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The term "cosplay" is a Japanese blend word of the English terms costume and play. [1] The term was coined by Nobuyuki Takahashi [] of Studio Hard [3] after he attended the 1984 World Science Fiction Convention in Los Angeles [4] and saw costumed fans, which he later wrote about in an article for the Japanese magazine My Anime []. [3]
Crossplay (the term is a portmanteau of crossdressing and cosplay) is a type of cosplay in which the person dresses up as a character of a different gender.Crossplay's origins lie in the anime convention circuit, though, like cosplay, it has not remained exclusive to the genre.
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 16 January 2025. An overview of common terms used when describing manga/anime related medium. Part of a series on Anime and manga Anime History Voice acting Companies Studios Original video animation Original net animation Fansub Fandub Lists Longest series Longest franchises Manga History Publishers ...
Animegao kigurumi is a type of masked cosplay that has its origins in the official stage shows of various Japanese anime but has also been adapted by hobbyists. In Japan , most performers refer to this kind of cosplay as 'kigurumi' ( 着ぐるみ ) instead of 'animegao' (アニメ顔, meaning "anime face"), which has been used overseas in order ...
Cosplay is a major part of the anime and manga fandom. The anime and manga fandom is a worldwide community of fans of anime and manga. Anime includes animated series, films and videos, while manga includes manga, graphic novels, drawings, and related artworks. The anime and manga fandom traces back to the 1970s and has an international reach.
Ruby Barry of Heatworld traces the origins of e-girl fashion to 2000s Japanese street fashion, including anime, kawaii and lolita fashion styles. [4] Kayla Marci of Edited described it as an evolution of emo, scene and mall goth fashion that was heavily influenced by Asian fashion styles such as anime, cosplay and K-pop.
YouTuber and Twitch streamer that makes content about fashion, makeup, and cosplay. United States [12] Adrianne Curry: Model and TV personality; first winner of the America's Next Top Model. United States [13] Francesca Dani: Net idol and model known for cosplaying as anime characters, first appearing as Sailor Moon. Italy [14] Belle Delphine
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