Feature Article - Cosplay Arts
Cosplay Arts. As popular as cosplay seemingly is today, a vast majority of the population is either completely unaware it exists, or disregards it all together. The art of designing costumes based off of loved characters--be they comic, animated, acted, or 3D--has spread internationally, and is continuously growing its masses. But where did cosplay come from? What makes it fun and unique? What drives people to spend hundreds of dollars, hours and hours on end creating a single piece? Hopefully this assignment will be able to answer those questions and many more.
Below are just a few simple questions to get the ball rolling:
1. Have you ever seen, heard, or met someone who has either cosplayed or created a costume for a friend?
2. What was your opinion upon viewing cosplayers? (Did you think they were silly? A waste of time? Childish?)
3. Do you think cosplay is just a "phase," and will eventually die down, or is the art of cosplay here to stay?
Here are a couple of links to get an idea of what I mean by "cosplayers."
"50 Best cosplays of all time"
"Yaya Han"