Cosplay Models: Real life Japanime characters

Cosplay, or "costume play" is the art of dressing up as Japanese animation, video game, or manga (comic book) characters. Though this previously unheard of hobby is slowly becoming a household name as TV networks like MTV, G4TV, and various print media have recently featured cosplayers. This sudden media frenzy has many in the modeling industry scrambling to hire what many have come to consider

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Anime conventions war

What is in a Convention? This Article is for those that are into Anime/Manga (or Science Fiction and Fantasy as well) but are Not exactly sure about going to a Convention. Hopefully this article will diffuse any fears or uncertainties. Before I start, Let's Just say...I was there. I am in your shoes right now. I recently became an Anime Fan. I did actually say "I think those Anime people are

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types of conventions: Anime conventions

I attend conventions. Even though I still have a narrow view on conventions compared to other con-goers, I can honestly contest that anime conventions are fascinating, amazing places. There are colors, sounds, people, and new experiences to be gained that one would not normally be able to gain anywhere else. With the exception of two years, I have attended Anime Detour in Minnesota since it's

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Different types of conventions: Anime conventions

Cosplay is a bit more involved than you may originally think. It's not just a matter of looking like the character, a good cosplayer has to be very knowledgeable about the character. Lots of time and effort go into making the costume, as well.Cosplay, however, is not the only thing you'll find at an anime convention. In fact, there's actually a real rift many of the people that cosplay and many

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Anime conventions

While I have never personally been to an anime convention, I do know several people who have. There are many different types, from general ones to very select ones, though most are very general. In addition, while they don't really qualify as anime conventions like you'd think of, video game conventions do have a lot of cosplay involved like most anime conventions do. For those of you who aren't

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