To those not familiar with the scene, cosplay may just seem like older kids and adults playing dress-up, but few realize the time and effort that goes into custom-making the costumes or the attention to detail that really makes the outfits works of art.
For some, just wearing their masterpieces to an anime or comic convention is enough, but others take it a step further, staging beautiful, dramatic, or sometimes even humorous photoshoots, preserving themselves in character and enabling the sharing of their visual pieces online. And today we’ll be taking a look at just that! Here is a collection of the amazing handiwork and photography skills from around the world used to recreate scenes (and create new original scenes!) from the mega-popular anime series Attack on Titan.
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
New Evangelion short anime, written by Hideaki Anno, to have world premiere early next year
Japanese Cabinet to officially announce new romanization spelling recommendation next week
More people in Japan quit sending New Year’s cards and many have started to regret it
Japanese convenience store chain has beer and sake dispensers that few people know about
Tokyo adding new anti-littering fines in Shibuya and Harajuku, will require more trash cans too
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
New line of Evangelion fishing lures and other gear released by Japanese maker Dress
Bear attack shelters going on sale in Japan as country experiences record-high number of incidents
More Shinkansen trains being added to Japan’s “golden route” to meet traveler demand
Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
This hot springs town in Japan sets fire across a mountain every winter in a beautiful tradition
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】
Return of Totoro sequel short anime announced for Ghibli Park
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Japanese convenience store chain has beer and sake dispensers that few people know about
Tokyo adding new anti-littering fines in Shibuya and Harajuku, will require more trash cans too
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
New line of Evangelion fishing lures and other gear released by Japanese maker Dress
Bear attack shelters going on sale in Japan as country experiences record-high number of incidents
Police called out to investigate suspicious Santa in Wakayama
One Piece devil fruit ice cream coming back to Baskin-Robbins Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Make Tracks to Tokyo’s Train Bars
Japan’s 10 best Ferris wheels for beautiful views, as chosen by travelers【Survey】
We try the Jack & Coke canned cocktail to see if it’s any better than mixing one yourself
Japan’s new trading card game hit has pictures of real-life middle-aged men on every card【Video】
Three tricky ways the Japanese entertainment industry keeps idol singers from dating