Enako is ready to take her cosplay act to its biggest stage yet with a brand-new photo collection produced by manga mega-publisher Shueisha.
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While the Shibuya celebration is as much about getting drunk with friends as it is anything else, in Ikebukuro it’s the costumes that take center stage.
Tokyo’s famous scramble crossing district came alive with hilarious, sexy, cute and genius outfits for Halloween.
Texan cosplayer UniqueSora has been wowing social media with perfect costumes of everything from American animation classics to ambitious anime icons.
They may not be being paid to be there, but these cosplay enthusiasts skills are anything but beginner-class.
Enako’s popularity, and profits, continue to grow as fans form their longest line ever to buy her photo albums.
Three iconic styles for three famous storybook heroines.
Enako, one of Japan’s most popular and beautiful cosplayers, is ready for her close-ups dressed in an alternate costume of a beloved anime heroine.
Real-life location for the Lucky Star anime forever altered as iconic gate comes tumbling down.
Soaring temperatures couldn’t stop these amazing cosplayers from shining brighter than the sizzling sun at this year’s premier otaku gathering.
Annual celebration of midriff-baring swimsuits takes place just ahead of the start of prime beach weather in Japan.
After going viral with her prawn cracker gown, Sine has upped her food cosplay game with meat, crisps, and enoki mushrooms.
Combined with a healthier diet and more exercise, she couldn’t be happier about the changes.
Daring fashion choice requires both confidence and chestiness in large measures.
The event is dedicated to Japan’s Internet video makers, but these in-person cosplayers were who really caught our attention.
One of Japan’s top cosplayers introduces us to the hidden wonders of the two-piece bathing suit.
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