Posts Tagged ‘Cosplay’
Beckii Cruel, British Teen Otaku
I am intriuged – the quick rise to fame of a young entrpreneur from the UK called Beckii Flint (Cruel) is an interesting Japan related story. Wow the wonders of the internet! How a girl from the Isle of Man was able to launch a label in a couple of months? What a [Read More]
Hairdo’s, Anime Makeover and Mags
There has been a lot of talk about Cosplay conventions and stores opening that sell trendy J-Pop merchandise. There has even been suggestions that we need a J-Pop Day! What style! So the next step perhaps is to do a makeover – anime style. This magazine looks like a [Read More]
Who are the World Champions in Cosplay?
The World Champions of Cosplay? Wow – sounds like a major dressup party! What fun! Recently, there has been an lot of news and blogging regarding the “World Cosplay Summit.” The World Championship in Cosplay has been run since 2003, attracting a varied [Read More]
Disney Maids? Japan
The sub-culture of ‘cosplay’ – or costume role play, is well represented in Disneyland Tokyo. This couple I snapped on camera the other day – made me smile! He is carrying her white handbag and she is dressed up as a maid for the day! In Japan, it is [Read More]
