It's been a while since the last cosplay thread. Please:

1. Post Touhou cosplays
2. Post about cosplayers you like, either here on the /jp/ or elsewhere
3. Show off your own Touhou cosplays and cosplays you'd like to do in the future
4. Please keep all the gayposting to an appropriate minimum, it scares away the straightanons and the femanons. Also the jannies don't like it

>>49819015 (OP)
>jp
>femanons

>>49819067
There is a healthy community of femanons in /jp/ actually

>>49820072
Yeah and they fucking hate our guts

>>49820080
This is accurate we really fucking do.

>>49820163
That anon was right, you're all psychos.

>>49820163
It's okay, I love you.

>>49820163
I'm sorry...

And I'm not saying that out of a desire to simp but rather because I don't like it when anyone hates me or is upset it makes me feel bad

>>49820072
There is a community, but it isn't healthy by any means.

>>49820080
Do we hate them, or just that one yuri spamming asshole? (And I’m pretty sure he’s a guy.)

>>49820290
Im pretty sure that >>49820080 meant that femanons hate the rest of us.
>Do we hate them
I can't really speak for everyone, but I don't really give a shit. If you understand /jp/ culture, and you don't act retarded, then I don't care whether you're a man, woman, youkai or an eldritch being.

>>49819067
There's a few but they either don't care about 2hu at all or like 2hu but don't cosplay.

Shut the fuck up and post cosplayers

Please kill yourself and don't involve Touhou with 3DPD.

>>49820718
Shut the fuck up and stop posting ugly fat white women

>>49820807
Should I post fat ugly asian women then?

>>49820913
Or you could just post normal women, either works I guess.

>>49820072
Bullshit, Touhou is a man's hobby. It's literally full of cute/hot girls and autistically hard games. There are no true female Touhou fans, only pick-mes and trannies.

>>49821462
In japan there are plenty female touhou fans.
As for west, I'm certain that there are at least a few true touhou female fans.

Sure why not. I cosplay as Hina and Eiki. I got plans for a new cosplay in the following months. Hoping I get it done before October.

>>49821516
Do you even know what a pick-me is, dude?

>>49821618
Honestly, I feel like the term "Pick-me" has lost all it's meaning. now it's just used whenever a girl is interested in a male-dominated hobby.
Do you seriously think that there are no women who are actually interested in Touhou and other otaku hobbies?

Christ scrotes derail a thread and then wonder why no one likes them

>>49821582
Cute! Why did you cosplay as them?

>>49821671
>Do you seriously think that there are no women who are actually interested in Touhou
Yes, not even bait, I am dead serious. Touhou in particular is too much of an autistically male-appealing franchise. At most, there might be girls out there who are into the music, but even then they're usually only into arranges similar to genres that they already listen to from other media. I don't believe there are any honest female Touhou fans.
>other otaku hobbies
That's different and it depends on the otaku hobby.

>>49820080
The feeling's mutual.

>>49821845
Shut the fuck up you unironic braindead retard. Why is a franchise about unsexualized girls in cute outfits popular with girls? Who the fuck do you think sings the songs or cosplays or voices the characters? You think it's all for attention? You think anyone wants attention from your pimply fat ass? Get your main character syndrome in check.

>>49821867
I mean, it is true that most cosplayers do it for attention, rather than love for the original works.
And he isn't really wrong, that touhou is a male-dominated hobby, I have met very few actual female touhou fans(i.e actually engage with the source material).

>>49821845

>>49821837
Quite simply because they are among my top favorite 2hus! Hina was my first touhou cosplay so Im particularly fond of the dress. Eiki was kind of an epiphany I had after playing PoFV with every character and doing extra stages. I started to like and respect Eiki greatly.

>>49821867
Relax.

>>49821904
>(i.e actually engage with the source material)
Exactly, there's nothing really about Touhou that would truly appeal to a female fan. There's never any passion with them, only a mild interest in a single easiest aspect of the franchise to get into.

>>49821963
I know some female fans who have been into 2hu since the late 00s/early 10s. While it's true that there are significantly more men than women among the fans I wouldn't go as far as to say that having an Y chromosome is the prerequisite to being able to enjoy 2hu. And your pic would fit the fumo/memer tranny crowd (all MEN btw) much more.

>>49821963
>>49821904
Touhou is a child-dominated series, I guess you guys are just pedophiles pretending to be fans to get the attention of kids.

God you people are idiots and what's worse is you'll use your blatant misogyny (and I'm not exaggerating this is the proper use of that word) to kick women out of spaces like this and then complain about "oh noez im so lonely wheres my cute autistic underage girl sob sob ;(" the fact you can't imagine how a series where the character outfits are based on fucking dolls can be interesting to women just proves to everyone how you are completely braindead.

>>49822020
We've just had vastly different experiences with the fandom (and with people from outside the fandom) then, I respect your outlook on all of this because it's likely based on things you yourself have seen for yourself, but for those same reasons it's not enough to change mine.

>>49822025
You should really relax, you're even starting to hallucinate it seems.

>>49821867
>>49822025
Nothing makes your arguments seem more sane and justified than rabid namecalling and baseless accusations

>>49822058
>>49822043
I have used nothing but the same logic you've used against over half of the world. If women are posers because most Touhou fans are male, you're pedophiles since most Touhou fans are kids.

>>49822068
Maybe you should stop invading male spaces if you don't want to be told to stop invading male spaces.

>>49822068
Don't even engage with them, it's useless. If they hate girls invading their sekret klub hobbies so much they'll find reasons to hate them even if they're retarded. There is no knowledge to be gleaned or worth to be seen here.

>>49822058
What did you expect from a woman?

>>49822076
I know I shouldn't take the bait. Some days it's just hard to let them post idiotic garbage and not respond. Sorry.

>>49819015 (OP)
She's Kogasa... So I'm assuming she was showing her smelly feet, right?

>everything that makes me angry is bait
and then you wonder why we keep you out of our hobbies

>>49822117
Who are you quoting tourist? Seems pretty obvious who's invading who's spaces

>>49822068
You haven't, you're comparing apples to oranges here.

I'm here to see the brohus! Foids get out

>>49822165
Did someone say brohus?

>>49822176
That's fucking sick.

>>49822176
>>49822183 (in a cool way)

>>49822025
Yes.

>>49821845
>I don't believe there are any honest female Touhou fans.
Do you believe that there are any honest females in general? You have to suss out women to see if they care about you, they might be wearing a fandom skin, but maybe they want to impress you and be with you and all that entails. Getting into a fandom is a way to do that. You're not supposed to get into a dick waving contest with them over your 1cc runs, you're supposed to see if their hearts are pure enough and if they're okay with cosplaying cute outfits, or baking yukkuri cookies or whatever.
>"She wants my time and money!"
Yeah, it's in their biological interest to collect that, see if they have something you want in exchange for that.

>>49822539
Can't say you're wrong, but in my opinion getting into a fandom to impress or be with someone feels very disingenuous, that fits into the whole "lacking true passion for the hobby" thing I mentioned earlier.
>You're not supposed to get into a dick waving contest with them over your 1cc runs.
Hardly ever do, partly because I don't expect them to have any to begin with but also because I choose to not really interact with women because I find guys a lot more fun to hang out with. It's always enjoyable to hang out with like-minded individuals who share things in common with you and that just-so-happens to extend to gender.

>>49822165
i have a brohu cosplay but ive been too nervous to wear it to conventions

>>49822706
why is that anon, nothing wrong with having fun at a convention.
also, which touhou?

>>49822748
still very new to cosplaying. the normal version is my first cosplay, with brohu technically being my 2nd
the brohu is nearly the exact same as raiko in my previous post

contributing
I love cosplays so much
@akiko_ouo

@AsaGi_HiMARi44

Chinese ones are really good too
@Ysu2211

>>49822804
Raiko anon? Thats pretty awesome! Not often I get to bump into a Raiko. Didnt you go to touhoufest as Raiko?

@NinthOriginal

@knts_0v0

convincing male cosplayers are great, too
@rei___3me

@small_small_box

>>49821845
> I don't believe there are any honest female Touhou fans.
You should try coming to Comiket, HK Anime, any Korea comicworld, Reitaisai, and some other events especially in Japan. Back in the US I am sure it's a bit of a different story, only met enough to count on 1 hand that care as in attempt or play the demo's og the games. There quite a lot especially in hokkaido who really enjoy 2hu, been stopped by more girls than any others up there for pictures on fridays and saturday nights. Good 2hu bar up there as well Bar Flandre

I feel you just ran into quite a few western 2hu fan meets which are more in tune of being fans of the content surrounding it. Nothing inherently wrong with that, but in this series specifically, don't even expect the ones you meet pushing their 'art' to be in to the series as much as some people here.

>>49821582
Look familiar pretty sure I bumped into you a few times can't put my finger on it though.

male sisters

there are a ton of female Touhou fans it's just that they aren't openly obnoxious about it online

>>49822883
>Look familiar pretty sure I bumped into you a few times can't put my finger on it though.
Entirely possible, I have been out of the country to cosplay and go to cons in my country fairly regularly.

>>49822906
If you met a semi muscular cirno then yeah cheers from Japan.

last one from me
can't find picrel twitter anymore

>>49822706
My advice is that it's a good reason to hit the gym if you need some extra motivation. Nothing more motivating for a few extra reps than realizing a con/meetup is 1 month away.

>>49822857
yes and yes, was raiko all 3 days. a few anons recognized me after the room party since i was pretty much the only raiko (i saw another raiko once at the photoshoot and never again)
>>49822910
did you go to touhoufest 2024? i asked for some advice about going to japan for the first time right after it. you inspired me a bit to cosplay and continue lifting
>>49822928
i lift already and feel strong enough, just always get too nervous on con day. i'll aim for either reitaisai or touhoufest to be a brohu. plus i still need some proper sarashi, my temp solution is stiff and not reusable

>>49822940
>did you go to touhoufest 2024? i asked for some advice about going to japan for the first time right after it. you inspired me a bit to cosplay and continue lifting
Ye was cirno that year drinking a fair bit of 'cola', mostly outside the US so I can't really attend those events or cons. Getting ready to run to Anytime here in Akihabara for some workouts post World Cosplay Summit.
> i'll aim for either reitaisai or touhoufest to be a brohu
Best of luck, I got over the cold feet of that by basically saying fuck it and if I didn't enjoy brohu go back to a spare cosplay. Was fun but got me more motivated as I felt I was lacking the first time I did it, gave me a lot more motivation to stick to a proper schedule(or as much as possible).

Guess since this is a 2hu cosplay thread have one from earlier this year, from Svalbard/longyear. Surprised how many anime fans I met at the bars up there

>>49821913
>>49821582
You inspired me, I want to cosplay as Hina too. But I'll probably take the Kigger approach to look more like a doll.

>>49822962
>Svalbard
WTF. You're likely the first ever cosplayer there.

I really need to comb my wig

>>49821582
Interesting to see you still here, Hina anon

>>49822914
It's @tartetatin0717 now, previous acc was deleted for some reason

>>49822886
>both are males
I'm diamonds.

>>49822020
>>49822871
>>49822879
>>49822886
>>49822914
I want to suck those dudes off like my life depends on it.

>>49823820
anon... only >>49822871 and >>49822886 are dudes

>>49823961
then forget what I just said, can't believe I got hard for a chick

>>49823961
There is no way that >>49822914 is a woman.

I'm glad someone messaged me to check out here, it's nice to see the many /jp/anons cosplaying still! And hello to everyone I recognize and vice versa!

I really was hoping to get my new cosplay by the start of Autumn, but it's almost certain going to be later. I feel like I've largely plateaued with my Parsee cosplay, outside of improving my makeup skills (which is a general thing), I'm really wanting my new cosplay...

>>49823238
Long hair wigs are a pain in the ass, I appreciate short hair Touhous with messy hair more and more. Also fantastic Kosuzer robes!

>>49822962
I don't know how you handled WCS in this heat man it's awful. I wanted to go but the heat convinced me not too. Once things cool down, I'll get back to cosplaying on the regular...

>>49824283
>I'm really wanting my new cosplay...
Which character will you make this time?

>>49824411
My hero Chimata

>>49824423
Oh neato, can't wait to see how you pull it off, and there's little to no Chimata cosplayers, the only one I've seen is the mascot costume one.

>>49824454
Thank you! Chimata is one of my favorites, so I'm really excited to be her! I've got a few fun ideas (rainbow fingernails and spamton glasses), but it just makes me want the cosplay now. Waiting is killing me.

I think I've encountered two/three Chimata cosplayers here total, so she's a rare character to see.

>>49822105
I completely understand.

Is there a booru like Danbooru and Gelbrooru but for cosplay pics?

>>49822910
of course, I had the hunch. I was Eiki in Finland and you helped me a bunch that weekend. Cheers man. Im still kinda upset I couldnt bring my Hina to Finland, but next time for sure I'll bring it.
>>49822940
>a few anons recognized me after the room party since i was pretty much the only raiko
No wonder. Raiko is exceptionally rare. I was not at Touhoufest but I saw your posts getting people together. I hope I can go someday but it seems very unlikely given circumstances. But I hope we bump into eachother irl someday, I'd love to see your Raiko in full. Also, I approve of those boots, very stylish.
>>49823238
I post almost daily here haha I got the feeling we talked a bit before? I do recognize that Kosuzu, very cute
>>49824283
welcome back

found the picture for the /jp/ meetup at 2hufest. i miss it so much, cant wait for next year. trying to get 2 more cosplays by then
how does everyone typically get their cosplays? bought from a store, commissioned, self-made?
>>49822962
how do you get around so much? i've been trying to get out more but it just doesnt feel like enough
>>49824985
what area are you in? it sounds like you're in europe, i'll probably go there for the first time next year. hoping to go to a con during that time
>I approve of those boots, very stylish.
thank you, crafted those myself! huge pain to wear unfortunately

Everytime I think of getting into cosplay you faggots just have to remind me that it's impossible for a man to dress up as a female character without getting sexualized and emasculinated.

>>49824985
eyyy finland crew, might be back for frostbite not sure yet.
>>49826194
>how do you get around so much? i've been trying to get out more but it just doesnt feel like enough
Won't go into too much detail on 4chin of all places but a lot just has to do with required travel being part of my life+cosplay easy as piss to throw in with some clothes.

There are a good number of jobs out there with big tech out there that if you're willing to get up and plop your ass down somewhere for 30to60 days for short term setup or customer projects can provide a travel focused lifestyle. Though it's not for everyone.

>>49826249
> impossible for a man to dress up as a female character without getting sexualized and emasculinated.
Or could just like shitposting

>>49826249
Tell me about it.
Cosplaying is probably the only reason why I would want to be a woman.
Because when you look at men trying to cosplay female characters, it just looks awful, not to mention gay.

Kodak Gold 200 from my Nikon F2, and the book is a very pretty old Astronomy book from the early 1900s that was gifted to me.

>>49824283
>Long hair wigs are a pain in the ass
Definitely, I helped a friend with a cheap Homura cosplay once and it was a nightmare to untangle.

>>49824985
Yeah once a long time ago I posted with my old cosplay here. I only very rarely go on /jp/ anymore, but I really like how my new cosplay looks and I'm happy to post it.

>>49824283
Hey Parsee, eh lived in hot areas all my life so not a big deal. Missing fall Reitaisai this year but hope it's good. Will be back for comiket.

/jp/ has cosplayers! And they're good!

>>49826249
It is 100% possible, but /jp/ anons just do it for fun, not for professional level cosplaying like the chinese do.

>>49826194
>how does everyone typically get their cosplays? bought from a store, commissioned, self-made?
I commission mine from a local seamstress. All of them are made with size in mind but I do some stuff like stylizing shoes and some of the wigs.
>what area are you in?
Not Europe unfortunately, but I have been going to Europe plenty lately. I have my eyes set on Dokomi and Japan Expo if I can make the time for those
>crafted those myself! huge pain to wear unfortunately
Mad respect. Very impressive boots anon. Lately I got a new pair of shoes for one of my cosplays and they ended up bruising my heels, so I get you.
>>49826355
>frostbite
I hope I can have something sorted out for Frostbite!
>>49826422
Dude now I remember. It has been a long while. I am glad your Kosuzu saw some improvement! It looks very gorgeous.
Sharing some Eiki now

>>49826249
But I'd like to catch it from a cosplaying dude.

>>49826194
Orange fumo!

>how does everyone typically get their cosplays? bought from a store, commissioned, self-made?
Commissioned with only minor parts self-made, I'm not skilled enough to do outfits.

>>49826249
You shouldn't do things based on what others might think, you should do things based on if you think they'd be fun or not. Otherwise your life will suck since you're just living it in regards to people who don't even know your name.

>>49826422
Yee, my early Yukari cosplays had one and it was a bitch to deal with. I'm glad ZUN mostly does short hair girls even if I prefer long hair. Also I love how vintage your Kosuzu feels!

>>49826435
I did too. However in the great land of Dixie we coped by never going outside for longer than 3 minutes and staying in air conditioning forever. It's much different from Japan where there's more outside places and running about, and places not having the AC on. Also i have flashbacks to Comiket back in August when I went there in cosplay and it was so hot inside the building because they didn't use AC or something that year I nearly got heatstroke and my makeup was running down my face from how hot it was it blinded me

I miss mild weather man

Also RIP about Reitaisai, maybe next time!

>>49824985
And Aloha!

What Touhou do you want to cosplay?

>>49822886
please tell me they're not actually male. please

Can someone explain to me the appeal of cosplay?
I genuinely don't get what's fun about playing dress-up as some fictional characters.

>>49831311
It's Halloween but you get to do it year-round.

>>49831056
they are and they are open about it

>>49831694
That doesn't really help, as we don't really celebrate Halloween, so I don't know what's that like.
But honestly, Halloween seems (at least to me) stupid for the same reason.
Why are adults playing dress-up and pretend?

>>49831056
I've seen some lewd stuff that I'm pretty sure is by them and it makes it very clear that they are male

>>49831311
>>49831882
>Can someone explain to me the appeal of cosplay?
I genuinely don't get what's fun about playing dress-up as some fictional characters.

Totally fair — if you’ve only seen cosplay from the outside, it can seem like just “adults playing dress-up,” but the appeal goes deeper than that for a lot of people.

Here’s why many find it fun and meaningful:

1. Creative self-expression
Cosplay is like a living art form. You’re not just putting on clothes; you might be designing patterns, sewing, sculpting armor, styling wigs, or even doing special-effects makeup. It’s a way for people to bring an imagined world into the real one — and they get to put their own twist on it.

2. Craftsmanship and skill-building
Some cosplayers take pride in making every detail themselves. Over time, they develop skills in tailoring, prop-making, painting, electronics (for lights or moving parts), and more. There’s a big satisfaction in wearing something you built from scratch — like walking around in your own sculpture.

3. Fandom connection
It’s a way to celebrate love for a story, character, or universe. Dressing as a character can spark instant recognition and conversations with strangers who share your enthusiasm — almost like wearing a team jersey, but for your favorite game, anime, movie, or comic.

4. Performance and roleplay
Some people enjoy stepping into a different persona for a while. Pretending to be a brave hero, a villain, or a quirky sidekick lets them explore sides of themselves they don’t normally get to express in daily life. It can be freeing, confidence-boosting, and just plain fun.

5. Community and events
At conventions, cosplay is like a social icebreaker. It’s common for people to ask for photos, share building tips, or team up for group shoots. There’s a sense of belonging in being part of a big, colorful crowd of fellow fans.

6. Escapism in a positive way
Life can be stressful. Putting on a costume can feel like leaving your everyday worries behind for a few hours and stepping into a world where dragons, mechs, or space wizards are real.

If you strip away the fictional layer, it’s not so different from why people enjoy sports uniforms, historical reenactments, or themed parties — it’s about identity, creativity, and shared enthusiasm.

>>49831785
>>49831955
well... I gotta go make some calls then

>>49831961
What's the point of chatgpt posting It's fucking dogshit. I have such little respect for people who use chatgpt for all their opinions.

>>49827219
Not dead I guess, the grim reaper can't deal with me. 8 lives to go. See ya around

>>49831311
>I genuinely don't get what's fun about playing dress-up as some fictional characters.
To me it's about a lot of stuff, mostly just trying to help other anons get into shape. I ain't no billy but I know what it was like to be a landwhale and stop it. Self progress out of that fat dark hole isn't something you can explain, I figure if I need something to do while I work out with. Why not something I like playing or listening to?

I just want to help people work out and if they have an IT background move to Japan.

>>49832999
Sometimes you gotta cosplay just for an excuse to keep in shape. Not my only ready but it works.

I enjoy collecting old cosplay pictures. http://www.syu-ta.com/cosgal/2009/20091129toho/20091129-31.shtml

No makeup is the best. http://www.syu-ta.com/cosgal/2008/20080720toho/20080720-17.shtml

>>49824751
anyone?

>>49835757
https://idol.sankakucomplex.com

>>49835757
>>49835980
sankaku is for gooners, the one youre looking for is this one
https://cos.booru.nl/

>>49835980
>>49836179
Is there a gooner cosplay booru that isn't sankaku (personal hate of how enshittified it is)?

>>49835980
>>49836179
Thanks!

>>49834330
not him but you're awesome, dude. also, that outfit looks like it's been through a warzone lol

>>49834330
wtf is that blood?

>>49835174
>>49835219
these are great