Cosplay Origin
1.The Meaning of Cosplay
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Cosplay, a delightful blend of "costume" and "play," has taken the world by storm! It's not just for the young, comic/manga/anime-loving otaku crowd – it's a global sensation.
2.What is Cosplay?
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So, what's the scoop on Cosplay? Picture this: it's a performance art where enthusiasts, whether they're seasoned pros or enthusiastic rookies, deck themselves out in costumes and accessories to embody their beloved characters from comic books, manga, anime, TV series, or even the hottest video games. Think last year's WCS champs from Mexico, rocking Dhalsim and Chun Li from Streetfighter II!
Since the '90s, the cosplay scene has exploded, becoming a major player in Japan, across Asia, and in the Western world. Nowadays, you can't stroll through a fan convention without stumbling upon epic cosplay events. There are also dedicated conventions, global competitions, and a vibrant online community buzzing with cosplay goodness.
It's not just a hobby; it's a culture, a way of life for many. Get ready to immerse yourself in a world where creativity knows no bounds, and characters leap off the pages and screens into the vibrant reality of cosplay!
3.Western Origins of Cosplay
The first cosplayer was actually not japanese!
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Guess what? While Japan might get all the credit for being the cosplay capital, the roots of this epic phenomenon go way back – we're talking 15th century kind of way back!
So, here's a plot twist for you – the first-ever cosplayer wasn't rocking it in Japan. Nope, it was none other than Myrtle Rebecca Douglas Smith Gray Nolan, aka Morojo, a sci-fi maven from sunny Los Angeles, California. Picture this: it's 1939, and Morojo and her beau Ackerman hit up the 1st World Science Fiction Convention in New York City.
Hold onto your hats because nobody else was strutting their stuff in costume that first year. But oh, how the tides turned at the 2nd WorldCom in 1940 in Chicago – a parade and a short skit on stage were in full swing, and the rest, my friends, is cosplay history in the making! From those humble sci-fi beginnings to the dazzling conventions, we know today, Morojo's legacy lives on in every epic costume and convention strut.
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Let's see how Youtube channal ComicTropes introduces The origins and history of cosplay. Where, specifically, did people first dress up at conventions? Who named it "cosplay?" How did it evolve.
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