Cosplay: Origin, History, and the World Cosplay Summit

Cosplay: Origin, History, and the World Cosplay Summit
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30 November 2022

Cosplay is the short term for Costume play. This is a performance of art where the participants, named 'cosplayers,' wear the costume of their favorite characters and play some signature acts and plays to attract the whole crowd's attention toward them. Sometimes the cosplayer mix and matches with the costume design to bring a different and innovative look to the character. 

There are several types of cosplay with an uncountable number of costume options that are getting appreciated by many cosplayers. Among all anime cosplay characters, costumes are an ongoing trend. The love of cosplayers towards anime costumes is increasing with each passing day. 

Origin of Cosplay and the most awaited history -

 

    • The actual origin of cosplay was the 1939 world science fiction convention.
    • Japan arranged many costuming in convention practices in the year 1970 to celebrate the happiness and freedom to do and be whatever you dreamt of.
    • Next, the costume contest was held at first academy corn in New York on the occasion of a comic book convention to celebrate the costume contest.      
    • In the year 1984, the play was officially invented in Japan. 
    • Nowadays, people from every corner of the world are playing cosplay for fun and even as a profession. Every gender contributes their part in the play. The cosplay is not gender-specific and even culture-specific. 
    • The western world, most specifically, accepts the culture of cosplay super-fast. These events are becoming common in fan conventions to tribute the utmost respect to the character and the hard work of the actor behind the character.
    • Several countries arrange many national and international competitions to encourage the players and inspire the upcoming generation to put more effort into a day to get out of their usual tiring daily work and responsibilities.

The World Cosplay Summit –

         

    • WCS, or World Cosplay Summit, is considered to be the largest and one of the most important initiatives to encourage cosplay practices. They are playing the biggest role in promoting the cosplay trend worldwide. The event started on the twelfth of October in the year 2003.
    • In 2004, about a hundred more participants were invited to participate in the event along with the traditional eight cosplay team.  
    • 2005 was the first year to hold the cosplay championship. Then the tradition is getting celebrated every year with much Chao and interest. To get a chance to participate in the event, buy your first anime cosplay costumes for sale from many reputed websites and stores. 

 

Some lesser-known facts about cosplay –

    • The term cosplay emerged from the word 'kosupure,' which means costume.
    • In the first cosplay, only five cosplayers were invited from France, Germany, and Italy.
    • It is slightly different from Halloween parties, and the costume of cosplay is also different from Halloween. 
    • The fusion and creativity are highly appreciated in cosplay events.
    • Many manufacturers and brands are gifting cosplay costumes and accessories to encourage the players.
    • The event highly focuses on body positivity.



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