COK (Page 109)
From costumes to makeup, hair, props, and poses, these cosplayers know how to bring characters to life.
Japanese anime characters rub shoulders with some surprising faces in Tokyo’s famous otaku neighbourhood.
We sit down for an interview with an industry pro and learn about “zamaa-style” manga too.
Our resident makeup expert walks us through the steps to become everyone’s favorite clairvoyant kid.
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