The rise in popularity of Cosplay in the US

Although many people see cos-players as people who worship anime to it's very core, it isn't just those people who have spent a major portion of their lives watching anime or reading manga. A majority of those who cos-play imitate characters from their favorite movies, TV shows, and video games as well, not just anime. In large part, people (like myself) like to pretend to be that person in very