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Anon·04/25/25 21:30·No.10949988

/cgl/ is a board for the following: • Cosplay • Lolita • J-fashion • Conventions & gatherings • Sewing & prop-making • Craftsmanship tools/materials & tutorials • LARPing • Discussing accessories such as wigs/circle lenses/prosthetics/makeup (These must be within the context of the board-related to...

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Anon·11/30/25 10:20·No.10964928

TEXAS THREAD

Texas thread died about a week ago or so... RIP, not OP of the previous Texas thread but the anon that had revived it briefly in October. Meant to revive it again this month in-time for it to reach 1-year-plus status, but had totally slipped my mind and was already too late by the time I had noticed...

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Anon·03/17/26 21:13·No.10969197

Aus Idol Thread

>Animaga - did you enjoy the idols? >A-MUSE announced as guests at Animayhem Brisbane >Upcoming lives: Neonism and Patopi bar concept, Azusa grad, SeiPro two-man, Himizu one-man. Which one are you looking forward to? >What idols have you been listening to recently?

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Anon·07/14/23 23:03·No.10868275

My first time Cosplaying.

Heya /cgl/! I made the decision to give cosplaying a try. I cant describe how much i enjoyed it, especially because im a very extroverted person. What do you guys think of my first cosplay? :]

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Anon·10/24/25 04:23·No.10962911

Unpopular lolita opinions

What are your rare, unconventional or unpopular opinions in lolita fashion? I don’t like when girls wear gold tea parties in coords that have no gold in them, I see this particularly in sweet lolita and it gives off the same vibe as when itas wear white blouses with dresses that have no white in the...

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Anon·07/31/26 19:36·No.10974172

DragonCon 2026 40th Anniversary

DragonCon 2026 40th Anniversary Atlanta, GA USA 4 Weeks to go. Let’s see those cosplays.

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Anon·08/04/26 13:49·No.10974413

Matsuricon 2026 - Cyberpunk City

Who’s going? Who’s excited? Cosplay lineups. This is my 4th year going solo so I hope to be able to organize a meetup this year or something. This con has otherwise been enjoyable every year. September 3rd - September 6th, Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus Ohio.

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Anon·01/24/24 23:37·No.10900752

You need to learn how to vibe and talk to people at conventions. If you're underage that's one thing. If you're old enough you should budget for a hotel room so you can party and party with strangers and make new friends. The best part about conventions is meeting people and subsequently running int...

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Anon·05/13/23 17:50·No.10854523

Merfolk thread

I've only seen one thread on this in the past, but it's getting into the peak time of year soon so why not see if there's any interest. >favorite designs/tailmakers (fin fun, mertailor, fin folk) >fabric tails vs silicone >the actual exercise component of swimming with a monofin I know there are mer...

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Anon·12/23/22 04:39·No.10825168

Cool costumes that no one does anymore because of lack of relevance

>tfw you will never see a haven trooper or Quiet cosplay God-damned be Demon slayer and those trendy stuff, I want to see big tactical butts and awesome costumes.

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Anon·09/08/26 05:31·No.10975762

A helpful guide for New first time Convention Goers.

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Anon·06/05/26 12:43·No.10972382

EGL/Lolita Coords you like Thread

Post EGL Coords you like, or Lolita Coords that you find stylish. Not limited to any specific substyle or category. Gothic, Classic, Sweet, Old-school, the world is your oyster! >Lolita Resources/Sites https://lolibrary.org/ https://lolitafashion.fandom.com/wiki/Main https://www.closetchildonlinesho...

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Anon·08/23/26 14:50·No.10975147

Colossalcon East 2026

Didn't see a thread for CCE yet, so I'm biting the bullet. Who're you cosplaying? What're you most excited for? How much alcohol are you going to consume cuz we all know what we're here for? I've been going for a few years but never hit the waterpark (usually too busy partying elsewhere), looking t...

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Anon·06/10/26 19:56·No.10972532

Tekko 2026

New day badges, new website, same old bullshit. Location: David L Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA Dates: July 23-26 2026

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Anon·07/06/23 11:41·No.10866322

Do you guys ever like to go through YouTube and watch con and cosplay fandom videos from before the 2010's? It's a hobby of mine. It makes me sad. https://youtu.be/vc2Zj1C_uKY

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Anon·06/25/25 21:48·No.10955338

This shirt arrived yesterday for my Eromanga Sensei cos.

The wig better arrive soon.

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Anon·07/20/26 06:27·No.10973799

Kaigai/Net Idol Thread - Otakon Edition

WHO IS YOUR OSHI WHO ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING THE MOST WHAT SONGS ARE YOU LISTENING TO

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Anon·08/17/26 06:30·No.10974970

Embroidery and appliqué coords

Post lolita coords featuring embroidery or appliqué type elements

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Anon·09/06/26 15:36·No.10975685

Ita Thread - barely visible edition

Why post pictures if you're gonna pose and edit in a way where we can see literally nothing? You look like an unshapely pastel blob.

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Anon·09/22/25 02:39·No.10961180

>ITT: Dating in the hobby Seems like there is a tough barrier to work through when it comes to trying to keep your partner within the hobby. My ex hated cosplay and anime and it has done nothing but drive me to want to date cosplayers, more to help them afford better cosplays and all that, as well ...

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Anon·09/06/26 11:12·No.10975677

Polena (Dominion of Darkness)

Cosplayer XoAngelBeatsoX just made a cosplay of a character from my game Dominion of Darkness! Polena is a young vampire, torn between being an innocent girl, a proper noble lady and bloodthirsty beast. She is one of a recruitable and romanceable characters. XoAngelBeatsoX is a great cosplayer and v...

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Anon·03/08/23 03:30·No.10841824

/mkg/ - Mobile Kanojo/Kareshi General

/mkg/ - Mobile Kanojo/Kareshi General #14 Afterlife edition Last Thread: >>10397387 >The most discussed apps/games are Moe Can Change!, Dream Girlfriend/Nijikano, Dream Boyfriend/Hoshikare, and Animal Boyfriend/Gijin Kareshi, but people are encouraged to introduce new games. >We generally discuss...

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Anon·07/29/26 16:25·No.10974092

Crossplay/Crossdress #27.5: Reach for the Sky Edition

Alternate title: "Let's Try That Again" Edition Keep it /cgl/-related! Cosplay or J-fashion like Lolita/Brolita, Aristocrat, Kimono, Nanchatte, etc.! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ITT you may post: - Useful guides that can be applied to crossplaying/crossd...

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Anon·04/23/24 12:38·No.10911236

Webm thread

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Anon·01/19/24 18:09·No.10899898

3DS-Era

>the year is 2017 >everyone at the con is checking their streetpasses every 30 minutes we'll never get this back, and it hurts so much

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Anon·07/06/24 12:20·No.10926084

were conventions more fun ins 2000-2007?

I never went to these as I wasn't old enough but I've heard that conventions used to be more fun. Actual nerds going there having a good time. No social media attention whores trying to get clout Not overly woke and annoying bullshit shoved down your throat Just nerds nerdin' out

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Anon·11/13/25 20:31·No.10964195

Big Boobed Cosplayers Thread

Boobanon edition Last thread autoaged and image limit >>10911148

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Anon·03/25/26 20:46·No.10969438

Asuka Cosplay General /ACG/

Rei cosplays not allowed here

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Anon·09/04/26 21:50·No.10975561

do you think if i popped into the next largest anime con as ciel phantomhive with my 6 ft 3 white boyfriend as sebastian with an australian accent the women would go crazy over it

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Anon·08/27/26 05:38·No.10975284

Fan Expo Canada 2026

This con is comparable to the Lord of the Rings: the Return of the King, the film that swept the Oscars, in terms of Canadian cons. The Kimi no na Wa. The End of Evangelion. Who's going?

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Anon·09/02/24 22:27·No.10935842

Brit, British, England vs, English thread. Upcoming autumn

5 months of the old thread and not much has happened. Summer cons have been and gone and once again everything is fundamentally different. I don’t think we’ll Go back to pre lockdown glory. Ho hum. Theres a few more bits and pieces before con season is over but I cba looking them up this time.

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Anon·08/19/26 17:04·No.10975056

/cgl/ team thread

It's been quite a while since the gulls have participated in the 4cc, but I am hoping to bring a change to that and revive the team once more. It could be possible to play in Autumn already! >What is this? The 4cc is basically a 4chan wide football tournament where every board has a team of players ...

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Anon·02/16/26 22:46·No.10968292

have you ever found the pics of you cosplaying that you posted online or that somebody else took posted on a pornographic site?

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Anon·10/15/23 19:01·No.10886605

90's Cosplay

ITT: We post pictures of cosplay from the 90's or early 2000's.

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Anon·07/31/26 03:24·No.10974144

This is the best Canadian convention. Who is going tomorrow?

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Anon·08/08/26 00:08·No.10974630

Anime Magic/Fan Expo Chicago 2026

2 cons back to back! >Who are you cosplaying as? >What days are you going? >Who/What are you most excited to see? >Ready to have 3 days of nonstop fun?

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Anon·05/23/25 15:17·No.10952544

/ouG/ - Group shot edition

Old thread is capped >>10868636 This thread is for ouji and aristocrat (aka "boystyle") discussion. "Boystyle" is shorthand for "boystyle lolita" and refers to the masculine counterparts of Japanese lolita and, often, aristocrat fashions. There is a lot of overlap between these styles, and differen...

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Anon·09/04/25 17:51·No.10960442

fat cosplayers ruin everything (former fat person)

i'm not saying every person needs to have the same accurate body as the character they are cosplaying as, call be fatphobic but seeing ugly ass fat pigs cosplay and expect compliments annoys me. I don't know how they are not disgusted of being a fat bag, and looking like a pork compared to slim or ...

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Anon·08/11/26 08:39·No.10974727

yeah cgl kind of sucks rn, but...

Why won't yall stop complaining about /cgl/ being dead and do something about it instead? I mean... the amount of people who clearly miss how it used to be would probably be enough to make it at least a little better. Make more threads, interact in the existing ones, idk, just try to make it happen....

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Anon·07/27/26 13:27·No.10974032

Feels thread 2026!

A member of our con staff got arrested at the con, and still nobody knows why. He was walked out yelling "That was YEARS ago!" In happier news, I was in the hospital with appendicitis and my bf came to visit me dressed as Shinji Ikari. The nurse with Tokyo Mewmew tatts thought it was hilarious.

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Anon·04/26/26 22:52·No.10970358

Florida Gen: meds edition

Conventions in Florida thread. Last thread was nuked for no reason and someone needs to take their meds. Previous: >>10946506 >Brick City Anime Festival - January 10-11 >SSA+S Toracon - January 31 - Sarasota >PokeKon Fest - February 7 - Sarasota >Ocala Anime-Fest - February 14 - Ocala >Pensacon - F...

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Anon·07/31/26 05:50·No.10974147

oh god are ita threads gone

i havent been here regularly in years but when i do come back i cant find the ita threads. that was like the whole reason i showed up. did you people suddenly learn social tact while i was gone. what the fuck man

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Anon·08/28/25 14:02·No.10959987

German Thread - Austria-Hungary Edition

Because why not Connichi is around the corner - September 5 to 7 in Wiesbaden. Anyone going? Tell us about your con visits, your plans for the next months, cosplay struggles and everything else! Not sure where to go next? Consult this handy site which also lists smaller local cons: https://www.ja...

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Anon·08/30/26 23:36·No.10975384

My cosplays

>be me, 30s M >hardly ever donde a cosplay but in 2020 >carnival blood runs in my veins >tries and premieres it in Seville and Madrid >"hey, anon, you've got a good Class-D cosplay" Alright, I'm going to do cross "the fog" and dump my portfolio. Anons, do your worst. Otherwise, thank you very much. ...

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Anon·01/06/23 13:52·No.10827665

What makes a cosplay bad?

I was wondering if I ever make a cosplay, I firstly understand what makes it bad. Even if I dress properly, make up, good wig, I feel like it would look bad anyway. I was wondering if it is something else, like face structure or just being ugly. Also not talking about cosplays that don't match body ...

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Anon·08/28/26 14:56·No.10975319

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4S-i43raMdc >FAN EXPO CANADA 2026 LIVESTREAM lots of cosplayers and waifus

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Anon·07/23/26 21:06·No.10973906

Why are western brands like this?

Is anyone going to get the first release from the new western indie, Murmures de Rubans? Putting their "faux fur" controversy aside. I think that this design isn't cohesive and needed a lot of editing before they put it into production. Looking at the samples, I wouldn't buy it as is. I feel the sam...

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Anon·03/28/26 12:09·No.10969479

Trap Here I'm planing on cosplaying Goth 2B soon and I'm looking for shiny boots similar to the ones on the pic on the right, that are in a mans size. I also want to find better fake boobs than the ones i currently use. Preferably latex without being too huge, I don't want to look like an obvious tr...

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Anon·09/04/23 19:03·No.10878507

>mfw realizing cosplay is only worth it if you're attractive

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Anon·08/03/25 13:01·No.10958316

casual jfash with short pants

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Anon·08/22/26 22:05·No.10975125

so guys! idk what my cousin can be for halloween,he is 11 years old,so uh he like dbd,pvz,the warriors and more things,he hav little long hair,tell me something that YOU like,he will see your anwers,so uh now have a good day!

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Anon·08/04/26 04:52·No.10974396

Are cons worth it anymore?

Ive been into anime and japanese culture my entire life and ive only recently been interested in cons and making cosplays. Looking more into them, ive found out that its been heavily bastardized and a shell of its former self… or so ive been told. That begs the question, are they even worth going to...

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Anon·07/21/26 21:58·No.10973850

ANYC 2026

Any seagulls going to ANYC? 30 days to go!

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Anon·11/26/25 20:53·No.10964752

>just over a month away >no thread Seriously what happened? I heard some BS happened last year but it wasn't bad enough to wipe discussion off the board was it? Just got my room filled and looking forward to it.

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Anon·12/26/23 23:35·No.10896856

Drawthread

i dunno when drawthreads tapered off here but i periodically check back and there just never is one. so ill be the change I want to see in the world. post coords for me to draw, thank you. (and other artists too of course)

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Anon·06/26/23 02:05·No.10863223

Film or tv shows about Cosplay or Con Culture

Films/tv shows that are based on cosplay/con culture or at least reference it in some way. I felt that 2Kawaii4Comfort was (for better or worse) the most accurate description of going to a small con and having a bad time at it. It's a shame it ended on a cliffhanger.

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Anon·05/31/26 22:05·No.10972233

Chiyo-chichi cosplay assistance

Hello I would like to cosplay Chiyo-chichi from Azumanga because he's my favourite character. Though when I search up "Chiyo-chichi cosplay" it shows full suits - which I don't really like. Any ideas on alternative ways to do a cosplay of him? Thanks

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Anon·01/13/23 19:56·No.10829358

hey /cgl/ this me cosplaying as my cat rupert, who is on my shoulder for reference. Does anyone else here cosplay as their pet, or have tips on how to cosplay more like a cat without looking like a furry?

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Anon·07/14/26 07:48·No.10973664

Dreamcon

Anyone else here went? Or was it just me and my gf It was hectic, a little disorganized, and full of wannabe streamers (thankfully less than last year) but still a fun as fuck experience

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Anon·03/20/26 05:11·No.10969271

Jirai Kei + Ryousangata thread

Any style suggestions or new releases you're looking forward to?

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Anon·01/24/23 02:17·No.10831813

/CSG/ - Con Stories General

A thread for telling stories about anything and nothing - funny, roommate horror, party shenanigans, creeps, things you wished you didn't see, etc. >Be me >Walking around con floor with friend I just met the day before >He is fairly high at this point in time >Tells me he wants to try and find some...

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Anon·01/06/25 03:04·No.10944756

2b cosplay

Hii first time posting on this board but I’ve seen others show their cosplays on here so I wanted to show my best picture I have. It was taken professionally by a stranger on a convention last month

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Anon·07/15/23 00:30·No.10868287

Why is there such a stigma against girls who cosplay for money? As someone who has never had a girlfriend, being able to send money to cute girls who cosplay as the characters that I love is one of the only things in my life that makes me feel like I have a purpose. From patreon to onlyfans, it's on...

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Anon·06/22/25 11:41·No.10955089

Why did cgl lie to me?

>be me >con this weekend >feel I am tool old (29) and need to hang up the costume >get invited to con, birthday sucked so say might as well >we all do some basic leftover cosplay nothing big >meet my /v/ros and /g/eeks all about the same age outside one guy we will call Steve >steve is 36 became a /...

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Anon·08/12/26 06:27·No.10974766

Taobao Lolita

Share your experiences on buying Taobao brands. I wanna know if you hated or loved it, and why. Never bought anything there but was considering to do so because I found some cute stuff. Should I...? (JSK on the pic is Memoirs of Backlight by Infanta)

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Anon·12/14/23 18:00·No.10895583

Why do you cosplay?

I'm too old to understand this subculture please enlighten me like how do you feel when you larp as an anime character makes you feel like

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Anon·11/14/23 16:39·No.10891240

Ethnic Cosplay

>be non black person (not white) doing cosplay >high expectations to be accurate with correct wig for contests and photoshoots >be black >no need to use wig or accurate cosplay. it's called ethnic wigs instead

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Anon·05/02/26 19:17·No.10970512

aspiring cosplayer

hihihi /cgl/, just here to get some thoughts down ^-^ im waiting for a haruhi cosplay to arrive, but im kinda worried i wont look as cute as the other cosplayers i see on tiktok and elsewhere on the net. im sure this is a common thought, but its a big one nonetheless. i guess it sorta leans into my...

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Anon·12/04/23 08:37·No.10894317

homestuck/mspa thread

old one's gone

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Anon·06/06/23 00:11·No.10859759

Cute cosplay guys

To counteract all the moids here and the overwhelming spamming of slutty girls, here's a thread dedicated to the cuties who cosplay. Emphasis on the "cute" part. Bodybuilders cosplaying just to show off their abs are just as bad as the girls who only do it for onlyfans.

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Anon·08/17/26 20:20·No.10975006

Purchasing wigs

What are some good stores/brands to purchase wigs from? As with anything online, its hard to avoid aliexpress dropshipped trash. I'm not just looking for exclusively cosplay wigs. I'd like some that I can wear multiple times and will last a long time. I intend to take good care of them.

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Anon·05/31/24 20:45·No.10919926

Have you ever thought about getting plastic surgery for cosplay? If you did, were the results favorable?

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Anon·08/09/26 14:21·No.10974674

Worst EGL advice

What is the most ass backwards advice you've ever seen someone give a new or inexperienced Lolita? From encouraging buying on SHEIN to suggesting Argyle with a pin striped JSK and good ol' defending replicas, let's hear it'

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Anon·08/15/26 06:38·No.10974876

magwest 2026

Is anybody else at this

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Anon·07/12/24 13:19·No.10927904

Cosplay Butts 4

old thread reached img limit >>10818178

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Anon·05/09/26 23:52·No.10970780

( posted on b yesterday ) my asuka cosplay arrived ! so did my haruhi cosplay, but its too small and the seller is refusing to accept an exchange >:I guess itll do for photos and videos but i dont think i can wear it to cons

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Anon·03/17/24 23:38·No.10906476

Guys, how old is too old? Like, I am an oldfag in his mid 40s. Used to be very involved in the con scene back in the 90s and early 00s. I am currently on a very nostalgic mood about those days of yore, and planning to visit a few of the big cons to see how's the fandom nowadays. Would I be, as you ...

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Anon·03/06/25 07:59·No.10948089

>ummm whats wrong with cosplaying a character from a series you haven't watched? Unironically how do you respond without sounding mad?

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Anon·12/03/25 23:27·No.10965083

Is Emiru the best american cosplayer?

She is low tier compared to some chineses and japaneses. But when compared to americans she is pretty good. Most of the female americans are fat and ugly.

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Anon·03/19/26 01:55·No.10969229

Why do you think so many woman cosplay as bunnies. To be honest it’s starting to feel repetitive.

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Anon·08/12/26 17:02·No.10974778

Would it count as a cosplay if it’s a real guy?

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Anon·11/05/25 19:43·No.10963707

Is barefoot cosplay ever acceptable? If you are walking around at a con?

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Anon·05/15/26 02:26·No.10971050

colossalcon prime/ kalahari sandusky 'why the fuck are the waterpark passes 48 fucking dollar now' thread con is in 2 weeks and even though their fucking prices went way the hell up, who still going?

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Anon·11/22/25 01:16·No.10964492

Perfect asian body for cosplay!

Westerners will never be this cute.

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Anon·03/08/23 15:33·No.10841915

What was your first cosplay? >did a closet cosplay from a hotline miami mod maybe 26 people played >most work I did was dyeing a stupid hat

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Anon·02/07/26 05:23·No.10967943

Artist Alley General: been a while edition

>Please read the FAQ before posting in the thread (always updating) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PpDyjw2LDxbupdvHMNsBUOBVB66Lzwf44RM1You1GDA/edit?usp=sharing >Resources https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10uNmynwRn6CRc-OMqCeXmJwCNnEnd-vYi-7AQzSx74I/edit?usp=sharing >Artist Spreadsheet htt...

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Anon·07/08/26 20:19·No.10973513

uh lol what the fuck is anyone going to otakon?

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Anon·03/18/25 14:27·No.10948686

Lesbian cosplay

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Anon·01/18/23 00:22·No.10830427

FOTM cosplay predictions

Marin (and variations) and Yor were the obvious FOTM cosplays for last con season. What are your predictions for this year? My predictions: >Yor spillover from last year >a fuckton of Kobeni and Makima >Mitsuri from Demon Slayer (her arc comes out in spring) >Vash Stampede for guys

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Anon·04/04/24 20:57·No.10908990

Socialising at conventions

Is it normal for people to ask for pictures and immediately leave after? Or is this another Switzerland specialty where everybody hates socializing? OR is it because I'm male? How do you even make friends at a con? I went to a convention as Chainsaw Man last October and while over 20 people asked m...

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Anon·03/27/24 06:44·No.10907375

Beginner Congoer Questions

I'm a near-complete beginner to con culture and the "scene" due to zero exposure to it until recently and I have too many questions swimming around in my head that I need to ask. I've only been to a couple of small ones in my mostly-desolate area and I want to step up to traveling to bigger ones but...

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Anon·07/08/26 19:42·No.10973511

Anyone going to Otakuthon in a month?

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Anon·08/26/25 18:11·No.10959877

Age and Anime Cons - How old is too old?

This is for the older con goers. How does it feel to go to cons? Do you feel out of place? What is the average age at cons do you feel, and when do you feel like you've aged out of the con scene? I'm early 30s myself and I'm starting to notice the age difference, and have been interacting with peopl...

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Anon·03/11/23 18:10·No.10842710

Latex / Vinil Cosplay Thread

Any good Latex / Vinil / Tight and shiny cosplays?

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Anon·06/01/25 21:48·No.10953770

Dutch Thread: "Moving At A Snail's Pace" Edition

Previous thread: >>10850236 Instead or recapping a 2 year long slow thread, allow me to recap 2 years of Dutch conventions and they're current state: >Animecon lost half their visitors, is slowly falling to irrelevancy and going through severe financial problems (again) >Tomo started to ficus more ...

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Anon·08/08/26 14:22·No.10974646

Hello, where do I purchase a decent quality outfit of The Deep or Homelander?

We are having a costume party and my coworker is dressing as Starlight.

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Anon·01/22/23 21:17·No.10831480

My 2022 cosplays

Just wanted to share the cosplays I completed last year

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Anon·02/26/26 17:14·No.10968620

How is this Zelda cosplayer so confident without safety shorts?

I saw this amazing Zelda cosplayer on Instagram but I noticed she doesnt seem to be wearing any underwear or anything and she's at a con. Is she secretly wearing something underneath?

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Anon·12/17/25 20:07·No.10965621

What was the hottest cosplay you've seen?

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Anon·08/04/24 15:59·No.10931985

It feels pointless going to cons alone. I just went to Otakuthon yesterday and I saw tons of people, I went to panels, I had tons of nice conversations, interactions and pictures, but it hurts knowing I'll probably never see any of these people again. The only real long interaction I had was with a ...

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Anon·08/06/26 16:51·No.10974554

Whats the best way to grow a tiktok?

Ok I'm going to start off by saying I'm awkward and lonely. I'm doing stuffs to try and grow. (BTW yes the pic is of me.) I started a tiktok where I cosplay and dance. I would like to grow to make friends with some content creators I see on the platform. They are a group of ppl that cosplay and go ...

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Anon·08/05/26 18:06·No.10974508

Clones

What are our thoughts on cosplayers who hope to clone Belle Delphine to gain an audience? In countless pieces of media where authors, music writers, artists etc. attempt to not just sample someone else’s work/image, there are some who want to gain fans fast think the only way to do so is to imitate...

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Anon·12/03/23 22:19·No.10894270

ramona flowers

ramona closet cosplay lolzz

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Anon·02/24/25 08:57·No.10947633

Kids at cons

What do you think of kids at cons? Good? Bad? Should more cons ban them, I've noticed actual porn stars at Comic Con dressed very revealing and selling their stuff there so maybe that should go 18+

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Anon·08/04/26 20:19·No.10974448

Question

Hello, I've been into lolita for a while and I've been wanting to actually participate now. The only concern I have is that I am a guy and don't want to bring shame or embarrassment to myself or others. I'm not trans or anything like that, I just enjoy the culture and such. I enjoy egl the most, so ...

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Anon·05/22/24 22:13·No.10917456

>bf says he’ll take me to a lolita fashion store >ask if it is a sweet lolita, classic lolita or gothic lolita fashion store >he laughs and says it’s a nice store >go with bf >it’s kawaii fashion

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Anon·08/04/26 12:56·No.10974411

larp thread

dawi edition previous >>10937213

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Anon·04/26/22 14:44·No.10756184

Home decor, Room decor, broom closet decor

Dank und spooky edition Last fred >>10698290

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Anon·10/01/25 21:56·No.10961817

/cgl/ Secret Santa 2025

The signups have finally opened, for this year's /cgl/ Secret Santa event! >Rules, Hints, FAQ and More: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Od4uaaOZpm276bd2Sp9xDBL3ZK363eQ1V_4oHZ_l-xQ/ >Sign-up Form: https://forms.gle/Wqn7aDGaGNgUdinX7 Please don't hesitate to ask if you got any questions! You ma...

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Anon·02/07/24 03:16·No.10902106

How is the 2024 Cosplay community?

Years ago, when cosplay started getting popular, but also sexual, I remember being a big fan of a certain cosplayer. They turned out to be quite rude to their fans, and I was left being disappointed by it. Later as the years went by, I came upon information that her cosplay hype died down, her twit...

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Anon·11/04/24 18:55·No.10940489

Great cosplayers that suddenly disappeared

The title says it all, cosplayers that did awesome cosplay but their career were cut short, as they suddenly disappeared without any notice.

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Anon·06/22/25 00:24·No.10955048

Gumbun (mitchiemania)

I'M GONNA GUM!

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Anon·09/21/24 19:33·No.10937438

hey /cgl/ this me cosplaying my cat rupert, hes pictured here next to me ill add another picture after so you can get a closer look

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Anon·11/16/22 20:27·No.10818657

Capcom & SNK Dump thread

Discussion and analysis of CAP & SNK cosplayers. Post cosplayers names if you know them. Also Event & Year of pic.

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Anon·08/04/26 02:22·No.10974393

Cosplay

Cute leaf cos from X

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Anon·06/02/26 20:12·No.10972302

EGL vs CGL

Meta thread. Let's discuss what the fuck has been happening to and within the culture of EGL. Some questions and thoughts that have been on my mind below, reply if you want or bring up your own ideas to discuss. -Why is ita mostly dying as an insult? Are we not using it enough, or is it past it's ...

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Anon·09/02/25 02:25·No.10960283

What's the worst con you've been to? Bonus points for dead ones.

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Anon·08/03/26 17:11·No.10974367

Why don't 90s Nicktoons get cosplayed at conventions much? I see Gir from Invader Zim, Fairly OddParents, SpongeBob and Avatar: The Last Airbender cosplays at every convention I go to and I see Danny Phantom cosplays at a lot of them, so why don't people like cosplaying something like Angry Beavers?...

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Anon·01/11/24 14:13·No.10899061

Sharing a hotel room at a con: Have you done it before? Where did you find people to split the room with? Were they strangers? What rules were usually in place for the convention weekend? Did any problems arise? Would you do it again?

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Anon·11/08/25 08:58·No.10963917

Cosplay Legs

old thread reached img limit >>10850672

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Anon·07/06/24 06:38·No.10926061

suzupoii thread

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Anon·05/17/24 08:22·No.10914831

cosplay photography

reviving bc the previous thread from a while ago got nuked what's everyone's thoughts on cosplay photography in 2024/the foreseeable future? it seems like the amount of bullshit we have to put up with as photographers in the cosplay scene only increases day by day and the cons outweigh the pros

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Anon·08/02/26 05:23·No.10974327

I tried using their link tree but the discord link wouldn't work. I was trying to find which girls were at the rave this night. But with that aside how was everyone's gencon, both cosplayers and cosplay enjoyers

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Anon·10/17/23 15:34·No.10886888

Maid Cosplay Thread

share images of your favourite maid cosplays, whether it be the cutest girls or the most fashionable and intricate designs.

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Anon·08/01/26 21:45·No.10974299

are you still able to apply to use a panel room for a movie screening at a convention? i might do that next year.

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Anon·08/01/26 21:15·No.10974297

Who is going to MCM Birmingham this week? Any cosplayers? First time attending and I'm a little nervous

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Anon·08/01/26 13:29·No.10974271

Thoughts on this cosplay?

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Anon·05/08/24 05:33·No.10913436

Gyaru thread?

Any gals here?

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Anon·06/26/25 00:59·No.10955347

any tips to improve my mamimi cos before AX?

going to AX this year for a bit, but I wanna improve my mamimi cos. Rn im in the process of redoing the wig, but the clothes kinda bother me. Ill post some pics of the jacket, thats mainly what I wanna improve. I wanna add her little jewel thingy but I dont know how I could make it and attach it, i...

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Anon·07/23/26 15:01·No.10973895

There's an anime convention next month and I'm thinking of going. I want to cosplay as Akira from Eden of the East. Would I be allowed in if I cosplayed pic rel? I would tape a white piece of card to my front so nobody sees my dick and only my butt would be visible

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Anon·06/03/26 16:46·No.10972335

Cosplay

I want to cosplay as Chainsaw Man, which costume do you recommend? My friends say I look cute and should give it a try idk

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Anon·02/13/25 22:21·No.10947046

Lolita Snark Sites

I wish there was a better lolita snark site/secrets spot than 4chan now that BTB has been gone for three years. I want places to be mean about itas and share secrets without threads constantly falling apart into trans discourse.

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Anon·01/04/26 12:08·No.10966441

When did cosplaying start getting invaded by former models and fitness athletes?

>Late 20s cosplayer who was active pre pandemic and did fanservice cosplays >Pre Pandemic, most cosplay girls(even the ero ones) where definitely nerds, hot girls who found an outlet and overall it felt more authentic >2025? I go to a con and the popular or attractive girls are either failed models,...

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Anon·06/02/26 16:31·No.10972292

cosplay

Hii I wanted to try 4chan for the first time

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Anon·07/30/26 10:41·No.10974109

Cute cosplays

I love seeing cosplayers who focus on the cute side of cosplay!

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Anon·07/21/26 17:46·No.10973837

My cosplay arrived!

Tried it turn out its too big, gotta wait for the wig now

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Anon·07/29/26 21:21·No.10974096

Where can i buy Junko Enoshima’s top ?

I really like Junko Enoshima but as a guy i can’t cosplay her so i want to cosplay as Junko’s genderbent version. Where can i buy her top, cuz pants and boots i can find ?

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Anon·05/19/26 05:41·No.10971316

>Ask a cosplayer to take a picture of him/her. >Clearly looks annoyed while posing. As someone who's an introvert who handles socialization like a minefield, that's basically nervewracking.

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Anon·05/24/26 17:48·No.10971842

>ask someone at a con to take a photo for you >they hand back your phone and there's like 12 identical photos

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Anon·07/26/26 18:03·No.10974006

Are chinese women the best cosplayers?

Some of them have long legs. The type of body you never see on japanese woman.

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Anon·07/27/26 12:07·No.10974030

What happened to Crystal Graziano?

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Anon·07/25/26 20:47·No.10973980

Micotaku and Meowcos.com

Has anyone else bought from micotaku or meowcos? They have really cute bathing suits and cosplays but they look like they could be kinda cheap but both company's have very mixed reviews so im not so sure. Has anyone bought from them and can let me know?

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Anon·06/10/26 04:32·No.10972509

Anime Midwest 2026

Actually on time edition July 3rd-5th 2026 Donald E. Stephens convention center, Rosemont IL, USA Be there or celebrate Americas 250, you can do both. Also where did CAD go, I am disappointed and have nothing to do in December now.

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Anon·05/02/26 02:45·No.10970492

Cosplay Help thread

Idk whatever happened to the help thread so I'm making a new one. Post your questions related to costume making, techniques and stuff. I used to scroll /cgl/ back in 2018 and participate helping other ppl. I took a long break from cosplaying and want to get back to it.

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Anon·07/25/26 02:20·No.10973956

SDCC 2026 Thread

ngl i’m surprised no one’s talking about this convention here (for that matter, i haven’t seen much cosplay in that con as of this post)

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Anon·07/23/26 16:46·No.10973897

>>Sup /clg/? I'm an old old fag. 40 infact. Want to try cos playing. Advice? Anyone I could pass for? I'm not picky. I would however prefer to not play a femininity dressed character or one from a super niche anime. Also I am 5'9 and my body is at that awkward stage of being old flabby fat to more ...

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Anon·07/15/26 00:36·No.10973684

Thoughts when you see this?

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Anon·07/20/26 18:06·No.10973812

Help!

anons, i want to make battle android cosplay but im having trouble, idk how to make those legs using Eva foam 5mm and 2mm (both are 80kg/m3)

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Anon·06/03/26 23:03·No.10972341

Okay really what do we do with these fine people gone? Where has everyone started shopping at since they closed? The convenience they offered by having local stores to sample fabrics in person instead of ordering online hoping the color and material works was a blessing and I am lost without them

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Anon·07/19/26 18:18·No.10973775

Pictures or Video?

What are the pros and cons of each format when taking a shot of a cosplayer in your experience?

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Anon·06/28/26 19:52·No.10972905

Michigan Anime Convention

>Little over one month away >Not much talk Fuck it. Might as well get a general thread for this con going. August 1st and 2nd at the Vibe Credit Union Showplace in Novi, Michigan. Tickets available at https://www.michigananime.com/tickets