Costume Play (extra)

It is a Japanese term that was expressed for short compound word as " costume " and " play " . Cosplay is equivalent to the performance of a kind to play to mimic the characters appeared and manga games , anime , and famous movie , mimic the action with a disguise wearing a costume like them . And is referred to as "course " by reducing shorter costume in Japan . People who cosplay , referred to as a " Kosuo " .

The Kosuo , in the case of a woman to 20's from 10's mainly in many cases. Cosplay is not a culture that is unfamiliar actually . Is there a once anyone experience of around to see the furoshiki to shoulder to mimic the Superman childhood . People for specifically achieving the dream of want to be a hero , it just Kosuo .

In the case of Japan, it is considered " wild " is epidemic along with the influx of Japanese culture , cosplay full-scale has been started . Cosplay in 1995 since it was introduced , in the country , the new mania layer enjoy cosplay began to form . Because it was born against the background of the popularity of manga and anime in Japan , but mimic the main character of the manga and anime of Japan primarily , or by imitating their favorite entertainer of his own , cosplay is a disguise to make the numbers on your own or .

Classic character of domestic cosplay is Sailor Moon . Their characters in the game , such as the Na Sofitia Magna Carta is also gaining popularity together with the popularity of the Internet game . Hero of the movie , including the Harry Potter was popular recently is no exception . Cosplay events , in addition to shooting , sometimes stage events cosplay contest , such as cartoon theme song contest is carried out together , booth to sell illustrations cosplay club is installed .

People who know the start of Japan cosplay is often , the actual cosplay , was started in the UK . In the UK , to honor the hero dead , there is a ritual that was dressed as a figure in his lifetime , but the culture of the United Kingdom such is flowing into Japan , and cosplay culture in Japan of " mania " are combined here there is also a claim that culture is formed. Kosuo the cosplay event is opened to the dressed up in " ( wear clothes to play dress-up ) clothes of course " from the house . Also while and go to the venue , are returning home to home , state of dress -up is maintained , in many cases , Kosuo is , of crime for dress up to play with or cause discomfort to the general public there may also be a target . For social problems associated with this , so as to control the cosplay in Japan , there is no regulatory measures to control the cosplay still in Japan .