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[Eldavey]

Hey, so I wanted to get your opinions on cosplay of anime.

Personally I think it's ridiculous and the costumes are almost never good enough.

[Luneon]

Cosplay, it has both good and bad elements.

If you decide to go to a convention, you get to meet a lot of new people, which can be really great. You also have the chance to get exclusive goodies which are only available there. You can put time and energy in a new hobby (creating your own costume (maybe even from scratch) and then show it off to others. I know a lot of people would love to be their favorite character from a game/anime/etc, and that way, you have a chance to be them.

There's also a bad side to it, though. You could get seen as a big nerd, which could have bullying as a result. Costumes are often very expensive too, and of course, you can meet the wrong people. There are also ones who only use conventions as a reason to show off their body, to the point their "costume" looks very inappropriate. If you don't have enough money to buy anything, you could really stand out, which can be really awkward.

I really approve of cosplay, but as long as it's appropriate. I'm not a big fan of girls or guys showing off their naked body like they're posing for an R18 Magazine. I actually want a few costumes myself, not to look stupid, but because I really love certain characters, which you've probably already noticed. For me, it would be nice I can be someone else for once, and not just myself.

On the internet, there are quite a few pics of great cosplays, I hope that some day, I could maybe be able to join a group of cosplayers. Some of the costumes really amaze me, the skills that are necessary to make the good stuff.
Just, WOAH. Before I found out about cosplays, I always thought making costumes was just stupid, but I really changed my mind about that.

I think cosplay can really have a good influence on someone, if they manage to hook up with the right people.