Cosmaking & Props
One of the most popular materials for prop-making known for its flexibility and versatility.
EVA foam
This makeup product is used to alter facial structure and depth by mimicking shadows.
Contour
Costume-play
This is the largest anime convention in the world.
Anime Expo
This act of running to hug someone has become discouraged at cons for causing actual injuries.
Glomping
You can use this place on the GMU campus to create different types of armor and props!
The MIX
This household tool can be used for melting and styling wigs.
Cosplay is believed to have started with roots in this Japanese performance art.
Kabuki Theater
This local convention is known for its infamous gazebo.
Katsucon
This cosplayer continued posting and receiving support after shooting someone and being charged with manslaughter.
snowthesaltqueen / Snow
This is the easiest way to start cosplay from your own bedroom!
Closet cosplay
These can be bought or found online for beginner cosplay-makers!
Sewing patterns
This type of formal event has now also become synonymous with cosplay shows.
Masquerade
This type of convention is what gained cosplay its roots in the west.
Science fiction cons
Anime Expo
This cosplay queen is known for competitively cosplaying over 26 years, her cosplay fabric line sold in Joann's, and having her own branded sewing machine line!
Yaya Han
This type of product is typically used to create the effect of bigger, anime-style eyes.
White eyeliner
This is where the first cosplay cafes appeared. (City / area)
Akihabara in Tokyo, Japan
This is the world's largest cosplay competition. It is hosted in Nagoya, Japan.
The World Cosplay Summit
A local cosplayer won the 2025 Hatsune Miku loolkalike contest in this cursed combination cosplay.
Sansune Miku
(Hatsune Miku + Sans)
This controversial reality television show aired on SYFY in 2013 and supposedly depicted the competitive side of cosplay at conventions.
Heroes of Cosplay
This type of wig is filled with batting and named after a wearable object.
Helmet
The first know costume contest held at a comic convention was held at this con in New York 1965.
1st Academy Con
This is potentially considered the world's first cosplay event, and it was hosted in 1939 by this famous author.
(Two Parter)
World Science Fiction Convention.
Hosted by Jules Verne.
This comic artist drew a comic of himself white knighting for a woman that was just taking pictures with her boyfriend.