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Cosplay as a Hobby.

Hi! Nico here, I would just like to share with you, one of my many hobbies, cosplay!

Love Live! cosplay group with Tonari no Tsuns. Photo by Kei Villanueva

I've started this wonderful hobby back in 2005, my bestfriend and I saw this poster at our Highschool and since we loved anime and games we got interested and decided to join! 

Cosplay is a great way to express your creativity. May it be in craftsmanship or performances or even character portrayal.  It's also a great way to meet new people and friends!

7TH Drangon 2020 - II Cosplay with Tonari no Tsuns and Louis. Photo by Paololzki.

I used to have my costumes made. But I'm now trying my hand at making them by myself. I do get help from my friends when I can't get something right. It doesn't matter if you get your costumes made but it's always a plus if you make it on your own. (For your own fulfillment) 

Miku Hinasaki cosplay by Me. Photo by Kira Hokuten.

Cosplay portrayal is important.

Dressing up as your chosen character and walking around, sure, anybody can do that. But, being in character and posing for a photo (or video) that can be difficult! You don't have to be in character all the time though, there are certain times when it calls for it (like going on stage or as stated above, posing for photos or videos). When you're with your friends, go ahead and be out of character and have fun! 

Vocaloid cosplay by Tonari no Tsuns with Irene. Photo by Scurr Alter.

Cosplay is a costly hobby.

Let me break it down for you.

Purchasing the fabric and other materials needed.

Tailoring (if you make your own costumes, then, good for you!)

Travel expenses to get (what was said above) done.

Not to mention the time and effort we pour into this hobby. Other people would not understand at all. But, see, cosplay is just like any other hobby. Fishing, golf, collecting books, etc. are costly, requires time and effort. So, why do we do this? self-fulfillment. The joy we get out of portraying the character we've chosen. Yes, just like you buying that perfect lure to catch that perfect fish, you purchasing that expensive, hard-bound book so you can lose yourself into your favorite book. For what? Joy and self-fulfillment. Yes. 

I will end this post here.  I will write about this wonderful hobby again.  See you! Au revoir.

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At long last scans from Cosmode's cosnap in issue 51. I had to order a copy and take photos myself. Sorry for the delay. I just couldn't find any full images online. Entries for issue #52 are closed. I totally missed that ship. Whoops ^^; A whole square inch for my Hana. :thumb357991847: FEATURES :thumb343349713::thumb358079875::thumb356351483::thumb337724531::thumb338387292: Send me links to your images to have them featured in the journal. Thx.

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*Another photo from Kira Hokuten - http://fav.me/d5l2ier