COSPLAY COSPLAY basics Otaku the personfans that transform themselves from real world identities into chosen fictional characters creation fans Cosplay the acta combination of costume play ID: 548953
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fandom
COSPLAYSlide2
COSPLAY
basics
Otaku
(the person)—fans that transform themselves from “real world” identities into chosen fictional characters [creation fans]Cosplay (the act)—a combination of “costume play”Masquerade (the place)—costume competitions at conventionsSlide3
Cosplay—
art
analysis
THE UNEXPECTED—IndustryCharacter reboot (change in canon/mythos)Change in appearance (video game/movie)DRAMATIZING MESSAGE—Fans Masquerades and conventionsWebsites, weblogs and online journalsFANTASY CHAINING
—Fans
Replications
Parody Slide4
CONTEXT OF Cosplay
PEOPLE
Cosplayer
can be anyone who expresses his/her fandom and passion for a character by dressing and acting similarly to that characterProfessional or amateurResearch is keyDedication to depiction of chosen characterSlide5
Context of Cosplay
SOCIAL SETTING
Masquerades
(costume or performance based)Photo sessionsThemed partiesKaraokeClub meetingsConventions Slide6
Context of cosplay
CHARACTER
Character chosen based on personal criteria
Character subgenres Mecha Cyborg Furry Lolita Crossplay
Role-playing is an essential skillSlide7
notSlide8
Context of cosplay
DRESS
Body modifications (padding for muscles)
Makeup, jewelry, wigs or dyed hairCostumeAccessories (wands, staffs, swords, etc.)Each otaku determines the extent of his/her transformationSlide9
masquerade
https://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=51WwTNnOqzM
COSPLAYERPose/act in skits relevant to characterJUDGESAccuracy of costume appearanceConstruction/detail of dressEntertainment value/accuracy of skit
SPECTATORS
Use applause, verbal cues and laughter to encourage
otakusSlide10
Fan interview
Cosplay is a highly social activity.
The character provides a protective identity for the
cosplayer which may allow for more confident and open interactions.Why do this event?What does this character mean to you?Ask opinion of your artifact?What did focus on when researching?
Where/why go to source for research?
How would describe event community?