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Is it okay to cosplay at a mall?
Originally Answered: Is it illegal to cosplay in public places such as malls, parks, etc.? Nope! Just be careful because certain places will kick you out for wearing a mask or something covering your face in general/concealing your identity 100\% because they will assume you’re stealing and trying not to get caught.
What is cosplay short for?
Cosplay is short for costume play. In plain English, cosplay refers to someone dressing up as a superhero or a character from a video game, comic book, or movie. Cosplay’s popularity surged in the ’90s, when Japanese anime and manga gained popularity in the US.
Can you cosplay your own character?
Absolutely! There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to cosplay (except for anything offensive, sexist or racist). While lots of cosplayers find doing accurate cosplays a lot of fun, others find joy in doing something more creative. You can make up your own character if you’d like.
Do cosplayers wear deodorant at cons and events?
Cons and events are often inside events that are packed with people. Folks are often in heavy cosplay and there are large crowds and it just turns into a hot mess. With that in mind, cosplayers (and just people in general) need to wear deodorant.
Is there such a thing as a good cosplayer?
No cosplayer is superior to anyone else, there are only more experienced cosplayers and beginners. This doesn’t make either one “good” or “bad” and it certainly isn’t grounds to put someone down based on skill level or character choice.
What is cosplay and why do people do it?
Some people are so into dressing up that they make their own costumes. These people are often the ones who become cosplayers. Cosplay, in case you have not heard of it, is a portmanteau of the words ‘costume’ and ‘play’. It is literally the act of dressing as a character and becoming that character.
What should you not do when you are in cosplay?
When you are in cosplay, especially as a kids’ character, you must be mindful of how you act. Do not say or do anything that your character won’t do while you are in costume. Cursing when they would not do so is not okay, especially if there are young children around. When in costume, even on break, people will be watching, so be careful.