Just the other day, we brought you news of HACOSTADIUM, a photography studio equipped with over 40 backdrops to create all of your dream cosplay scenarios. But let’s take one step back now–just where are you supposed to design those fabulous costumes in the first place?
Introducing CosBox (コスバコ), a rentable room outfitted with all of your costume-making needs. It just opened this month in the Akihabara district of Tokyo, and its managers are offering some serious opening month deals. Whether you’re a diehard cosplay fanatic or are just breaking into the hobby, CosBox may be the perfect place to prepare for your next big convention!
CosBox is the perfect solution for cosplayers who don’t have quite the right sewing equipment at home or who are just looking for a larger space to work on group cosplay endeavors with friends. Up to four people of the same sex are allowed to rent the facility at a time, and with two sewing machines, one overlock machine/serger, a combination printer/scanner/copier/fax machine, ample sewing supplies such as colored threads and even mannequins, and a 180cm (71 in.) x 90cm (35 in.) table to work on, you won’t find yourself cramped for space. The official site even suggests that you use the computer provided to edit your photos into cosplay business cards!
Even better, the room is rentable for blocks of time during the daytime, nighttime, or for a full day–whatever caters to your schedule. Folks who stay overnight will be pleased to read that there is also a bathroom and refrigerator for your personal use.
▼The room layout. The large space on the far left is a balcony.
Let’s take a look at some of the CosBox tweets that have been popping up over the past few days:
Best of all, during a special promotional period lasting until December 28, your room charge will be completely FREE if you 1) Write down your thoughts about CosBox after your visit on your personal blog or SNS, and 2) Fill out a brief survey. Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis, so you better act fast before the days run out!
The current room rates are calculated based on day of the week and time of the day. Daytime rates are applicable between 10am-9pm, nighttime rates between 10pm-9am, and full day rates between 10am-9am the following day OR 1opm-9pm the following day:
Monday-Thursday
Daytime block: 12,000 yen (US$102.42)
Nighttime block: 15,000 yen ($127.58)
Friday
Daytime block: 12,000 yen ($102.42)
Nighttime block: 22,000 yen ($187.18)
Saturday
Daytime block: 17,000 yen ($144.64)
Nighttime block: 22,000 yen ($187.18)
Sunday/Holiday
Daytime block: 17,000 yen ($144.64)
Nighttime block: 15,000 yen ($127.58)
Day before a holiday
Daytime block: 12,000 yen ($102.42)
Nighttime block: 22,000 yen ($187.18)
Room reservations can be made by filling out an online form found here (Japanese only). You must be 18 or older to reserve the room.
CosBox is managed by the Nugget Corporation. The building is located a short walk from JR Akihabara Station or an even shorter walk from Iwamotocho Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line.
Address: 3rd floor, Hayakawa Building, 3−7−13, Iwamotocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo-to, 101-0032
Email: info@cosbox.jp
Happy cosplay creating, everyone! We look forward to seeing your masterpieces at a future Comiket!
Source: ITmedia Inc.
Images: CosBox