The Cosplay Lifestyle | SubCultures

Take a look inside the fantasy behind Cosplay as SubCultures explores behind the scenes of what makes this community so magical.
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Jessie Pridemore ( / rufflebuttcosplay )
Ginny Mcqueen (ginnymcqueen.com/)
Shea Standefer ( / sheastandefer )
Creator: Erin Cantelo
Director: Anabella Casanova
Producer: Matt Pittman
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[@RevRaptor898]

I cosplay in NZ and have never heard a derogatory term used for people not in costume. Cosplay and cons are ment to be inclusive. Its total bull shit to label someone as mundane just because they are not in costume. everyone is there to have fun.

[@aaronwarren76]

Has anyone else noticed that at conventions there is always a person dressed as deadpool.

[@XsasunaruloveyaoiX]

Deadpool is always a popular cosplay, its everywhere. I don't hate it, as long as the person is chill and gets into character very well while also being polite and respectful.

[@DarKKnightt07]

I don't mind it, but sometimes the people cosplaying Deadpool can be annoying assholes.

[@DarKKnightt07]

Star Wars is big at conventions too, your never going to go to one and not see someone dressed as a Stormtrooper or Darth Vader.

[@YourBuddyDidi]

I worked on the fandom subject from a sociological point of view last semester... Why does this video come out only now?! I loved it! This definitely is the best channel on youtube.

[@Vakariansx]

Loving these subculture videos! As both a cosplayer and a soon to be roller derby girl, I thoroughly enjoyed both these videos of people embracing derby and cosplay etc and how its changed their life. Thank you for these videos :3

[@brunobruno1152]

I dont get why people think cosplay is so werid... I never did it, but a friend of mine likes it a lot. I think that being alive is about an exploation of love, love for others, love for yourself, love for nature, creativity, science, ...love for life. This people really LOVE the universe somebody's imagination built, it's still really loving something special (our ability of creation) and that is always good! have a nice day guys :)

[@brucekaraus7330]

Great vid, I'm 51 and I think that women in geekdom is the best thing that ever happened. They have brought their talent, skill, imagination and shared love for the art and story of comics, animatiom and film to the community. Rock on ladies, sorry we took so long to have you.

[@Zenzilove0]

This is the best interview/documentary type thing I have ever came across about cosplay! I love it!

[@SahirasSenf]

Great! This is the first...documentary-thingy that ever pictures it the right way! It makes me proud to call myself a part of that community! :)

[@ZennTempleRiffs]

I never realized how much effort they put into it. Great to see people loving their hobbies :-)

[@coldslutsonfire]

This is great! I love how well produced it is.

[@DyOH-Arnold]

What beautiful women. What a beautiful human experience, and people willing to share that with the world. How cool!

[@VisualVisu2011]

This made me tear up a little. I've only been doing this for 3 years and I'm in love with this atmosphere. Of course, you have those who spew negativity but... overall... everyone in the cosplay community is so awesome! I'm stoked that I'm attempting my first dream cosplay in July! Sakuyamon from Digimon Tamers

[@LCAAusten]

This was such a gorgeous video and I'm so glad they addressed those issues in a non-violent, measured way as well as being gorgeous and talented.

[@bearblue66]

So awesome and creative. I have always admired those who could create those costumes. Thanks for the "behind the scene," look. Nicely done.

[@cloxwork]

Im so glad you did this! So many of my friends do this, and its not really a discussed subject, its just its own culture that you either know about or don't. Thanks for sharing!

[@msvirginialee]

This video so clearly expresses how I feel about cosplay. Amazing video! Damn, those transformation sequences at the end were so cool.

[@TyLeeslilsis]

This is awesome! I'm cosplaying for the first time this year at Otakon, so watching this right before making my costume is amazing and so inspiring! :) Thank you so much for doing this!

[@chengoo]

Mundane? I call them tourists, for each Con is like a kingdom! Like kingdoms, a Con rise and fall, this factor no point denying! Merchants and artists in rooms and halls; trading, selling, and buying. At last, there are the citizens and tourists of all shapes and sizes. While the citizens pay homage, while the tourists enjoy surprises.

[@RKLuSir]

But, mundane sounds so much cooler! (Isn't "mundane" used in that new twilight-esque book series?)

[@daredfoxchick889]

Ricky Lujan Yeah it's used in that comic book series Fables

[@msemmavids]

Ricky Lujan I think it's used in the Mortal Instruments :)

[@jennyfromdabioc]

+Ricky Lujan MORTAL INSTRUMENTS IS MUCH BETTER THAN TWILIGHT

[@bpresslor]

You're a true inspiration! I'm just now taking the leap into cosplay after many years of being too afraid to. It's great to see women empowering themselves and making con cosplay a thing of their own.

[@Jeckon]

Thanks so much for this one. I've always enjoyed seeing the costumes that people have for cosplay :)

[@OneCoolKat]

This is awesome! thank you for including my transformer creations! all of us were so happy to be part of such a great video that speaks of empowerment and passion.

[@KillCoreXD]

That is awsome! Even I'm 25 years old and I love cosplay! So many cool cosplay garherings here in Norway :D

[@Chibicheesecake1]

Love this! Amazing! So inspirational!

[@bentn13]

This is the best subcultures video for a while. Thank you :)

[@mpenton1]

There's an irony in how these people talk about being accepted and being a part of something and wanting to feel awesome etc and yet their community has a (within the community, likely derogatory) term for those who don't cosplay....

[@milkflavored]

+Damien Fletcher I was just going to say this. I would love to cosplay but it's an expense that I currently can not afford. There are POC who feel uncomfortable cosplaying characters outside their race. People have their reasons for not cosplaying just like cosplayers have their reasons for doing it. But it feels like another form of gatekeeping using "mundane" to refer to everyone else.

[@lovemeformenotanyone]

one of the best videos you guys have made!

[@michelleyelkovich9398]

my favorite part of making plays and performance art is the ability to disappear into another world; making decisions as someone else. I need an outlet of cosplay other then Halloween. Thanks for sharing guys :)\

[@HiImGM]

I wish there were conventions around here. I'd love to get into cosplay but there's nowhere to do it so I have to live vicariously through amazing people like these.

[@86_Bullnose]

I love this, I made Punisher costume this year and am working on a Hellboy costume. Nobody around me seems to get why but I love it and its awesome to see other people like it too.

[@KatieRoseSaysHellos]

AHH. I went to c2e2 this year ^-^ It was my first convention and my first time cosplying :D The confidence you get from dressing up like someone else is unreal! Lots of people stopped to take pictures with me and it was just an amazing experience ^-^ CAN NOT WAIT to go next year!!!

[@JGarciaMet]

Yay! Great job on the Cosplay video, SP! How awesome are these ladies? [:

[@Toyon95]

such a beautiful video- almost teared up a bit haha.

[@rjohns1995]

The music in this video is awesome!

[@crossfire367]

First, you girls rock and are gorgeous! Second, girl with awesome Pompadour style mohawk, mad props on tron belt and simon's cat on your shelf!!

[@mhcmhco]

I always come back from conventions feeling like I'm floating, especially when I have a successful costume. I've only been cosplaying for a year, but I always loved dressing up and all the fabulous things relating to cosplay. It's just so so fun!

[@TheySeeMeRoland3]

Shes eyes!!! OMG they are so beautiful! I actually paused the video and just stared at them

[@Wuppiestar]

These girls are so cool, and I admire them for making such awesome costumes.. I wish I could do that!

[@QtNFluffyBacon]

I believe they wanted to show, that even these professionals (your words, I'm not familiar with any cosplay celebs) came from a place where they were bullied for being a nerd, for liking different stuff. And I actually really like how that conveys that you will always be looked up at if you do what you are passionate about if you find the right people. You don't have to find the right identity to fit into your surrounding, you have to find the right surrounding to fit in with your identity.

[@Waumboll]

Really nice video. Thank you for making this sub culture look as awesome as it is. :3

[@louisealibrandi5092]

Special & different has been the back bone of 90% of those who have a creative soul. To me this is the divine in each of us ,those who can tape into that creative part of the soul are honoring there higher self. peace be with u

[@Neithernine]

so funny! And so amazing!

[@Lovelydarling555]

This is beautiful.

[@ozziewithanie]

"I didn't want to be someone different - I wanted someone like me." YES SO TRUE.

[@LozengeClouds]

Subcultures is such an amazing series!

[@EggPlantsBelieve]

I freaking love this. My sister and I were talking about cosplaying a while ago and going to a convection of some sort for the first time soon. :)

[@pureidiosy]

I looooooove this.

[@AugustasMakrickas]

Aww. loved the storey. Good quality video , with nice picturesque views. ;)

[@issoyoshilike]

its cool how creative they are :)

[@AwoIfakayode]

These women look good. Great video!

[@KarsindaCaliGurl]

Ahhh!! I love cosplayers and I love soulpancake! This video has made me very happy!!

[@SeleneLedezma]

Awesome video! Very inspiring :)

[@okashi10]

Keep doing what you love. Don't let anyone tear you down. Get really good at it. Find a way to make big money from it. And then rub your success in all the haters' faces.

[@lovelyMissInna]

Soo cool!

[@garethm55]

the sub-cultures series is by far the best on soul pancake, you should make more!

[@janebognar3509]

Battle Angel Alita!! Gally, in this house you are epic!!! So beautiful to see you alive and kicking in cosplay!!!!

[@partyhatlion]

Ger Tysk, a cosplayer and photographer, is actually publishing a book about cosplay. It's called Breaking All the Rules: Cosplay and the Art of Self-Expression!

[@creature-habits]

YES YES and YES!!! Three of my favorite people talking about my favorite hobbie

[@oceanlile]

wow they all look fantastic in costumes :)

[@PHANTASMIC]

Great piece on cosplay. There should be more stories on cosplaying. In fact we will be producing more

[@catchingstars7]

Respectful video and well said/done to all the cosplayers!

[@DarkShippoXIII]

thanks for this!

[@PlienxXxPandaSmiles]

I used to be the shy kid that never talked to anyone because I was afraid of rejection.. and since I cosplay it's all gone! I'm not shy at all and I randomly talk to people at cons and meets :D cosplay changes my life and I will not stop doing it as long as I can!

[@TheEpicTeatime]

I'm not very familiar with cosplay, and I don't know if what I do counts as it. But I am a big fan of the steampunk subculture, and have a steampunk outfit or two that I wear every once in a while. Steampunk costumes are very elaborate, and can be very expensive as well. I started out buying a single vest and a pair of goggles. Over the next year and a half I would acquire something new every month or so to add to the costume. It was a very gradual process, but now I have something I'm proud of.

[@sashahallman3343]

Amazing

[@duckduckgreyduck]

I want to hang out with these ladies! That looks like so much fun.

[@Thelibraryisopen]

I love these women! I've always wanted to cosplay but never knew where to begin...

[@catrina339]

:)

[@MrSloan04]

the blonde cosplay about "There's Something About Mary" is awesome

[@Thebighen]

I like to watch other people create their costumes or whatever they do. I enjoy being around people who appreciate fictional stories and like to dress up. I think it is fun and engaging!

[@IELTS_with_Anfisa]

You. Are. Amasing! Thanks so much!

[@alitathekillingangel7053]

Whoohoo! Gally @ 6:12 !!

[@angelicafrye-rangsiyananta]

They're all so pretty.

[@tinkerred7]

these people are awsome, imagine the things they could come up with if they became fashion designers and inventors and stuff!

[@casaramayer1534]

I want to go to a convention SO BAD! I would LOVE to cosplay! Wish I could do that.

[@Braveanimal]

38 and still love to dress up, even my horse loves to dress up! :D Not sure if I am a fullfledges geek, but I love anyone who dares to truly be themselves!

[@tarquinnff3]

Really cool video. :D

[@TamaraWoods]

For people who aren't really nerds, but who enjoy this channel, it would've been cool to have some notations of who the characters they were portraying, especially at the end.

[@sugaraugarcandypop]

OMG these girls explain their passion for cosplay just the way I feel about harley quinn

[@listenmorespeakless]

Steampunk sounds right up my ally! Maybe we'll make it a mother daughter thing.I guess searching around & getting creative is key.Thanks for the helpful tip.Much appreciated :)

[@jillybean190]

Yes I am a fellow cosplayer and I can relate! I'm lucky to live in a generation where being a nerd is more accepted! I just can't wait till I get older so I can make more cosplays and go to more conventions! :D

[@Windwolf14]

yes! ^^

[@narudude1994]

Agh! She was Alita! That was so cool!

[@TheMistressMisery]

I love seeing this, and have been struggling with what to do as my first cosplay. I can't sew for shit, but I can be damn resourceful when I need to be. And I've discovered the perfect 1st cosplay, I have no idea where I will wear it, but hey...Halloween is soon ^_^, my first cosplay is going to be Captain Amelia from Treasure Planet :) and I can't wait LOL

[@winforwon]

Sickburn...that's madcore!

[@TheJukeboxhero77]

Nothing better than a gorgeous geek/nerd.

[@ozziewithanie]

Love cosplay - it's my favorite thing about conventions! @_@ Once I have the resources to do so, I plan on investing them on making costumes and learning how to do it better. o3o

[@ALtheAPACHE]

So fascinating. Where else can you see Walter White having a discussion with Itachi? 3:26

[@CKNiebergall]

People who don't cosplay at conventions are 'mundane?' Maybe they stand out less, but that doesn't mean they're boring or don't matter. Not everyone has the ability or means (or desire) to cosplay, but everyone should be able to enjoy conventions without being judged. 'Mundane' people are nerds too :)

[@greatauntprune]

Nice!

[@Eeshkeen]

...goosebumps = )

[@oliviafofanah9256]

i wanna try cosplaying looks really fun and cool

[@Laura.K.]

olivia fofanah did you give it a try ?

[@PoppinIke]

the first time i went to anime expo i didn't cosplay. there was a fire the burned inside of me and i've been going every year since always cosplaying. going to a convention really does make you more comfortable in your own skin. ever since my first convention i think my nerdom has increased 10 fold

[@VerticalForklift]

I think what they mean by "being themselves" has less to do with the fact that they're dressing up as someone else and more to with the reason WHY they dress up; their love for the character, game, anime, movie, etc. It's about expressing how they FEEL about the character, not wanting to BE the character. And cosplay means something different to everyone! For some it's literally costume play, for others it's about receiving attention, others still do it for the craft, et cetera and so forth.

[@stewdippin]

I love cosplaying!

[@SteveVader101]

Freaking love the tron bike belt buckle

[@arsenicqueen69]

You did Madame de Pompadour? That is badass.

[@XxXWISHLESSXxX]

YES YES YES YES YES YES!!!

[@gregthehutch]

Really cool vid that

[@SamanthaPortUkulele]

As a female geek, I would like to say thank you for this comment. Sadly, there are still many, many male geeks who think us girls should be excluded from all the nerdy fun and go out of their way to tell us to stay out of "their" domain, so it's refreshing to see a male geek who is supportive and welcoming to female geeks.

[@Ciaoies]

Ghostbuster boy was cuuuutttteeeeeeee~~

[@abrowne36]

Do what you love to do! Thats the only way to live life :)