Description

Having begun in Japan as a way to show devotion to favorite anime and manga characters, costume play -- or "cosplay" -- has made a bit impact on western shores. With the popularity of Japanese characters ranging from Pokemon to Yu-Gi-Oh!, accompanying them is the craze of dressing up as favorite characters from these serials.

Not limited just to Asian characters, cosplay is big among other fandoms. Various fan conventions often feature cosplayers walking around in costume, acting as their favorite characters at these gatherings. Popular cosplay costumes among western fans include characters from the harry potter-verse, star wars, and various comic book characters.

Whether you're headed to a fan convention collecting fans of given universe or just a DVD party for your favorite fandom and a few friends, there's a cosplay costume to allow you to dress as your favorite character. Add your own personal touches to demonstrate your fandom and really make your cosplay costume stand out!