Guys, how old is too old? Like, I am an oldfag in his mid 40s. Used to be very involved in the con scene back in the 90s and early 00s. I am currently on a very nostalgic mood about those days of yor...

There has been a big rise of these types of events across the country for the past couple of years. 18+ conventions aren't new, but specifically 18+ ecchi events seem to be its own kind of thing. What...

can you guys tell me the source and where this image is from? i really find it interesting

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How common are TERFs/FARTs in your local coms?

It feels pointless going to cons alone. I just went to Otakuthon yesterday and I saw tons of people, I went to panels, I had tons of nice conversations, interactions and pictures, but it hurts knowing...

going to AX this year for a bit, but I wanna improve my mamimi cos. Rn im in the process of redoing the wig, but the clothes kinda bother me. Ill post some pics of the jacket, thats mainly what I wan...

Anime NYC is the largest anime convention on the East Coast, in the biggest city in the US. Many technical and complex cosplays and lots of skimpy cosplays in this one. When: AUG. 21 – 24, 2025 Where...

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I wanted to ask, if it's possible for this summer of 2025, could you do, or do you plan, a Mermaid Melody cosplay in her mermaid form and swim underwater? It's to take advantage of the summer and The ...

I don't get it. The masquerade felt solidly underwhelming. Why spend so much time on a few mostly-terrible performances to showcase some costumes when a catwalk-style with more contestants (and better...

Alright /cgl/, hear me out. We have archives of gorgeous cosplays, craftsmanship contests, Yaya Han books, tutorials, endless Pinterest boards of “perfect” costumes. But where is the Hall of Shame? W...

What was your first cosplay? >did a closet cosplay from a hotline miami mod maybe 26 people played >most work I did was dyeing a stupid hat

What cosplays are you hoping to see at Touhou Fest this year?

Does anyone know where I can buy an Edward Elric cosplay wig? There are some on Amazon but they have no reviews

Popular female cosplayers seems to of become more of dressing slutty for attention than putting together a well made costume for a hobby

Can we have a lightsaber prop / general Star Wars cosplay thread? I'm assembling a Wandering Ronin cosplay from Star Wars Visions S1E1, and the most expensive part is definitely the lightsaber. I boug...

need cosplay ideas for pic related shes 5'10

Marin (and variations) and Yor were the obvious FOTM cosplays for last con season. What are your predictions for this year? My predictions: >Yor spillover from last year >a fuckton of Kobeni and Mak...

reviving bc the previous thread from a while ago got nuked what's everyone's thoughts on cosplay photography in 2024/the foreseeable future? it seems like the amount of bullshit we have to put up wit...

USA! USA! USA!

First time going to Montreal Comic Con, anything in particular worth checking out? Going to be here for all 3 days hoping to meet somew new people

Thy Geekdom Con for 2025 Thy Geekdom is happening on May 23-25 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. For newbies it has video gaming, tabletop, masquerade, costume contests, car show, manga librar...

Does anyone know the style of dress for Rei Ayanami's school uniform? I was thinking of thrifting the dress instead of buying the complete costume from Amazon because I had success thrifting the entir...

why is it so in vogue to have helmet wigs ? why cant people make it look at least a bit natural

Only a imperial officer

Blood (1997) Caleb cosplay

This is my first post, hello, well, here is my question, why don't you ask us for photos? I just started cosplaying (14) and in the events I have gone to only older men ask me for photos, something th...

Is anyone else going to this? I'm going with some buddies, this is my first time at ANIME impulse If you wanna meetup add me on discord at kiaser1085

TOO MANY GAMES 2025 JUNE 27-29th Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks, PA Tickets: $101.95incl. $6.95 Fee for weekend Guests include: Charles Martinet, Samantha Kelly, and more. https://toomanyg...

what's the lewdest cosplay you've worn /cgl/?

Its in like almost 2 weeks, any one going?

Guys dose anyone have any good advice for cosplay wigs? Whatever i do i somehow manga to destroy the wig to unrepairable and it’s getting annoying. I sold one of my old wigs recently and the buyer con...

Band girl cosplayers. Can they actually play?

ts is my Himeno cosplayy :P i'm looking for friendsss btw my ig: vampiirawx i got restricted tho T-T

So, I'm planning to buy a wig or two, not really for cosplay exactly but I need a wig either way and this is my first time. I've mostly been looking at AliExpress for now, there are some that are supp...

Dragoncon hype and prep thread Now that Momocon is over and we're less than 90 days out from the biggest con in the southeast I thought I'd make a thread. Questions for thread: What are y'all cospl...

how do i get one

How would you go about making a skibidi toilet cosplay?

its in a week. whos going?

Alrighty gang, I know at least a few of you reside in San Diego. Who else is excited for round two of Hentai Matsuri? https://hentaimatsuri.com/

My wife wants to cosplay for me in the bedroom. But i don't know who to tell her to dress as. Stuck between picrel. Any other suggestions?

Cosplay season is here, faggots. Post your current projects. (Ignore the similar post in the cosplay help thread it was too old to delete)

im a fatfuck and im scared that im going to ax this year with my gf. aside from the obvious (losing weight) what else can i do to make my feet not hurt so much? i wear comfortable shoes that are not v...

What did everyone think of Swampcon? And what's up with the new idol fest at Momocon?

is it possible to bring back otakuism to the aussie anime community?

how good dokidoki cosplays are? i’ve seen most people use this brand

HEYYY :3, is anyone going to the Japan exposition in paris ?? (im scared that i might be alone) i have another question, i dont have anything to cosplay so im wondering....WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO WEAR ?...

I've been flirted with several times at cons since I'm 6'2 with a strong v chin but I don't know how to respond. Is there any guide for how to talk and flirt back with cosplay women?

A little over two months out now. Anyone attending Momocon this year? Any interesting panels or cosplays planned?

Been going to ACEN for only 3 years now and was talking with a lot more people this year. I didn't even know about the suicide last year and I didn't think cosplay was so serious that groups would bri...

why do cis women get salty when trans women cosplay as female characters?

MENs

Euros get in here. Are ya going? If so, are you going to cosplay? Any artists worth checking out? What are you looking forward to? Tell us about your plans!

FAQ (last updated: May 19th, 2023): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-URQl5wxxBzP4-VWfMKfLG8ZqOkGt9Yoyo6Qbm333vs/edit?usp=sharing Cosplay recommendations thread: none atm Crossplay/crossdressing t...

I found this cosplayer and I find her really pretty but I don’t know her Instagram/tiktok. All I know is that this picture of her was from sg 2024 afa event. Please 4chan, do your thing

Lolita coords with under-the-knee socks (for warm weather).

I found this cosplayer and she’s really pretty but I can’t find her Instagram /tiktok this picture of her was from sg afa 2024 (?) please 4chan, do your thing!!

Anti western cosplayers channel [ see how many Asians and Anime fans from around the world who agreed with the movement ] http://www.youtube.com/user/VeryProudToBeAsian/discussion Don't let western c...

I was wondering what the con scene in North Korea was like and whether there were any underrated events to go to there?

guys, what do you think about this cosplay? I found it yesterday while browsing through discord

Looking to make a Ronin cosplay from the Star Wars anime, what does /cgl/ recommend for the jaw prosthetic? I'd prefer to buy a complete one than make it myself, I have no talent for crafts.

He popped up on Tik Tok and had never heard of him before. I guess he's been around doing this for years though. What do you think of him? He's a talented singer, but honestly, his editing skills ...

Come on lads, let's show 'em how it's done!

my cracky chan cosplay >w<

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Are there actually contact lenses that look like this, or is it an editing trick? I think they'd be great for a Batman cosplay.

new friend finder thread because the old one hit the bump limit and started saging again same info as the last thread: >ASL? >Lolita? Cosplay? You tell us. >Fav brands, substyles, anime, cosplay, e...

The signups have finally opened, for this year's /cgl/ Secret Santa event! >Rules, Hints, FAQ and More: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sLAIdUExEnEIiY7dTR0r-LBd_JaCDQiL6OxPcT_yt_c >Sign-up Form:...

i am fairly new to conventions and i have only visited one... i live in europe and i find it hard to find conventions here....... any tips?

How to I find or make a slave Leia outfit that's made of actual metal and how practical would that be to design and wear Why hasn't it been done already Even well made plastic ones still look like ...

casual coord inspo: sports mix, athleisure, etc.

WeebCon is a week away. First time here since it's normally in Texas. I'm looking forward to seeing how it goes.

random Q to any cosplayers out there: were there any cosplays you did of a character no one in a public space knew about?

Is it true that in a place like Florida, this guy would've been arrested for not wearing clothes that correspond to his gender identity?

I web-scrapped most of worldcosplay.net before it went down. What should i do with all these photos? I don't even know how many images there are, over 1,000,000?

I noticed this when buying my Easter Lily on Amazon. People must be dressing up lol

it's drawing near. are you going? what you cosplaying?

So I think I originally posted in the wrong forum :,) my bad! I’m new so idk wtf im doing. But I was wondering if I could get more tips on how to achieve a more anime look for daily wear. I know circl...

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>Obligatory "whoa no thread this place sure is slow" remark Who's goin, what ya doin, excited about the announcement of Colossal Virginia?

Going to anime expo this year in LA for the first time, and wanted to take the opportunity to cosplay something fun. I've never cosplayed, so admittadly I am having a hard time finding all the pieces ...

WHERE: Seattle Convention Center,Seattle,WA WHEN:Oct 24-26 the biggest event of the year for halo fans! are you going? what are you hype for

Posted last year and I'm posting again this year. I'm going to attend and cosplay at FanExpo Philadelphia this year. I was just wondering if anyone else was going to attend or if anyone's been there ...

Recently I've been wanting to both travel and cosplay more. Thing is I also deleted all my social media and really don't want it back, but I don't really know any other way to keep up with cosplay eve...

Night falls across the western hemisphere, and the bats come out

Raleigh, NC May 23rd, who's goin

Fanime is just about a week away and I see no thread. Its that final push, let me see what you got! Also, did you see the dance got moved into a teeny tiny room at the Hilton? Any inside info as to wh...

Anime North 2025 is almost here! It's happening in less than a month, at the Toronto Congress Centre on May 23 - 25. Are you going to the con and/or the party?

Who's going this year? What are you looking forward to? What are you cosplaying as?

Last thread got nuked by the hack/exploit, so here's the new one. Anime Central 2025 Fri, May 16, 2025 – Sun, May 18, 2025 Donald E. Stephens Convention Center & Hyatt Regency O’Hare, Rosemont, IL ...

is being into cosplay at age 30+ cringe? I don't mean token master roshi boomer

Last thread archived a while ago. Guides: https://www.howtotao.com/ Taobao Dictionary: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15vbDSkXqM8t91-fE-kwE3jVbMP6G-hQh2SPm1nEYWmY/ Store Spreadsheet: https:...

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Old thread is nearing its limit >>10790295 This thread is for ouji and aristocrat (aka "boystyle") discussion. "Boystyle" is shorthand for "boystyle lolita" and refers to the masculine counterparts ...

Any tips for itchy costumes? Vests especially tend to not breath at all and wearing one for like 16 hours results in several days of itching. I have tried talc powder but that works for an hour max.

Its tomorrow im seeing nothing anyone excited

any idol stuff at acen? just moved out of ca and this is my first con in the midwest heard it’s a black hole for idol content hope it isnt

What works for temporary marks on cloth besides tailor's chalk or whatever it's called, can I use regular chalk? Anything that says 'washable?' Does the type of fabric ever matter? Are there any bra...

Sooo some friend asked me if i know about someone who cosplayed this character. Honestly, not only i've never seen this character, but nor anyone who ever cosplayed her irl either. If someone from Tam...

So, did they delete their twitter recently? I was trying to find their older posts, but everything seems to be gone.

Risen from the grave edition. >Please read the FAQ before posting in the thread (always updating) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PpDyjw2LDxbupdvHMNsBUOBVB66Lzwf44RM1You1GDA/edit?usp=sharing >Re...

I was thinking pic rel but I assume he's already super popular and there'll be like 10 other chilchucks there.

Lolita coords with yellow main pieces

/cgl/'s opinion on Chinese cosplayers? They seem to have made a whole industry around cosplaying as groups for streams. The groups are typically themed as one property or another. I was made aware of ...

Does anyone know a cheap and effective method for prosthetic fixation? I’ll need to wear a thin silicone headpiece for about 12 hours, so it should have good grip on skin and must not damage platinum-...

how can you all make so amazing and beautiful cosplays??? how can i start???? i love cosplays but i dont know where to start :depression:

/cgl/ is a board for the following: • Cosplay • Lolita • J-fashion • Conventions & gatherings • Sewing & prop-making • Craftsmanship tools/materials & tutorials • LARPing • Discussing accessories suc...