5 Common Misconceptions About Cosplay | AnyaPanda

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[@AnyaPanda]

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[@Cherrycherrytheythem]

another misconception relating to cosplay is that you're required to cosplay to a convention lol

[@rogerpayne2714]

True one could cosplay just for themselves if they like. Or you can do so for as many people as you are comfortable with ( Instagram, Facebook and the like) cons may overwhelm someone and aren't nearly the only way to share your love of any character(s).

[@oreo_cos]

Yes, I know some people who cosplay just to go mess around in public And rn mine are just on the internet bc I don't feel like physically showing people my cosplays

[@Thejoyfulbunch]

Apparently they have never been to a convention

[@user-ss2pj1rh7q]

665 likes, very close

[@lucasc.2600]

@@user-ss2pj1rh7q 666

[@roenais]

i think something to add about the age restriction thing though might be: Cosplay appropriately! if you're a younger cosplayer you should try to avoid super revealing/innapripriate cosplays. even if you like the character a lot, there can be a lot of weirdos at cons and you should be careful. ):

[@mommyluna4644]

Roenais yeah you right

[@andsprite9458]

I'm 12 and I like cosplaying! I usually only cosplay my own characters. But I've cosplayed Betty Boop comic style and it turned out really cool! I'm not comfortable in revealing clothes no matter what so I wouldn't cosplay revealing characters anyways lol

[@samhumphrey8966]

If someone who is young but really likes a revealing character then maybe they could modify the cosplay. They could use some aspects of their outfit but make it more age appropriate. The cosplay will likely still be recognizable and the young person will now be safe to have fun dressed as a character they like.

[@emmaslife8248]

and SPRITE What do you mean your on cosplay (no hate)

[@becklatta4562]

I'm a teenager and have started cosplay. I made a more revealing costume. I did that character because I was comfortable in it. I do get what you're saying, but if the person is comfortable or with others, they should go for it. As long as they are being safe.

[@jaimereyes9]

more people need to talk about the comfort zones of cosplayers, a lot of people get sexualized in cosplay and it's so uncomfortable

[@AnyaPanda]

AMEN TO THAT

[@monshe6]

Mhm, especially minors. Ugh it’s disgusting 🤢

[@kole2525]

@@monshe6 and im 9 and i cosplay soon that is not good

[@sarahtwitt]

@@kole2525 thats perfectly fine! Just if you go to a con make sure you always have a parent or guardian with you! And if you post online make sure to block and report anyone who says anything gross. Some people are creeps

[@donnievance3455]

Munchy NumNom yeah i gotta agree what is wrong with people

[@karas3480]

3:42 excuse me but Progressive is my favorite anime

[@Loser_Trout]

It'sRed Best anime: Teletubbies. . . . . . . . . No regrets in typing this. XD

[@karas3480]

Leilani Malta oh gee xD

[@Cryptideer]

I'm so glad this comment exists!

[@porkdumplin2370]

right! Flo is THE waifu 🤩

[@roselia2102]

Flo is the ultimate waifu

[@SyberiaWinx]

6. You don’t have to look like the character you’re cosplaying. There are so many people who shame over differences in age, weight, hair color, bust size, etc. between the character and the cosplayer. Ignore them!

[@oreo_cos]

I agree very much, thats the reason people use makeup for cosplay, that's why people use binders/stuff bras, wear wigs, etc As long as you're happy doing the character, what it looks like won't matter

[@mimii_xx]

I’ve always kinda wanted to cosplay Aoi Asahina from Danganronpa, but I’m flat as heck...

[@SyberiaWinx]

Asahina is more than just her breast size, so you should cosplay her if you want to. And it's not like she even wears an outfit where it would look bad with a smaller chest. : D

[@mimii_xx]

@@SyberiaWinxThx, I was always unsure, but I didn’t want to mention it cuz I knew it was a dumb statement.

[@kirandilraj3324]

Happens a lot in Asia sadly. I'm a brown man and went as Levi from AoT, and I got told once that my skin colour doesn't match and that I should use makeup to change my skin colour 😡. Cosplay is about showing your love or enthusiasm about something you like. Some 'professional' cosplayers forget this. Since it was the first time I did cosplay, it cut a bit deep. But I'm passed that now and just do what I want. I do love female characters, and I some point I might get the courage to go as one.

[@darkinproductions]

I’ve been a cosplayer for 9 years and some costumes I still have to buy since it’s really hard to make/find patterns for. It’s good to know I can do that, even though I do sew. Sewing isn’t my main skill so I just closet Cosplay 95% of my stuff.

[@darkinproductions]

Aah! Thank you for the ❤️! Cosplay is amazing and wonderful. We all need to be great people and help each other out.

[@topazwolf9175]

I can't sew, but my cosplays are mainly made out of duct tape

[@Amber184]

I'm SO glad somebody knows the actual history about cosplay. It did start in the US at a Sci-Fi convention. A Japanese reporter came to the US and saw that, went back to Japan and wrote an article about it and it blew up over there. Japan took cosplay up to the point where people know it today.

[@mjhedgehog873]

cosplay is Ashley way more popular in Japan then in the US believe it or not it actually started in the US was just true however it really did not become popular and till at least in the 90s and it actually being conned by a Japanese photographer who decided to call it the word cosplay and there's a lot of people reckon that they own Costco and reckon it's a Japanese thing it's just really really popular over there and they they've rules for their cosplay are incredibly different

[@avengeroffallenrhyme9620]

Give me a Progressive Insurance anime.

[@Th3_m0st_forgettable_g1rl]

I would watch it

[@emmagrapes9941]

Avenger of Fallen Rhyme ima make that now

[@Kandimations]

YESSSS

[@unhappygoose7299]

Excuse me but progressive insurance is my favorite anime

[@alexisauer1477]

I actually made a business out of making cosplay costumes for others. Im a full time banker, part time costume designer, part time cosplayer and eternal child. So...no age limit to cosplay, not a career for me, I love making costumes for others so they can rock their convention (so yes, if you buy your costume you're still s cosplayer!) Keep up the videos!

[@gokuwrightattorneyatlaw5227]

That is awesome.

[@Caz_Hamilton]

I am going to prove my mum wrong now! She said I can't get a job from cosplaying

[@dottiet6688]

Can you link q site or something where I can order? Or is it an in person thing?

[@alexisauer1477]

Sure. Etsy.com/shop/FoxandBearCosplay

[@Kunehosdays]

I wish everyone thought like you. I've been rejected from EVERY cosplay group I've applied to join because I'm "not a professional cosplayer" or I'm to young. Mind you I'm almost 13. People these days...

[@TheFlauschig]

If the people in those groups are a lot older than you, I can understand why they don't want you to join them.

[@Kunehosdays]

they weren't. they where 14 and 16 year olds.

[@100videosandnosubscribers3]

@@Kunehosdays oh gosh I don't think they were professional cosplayers either then!

[@shinfren]

@@TheFlauschig I'm 13 and I've made a few adult friends from cons so I guess it just depends on the people

[@oreo_cos]

Bud, join me, we can be a cosplay duo

[@sungoddess9110]

I’ve never cared about age stereotypes in cosplay. I’m only 14 and I’ve cosplayed over 20 characters. Some cosplays I make and some I buy.

[@fuyuhikokuzuyuruu4644]

I'm 11 and I've cosplayed as someone 15, and I believe the next character I'm cosplaying as (Ishimaru Kiyotaka) is around the same age or older.

[@sarahtwitt]

I cosplayed monokuma at 11 i love that this comment and replies mention dr or have danganronpa profile pictures

[@Caz_Hamilton]

I am doing my first Cosplay this year at age 11 Its a closet cosplay but with a bought wig

[@adamrayne4833]

Hopefully soon I'm going to be doing EVA foam cosplays, I hope it'll be fun. I'm really excited.

[@castorsdoodliez]

im 11, and im getting my ochaco uraraka wig for christmas :D ive gotten my hero costume, im so bloody excited to wear my first ever cosplay in full!

[@jordanl5686]

There is no age limit! I cosplayed as Leafeon from Pokemon when I was 10. That was my first cosplay.

[@prettypinkcouture]

Jleggett1251 I cosplayed misaki mei when I was ten too ^-^

[@lucidreality7023]

Thank god xD im 11 and cosplaying as Hinata Hyuuga when she was around 10-11 im going with my friends! :D

[@cloudsushicosplays777]

When I was 8 I cosplayed maka from soul eater :P

[@hazakurasuyama9016]

i was the pokemon mew when i was 11

[@thecosplaydiaries1301]

I agree! I’m 12 and I’m just starting. I’m working on a Mabel Pines cosplay

[@stefsorea5205]

First of all, you're right about being able to cosplay literally anything because i've seen people cosplay memes and it was the best Second of all, I agree that you can buy your cosplay and wear it and still call yourself a cosplayer. However, i think everyone should try making something, as little as it is, be it style your wig or adjust what you bought or make a small prop. I promise you will feel so much closer to your character if you made something to improve it yourself!

[@lespoon5392]

Stefania Sorea I know your comment is from last year but I agree with you. Since my first con I've been cosplaying, and this year I didn't have as much time as I normally do to make my cosplay (I was an Inkling) so I bought everything I needed and atleast made my tentacles and my dualies myself.

[@oreo_cos]

I haven't started doing REAL cosplays yet (I have no money and I'm only 14) but this helps alot and I'll remember that when I start

[@kirishima6317]

@@oreo_cos omg same

[@lucylou4885]

Since I’m only 14 I’m going to buy the outfit since I don’t know how to use a sewing machine but I wanna “try” to make the prop of the person I’m cosplaying and my friend is going to help me with the wig

[@Th3_m0st_forgettable_g1rl]

I'm only 12 and I have to rely on my parents for my cosplays but thank god that my moms friends is a costume designer and so she is really big help for when I can't find a cosplay and I ask her to make one, she's actually making one for me right now! She's such a good person

[@nats6210]

Great video! My first time cosplaying I bought my cosplay because I had no idea now to make one and I was embarrassed thinking that if I made my own it would look horrible. But buying my first cosplay made me realize how fun it is to cosplay I learned so much and finally had the courage to show off my homemade cosplay outfits since then. There's nothing wrong with buying one its all about having fun and doing what makes you happy.

[@polariize]

progressive! ads is my favorite anime

[@Rainy_R]

Especially Progressive, best anime ever

[@Rainy_R]

Wait this was 2 years ago- :(

[@polariize]

@@Rainy_R i dont even remember why i wrote this comment but thank u for reminding me of it

[@holllyesque]

When I told my mum I wanted to cosplay... she said “No I don’t want my daughter being trans” that actually kinda hurt my feelings tbh

[@oreo_cos]

As a ftm transgender, that's lowkey offensive But, I say that wait until you're 18 so that when you move out, you can do whatever you want (That will also give you more time to prepare yourself mentally and save money)

[@nans_blockit]

There is nothing wrong with being trans and my bf is trans. I’d love to know what made your mum think makes you trans? (It might for some as they discovered themselves but not for me😊) I may cross-play and cosplay myself but it don’t make me trans. It shows my appreciation for the character.

[@holllyesque]

Nans_ Blockit Sorry if I offended you or your bf!! I’m actually ftm myself :D

[@holllyesque]

oreo ._. cos I’m also ftm trans! :D Thank you for the advice!

[@nans_blockit]

@@holllyesque there is no offence don’t worry. Your fine 😊👍

[@kpopticketytok6925]

Everyday worker in the day Cosplay champion in the night

[@pixelpudding3914]

Fighting haters by daylight Being a weaboo my moonlight Never running from an anime discount

[@ThatGuyYouKnowww]

PREACH 🙌🙌🙌 Another awesome video and really great topic to touch on! I've always been a fan of "you can't spell cosplay without play" Everyone has their own definition of play and taste and you definitely nailed that point! Also... #thanksmotorcyle 👌👌👌

[@AnyaPanda]

AYYY THANKS SO MUCH! 😃🙌 I really love that "you can't spell cosplay without play," well said! Haha omg yes #thanksmotorcycle 😂😂😂👌

[@Raine_Chr]

My dad says: you should learn to sew, all the “professionals” don’t buy them.... then I say nothing and still save up to buy the costumes because I’m scared of needles

[@Caz_Hamilton]

Trust me pins are sharper, and using a sewing machine is easier I don't see cosplays but I have taken sewing classes before and I plan to go back to them.

[@gabrielleford7595]

I want to thank you for mentioning about ages! My mom, who is in her upper 40’s got hooked on cosplay when I started. My little baby sister joined too 3 years ago, she’s 8 and likes to help build her cosplay and choose who she wants to be. So thank you so much for encouraging that there is no age limit! ❤️ And thank you for being so positive!

[@oreo_cos]

That's a beautiful thing to hear, being only 13, I've never actually started but reading all these comments, I know I can

[@catalinairvin6692]

I've never cared for age restrictions in cosplay - My first cosplay was Sailor Jupiter when I was 12

[@zoearchuleta3881]

Dude, same!

[@kole2525]

Im 9 and my 1st cosplay is gonna be someone from the akasuki idk who yet

[@breesnutz]

Mine was chiaki nanami from danganronpa. I was super squeamish but I loved that anime series and game series so much.

[@IdontKnow-rq7rf]

I’m 11 and my first cosplay is going to be Hanji Zoe from Attack on Titan

[@SPARKI404]

Because age limits don't exist for cosplay because it's about fun

[@LindaCornell3069]

Your third point: Taking credit for someone else's work when entering a competition. This just happened in my city. The cosplayer told everyone that they made it when in fact the cosplay maker was told about it later. Unfortunately it was part of my group I was with, it caused so much drama.. 😣

[@Jam-ll6iy]

“Cosplay is a career for most people” GOD I WISH

[@strwbrrysugarz]

my mom is completely convinced that me making cosplay tiktoks is equal 2 me sexualizing myself. i have terrible self esteem n wouldn't do that :) i mostly cosplay danganronpa, n my main cosplays from it r kaede, tsumugi, angie, tenko, mukuro, maki celeste, hiyoko n mikan - aside from mikan's oversexualization n angie wearing a bikini top, none of them r sexual at all!! i've tried explaining 2 her that it's not like that n asked why she thinks that way n she says it's bc "i'm young n a teenager". on another note, most of my cosplays r closet cosplay or bought! it's perfectly ok 2 buy them!! the 4 that i have i bought bc i either 1, didn't have the clothes 2 get as close as possible 2 the actual, 2, didn't like how i looked in casual, or 3, simply wanted the canon costume!!

[@Evas_Senior_Project]

I'm sorry that happens. It's never sexual unless you make it! ❤

[@strwbrrysugarz]

@@Evas_Senior_Project ty!!

[@urmom9293]

very well said! i am a guy and some people say that i cant cosplay female characters unless they are a genderswap..

[@topazwolf9175]

I'm a girl, but I cosplay male. If you want to cosplay female characters, you can do that!

[@CaseyBear87]

Very well said! I've been cosplaying for about seven years and I'm still learning stuff. I buy cosplays when I can afford it, but I've also been wanting to branch out and try new things.

[@aracelisortiz8192]

I love how you handle the channel with so much positivism. Without a doubt you are an incredible cosplayer !!

[@oreo_cos]

She is!

[@roobunni]

AnyaPanda you are so inspiring and beautiful. i am a young cosplayer and this made me feel so good.

[@roobunni]

Nigel The Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo yup

[@bartoshfamily8368]

Your wig kinda reminds me of Aoyama from My Hero Academia, just a random observation. Love your videos, keep up the good work!

[@oreo_cos]

I can't unsee it

[@scribble1482]

a person i know has cosplayed as the kfc mascot

[@ajohnson82454]

that’s amazing

[@lemonrie6421]

thats just amaizing

[@Rainy_R]

Beautiful

[@kpopticketytok6925]

The Progressive commercials is the #1 anime

[@Rainy_R]

I can definitely agree with the “you don’t have to cosplay only anime” I remember I saw a tik tok with a person cosplaying as Mr.Clean while cleaning a cosplayer who was a dead Nagito

[@silverfalconcosplay]

This is an awesome video! Though I always laugh to myself when people say if you're under 18 you need to go with an adult and I'm over here like "I started going with my friends since I was 16." Though when you say underage, I'm assuming you mean a lot younger lol. Sometimes I wish I got into cosplay earlier so I could have had pictures of myself as a small bean.

[@olyvyaboatright7238]

silverfalconcosplay I started when I was 12. Aha. I didn't go with an adult then.

[@olive9514]

silverfalconcosplay i'm 11 almost 12 bro

[@oreo_cos]

I'm 14 and I've been once or twice by myself

[@Zen-rs1ph]

How old do you have to be to go without a legal adult?

[@leoakira185]

Age can be a cool factor in cosplay too! I started cosplaying when I was 11, and my first one was Pidge from Voltron. She's about my height, and I had that awkward middle schooler look just like her! I also did Steven from Steven Universe, which I've usually just seen adult guys do, but since I was his height and had that soft baby face, it works!

[@boohooter23]

I almost went with Pidge as my first cosplay, but I ended up cosplaying Haggar from the same show because I naturally look pretty darn close to Pidge irl and I could hide earplugs under the hood (I have a condition where I hear things louder than normal and I get overloaded easier. Earbuds help me cope.)

[@snitcheyes411]

So, question relating to #2: I make costumes which I wear every year to my state's Renaissance Festival. So the word for me up to this point is Rennie, not Cosplayer. Because of that my costumes aren't characters per se, they're more roles. I'll be A faun, or A wizard, or A jester, etc. With Renfairs the character backstory doesn't matter so much as you are already defined by your role in the pre-established world of the fair. My costumes are all my original designs and some are very elaborate and expensive to make, I'm very proud of them. My question is this: If I wanted to re-use one of these costumes when I attend a comic-con, what adaptations would I need to make to better fit in with the cosplayers? Do I need to come up with a backstory for my character? Do I need to find a fandom that has a character in my role and adapt it to be that person? Can I enter costume contests with an original design, as opposed to a pre-existing character? Do you ever see the two worlds, Renfairs and Comicons, collide in this way? I know I've seen Cosplayers at Renfairs, lots of Disney, Dr. Whos, and Harry Potter characters in particular. No judgement from me, they add to the fun. But I don't know if that works the other way around.

[@mus1c3gg]

I think you don't need a backstory or anything! Even for a contest. I think cosplay is about wearing any kind of costume, so it doesn't have to be a specific character :)

[@AnyaPanda]

You definitely don't need a backstory or anything, you can totally wear whatever you want to conventions and cosplay contests. For instance, many people wear general steampunk clothing, not canon characters but rather outfits they've made and designed themselves from a genre of costuming that they enjoy. Basically, you can whatever you want, there are no restrictions.

[@Evibbles]

not all costumes at cons are cosplays, some dress up because they are just wanting to have fun or are proud of their work and want to show people. Literally all you need to do if anyone asks what character/fandom you are dressed as is tell them it's an original design based of a certain species/class of character, it won't change how amazing it looks and honestly knowing that you designed it completely and didn't base it of a character may actually impress people more than finding some kind of character

[@lizeon196]

a week late, but i've absolutely seen people dressed as fauns at an anime convention and other people still loved it, so yes you can totally wear whatever kind of costume you want to a convention!

[@oreo_cos]

I say it doesn't matter what you want to call it, as long as you like doing it

[@arielhuntley9454]

Friend: who’s your favorite cosplay Me: AnyaPanda, who else would it be?

[@AnyaPanda]

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[@arielhuntley9454]

AnyaPanda no sweetheart, bless you

[@oreo_cos]

This whole conversation was literally adorable

[@kp12_art]

Here in the UK the age restrictions at Comic Con is 16. My birthday isn’t long after Comic Con so I’m kinda sad that I have to go with an adult & I can’t sell my own art or anything there. I would love to go with my sister just the two of us so that we can cosplay together. I’m still gonna cosplay as D. Va this year but I’ll probably be stuck with my parents shouting at me because I’m walking around “too awkwardly” & because I’m too embarrassed to actually look at anything because I don’t want to be judged by them 😂

[@ahahahamike8081]

I LOVE the while age thing. You dont have to be of age to cosplay! I started cosplaying at 12 and i have a friend who started at 10! You can do anything!

[@audriipockii7901]

yoUR SUCH A SWEETHEART.

[@AnyaPanda]

😭💖💖💖

[@smolmuffin]

I really want to attend a con in a homestuck or hiveswap cosplay but I feel bad about it because what if I'm the only fan of those there by the time I can attend one? Homestucks peak was 2012-2013 and Hiveswap is related to it but newer.

[@ibreatheair6313]

smolmuffin Go for it. It's what you love. :)

[@koikat6638]

Although the community is slowly dying. Homestuck is actually really popular at almost all conventions right now!

[@blake8671]

Don’t expect people to not cosplay a series because the peak has passed! There’s always TONS of homestuck cosplays at every con. Ouran high school host club was made in like 2006 and so many people still cosplay the characters. Go for it! Even if nobody else does, it shouldn’t stop you from doing what you love

[@spirit_candy24]

I also really want to be able to cosplay a HOMESTUCK character when I am older

[@corysauers803]

I know this comment is ages old but there is always always always a fuck ton of Homestuck cosplayers at conventions, just cause it’s peak is over doesn’t mean the fandom is dead.

[@nilladrawsstuff]

I think I want to do cosplay. It seems fun! I'm a younger viewer and I'm going to send this to my mom before I tell her I want to do it.

[@echothedragon4296]

AnayaPanda: *talking about what type of cosplays* "sky's the limit, do what u want" Me: *dresses up as the sky*

[@juliespagoolie5954]

This actually helped me quite a bit. I know several people who cosplay, but I had so many questions I didn't want to bombard them! I've been interested in it myself for years, but my husband and I started a family real young and, well, livelihood before fun. Now both our daughters are into cosplay and we want to do it together. Thank you for your videos, including the video about what not to say to cosplayers, which was pretty much a no-brainer anyway, but still good to know.

[@cosplayweirdo3954]

Ive been Cosplaying since I was 11 I am now 15 and 2day is the 5 year mark 😊😊

[@_vampiredisco]

I'm sorry if you've done this already, or if you haven't done this because you really don't want to, but I'm really curious as to what your natural hair looks like! You should show us sometime if you'd like.

[@AnyaPanda]

I deliberately don't show it because I don't want to.

[@_vampiredisco]

AnyaPanda Alright, just wondering💙

[@laurenwestfall7066]

Awesome vid! I liked how you explained that people have different comfort zones and not everybody wants to do the same thing

[@madelineattwood2008]

So technically every one is wearing cosplay on Halloween 😅

[@dannydevito2.066]

Now I don't know if I want to be an author or a cosplayer when I grow up. That'd be awesome!

[@Miyavisgirl1540]

I started cosplaying all the way back in 2004. I'll be 38 this July, and I still love cosplay. I'll be dressing up as Bayonetta and 2B at GalaxyCon this summer! ^^!

[@ilyreficul]

this video gave me so much support as a cosplayer

[@oreo_cos]

SAME, especially the comments

[@chyfox5590]

So glad to hear I'm not the only one who remembers "Heroes of Cosplay"

[@triggereddiobrando]

I actually cosplayed at 10 my first time (Akiza from Yu-Gi-Oh 5D's), it was hella dope I didn't make the outfit myself obviously, I did make the mask but honestly it was still really cool Didn't go to a con instead did basically croatian halloween which we call maskare 10/10 it was hella dope and would do again

[@em-fe5hb]

Another misunderstanding about cosplay is that you can't cosplay as a character if you have a different color skin, type of body, age, gender, etc. My friends were recently talking about who has a "anime face" and who doesn't, who should cosplay and who shouldn't just based on the aspect.

[@Evibbles]

I cosplay because it's fun, this year is the first time I've gotten a proper cosplay (all my previous ones have been thrown together last minute or on a budget), in can't make clothes though in would love to learn how so I brought my cosplay for the next con (supanova 2018 Melbourne where I will be Alice steam dress from Alice Madness Returns), I never enter contests but even if I did I would state where I got it, if anyone asks me where I got my costume I would tell them and give an honest review of the quality, because why not give back to the business that is giving me an amazing cosplay (I paid for it of course but it doesn't change the time and effort put in or that if it's worth it others should know)

[@ellatoocute1804]

My first cosplay was the Frankenstein girl from Monster High when I was like 6 for Halloween, the wig and everything skskksks. I also cosplayed Miku when I was 8.

[@oreo_cos]

M O N S T E R MONSTERS MONSTERS YES WE AREE

[@allisonneal8045]

Great video!! You have such a positive presence on KZbin and I always look forward to ur uploads. Ur videos inspired me to cosplay at a con for the first time and it was such an awesome, empowering experience. So ty!!

[@AnyaPanda]

Ahhh oh my goodness I'm so glad, thank you! ;u;

[@vampiric_embers5349]

I'm so happy about her saying about bought cosplays being okay I'm under 16 and terrible at sewing and making so I buy cosplays and I start to feel judged and really feel bad because I bought it rather than Make it myself

[@faepan]

I loved this! It's so nice having these sorts of videos that people can come to so everyone knows and can be more informed on the subject. You killed it, as always.

[@AnyaPanda]

Ahhh thank you so much Sydney, that means a lot! ;u; 💖💖💖

[@oreo_cos]

SAMe, I also love that people go to the comments and tell storys about their cosplays and other things I like talking to them and making friends and helping people out

[@YamiBakuratheThief]

Made a costume for both myself and a friend for this year and ir will be her first time doing this. We had a third person so we could do Lotte, Sucy and Akko from LWA. Our Lotte dropped out, lol. I am actually glad that I was compared to and given the Sucy role as I am not keen on skimpy outfits for myself. Plus my attitude naturally 'fit.' Though I have a feeling even with that supposed "modesty" I will still be harassed. Lol. It comes down to if people who interact with you have boundaries. DON'T BE AFRAID TO SET BOUNDARIES FOR YOURSELF!! If someone gets too close and you don't like that, express it. 'Cause it doesn't matter what you wear sometimes. I was something different last year ('human' male Majora a friend designed) and people kept touching me without permission. Including touching my wig, touching my shoulder or back or my mask. I had to tell them it wasn't polite to just touch, and I wasn't comfortable. They stopped and apologized. Just speak your mind on that, be respectful, BE CAREFUL and have fun!

[@jodeecooper99]

I'm one of those people who cosplay their OC, do a lot of people do that?

[@marikaheinrich5522]

I did it once but well it was of a creepypasta I wrote myself and I designed her like a one eyed ghoul from tokyo ghoul basically (befor the anime/manga came out though) ... everyone kept asking me if I was a ghoul so I kinda dropped her

[@oreo_cos]

I just got out of one of my oc cospays

[@Mylo8328]

Your videos are always so full of positivity and kindness!! Watching them always makes me happy :)

[@Bunny-rl1rg]

Once I saw a little girl in a Megumin cosplay and I almost die of cuteness

[@nesunknown3555]

Me cosplaying from KZbin Series: Yes this counts finally-

[@shamblingabby]

I did wanna comment about the age restriction part only to say to underage cosplayers PLEASE be careful of adult cosplayers and I would HIGHLY suggest just not befriending adult cosplayers at all and avoiding them aside for pictures and meetups. If an adult cosplayer doesn't see any need to put up a barrier with you and wants to befriend you despite you being underage this person has a high chance of being a predator. There have been a lot of predatory people in cosplay communities who go after teenagers specifically because they take advantage of their lack of experience. This goes to adult cosplayers who AREN'T looking to prey on teens as well, no matter how cool the teen might be stop normalizing becoming friends with them despite the age difference you could be endangering them into trusting someone who will try to hurt them. Cosplay is for everyone but I wanted to throw that warning out on regards to age.

[@boreragnarok8903]

Awesome video Anya, you actually answered some questions I had so thank you

[@AnyaPanda]

I'm glad! ^^

[@weebis535]

My first cosplay was when I was ten. It was Eevee and the ears were made of paper. It was hella cheap but it was so fun! Now I'm getting really into cosplay and since that cosplay was for a dress up day at school, it was ok, but now that I want to get a wig and a chest binder and go to a con my parents think it's weird. I'm glad this video was made so I can show them this, I'm sure there's a lot more they don't like about cosplay other than the price, as they have a good bit of money. Have a nice day and sorry this was terribly formatted :p

[@kirbiliusclausius]

For point 1 - I've seen old people rocking the couple from Cowardly Dog, the grandma from the Tweety Bird show. I'm waiting for someone to do Stick from MCU Dare Devil. For point 2 - Didn't Star Trek half start most of this stuff, if not popularized it. Cons (I think there were earlier), Cosplay (apparently explained), fan-fic (I understand there was a Sherlock Holmes fan club in Britain that shared homebrewed mysteries). For point 3 - Glad you mentioned the competition. For point 4 - Cosplay is expensive, not profitable. For point 5 - So nopes.

[@lilethrose7805]

Thank you so much! I love how positive you are, but still 100% truthful. You're an amazing and inspiring cosplayer!

[@oreo_cos]

Even her being kinda mad, she's still sweet

[@nanokia5828]

I really respect the people who cosplay from kill la kill

[@xDUCKiE4O8]

I get so happy every time I see you upload 😊

[@AnyaPanda]

Aww shucks omg ;u; 💖

[@phantomunknown4866]

I LOVE YOUR COSPLAYS!!!!!

[@jahsoka8307]

I want to make each tinker bell fairy cosplay, including Iredesa, I want to cosplay her but don't want to offend anyone, people are so easily offended nowadays. It wouldn't be to offend anyone, I just want to cosplay her, would it be a good or bad for a very white girl to cosplay a dark skinned character? Help!😭

[@mus1c3gg]

Don't worry about those people! Cosplay whoever\whatever you want as long as you're being respectful (and not like going full on black-face of smth, that's very rude).

[@jahsoka8307]

Haruka Ardnog thanks for the reply, no way would I be doing black face. I want to someday do a series of Disney princess music videos with a fairy in each. Silvermist with Ariel, Fawn with Aurora (cuz animals), Iridesa with Rapunzel etc☺ hopefully if I do the videos people see that I'm doing it in respect and love for the characters. Sry if this reply is long lol

[@oreo_cos]

Those people are heccin irrelevant, people can get offended bc you're eating a certain food or whatever THEY. DON'T. MATTER. YOU. DO. WHATEVER.

[@user-pn8cr8cx6l]

Great vid, great channel! I recently this year went to my first convention, it was a little bit smaller, and I almost didn't dress up because of many insecurities, like the kind you touched on in this video - things like not being anime, or not having enough time / money to make my own costume... I actually went as a general Alice in Wonderland, and I was so nervous and embarrassed. And it turned out I loved it so very much! I had a great time, and actually was amazed at how many people we're in all different types of cosplay, not just anime. And so many people recognized and complimented my attempt! It was a great experience, and I'm so glad I did it and didn't back out because I was embarrassed! I think costume play is something that almost everyone should try at least once lol! it can be intimidating if you look it up on the internet and see all the people who can afford amazing wigs, and handmade costumes that take many many months. But the truth is, as long as you are in costume and playing, you are cosplaying and people will appreciate it and you will have a great time! And as you said on other things - the people that don't, are wrong!

[@oreo_cos]

Awww I'm glad you went! Keep cosplaying and stay hydrated my dude

[@dandadamo4299]

Very true! Thank you! I especially agree with the age thing!

[@TescoSushi]

Awesome video!!! As always!!! 💗💗💗💗

[@AnyaPanda]

Thank you!!

[@cyberspacepanda]

Thank you! This makes everything super clear 😁😁😁

[@pinkivixen3295]

I cosplay, and at almost EVERY con that I've been to (I've been to 2) I saw NO "Sexy" cosplays. And at some conventions, there are rules that say no sexy/inappropriate costumes. (I'm kind of a beginner)

[@CindyBellydance]

Thank you so much for the information. I am all about dressing up as characters for dance performances. I love it so much I just started looking into Cosplay. I'm 58 and life is too short not to have fun. I have no problem playing in costumes. I Love that wig on you! :-)

[@AnyaPanda]

So glad I could help! 😄 Welcome to cosplay, you're gonna have a great time!! 🥰🙌🏻

[@momocon9932]

On the age thing.. You can OF COURSE cosplay as a under age person.. but be aware, some adults wants to spend evenings at cons.. being.. adults.. and having a minor present will pretty much ruin the mood.. so please be aware if you are a bit in the way.. :)

[@charliemyers1282]

I am starting cosplay this year and I wanted to thank you for all of these videos you put out. Ik these are like multiple years old but they are so helpful for beginners. ngl I kinda wanna cosplay flo from progressive now...

[@fuyuhikokuzuyuruu4644]

Saying a cosplayer isn't a cosplayer if they buy their cosplay/commission it is like saying a furry isn't a furry if they don't make their fursuit.

[@leonkuwata1778]

I agree, Baby Gangsta.

[@nachos6581]

Wait, if you use cosplay amino, then you feel like your at a convention? Wait, then you’d feel jealous or sad that you’re not at the convention...RIP ( this is why I can’t wait for Anime Boston)

[@gustinggrimoire]

I remember talking to some random guy about cons and cosplay and I said I cosplayed Deadpool and he had the audacity to ask "Like.. sexy deadpool?" no. go away.

[@Kazaz1980]

thank you for clearing out the age thing, I have wanted to do it but thought I was too young, now I have some confidence in learning more :)

[@piraicat]

On the topic of the age restriction misconception, my sister and brother cosplay and they are small children and they love to cosplay. They will cosplay at the house or in public and they love it.

[@theaudfather6823]

Were you at Sakuracon? I thought I saw you on Saturday but I was too nervous to go say hi XD. I just wanted to tell you I admire your work as a cosplayer and just you as a person. Hope you’re having happy times (:

[@emmagrapes9941]

I’m 9 turning 10 in July and my dream cosplay/ first cosplay with is junko 👁👄👁

[@ajohnson82454]

( i’m 10 ) i’ve had murdoc cosplans in my head for too long now 👁👄👁

[@LG-iy5mw]

It’s funny people say there’s an age limit to cosplay, even though kids wear costumes and pretend all the time.I know I did that all the time when I was a kid. I never called it cosplay (I wasn’t even aware of it back then), but really, that’s what it was.

[@fgregerfeaxcwfeffece]

3:36 of course that's anime. it exactly the same art style as the best anime of all time: cory in the house.

[@catsinsummer]

I was surprised that the conventions you've gone to required a parent to accompany minors -- I can see it for maybe kids under 13 or so, but when I was in high school, a group of friends and I went to Megacon for a day and the parent who drove us dropped us off. I was barely 14 and looked about 9. Maybe it's a Canada thing, or possibly you're younger than me and I can't tell? It's probably a good idea to take a parent if you are either really young, don't have friends to go with, or just if you want to! I'd definitely suggest going in a group for younger people, though, if you won't be bringing your parents, and possibly only going for one day of the convention so you don't have to handle hotel rooms. I usually pick Saturday because for three-day conventions stuff is winding up on Friday and winding down on Sunday. I'm 24 but I honestly would never go to a con without someone else with me -- I can't drive and I'm disabled, so that's part of it, but I just don't feel comfortable in crowds. I lost my wallet last time I went to a con, and my friend, who drove us there in exchange for my parents helping pay for gas and the hotel room, was a lifesaver and looked around for it (and found it) when I couldn't walk anymore. My two cents on an old video, because you clearly need my two cents C: (you don't, you have been to twenty kajillion cons and I have been to three)

[@grace-wi3gn]

Trying to convince my mom to let me cosplay because I do musical theatre and it's basically the same thing... you dress up as a character and act like them!

[@milily57]

My dream cosplay is mercy from overwatch and I cant wait to cosplay her she is my favourite character from overwatch and she is from a video game so not all cosplay is from anime

[@immaweeblmao6524]

It makes me sad whenever I see someone who feels that they can't cosplay a character because their skin color, gender, height, bust, body type etc are different. If you like the character, rock the hell out of your cosplay and don't worry about it because in the end, you share a passion with thousands of people who will cheer you on ❤️

[@twilightlover3490]

Another cosplay misconception that I get asked a lot, is being a cosplayer the same as being a furry? No. No it is not.

[@oreo_cos]

Furrys are people who believe they are animals and are born in the wrong body (i have friends thats are furrys) And cosplay is more like dress up, or dressing as a character you love I've also been called a furry for saying I want to cosplay tokoyami

[@mewmewgirlabbey3840]

I'm really glad that cosplay is so excepting like you can do what you want with it. And there is so much to chose from. Iv only been cosplaying for about 3-4moths and all my cosplays are bought and some a tiny bit altered but beside like cutting and re styling a wig that all Iv really done and I feel a bit embraced I still haven't made a cosplay and I really want to cuz I see a lot of cosplayers doing it and I want to do things that arnt store bought but I like that it's cleared up a bit that it's ok to buy things and you can still say you are a cosplayer

[@oreo_cos]

Cool! I've actually just started getting into cosplay a few months ago as well, I haven't officially started doing full cosplay tho, just makeup and wig styling

[@cosplaymemories1487]

I enjoyed this Tedtalk like, AnyaPanda talk! :3

[@Koolkitty_9]

I really really hope that one day that the stigma over cosplayers buying their costumes goes away. I've met people who get so mad when they learn cosplayers buy theirs over making them, your cosplay is yours, no matter if you buy it or make it!

[@mimisnow8104]

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