Cosplay is not just dressing up as a hero. Cosplayers strive to represent not only the physical, but also the mental image of the character. This means that they try to imitate the character's voice, characteristic gestures and phrases, posture or manner of communicating with the environment. Cosplay expresses a fan's adoration for a character from anime, manga, etc.

Cosplayers identify with the personality and story of the chosen character. It's a kind of escape from everyday life, an opportunity to become someone else for a while, someone that the fan admires, whether it's character traits or an interesting costume. A 2009 study found that up to 70 percent of cosplayers surveyed confirmed that they became fans of a particular character because of traits they wish they had. Many respondents (79 percent) said they learned how to draw and animate by copying the drawing style of their favorite characters. This study sought to prove and demonstrate the possible competence of cosplayers in various art forms, trying to find a connection between cosplay and the choice of a future profession by young people.

Cosplay as an intermediary in establishing friendships

Through cosplay and festivals where costumes can be shown, long-term friendships are often formed based on supporting each other in creating new costumes, doing activities related to common hobbies, and spending time at themed festivals. By the way, you can buy ready-made costumes or marvel cosplay props on our website. In many cases, such friendships are formed beyond national borders. Cosplayers are usually sociable, young people who try to get to know other cosplayers through various Internet portals and websites.

Among the most commonly used are fan groups. Through the hours and days spent figuring out how to portray the character in the most believable way, they have learned patience, perseverance, as well as specific production techniques. Some even make a living as animators, artists, costume designers, etc., being able to use the experience gained from what they enjoyed most in their childhood/adolescence - cosplay - in whatever profession they chose.

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