THE PERCEPTIONS OF PEOPLE ON COSPLAY
A Research Paper Presented to
The Faculty of the English Resource Center
School of Multimedia Arts
Asia Pacific College
Magallanes, Makati
In Partial Fulfillment
Of the Requirements for the Course
ERESWRIT – Research Writing
Kevin Ferrer
April 2014
Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
A.
Background of the Study
Nowadays,
cosplay is considered as one of the most popular known sub-cultures in other
countries, which are particularly in Japan and America. One may realize it once
you had seen or been to a comic-con or anime convention. People dressing up
like your favorite anime character can be very entertaining. There are
different types of cosplay. One of them is the American cosplay and Japanese
cosplay. American cosplay consists of dressing up as characters that are widely
known in America such as the Marvel heroes, Justice League and Star Wars
characters. Japanese cosplay can be portrayed as dressing up as an anime
character, video game characters, idols,and lolita and gothic fashions. You can
find most Japanese cosplayers in the streets of Harujuku, a famous district in
tokyo known for its cosplaying community. Most cosplayers in America can be
found in conventions such as San Japan which is held every year.
In the Philippines,
cosplay had been widely recognized by the Filipinos. As time goes by, in every
cosplay convention, the number of cosplayers and even non-cosplayers who are
attending to it are getting bigger and bigger in number. Even a large venue in
the mall is not enough to accommodate all those cosplay fanatics. So you'll
often see some cosplayers outside and you can take photos with them, for
free..Also, it can be a reason for family bonding. Cosplayers usually do it for
their friends, families and relatives. I had seen that a lot of them were fully
supported by their parents. There are also a whole family who cosplay as a
group. Isn't it cool? Enjoying cosplay while with your family? In a cosplay
convention, you'll see a lot of collectible anime items, such as anime figures,
stuff toys, accessories, wigs, costumes and a lot more. (http://ferrerkevin.blogspot.com/2014/02/blogpost5-cosplay-culture.html)
According to an
article entitled "What is cosplay?" cosplay is the most popular
sub-cultures in America and Japan. It is about the comparison of cosplaying
between America and Japan. In Japan, they do cosplay anywhere but in america
there are only places that you can cosplay like the conventions. Or else,
people might think you're weird. In Japan you can see cosplayers acting the
anime they copied on the street like no one judge them but in America you
better not cosplay in public or else they might call you crazy and make fun
with you.
According to the
author, "In Japan, Cosplay events
and even Cosplayers themselves can be seen strutting their stuff on the
streets, as well as acting out their anime characters. In the United States
Cosplayers or Cosplay events, are only seen at conventions." As what
I've said earlier, it is really ridiculous to wear anime costume in publicity
when your in America. Even here in Philippines, people might judge that you
have a mental illness or abnormalities. Its better to cosplay in convention
when your not in Japan. But it still depends on you.. If you have the courage
to wear something like that outside, not in conventions.. then go. You might
get embarassed of yourself. So if you want to cosplay anywhere then try to live
in Japan (Alari, 2013).
There are several people who wanted to try cosplay. Cosplay is
about playing the roles of their favorite characters in anime, video games,
cartoons, movies or even those famous celebrities, both local and
international. Cosplay is short for “costume play”, is a performance act in which
involves dressing up of costume and accessories to represent a specific
character or idea, and people who take part in cosplay are called “cosplayers”.
Everyone can cosplay. Children, teenagers or even adults, there is no specific age
that one should meet to become a cosplayer as long as you can represent the
character and support your own expenses for the event. (http://ferrerkevin.blogspot.com/2014/01/cosplay-makes-you-creative-there-are.html)
Nowadays, cosplay is considered as one of the most popular known
sub-cultures in other countries, which are particularly in Japan and America.
According to Stacey Lee Feldmann, “cosplay did not start in Japan and is not an
original concept of the Japanese. The word “cosplay” was invented by a Japanese
reporter named Nov Takashi in 1984. He created the word “cosplay” to describe on
what he saw at WorldCon – people wearing costumes in the halls, and stage
masquerade featuring the biggest and brightest of the costumes of the weekend.(http://ferrerkevin.blogspot.com/2014/02/blogpost5-cosplay-culture.html)
In the Philippines, cosplay had been widely
recognized by the Filipinos. As time goes by, in every cosplay convention, the
number of cosplayers and even non-cosplayers who are attending to it are
getting bigger and bigger in number. Even a large venue in the mall is not
enough to accommodate all those cosplay fanatics. So you'll often see some cosplayers
outside and you can take photos with them, for free. Also, it can be a reason
for family bonding. Cosplayer usually does it for their friends, families and
relatives. I had seen that a lot of them were fully supported by their parents.
There are also whole families who cosplay as a group. In a cosplay convention,
you'll see a lot of collectible anime items, such as anime figures, stuff toys,
accessories, wigs, costumes and a lot more.
(http://ferrerkevin.blogspot.com/2014/02/blogpost5-cosplay-culture.html)
There are a lot of advantages and disadvantages when you cosplay.
The advantages are: it will enhance the social life of a person, since it
involves interacting with other people around the venue, it helps one to gain
self-confidence and it also increases self-esteem. A person who cosplays feels
a lot better and more positive among their selves. In cosplay, one can show
their talents in acting, singing and modeling. If one is a little short of
budget, as an alternative, there are cheap raw materials to make costumes that
are more affordable. Cosplay can develop one’s skills in imagination and also
helps to improve creativity.
(http://ferrerkevin.blogspot.com/2014/01/cosplay-makes-you-creative-there-are.html)
The disadvantages are: the costumes can be very expensive,
depending on the materials that one will be choosing and the size of the
costumes, when cosplay conventions are scheduled during one’s hectic days,
traffic on the day of the events, people get hassled bringing those huge and
heavy costumes, people might think that cosplayers are weird, and they even get
stressed from it. Some people might think that there are lot things that are
more important to spend one’s money with rather than spending it for costumes.
The money can be use to buy food and needs for one’s everyday life.
Some people become obsessed on being alike with the characters.
Since some have the money to cover the expenses needed to perform plastic
surgeries, it was an option for them. People underwent plastic surgeries to
correct or to look similar with the desired person that they wanted to be.
People do everything just to be their favorite character. Not just on wearing
costumes but on changing what they already have, just for the sake of being
what they have wanted and having more than cosplay.
According to Lisa Granshaw, “They
cosplay for creativity, to be social and hang out with friends, because they identify with the
character and that’s meaningful to them. The
top reason people cosplay is because it’s fun. One can’t pinpoint an abnormality in that. It’s no different
than someone who plays in a band or plays
sports.” Result of the study, people cosplay for creativity, to socialize
with others, to meet new people. It said that on the top of all why they
cosplay because of what fun they get to it. Don't judge them on how they look..
Its just like playing a sport game with your friends. And also it helps people
who cosplay to educate themselves in different ways, therefore you can learn
many things in just cosplaying. (http://www.dailydot.com/fandom/psychology-cosplay-survey-results/)
Some people don't really understand why those
people would choose to dress themselves in that way. Others may view it
positively, in which they see cosplayers as a cool individual who likes
dressing up as a character. While others may view it negatively. Others may say
that they are out of place. Because for them, it's not even halloween to wear
costumes. They also think that cosplayers are weird and crazy people. Also,
they might think that pretending to be something or someone that they’re not, is
a way of not accepting who they are because they wanted to be like someone
else.
The purpose of this paper is to determine the
perception of people on cosplay.
B.
Statement of the Problem
This
study aims to answer this question:
1. What are the perceptions of people on cosplay?
C.
Significance of the Study
To the cosplayers. The result of this research paper will improve their knowledge and
attitude towards the effects of cosplaying. It will also serve as an evaluation
of the impact of cosplay in their lives. It can also help to avoid the risks or
negative effects.
To the audience and fans. The result of
this research paper will provide information regarding the effects of cosplay
among the people. It will also be a guide for preparing future plans of
involving oneself in cosplay.
To the parents and relatives. The result of this research paper will be able to increase the
awareness of parents and relatives knowledge regarding the effects of cosplay. It
will also be a source of information to help them understand the cosplayer’s
situation.
To the future researchers. The result of this research paper will serve as a reference or
guide for the researchers that will be conducting similar studies. It will also
be a basis for comparison for the development of more improved results.
D.
Scope and Limitations
This study focuses on the effects of cosplay
among the people. Cosplay has been widely accepted since nowadays, the number
of people cosplaying is getting bigger in number as time goes by. Cosplay is
also playing a part not only locally but also internationally that had become
popular among people of different ages.
Due to limitation of the study, this study will
no longer discuss about the causes or reasons of the people on cosplaying. It
will also not include the types of cosplays and Lolita fashion as a cosplay.
Therefore, this study would be essential to the increasing cosplay enthusiasts.
There were limited resources both local and international; therefore it will
only give ideas on the effects of cosplay among the people.
E.
Materials and Planned Methods
This
research will utilize a descriptive method since the purpose is to determine
the perception of people on cosplay. Descriptive method is a method used to
describe data and characteristics used to describe. The purpose of using
descriptive method is to acquire accurate, factual, systematic data that can
provide, then making an accurate explanation about the data gathered.
Descriptive method is the appropriate method for this study. Descriptive studies can answer questions such as “what is” or
“what was.” (Bickman and Rog, 1998).
Chapter 2
DISCUSSION
What are the perceptions of people on cosplay?
Definition and Types of
Cosplay
Cosplay is
defined as, short for "costume play". It is a type of performance art
in which participants dress in costumes and accessories to represent a specific
character or idea. The performers of this type of art are called
"Cosplayers". Sometimes, people who naturally look like or idolize
someone who’s famous mostly either an anime character or a famous Asian
Celebrity (http://bitterbebang.blogspot.com/2011/10/what-is-cosplay.html).
However, Bitter
Bebang (2011) stated that there are different risks of being a cosplayer. First
of all, a lot of cosplayers are experiencing financial problems since
cosplaying is not as cheap as one think. They need to spend money for the
costume, hair and make-up. Unless one has an alternative for those things,
cosplaying may be a little costly. Some are being supported thus; financial
constraint is not a problem to them. Second in time management, cosplay and
studies can be hard to balance. Some just want to cosplay but doesn't want to
focus on their studies. People should balance both if they really want to
cosplay because education is more important than anything. Lastly, not all the
people will adore the cosplayer because they are cosplayers, some of them
might not be accepted as they are (http://bitterbebang.blogspot.com/2011/10/risks-of-being-cosplayer.html)
According to Ajaberico (2010), “When there is a bad effect of cosplaying,
there are also benefits from it.” First, cosplay promotes socialization. When
these cosplayers come to meet other fellow cosplay lovers, they feel they are
safe to socialize without judgment, and it has various positive effects on
their self-esteem as well as in their social and academic success. Second is the
liberalization. Over the past several decades, this cosplay culture may have
been supported by the quiet type, who may not necessarily feel openly
comfortable exposing their inner needs, but are able to come out of their
closets dressed up differently than their personal identity which may have
limited their actions in the past. Lastly, it’s gender defying. Cosplay reduces
the impacts of diverse gender portrayals and ignores racial aspects (http://angelaberico.blogspot.com/2013/03/positive-side-of-cosplay_25.html)
There are six different types of
cosplay: First is the regular cosplayer. A person who cosplays as a character
they love and enjoy and want to do that character for self expression and is pure
fandom. Second, the crossplayers, people who cosplay as characters of the opposite
sex. It is when a female is cosplaying a male character and vice versa. Third
is the gender swap, in which a male character is being cosplayed as a female
version and vice versa. Fourth is the humanoid, in which an inanimate object is
being cosplayed as a human character. Fifth is the mecha, these are huge
costumes that are made up of card board; it is usually being portrayed as a
robot. Lastly is the original character. It is when people designs their own
costume, look of the character and creates their own personality (http://cairdiuil-allaboutcosplay.blogspot.com/2011/06/types-of-cosplayers.html).
Factors influencing the adaptation of
cosplay
- Commercial
Consideration
I
found an article entitled "Investigating the Psychology of Cosplay"
by Lisa Granshaw. From what I have read, their are two clinical psychologists
who created "Psychology of Cosplay" and they are Dr. Andrea Letamendi
and Dr. Robin Rosenberg. Letamendi make a survey because she thought that
cosplayers had a psychological issues. After reviewing the data they make,
their are no sign of mental illness. Its just that they only want to cosplay
because of having fun with it and with others. The other
one
survey that they make is all about who cosplay the most between men and women.
According
to the survey, majority of the participants are the women, which Letamindi said
that it might be the number of factors such as
types of websites. However Chaka Cumberbatch, who cosplay since 2008,
said that more women cosplay than men because of the fashion that women get and
that fashion dont appeal to men.
According
to the author, "They cosplay for creativity, to be social and hang out
with friends, because they identify with the character and that’s meaningful to
them". Result of the study, people
cosplay for creativity, to socialize with others, to meet new people. It said
that on the top of all why they cosplay because of what fun they get to it.
Don't judge them on how they look.. Its just like playing a sport game with
your friends. And also it helps people who cosplay to educate themselves in
different ways, therefore you can learn many things in just cosplaying.
I
found an article entitled, "Cosplay: form of Escapism or
Self-Expression" by Ajaberico. He study about the escapism and other
psychological disorders regarding to cosplaying. from what i have read in
wikipedia, escapism is a mental diversion by means of entertainment or
recreation, as an escape from perceived unpleasant or banal aspects of daily
life. Sometimes we get depressed on our love life, schools or even at home. I
agree that cosplay can help forget the problems we get in our daily life
because having fun with it can give us enjoyment and forget the bad feelings we
have. We can obtain escapism not only in cosplaying but in different ways by
having fun. So the author believed that all people are escapist in different
ways.
According
to the author, "I'm no card-carrying psychologist or sociologist, but I
can tell you roughly on the observations I made that cosplay is now part of the
modern escapism." Even in myself and everything I observe, its really true
that all of us are escapist. I'm not a cosplayer but sometimes when I get sad
feelings, I usually play computer games to escape and forget my problems in my
life. From what I experience, also all the people who I really know, They also
do the same thing I did to myself. Just to forget problems. So I really agree
to the article that I have read.
Cosplaying
is not really a bad habit. Even though people might judge you from what you
look like. On the positive side it really helps in many different ways and you
can learn many things in just cosplaying. Maybe some of them are abnormal but cosplaying
can help restrain your problems so you will not get depressed on it. I thought
that people are crazy when I saw them dressing up like that outside but I learn
that they do that because of having fun like me having fun in my sport game. So
cosplaying now is really cool for me and a sport. (http://ferrerkevin.blogspot.com/2014/02/psychology-in-cosplay.html)
- Cinematic potential of
Cosplay
If
someone tells you that you can’t cosplay something because you do not have the
physical attributes “necessary”, they are wrong. You can. If everyone only
cosplayed characters they have a precise or at least very close resemblance to,
then extremely few would cosplay at all.
If
someone tells you that you can’t cosplay something because you don’t have the
skills necessary, they are wrong. You can. You may struggle, you may have a
hard time of it, you may never finish it, but you are guaranteed to learn
something. Cosplay should be enjoyable, and looking “perfect” is an
unattainable goal; whatever you are capable of doing is good enough for the
time, and if you want to make chances or remake it or start over, you can do
that. Pressure to look perfect is no more realistic than the pressure to look
like a celebrity or be rich or famous. Focus on yourself and what you can learn
from your experiences and the fun you have while doing it. Don’t let petty
little people try to keep you from achieving things.
If
someone tells you that you can’t cosplay something because you haven’t adhered
to every little detail, they are wrong. Costuming is an art. Adaptation is an
art. Character design is an art. Artists change details of characters’ costumes
all the time, and every design you’ve ever looked at has gone through countless
concepts, reworks, and revisions. Every little detail gets scrutinized for how
it fits into its environment. And you, dear cosplayer, get to make creative
choices too. Just because you’re adapting existing work doesn’t mean you have
no artistic license. The costume is about you. The costume is yours. You can
change it, you can adapt it, you can alter it. Own your creative choices and
take pride in them. If someone tries to cut you down for your creative choices,
know that they are arrogant people who see their own ideas as inherently better
than others… and those are not people you want to know.
Everyone
has an opinion. It doesn’t make it an informed opinion.
Take
your time as a cosplayer and make it something yours. Whether it is one costume
or twenty or a whole lifetime’s worth, whether you work on them once a day or
once a month or once a year, whether you choose to master crafts or merely play
with them –– it’s your time to use and make something beautiful out of it.
Make
cosplay an experience that grows you as a person, offers you a chance to learn
new skills, offers you a chance to have a creative outlet, and allows you to
make connections with others and the community. Don’t allow people to make you
envious, bitter or condemning of others. Don’t allow petty people to make you
feel terrible for failing to live up to their standards. This is a hobby where
competition can destroy us or inspire us all to help each other grow and learn,
and I sure as hell hate to see people fall victim to pettiness and jealousy
because it’s a long way back once you’ve gone there. (http://dangerous-ladies.tumblr.com/post/70913941068/when-people-tell-you-that-you-cant-cosplay)
Change
in Medium
Have
you ever seen some cosplayers that dyed their hair in red, blue, or blonde? And
you thought wearing wig for some way enough to actually look-like the character
that they are portraying? Maybe? Have you seen cosplayers that are very close
to looking like celebrities? Well, how about barbie? Maybe some girls would
want to look like her. How about for the guys? Maybe your wanted look like
super hero? People do everything just to be their favorite character. Not just
on wearing costume but on changing on what has God has gave to you. Do you
think its appropriate to do that in real life? You change everything that God
has given to you? Actually many people already do that if you know? Just for
the sake of being like that and having more than cosplay.
In
my opinion, for some people wearing wigs, being in costumes and acting like the
character was already enough. But some people, they just can't be contented
that they must undergone a plastic surgery, just to look like their favorite
character. Well, if you have the money, then... Why not? But if you are having
trouble in terms of financial, then you might want to consider alternatives to
look really the same with the character that you wanted to cosplay. If you have
a long black hair, then you can choose between with the same characteristics as
yours. Then choose a character with a long black hair. Its more practical than
buying wigs or even from having a plastic surgery.
I
found an article entitled "Meet the Real-life Barbie" by Misty White
Sidell. Plastic Surgery is an option for it. People undergo plastic surgery to
correct or be their desired person that they wanted to be. An example is
Valeria Lukyanova, also known as the real-life barbie doll. She had undergone a
lot of plastic surgery procedures just to look like barbie doll, in which was
successful (before and after photos). Everything in his face look real barbie.
She looks like a big toy just staring her in a picture.
According
to author, Valeria's sister said that "She’s always had this doll-like
look, but a doll is associated with an unintelligent person, and since my
sister is very bright and interesting, I've never associated her with
Barbie." Valeria make herself
criticize by other people. She might call by others a crazy girl or even call
her an insecure person who doesn't satisfied from what she has. Being look like
a doll can give you beauty, feminine and refined. Image of refined girls are
based on dolls. She is not contented on herself making herself a real barbie.
She want too have more beauty to herself, to look nice and elegant and making
people attract to her by her looks. Changing everything to yourself can also
lead you to anti-Christ. Its very bad thing when comes to God.
I
also found an article entitled "Obsessed Superman fan has cosmetic surgery
to look like his hero" And you think that only other countries have people
like them. Well, not because locally, we have our own superman. Another example is our very own
Herbert Chavez, who happens to be a Filipino. He is from Calamba Laguna. He
admires superman or Clark Kent so much that he had chosen to look-like the
actor who played the role of superman. Like Valeria Lukyanova, he also achieved
his goal to look like superman through plastic surgery. He has dramatically
altered his appearance to look more like the famed Man of Steel.
According
to the author, "His look appears to be an amalgamation of all the actors
who have played Superman, as well as comic book depictions of the fantasy
character." Mr. Chavez has admitted
to having the following procedures to make him look more like Superman: Chin
augmentation to give him Superman's iconic cleft, Rhinoplasty to transform his
Asian nose into one more closely resembling Superman actor Christopher Reeves,
Silicone injections to his lips to make them fuller and thicker And thigh
implants to make his legs appear more muscular. From what he did to himself, He
might could suffer in different sickness and can lead him to deceased. Everything
he did was because of his obsession to it.
Its
okay to imitate that character that you are dreaming to be. You can look like
your favorite character by just wearing that character's outfit or dress. But
when it comes to changing yourself, just to look exactly your favorite
character, then you should think about it all over again, to prevent regretting
in the future. People might judge you from what you did to yourself. You know
that its really bad when it comes to "too much" right? Your body is a
gift from God and someday you will return it to Him. So you must take good care
of your body. And also it has advantages that can lead you to many problems
like sickness. Thus its better to go in easy ways when portraying someone than
making too much for it, like plastic surgery. (http://ferrerkevin.blogspot.com/2014/02/blogpost7-cant-get-enough-of-cosplay.html)
Change
in creative talents
How
people cosplay? First they choose their favorite character to imitate then they
make the same costume of what character wears after that, cosplayers goes to
different events and portraying it to other people like acting the way the
chosen character used to act. Isn't
cool? Making creativity to your life? Some of us have boring life, like do
nothing, no hobbies. So try cosplay and make fun with it. Most of cosplayers
striving on finding the right materials to construct their own wonderful
creations. Even on other hobbies, just the same as cosplaying, you must do
everything to produce it and so you can play your hobbies. But other cosplayers
don't have the skills to make their very own costume so they just make it to
other experts. Making your costume, you must have the skills of being accurate,
so you can make the same as what the character wears. Not also on what it wears
but also the same as the looks of it.
Every
time that my girlfriend used to cosplay in different places and events, I saw
other cosplayers that wears different costumes. They used different materials
to create their look alike costumes. Some of them wears dress that only produce
by cloth but others are built in rubber sheet, to build a fully armored suit.
And also the materials used to create a weapon, it is composed of different
supplies to make one of it. You know that its hard to create something that is
big, to manage the time that consume, and also the stressed that comes from it.
Not only that but also the expenses used in buying materials of your costume. Furthermore
it's really expensive and it will drain your money. With my girlfriend, we go
to divisoria to buy her materials for cosplaying. Then after buying the
materials, we go to the dressmakers. They are the one that sew the costumes of
my gf. They measure it so she will have a good costume and it will be fitted to
her body. See how stressfull it is? You must be fully love cosplaying to do
everything like that. Actually I'm inspired of them because of the effort or
the hard-work they do just to make their own costumes to look a like with their
favorite characters. They just really love cosplay!
I
found an article entitled "10 Awesome Cosplay Examples Inspired by Science
Fiction" by Brett JF From what I've read, the 10 amazing characters are
the Guyver who has a good features of custome wth removable breast plate. Next
was Cloud Strife from final fantasy 7, it was chosen because of the hair style
without using wigs. Bumble Bee from Transformers, it was chosen because of
expenses used and produce to make one big character. Then next is Jin-Roh of
wolf brigade, it was chosen because of the good quality of combat costume and
the glowing eyes of it. Then next is Rikku from final fantasy 10, it was chosen
because of not the costume but the looks of her body that can attract more
people. Next is Iron Man from the movie itself, is was also chosen because of
its quality of the costume, it has the same look as the Iron Man in the movie.
Next is Gundam from gundam wing, it was chosen, like the Iron Man and Bumble bee,
They have unique materials to create this awesome costume. Next is Asuka
Langley from evangelion, it was chosen because it has the fetish looks. Next is
Ivy Valentine from soulcaliber, it was chosen because of the looks that also
attracts people. And lastly is the Doctor Octupus from spiderman, it was chosen
because of the center of the tentacles that lights up. Try to go to other
conventions and you will see the same as what the article shows. There are tons
of good cosplayers that cosplay the characters. Good looks to Even greater
looks.
According
to the author, "Cosplayers: we may poke fun at their failures from time to
time, but you know as a kid you did the exact same thing. Much like there’s
always going to be someone who has a bigger, better car than you, the same also
applies for costumes." You know that its hard to create one of your
masterpiece. It takes more time to make one. You must contain the ability to
build like more creative and being more accurate. Others might judge you because
of your costume that isn't 100% same and maybe they make fun with you. We
sometimes fail to make the same costume and still we learn from our mistakes,
to make bigger and good cosplay. Cosplayers do everything just to look alike
with their favorite characters. One's you make your own, their is still other
people that cosplay the same as you and has a
better quality looks than you. Well it is a hobby, sometimes we fail
because no one is perfect.
I
also found an article entitled "You built What?! A real Iron Man
suit" by Gregory Mone. From what I've read from the article, a man who
created a real Iron Man suit that inspired many people. Anthony Le was
basically a fan of the Movie Iron Man since he was a kid. After heard of the
superhero was hitting the big screen in 2008, He was stirred to create his very
own Iron Man suit. Anthony, also a fitness consultant, studied some concept
sketches of the suit posted on the Internet.
He uses different kinds of unique materials to build a real Iron Man
suit. He actually plans to wear it on
the movie and also in sci-fi conventions. And he suit up to saw by people in
the Children’s Hospital in Aurora, Colorado, to make the kids happy, and the
staff was delighted that they prepared him his own ID card. The Iron Man suit
was completed in just 1 Month and the cost was worth $4,000+. That cost make
the Iron Man suit contains more different worthy features.
According
to the author, "A homebuilt superhero suit that looks as good as the
silver-screen version" Cosplayers
do everything to make their costume to be look like the same as character you
imitate as look real and to be well known by others. Even though it cost more
money, they still are doing it. Inspired by the character looks and the special
effects of it, you will really be motivated to create your own super hero suit.
You can also inspire other cosplayer because of having the real thing.
Sacrificing the time, effort and hard work to it, there are still benefits that
you will receive. And using it on convention will make you praise by people.
Thus receiving fames and also you will receive good rewards. There is nothing
bad that will happen if you try it right? So try to create one. You might
become rich by just creating your real superhero suit.
Cosplayers
motivated to create and wear a certain costume because of the pleasure they get
on it. Dressing up different costume that will fit your looks. Trying more good
on it to become an awesome cosplayer. To get famed by other people. To learn
more things about it. That's why they cosplay. Some cosplayers comparing
their costume to other cosplayers that
has same as them. You, as a cosplayer might encounter with the same as your
character that has better imitation than you. But we can also learn and
challenge to do better. Some people praise other cosplayer more because of the
good quality of the costume. Better costume comes from making more fans. And
also it can make you more friends, that will make your social life expand.
Basically, you also learn different skills while cosplaying. Example is making
your very own costume. It help a lot, that will enlarge your knowledge in
creativity. Skills that can be used on your daily life and also from your
future. That's why cosplay is helpfull because it has different benefits that
can be used in your life. Whether it also has disadvantages, it is still manage
more advantages for you. (http://ferrerkevin.blogspot.com/2014/02/blogpost8-henna-tattoo-for-cosplay.html)
Problems
created by the viewers
Every
person has their own ideas to make themselves happy. People search for their
abilities and hobbies that they can do to experience enjoyment and satisfaction
in certain things. Others are discovering
their talents throughout their lives. Some people do find pleasure in
such foods, sports, receiving awards, doing excellent in their studies,
relationships or even as simple as reading their favorite books, watching TV or
doing nothing. Some do find happiness and contentment through applying their
talents and abilities to something. Just
like in cosplay, there are different ways to achieve happiness. These are
imitating the anime or fictional characters that the people idolized,
especially the children ,making the impossible to be possible. It is like
seeing the anime character that you like, in real-life.
From
what I saw in my girlfriend, she usually cosplays different anime characters
like Shihou of Sola, Yakumo from School Rumble, Alice in Madness, Luigi from a
video game and Sakura Miku from Vocaloid. There are a lot choices of characters
to imitate, whether it is from a movie, anime series, video games or even
famous celebrities who portrayed the roles of heroes in a movie. Choosing what
character to cospaly, is very exciting because you'll get to decide on what
character you'll finally be having as the final one. My girlfriend chooses the
character that she likes. She thinks about all of her favorite anime
characters, then plan and practice acting like that character. She also
considers the opinion of others, like her friends, family and also from me.
Finally, she chooses the anime that best fits her looks and attitude.
I
feel happy whenever I see that she's having fun when cosplaying with her friends.
She smiles, makes funny hand gestures like a peace sign in photos, makes poses
like holding on to her props and talking to the people. Bonding with friends
while cosplaying and chit-chatting with them. While she cosplays, she also get
herself to enjoy when people come around
her and takes a solo picture of her or
even with them. Me, her friends and even her family is very supportive of her
hobby as a cosplayer. That's why she wants to continue doing it because of
having fun with it.
I
found an article entitled "What's wrong with you? Making Fun of
Cosplay"by Josh Flanagan. Its about the Cosplayer that make the New York
Comic Con still on. Many people visited comic con, family or friends so they
get cool stuff, cosplay their anime characters or just having a tour. Cosplayer
do everything even if others think that they look crazy they are still showing
it because they want to be in the cosplay event. Using all the efforts, time
and money just to have fun cosplaying.
According
to the author "You don’t need to be
into wearing a costume to understand why someone else would, and at the end of
the day, being the cool guy at a comic-con seems like a silly thing, so why
would anyone do it by knocking someone else down? Live and let live. We’re all
nerds to someone, and honestly, fuck those guys." Yes its true. Even
though they look weird or look crazy, they can entertain people. Maybe half of
the people will like you. Not only the cosplayers are happy, but also the
people who continues to support them. It is like making the dream of a child to
see their favorite cartoon character or Disney princesses in person such as
Snow white, Cinderella and even Ariel from the Little Mermaid. On the part of
the cosplayer, it is also a dream come true to be that character.
I
also found an article entitled "5 Reasons to Cosplay Before You Die"
by Joshua Yehl. Its all about the reasons why a cosplayer must do it before they die. Some people that
cosplaying wants to became popular by just cosplaying like the other cosplayer
that are now popular. You know what YOLO means? YOLO in short means that
"You Only Live Once" so you must do everything before you die.
Because when you died, you don't know what will happen to you and you will
never do the things you want to do.
According
to the author "Cosplay is an integral part to any comic convention. But
what is it? For the purposes of it, cosplaying is dressing up in a costume.
It’s as simple as that. This can encompass all sorts of mediums from gaming to
anime to movies to TV and, you guessed it, comic books." In every year
their are many events that held in a comic convention. Many people goes there
to perform their own cosplaying costumes. They imitating anime characters that
are show in tv, movies, or even in games. Once you get to do it, its like an
addiction that is hard to stop because of fun their. I already told you, if you
didn't do what you want it will be a waste. There's nothing bad will happen if
you just try it right? So do it and make a fun with it. Because once you died
you'll never get a chance to try it.
Cosplaying
creates fun not only to the cosplayers but also to the people who sees them.
Seeing a Cosplayer will get you entertain and also be amazed by them. There are
many benefits that you will gain by just cosplaying. While having an enjoyment
in cosplaying it also improves your knowledge in creativity thus, letting your
imaginations expand. It really has a lot of benefits that a person needs.Like
use it to have a good social life. Making friends, your own costumes, choosing
to imitate, what to wear? Even though you look weirdos to other people they
still continue to cosplay because it is
really fun. It is really full of excitement and discoveries. (http://ferrerkevin.blogspot.com/2014/02/having-fun-in-cosplay.html)
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