and/or just shitty material. would i be better off making it myself? im not sure how 2 go about it lol XD
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Aus Idol Thread
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Anyone going to the show today? Who are you excited for?
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GalaxyCon 2024 General
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>Dec.6th - 8th
>Columbus, OH (Greater Columbus Convention Center)
>Guests: Hayden Christensen, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Logic, Roger Craig Smith, Kari Wahlgren, a lot of Hazbin Hotel VAs, etc.

Made a thread for this since it's about 2 weeks away.

>Are you going?
>Cosplay plans?
>Did you find a good hotel?
>Are you excited? Any expectations?
>Any panel plans?
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Cons you'll remember on your deathbed
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What are some cosplay stories that you'll remember for the rest of your life?

Wholesome: Cosplaying some My Little Penis characters with my then-gf when a little girl started freaking out over how great we looked. She got her dad to take loads of pictures with both of us.

Less wholesome: I saw a fur-suiter yelling at his wife.

Least wholesome: Walking to the convention center behind my friend's sister in her Sailor Saturn cosplay, on a windy day. She either didn't notice or didn't care that her bare ass was playing aggressive peekaboo with me. Only time I've ever wanted the walk from the hotel to be longer.

Sad: I was at Twitchcon when that lady broke her spine.
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larp thread
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larp thread
again as the previous one is yet again in auto sage

now 37,8% slower than ever

previous thread

>>10873579
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Ahri Cosplay
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Here's my ahri cosplay :3. Hope you like it!!!
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How is the 2024 Cosplay community?
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Years ago, when cosplay started getting popular, but also sexual, I remember being a big fan of a certain cosplayer. They turned out to be quite rude to their fans, and I was left being disappointed by it.

Later as the years went by, I came upon information that her cosplay hype died down, her twitch and vtuber arc couldn't lift off the ground, and she lost her twitter verification, and just isn't popular anymore.

Basically what I'm trying to say in this thread is; fuck that whore. But also how has the cosplay community/scene been? Has it gotten more slutty? Worse? Better? Are people chill, or rude? Tell me your experiences from before (5-10 years ago) v.s now.
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Cosplay General: First edition
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Thread for posting your cosplays, or asking advice on cosplaying. Stop making singular threads for your cosplays, newfags, this isnt reddit
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Cosplay Help / Stupid Questions General Thread
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FAQ (last updated: May 19th, 2023): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-URQl5wxxBzP4-VWfMKfLG8ZqOkGt9Yoyo6Qbm333vs/edit?usp=sharing

Cosplay recommendations thread: none atm
Crossplay/crossdressing thread: >>10907099
LARP thread: >>10873579
Sewing general: none atm
Makeup, hair, skincare general: none atm

Taobao thread: >>10903761
Stupid j-fashion questions thread: >>10915427
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Jirai kei thread
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Any landmines on here? Post inspo, aesthetic pics, outfits, hair, nails and general jirai pics
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/CSG/ - Con Stories General
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A thread for telling stories about anything and nothing - funny, roommate horror, party shenanigans, creeps, things you wished you didn't see, etc.

>Be me
>Walking around con floor with friend I just met the day before
>He is fairly high at this point in time
>Tells me he wants to try and find some bitches to bring back to the hotel room
>I'm down, decide to try to be a wingman to him at the very least
>He is cosplaying as Loid Forger
>See thicc qt3.14 Yor cosplayer
>Approach.wav
"That's a really sweet Yor cosplay, my friend here has been trying to find a Yor cosplayer for a photo"
>She sees him behind me
>They start talking
>To my surprise, he has some fair rizz
>A second Yor cosplayer approaches, she seems to know the other one
>He hands me his phone and asks me to take a photo with both of them
>High off his ass, in between two Yor cosplayers, arms around both of them, both of them leaning into him
>He must be in heaven
>Unbeknownst to me at the time, his camera was on a delay for taking photos
>I click the camera button on his phone, it doesn't seem to be working
>I walk back with his phone to ask him what I'm doing wrong
>Camera takes blurry downward photo while I'm handing it back to him
"Oh dude it looks like you took a photo of our feet, hahahaha"
>He finds this hilarious
>Both Yors are looking at us with a mix of concern and disgust
>I'm able to recontain most of the spaghetti to our pockets by showing that it was on delay mode
>Take photos
>Both Yors walk away afterwards
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Anyone else fumble the bag this bad?
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Drawthread
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i dunno when drawthreads tapered off here but i periodically check back and there just never is one. so ill be the change I want to see in the world. post coords for me to draw, thank you. (and other artists too of course)
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Florida Gen: Properly Worded Edition
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Well hello, Florida Seagulls. It's been a slower year here, but I know you're out there and you know I'm out there. Our local scene keeps on with one location change after the other doesn't it? HolMat where MegaCon is, OtakuFest where "Super"con is (impending lols there), Mizucon where OtakuFest was, Anime Iwai at the far end of Palm Beach County
>Alternate Title: Musical Venues Edition

>Anime in the Park - April 20 - Groveland
>Sarasota Anime-Fest - April 27 - Sarasota
>KirbiiCon - May 4 - Fort Lauderdale
>OtakuFest - May 17-19 - Miami Beach
>Mizucon - May 24-26 - Miami
>Collect-A-Con Orlando - May 25-26 - Orlando
>Finn-Con@MDC June 15 - Miami
>Anime Festival Orlando - June 28-30 - Orlando
>Metrocon - July 5-7 - Tampa
>Florida Supercon - July 12-14 - Miami Beach
>SWFL Anime-Fest - August 11 - Fort Myers
>FT-Lauderdale Anime-Fest - September 15 - Fort Lauderdale
>WasabiCon - October 11-13 - Jacksonville
>Anime Iwai - November 15-17 - Palm Beach Gardens
>Holiday Matsuri - December 20-22 - Orlando
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I CAN'T STAND IT
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/ouG/ - AatP in Chains edition
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Old thread is nearing its limit >>10790295


This thread is for ouji and aristocrat (aka "boystyle") discussion. "Boystyle" is shorthand for "boystyle lolita" and refers to the masculine counterparts of Japanese lolita and, often, aristocrat fashions. There is a lot of overlap between these styles, and different people use different terms to describe them. We usually just use "ouji" here.

>Shopping spreadsheet
This is broken, now. Can it be fixed?
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1j7sg2_7CvXUeIgZGGSLvJ9lUUuSVXhW8FlWWFwiv1Yk/edit?usp=docslist_api

>Buttcape-sensei's shopping guide (mentions which brands/shops have men's or custom sizes):
https://stephano.me/blog/where-to-buy-ouji-fashion/

>Blogs for info
buttcape[.]blogspot[.]com
https://ouji-armoire.tumblr.com/tags
https://classical-alice.com/2018/03/09/%e7%9a%87%e5%ad%90%e3%83%bb%e7%8e%8b%e5%ad%90%e7%b3%bb%e3%83%ad%e3%83%aa%e3%82%a3%e3%82%bf%e3%83%95%e3%82%a1%e3%83%83%e3%82%b7%e3%83%a7%e3%83%b3%e3%81%ae%e7%89%b9%e5%be%b4%e3%81%a8%e3%83%96%e3%83%a9/ (in Japanese)
https://www.zhihu.com/question/398686032 (in Chinese; tap "read more" for a nice rundown of taobao ouji brands, which begin below the "couple clothes" section.)


Google your questions before asking them here.

Read the whole thread before asking questions here.

OC and selfposts encouraged! Random picspam discouraged.

Discussion: Black Butler is coming back. Are you ready to be mistaken for a Ciel cosplayer again?
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Sharing a hotel room at a con:

Have you done it before? Where did you find people to split the room with? Were they strangers? What rules were usually in place for the convention weekend? Did any problems arise? Would you do it again?
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90's Cosplay
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ITT: We post pictures of cosplay from the 90's or early 2000's.
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Cosplay
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Seven days... (Me as Samara From the Ring)
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Do you agree with this popular cosplay girl's opinions on male cosplays?
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/cgl/ Secret Santa 2024
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The signups have finally opened, for this year's /cgl/ Secret Santa event!

>Rules, Hints, FAQ and More:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sLAIdUExEnEIiY7dTR0r-LBd_JaCDQiL6OxPcT_yt_c

>Sign-up Form:
https://forms.gle/1FXYz3v5knBpD27i7

Please don't hesitate to ask if you got any questions! You may use the thread, or the following email:
[email protected]
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Con Alt Delete 2024
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Who's going?
What are you cosplaying as?
What panels are you attending?
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>mfw realizing cosplay is only worth it if you're attractive
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2b cosplay
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Hii first time posting on this board but I’ve seen others show their cosplays on here so I wanted to show my best picture I have. It was taken professionally by a stranger on a convention last month
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another jojifuku outfit
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hello, recently I made a thread when i showed my jojifuku outfit and got a few comments so now Im posting an i hope so improved version^_^
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Taobao Thread: Taobao Live edition
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Last thread fell off the board: >>10903761

Guides:
https://www.howtotao.com/

Taobao Dictionary:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15vbDSkXqM8t91-fE-kwE3jVbMP6G-hQh2SPm1nEYWmY/

Store Spreadsheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EKZhOppV8_FMyFg9BCYhPbaELtFc9XV2aNEqzctw108

Agent Shipping Comparison:
https://www.jadeship.com/shipping-calculator

Translator Plugins:
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/traduzir-paginas-web/
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/zhongwen-chinese-english/kkmlkkjojmombglmlpbpapmhcaljjkde

Image Translator:
https://lens.google/
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Ethnic Cosplay
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>be non black person (not white) doing cosplay
>high expectations to be accurate with correct wig for contests and photoshoots
>be black
>no need to use wig or accurate cosplay. it's called ethnic wigs instead
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Elegant mature lolita-like coords
デザフェスコーデ @majono_kataki
Inspo for "post-lolita" style coords, aka aristocrat, madame, lady, shokujo, classical, etc. This thread is not for a specific style so much as a vibe. Abilletage is a brand that exemplifies it.
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Old school lolita memories!
A_girl_with_a_lolita_fashion
Hi guys!

I was wondering if someone could help me. When I was a little girl, I fell in love with lolita because I saw a video where some guy interviewed lolitas on Harajuku bridge. I'm almost 100% certain it was the girl from pic related and she showed of her giant cluster of charms on her phone or keys, can't remember which one. But I thought she was so gorgeous and wanted to be like her, I would love to see the video again or maybe find out who she is/find her socials so I can follow her.

Feel free to post other cute old school videos/pics.

Thanks in advance!
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Fake tattoo advice
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What does everyone use for good fake tattoos?
Pic for attention, start of Revy
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You need to learn how to vibe and talk to people at conventions. If you're underage that's one thing. If you're old enough you should budget for a hotel room so you can party and party with strangers and make new friends. The best part about conventions is meeting people and subsequently running into them at other cons in other years and it's all so fucking beautiful. It's the only time you don't have to suppress your powerlevel because guess what? They know all the dumb memes you do and have a lot of overlap in interests and other things you enjoy. You can ask someone why they're green and actually learn something about Startrek because they fucking love star trek so much they painted themselves green! SO WHEN I ASK THEM THEY ARE MORE THAN WILLING TO GUSH ABOUT THE SHIT THEY LOVE! I FUCKING LOVE NERD CONVENTION SHIT HOLY FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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Handmade Lolita: the good and the (mostly) bad
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Share tips, tricks, and your current projects, too.

Anyone have good examples of handmade OPs & JSKs?
I see a lot of potentially good designs ruined by shitty prints, giant ugly ruffles, and terrible color schemes.
Don't even get me started on Etsy lolita.

What ruins it for you? What should people quit doing with handmade stuff? Post photos & concrit all of it.
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Dutch Thread: "404 Edition"
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Previous thread >>10803531 died from a lack of posts. Not all that surprising with how little there was to post about at the time. Personally I'm also somewhat done with /cgl/ and all the pointless con drama and have been focusing on other things. But now that we've got several conventions around the corner, have a new thread!

Question of the thread: What convention are you looking forward to the most this year and why?

Upcoming major events
>22-23 Sep: Elfia Haarzuilens, a large popular outdoor fantasy event in Haarzuilens.
>6-7 May: MIA NL, a popular commercial anime convention in Gorinchem.
>21-21 May: Comic Con Brussels, a large commercial geek convention in Brussels.
>9-11 June: Animecon, the oldest anime convention of the Netherlands, hosted in Rijswijk.
>24-25 June: Heroes DCC, the largest commercial geek convention with a focus on dealers.
>30 Jun-2 Jul: Dokomi DE, a large popular anime convention in Dusseldorf.
>8-9 July: Atsusacon, Belgium's largest anime convention... I think?
>3-6 August: Castlefest, a(nother) large popular outdoor fantasy event in Haarzuilens with tons of great food.
>11-13 August: Abunai!, the second oldest and probably now largest anime convention of the Netherlands, hosted in Veldhoven.
>12-13 August: Showmasters Comic Con Amsterdam, a geek convention in Amsterdam.
>25-27 August: Viencon, a weekend with weebs at Center Parks Limburgse Peel.
>7-8 October: Gameforce, a (new?) gaming festival to replace Firstlook.
>21-22 October: FACTS, a popular commercial geek convention in Ghent.

Links and advice:
>POSTS MADE IN DUTCH ARE AGAINST SITE-WIDE RULES AND WILL BE DELETED!
>Quick, posture check! Go straighten that back you goblin!
>Rentry guide to Dutch conventions, calander and such: https://rentry.org/cgldutchthread
>Discord: https://discord.gg/QAYNyfY
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Lolita in Japan
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I'm moving to the Kyoto/Osaka area soon and am wondering what lolita comms/events are like in Japan. Have any gulls lived in JP? I can speak Japanese, so there won't be a language barrier.

From what I've seen, it looks like "comms" don't really exist.
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My 2022 cosplays
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Just wanted to share the cosplays I completed last year
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is being into cosplay at age 30+ cringe?
I don't mean token master roshi boomer
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FOTM cosplay predictions
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Marin (and variations) and Yor were the obvious FOTM cosplays for last con season. What are your predictions for this year?

My predictions:
>Yor spillover from last year
>a fuckton of Kobeni and Makima
>Mitsuri from Demon Slayer (her arc comes out in spring)
>Vash Stampede for guys
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cosplay photography
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reviving bc the previous thread from a while ago got nuked

what's everyone's thoughts on cosplay photography in 2024/the foreseeable future? it seems like the amount of bullshit we have to put up with as photographers in the cosplay scene only increases day by day and the cons outweigh the pros
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[Self] Frieren Cosplay
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Hello~
I am new to both cosplay and 4chan so here's a Frieren cosplay I've worn recently ^^
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/mkg/ - Mobile Kanojo/Kareshi General
you win (you lose)
/mkg/ - Mobile Kanojo/Kareshi General #14

Afterlife edition

Last Thread: >>10397387

>The most discussed apps/games are Moe Can Change!, Dream Girlfriend/Nijikano, Dream Boyfriend/Hoshikare, and Animal Boyfriend/Gijin Kareshi, but people are encouraged to introduce new games.
>We generally discuss dress-up/simulator games and smartphone/cellphone apps for waifus or husbandos.
>Occasionally discussed games include Fairy Doll, Potion Maker, Mandrake Girls, Soul Girls, etc.
>To our newfriends: please remove any /mkg/ tags and lurk more to ensure proper etiquette. We might be a dress-up game general, but we are already dead, Jim

>/mkg/ Tips, Etiquette and Linkdump (spreadsheet of names for MCC, DG, AB, GK and FD):
http://pastebin.com/iPbE3f4d (embed)

>English Wiki links:
MCC: http://myroid.wikia.com/wiki/Myroid_Wiki
DG: http://dream-girlfriend.wikia.com/wiki/Dream_Girlfriend_Wikia
DB: http://dream-boyfriend.wikia.com/wiki/Dream_Boyfriend_Wikia
AB: http://animal-boyfriend.wikia.com/wiki/Animal_Boyfriend_Wiki
FD: http://fairy-doll.wikia.com/wiki/Fairy_Doll_Wiki

>JP Wiki links:
MCC: http://www56.atwiki.jp/aimi-mcc/
DG: http://wikiwiki.jp/nijikano2d/
DB: http://wikiwiki.jp/hosikaredays/
AB: http://www38.atwiki.jp/gijin-kareshi/
FD: http://www55.atwiki.jp/fairdol/

>Expression/hair viewer/background viewers:
MCC: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/k12rhyjhezl3285/MCC_Combined_Viewer.html?dl=0
DG: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/dhor8chzvb3czwf/DGCreator_1.05.html?dl=0
AB: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/mbajihnc2d2lhuq/gkab%20student%20expression%20viewer.html?dl=0
FD: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/liwskd0ogtesep8/FD_Expression_Viewer.html?dl=0

>Moe Can Change! Item Dump:
http://pastebin.com/pgDqtDf3 (embed)

>Other Mobile Kanojos Games (Includes link to the apk downloader):
http://pastebin.com/xcmdi6Ck (embed)
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Super MAGFEST 2025
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Super MAGFEST
JANUARY 23-26, 2025 – National Harbor, MD - Gaylord hotel
Power Glove and Bit Brigade will be coming.
Badges are now $145 as of Dec 1st.

https://super.magfest.org/

TQ: What's your plan for MAGFEST?
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Popular female cosplayers seems to of become more of dressing slutty for attention than putting together a well made costume for a hobby
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My cosplay hot takes
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I’ve been a cosplayer since 2016, and over the years, I’ve developed some strong opinions about the community—some of which have sparked controversy. I want to share these thoughts in the hopes of fostering open discussion and understanding:

1. **Character Accuracy**: For the sake of authenticity, I believe cosplayers should aim to choose characters within their own race and age range. While body type isn’t as critical, I personally find it frustrating when character designs are vastly misrepresented—particularly in cases like Daenerys Targaryen or Slave Leia. This isn’t about exclusion but about maintaining the integrity of the characters.

2. **Politics in Cosplay**: Cosplayers with significant platforms should be mindful about sharing political views. As someone with more conservative values (e.g., pro-life and a supporter of former President Trump), I feel this can create unnecessary division in what is meant to be a creative and inclusive space. It’s already apparent where many in the community stand, so I don’t see the need for constant political messaging.

3. **“Valid” Cosplay**: While inclusivity is important, I don’t agree with the blanket statement that “all cosplays are valid.” There are certain boundaries that, if crossed, can be harmful or inappropriate—for instance, dressing as controversial historical figures like Hitler at conventions. This isn’t about gatekeeping but about ensuring mutual respect and understanding within the community.

I want to emphasize that I respect and appreciate the creativity of all cosplayers. However, I do think that a balance between positivity and constructive critique is essential. The overly cheerful and “everything is perfect” approach can sometimes stifle honest conversations about standards and boundaries in cosplay.
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Cap side quest
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Anyone hear about that huge adult baby convention this weekend at the mall of America and it’s hotel
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Do you guys ever like to go through YouTube and watch con and cosplay fandom videos from before the 2010's?
It's a hobby of mine. It makes me sad.

https://youtu.be/vc2Zj1C_uKY
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How to make a living from cosplaying?
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My friend is a cosplayer who dreams about living off, or at least making some good money by doing cosplay. She’s already got a decent following (27k) but her engagement is not that good and has started to lose followers. Any ideas on how to improve this?
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How similar do I need to be to cosplay a character? I want to cosplay Big Boss from Peace Walker (picrel) but my chin doesn't connect to my jaw chin and I'm 5'8, other than that I think I'm okay, I'm slim but in the process of building muscle. Could I pull it off?
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cosplay suggestions
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My friend and I are going to check out a local anime con and need cosplay ideas. She's a 5'9 black chick shaped like Megan Thee Stallion and I'm a 5'7 white dude and look like a younger Jon Stewart.

I was thinking of going as race-swapped manlet Val Zod and her as race-swapped Power Girl.
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Why is there such a stigma against girls who cosplay for money? As someone who has never had a girlfriend, being able to send money to cute girls who cosplay as the characters that I love is one of the only things in my life that makes me feel like I have a purpose. From patreon to onlyfans, it's on of my biggest joys and motivations in my life. One day I hope I can give money to a cosplayer at a con in real life and not just through the internet.
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It's been 10 years
Are cons safer now?
Anyone encountered any con creeps?

I (male) got my butt grabbed by another guy once, didn't bother me desu (not gay)
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were conventions more fun ins 2000-2007?
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I never went to these as I wasn't old enough but I've heard that conventions used to be more fun. Actual nerds going there having a good time.

No social media attention whores trying to get clout
Not overly woke and annoying bullshit shoved down your throat

Just nerds nerdin' out
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Cosplay
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Me as Eric Draven from The Crow:
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Anime Weekend Atlanta 2024
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We're approximately two months out now. Anime Weekend Atlanta is from December 12th, 2024 to December 15th, 2024. The venue has moved from the Cobb Galleria to the Georgia World Congress Center. Who all is attending? Any cool panels being hosted? What will you be cosplaying as?
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Animate! Raleigh 2025
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Not even a week away! Who is attending?? This is my first time. Any recommendations for what to do? what cosplays are y'all doing?
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I want to cosplay a lolita, do you think there is a lolita character that would suit me?
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New friend finder thread because people in the old one won't stop derailing it with dumb useless arguing

Same info as before:
>ASL?
>Lolita? Cosplay? You tell us.
>Fav brands, substyles, anime, cosplay, etc.
>Other hobbies, interests?
>What are you looking for?
>Not looking for?
>Contact info
>Anything else we should know?
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Brit, British, England vs, English thread. Upcoming autumn
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5 months of the old thread and not much has happened.
Summer cons have been and gone and once again everything is fundamentally different. I don’t think we’ll
Go back to pre lockdown glory.
Ho hum.

Theres a few more bits and pieces before con season is over but I cba looking them up this time.
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It may be pointless question to ask but...

>Con lasts for two days but I can only go for 1 day because of reasons.

What day is more likely to have more cosplayers?
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Ecchi Expos
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There has been a big rise of these types of events across the country for the past couple of years. 18+ conventions aren't new, but specifically 18+ ecchi events seem to be its own kind of thing. What is more, I see a ton more sex workers at these cons, and it kind of reminds me of a porn convention. However, for some reason they still have everyone wear pasties and no one wants to be nude like a porn convention. (perhaps that is the "ecchi" part coming into play but it feels contradictory to me for some reason).

Do you think these types of events are a blessing or curse for the con scene?
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KisuuCon 2024
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Portland's newest con, are you going?

December 20-22

I will be going as military santa and giving out candy canes if you want someone to hang out with add my discord

777olicon

Would love to meet someone in a holiday varient of an anime characcter
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Comfortable layers sweet lolita
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Sweet lolita coords with cozy, warm layers, using soft or casual items like sweatshirts, sweaters, jerseys, slouchy socks, cardigans, relaxed cutsews, etc.
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Have you ever thought about getting plastic surgery for cosplay?

If you did, were the results favorable?
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Cute cosplay guys
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To counteract all the moids here and the overwhelming spamming of slutty girls, here's a thread dedicated to the cuties who cosplay.

Emphasis on the "cute" part. Bodybuilders cosplaying just to show off their abs are just as bad as the girls who only do it for onlyfans.
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holiday coords
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all i want for christmas is aggressively festive jfash
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jojifuku outfit
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hello i just wanted to show my jojifuku fit^_^
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You people lied to me.
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You said Akase Akari wasn't really pretty, and everything was app filters.

But here someone recorded her live. And she is very very cute and pretty.
No wonder she is a professional cosplayer, she is damn perfect.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jKNaWjEC84

Is /cgl/ filled with jealousy?
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Cosplay
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This year, I went voting as The Joker
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Visual Kei
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What visual kei do you like?
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Merfolk thread
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I've only seen one thread on this in the past, but it's getting into the peak time of year soon so why not see if there's any interest.
>favorite designs/tailmakers (fin fun, mertailor, fin folk)
>fabric tails vs silicone
>the actual exercise component of swimming with a monofin
I know there are mers on here and I'm trying to actually take the plunge and get a tail this year.
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Best BMI that fits lolita
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As the subject suggests, what do you guys believe to be the best bmi to fit lolita or j-fashion in general. I’ve noticed people calling overweight people ita, even one person who looked bmi 21 got told that she was too fat. So, what are your honest opinions on the best looking bmi to fit lolita?
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Home decor, room decor, your momma's basement decor
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Modern inspired by Victorian but we make it spooky edition.

Last thread get archived: >>10851320

Thread before last for some mysterious reason did not and is still listed on active threads (WTF jannies?): >>10756184


Last two years these threads were barely active and and it took a year for each to reach image limit or get archived prematurely (WTF jannies?) but whatever.
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>bf says he’ll take me to a lolita fashion store
>ask if it is a sweet lolita, classic lolita or gothic lolita fashion store
>he laughs and says it’s a nice store
>go with bf
>it’s kawaii fashion
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What was your first cosplay?
>did a closet cosplay from a hotline miami mod maybe 26 people played
>most work I did was dyeing a stupid hat
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Does anyone know where I can buy this Ran Yakumo hat? I've seen cosplay sets that don't sell it separately in my 35 minutes looking for it. I don't mind if it's standing up or floppy
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Cosplay merch question:
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Do people actually customize actual experience official props like marvel legends replicas or the Neca DC replica props?
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hey /cgl/ this me cosplaying as my cat rupert, who is on my shoulder for reference.

Does anyone else here cosplay as their pet, or have tips on how to cosplay more like a cat without looking like a furry?
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>Ask a cosplayer to take a picture of him/her.

>Refuses.
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need cosplay ideas for pic related

shes 5'10
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is my gyaru makeup any good ? i just started doing it a few weeks ago :3 what tips do u guys and gals have 4 me? drop em in da replys and i will update X3 also time stamp will be in replys!
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Film or tv shows about Cosplay or Con Culture
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Films/tv shows that are based on cosplay/con culture or at least reference it in some way.

I felt that 2Kawaii4Comfort was (for better or worse) the most accurate description of going to a small con and having a bad time at it. It's a shame it ended on a cliffhanger.
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Uncle Yo
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Anyone else remember this guy? He was a comedian and emcee who was a guest at a ton of cons back in the early - mid 2010s. Seems he still goes to a few, but has mostly retired from that role. I found him to be a quite endearing character, but it also might just be nostalgia from the events where I saw him. Any of you guys recognize him, or have any stories?
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How do you avoid being an ita, especially as a poorer American? Is it something that can be avoided by tips and knowledge, or is it a period everyone is doomed to while starting out? Do you have any such tips or knowledge, especially things you wish you knew?
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I’m a short scrawny guy with glasses and a very pale/a little rugged skin, what good cosplay would work?
Almost all guy cosplays are tall or/and muscular. And I’m very autistic on looking on-model with the character.
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3DS-Era
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>the year is 2017
>everyone at the con is checking their streetpasses every 30 minutes
we'll never get this back, and it hurts so much
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14 sex buyers arrested, 10 victims recovered in human trafficking sting at Comic-Con
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>Fourteen people were arrested and 10 victims were rescued in a human sex trafficking sting at San Diego Comic-Con Convention.
>The San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force conducted a three-day operation ahead of the weekend bust, California Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a news release on Tuesday, adding that among those rescued was a 16-year-old girl.
>Law enforcement officers went undercover as sex buyers to identify and arrest traffickers, as well as find potential victims, according to the attorney general's officers.
>Undercover police also posted ads seeking sex as part of the operation.
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What makes a cosplay bad?
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I was wondering if I ever make a cosplay, I firstly understand what makes it bad. Even if I dress properly, make up, good wig, I feel like it would look bad anyway. I was wondering if it is something else, like face structure or just being ugly. Also not talking about cosplays that don't match body build or those that want to look bad ironically.
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Capcom & SNK Dump thread
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Discussion and analysis of CAP & SNK cosplayers.
Post cosplayers names if you know them.
Also Event & Year of pic.
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Cons & Cosplay Confessions
Repent!
CCC #2 Repent Edition

What recently mischiefs have you done recently? Or plan on perpetuate on your next innocent victims.

Me: Ask someone if I can play Street Fighter II on the SNES classic. It was a close match manage to win, He was getting ready for a rematch but I say thank you and prepare to leave, He leaves first. Also after that pick up some free posters that some left of the consoles table and I leave.

Also repent for being lazy and missing 3 cons this year.
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Maid Cosplay Thread
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share images of your favourite maid cosplays, whether it be the cutest girls or the most fashionable and intricate designs.
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Who did the gyutaro?
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Hey guys my instagram got deleted and I’d really like to find who did this wonderful Gyutaro cosplay shoot with me as Daki from Demon Slayer. I feel like if anyone knows how to find them it’s you guys! I remember his username was Baja blast 69 or something but I can’t find him no matter what I try! Sorry I’m a new not so popular cosplayer but I feel like we did so good in this shoot he really deserves the credit! I’ll post more pics in comments I know the lighting isn’t the best
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My first time Cosplaying.
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Heya /cgl/! I made the decision to give cosplaying a try. I cant describe how much i enjoyed it, especially because im a very extroverted person. What do you guys think of my first cosplay? :]
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Anime Con Maid cafes
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Have cons all adopted the ways of hiring out a Maid Cafe company to act as idols or do any still have staff volunteers that rely on hotel or convention center food and bev?

Do you prefer an inclusive ticketed special event style or a space for buying menu items from maids

Are anime con maid cafes fun? Why?
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Cosplay
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Popipo pew pew pew - My Brazilian Miku Cosplay From Vocaloid
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Cosplay Butts 4
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old thread reached img limit >>10818178
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Webm thread
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Beginner Congoer Questions
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I'm a near-complete beginner to con culture and the "scene" due to zero exposure to it until recently and I have too many questions swimming around in my head that I need to ask. I've only been to a couple of small ones in my mostly-desolate area and I want to step up to traveling to bigger ones but I'm overwhelmed. Please bear with me.
>Do a majority of congoers cosplay? I know it's common, but is it seen as a faux pas to not cosplay?
>Likewise, is it seen as a faux pas to wear the same cosplay more than once in a multi-day event, or to not wear it some days?
>I've read a lot on this board about "after hours" events and parties that aren't scheduled by the con staff. Do you have to get invited to things like that, or how do people find out about them?
>Do cons that don't have a stated sub-demographic (ones that use terms like "fandom" or "pop culture" instead of specifically "fantasy" or "otaku" or something) tend to accept all demographics? Would you be looked at weird for going to something more "western" like SDCC in an anime cosplay, or would you expect to see a lot of them?
>Why do some huge cons like Colossal and Dragon seem to place such significance on getting a hotel room onsite as opposed to just being nearby? Surely not just traffic, right?
>What's a "gull"?
>How do you not get sick every time you go to one?
>How do you keep track of scheduling for multiple cons across multiple years? Do you get notified about them? When is "con season"?
>If you're partying, how do you deal with inevitable hangovers or crashes?
And some more personal questions
>If you cosplay, what's normally your budget? Both in terms of time and money.
>How do you make friends at a con if you're not going with a group?
>How many cons do you go to yearly or on a recurring basis? There are a fuckton I want to see but I'm not sure if my expectations are unreasonable.
Thank you for your time.
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Do you think, that as we approach the first generation of senior citizen weebs, we will see more cosplays of older characters done by older weebs?
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Whats with all the estrogen? We need some test on this board. Post manly cosplays.
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Why do you cosplay?
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I'm too old to understand this subculture please enlighten me
like how do you feel when you larp as an anime character makes you feel like
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How can you cosplay as a chud outside of using masks? Hiding your facial features instead of using them to fit a character is lame but do chuds like me have a choice?
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Where can i find shoe lifts for a size 12 UK shoe for a cosplay
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I plan on cosplaying gojo satoru from JJK i have everything else sorted except height

im 181 CM without shoes so i'm decently tall i decided to look for some show lefts as i wanted to at least be around 6'2-6'3 to make it most accurate

The problem is when I looked on amazon and other online stores for shoe lifts they were all for generally shorter shoe sizes probably because all the people buying them were short men. The largest size I could find was for size 9 UK most were around size 7 UK. Where can I find shoe lifts that fit size 12 UK shoes?
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Guys, how old is too old?

Like, I am an oldfag in his mid 40s. Used to be very involved in the con scene back in the 90s and early 00s. I am currently on a very nostalgic mood about those days of yore, and planning to visit a few of the big cons to see how's the fandom nowadays. Would I be, as you youngsters say, cringe? Worse, would other congoers immediately assume I am a creepy pedophile? I don't really want to ruin some kids con experience like that.

Two things, I would be attending alone because the few con buddies from back then that I still keep in contact, are too jaded and busy to give a shit. Also, I am considering if it is a good idea to go cosplaying as an old timer character.
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Goodbye Summer Edition
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Where: 5555 N River Rd. Rosemont Illinois 60018

When : August 31st - September 1st

What are you cosplaying?

What panels are you excited to attend?
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Socialising at conventions
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Is it normal for people to ask for pictures and immediately leave after?
Or is this another Switzerland specialty where everybody hates socializing?
OR is it because I'm male?
How do you even make friends at a con?

I went to a convention as Chainsaw Man last October and while over 20 people asked me for a pic, nobody actually stuck around or even made an attempt at small talk. I was hoping to meet people.

There's another convention coming up next month and I'm not sure if I wanna go get photographed and go back home all alone with no new contacts or friends again.
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Sheik bodysuit (OoT or Melee)
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Hi CGL

I have a good start on a sheik cosplay (wig, contacts, elf ears) and can find no reason not to go for a build. I was shopping online for an easy costume, but they all look terrible and are for men (or the BoTW costume).

Specifically I want the OoT Sheik.

I would probably want to just buy a spandex suit and dye it, but I don't have the tools to stretch it on a form or anything. Are there other solutions? Like drawing with a paint or marker on myself (using several layers or something). I am pretty sure I can figure out the linen and drape parts. I don't have the ability to sew/no sewing machine.

Wondering if its just going to be easier/cheaper overall to work off the $100 ebay one and redo some pieces.
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hi /cgl/ first time here!
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My girlfriend wants to get me into lolita cosplays but I don't know anything about it and want to at least do some research before she starts dolling me up. What are some good brands to buy from and can I have some cute inspo pics to show her? TYSM <3
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Mami tomoe
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I like mami tomoe cosplay buy? ( sorry for mistakes I am not English)
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Mascot Suits
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Once upon a time, I posted here looking to commission a Terriermon mascot suit—and found someone great!

Now, I’m back on the hunt, this time for a mascot suit of my Sonic OC, Sora Starlight. I've got the budget for a quality suit, but finding a reputable maker who can capture Sonic-style characters well has been tricky. Many of the suits I've seen tend to look a bit off.

Is there anyone here who could take on this project? The suit will need to be durable enough for heavy convention use, and my target is about a year from now.
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How often do people cosplay Toku in the west?
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Is cosplaying a 2D anime guy cringe ?
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