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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.
Our resident makeup expert walks us through the steps to become everyone’s favorite clairvoyant kid.
Reminder that guests may be asked to leave for overly skimpy clothing follows unauthorized lingerie-style cosplay photo session inside the park.
Meet the colourful cast of characters and cosplayers who brought the heat to this summer’s otaku celebrations.
After a three-year hiatus, the cosplayers are back at Japan’s largest summertime otaku celebration.
One Piece Film: Red teams up with Peach John to create lingerie sets for Nami, Robin, and Uta, plus Shanks pajamas for guys and girls.
Frilly outfits and assisted teeth-brushing practice are part of the otaku-oriented dental clinic.
Manga legend Rumiko Takahashi is even designing a brand-new character just for Japan’s top cosplayer to pose as.
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