I genuinely had to put the phone down for a second because I just heard someone say “cosplay has become too political now I’m getting backlash for painting myself brown to look like a coloured character.”
….I don’t even have words for that man…
So instead of spiralling in a corner I’m going to share some POC cosplayers who I absolutely love and believe deserve all the love and attention. They will all be from tik tok because that’s the only place I see cosplay content.
Does a whole variety of anime characters from Ranpo (Bsd) to Dan Wilds (Aftg) and just never misses I’m always blown away by her skills. I think my current favourite of there’s is Maomao but honestly so many good ones to choose from.
Mostly does Danganronpa and Bungou Stray Dogs though they do dip into other series like Alien Stage. I love their Akutagawa so much and they often cosplay with their partner who isn’t a cosplayer themselves but just loves to join in which is just so sweet.
Does quite the variety of different cosplays from Bubble (Tadc) to Zoey (Kpop Demon Hunters.) She is also physically disabled and has customised her wheelchair for her cosplays. I think my favourite has to be her Princess Peach because looks amazing and she just made herself the kart.
As a crocheter myself I had to bring up a crochet cosplayer. Does a variety of characters from Zenitsu (Demon Slayer) to Sanji (One Piece.) I found her from her Madoka Magica cosplay and it’s so good and oh my god the dress…it’s incredible.
Does a variety of different characters from Bucky (Marvel) to Jinx (Arcane.) They’re a hijabi cosplayer and it’s fun seeing them style their hijab to the character. She also does figure skating and has done so in cosplay which is just incredible. My fav from them is probably their version of Miku.
So yeah highly encourage folk to check them out and leave any POC cosplayers in the reblogs / comments because they are so wonderful and creative. And they deserve to be uplifted and supported in general and so much more than these vile racists.