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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·10/01/26 21:11·No.10976381

Kaigai/Net Idol Thread - Silvagunner Edition

WHO IS YOUR OSHI WHO HAVE YOU SEEN LIVE AND HOW DID THEY DO WHO HAS THE BEST ORIGINAL MUSIC

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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·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·10/06/26 03:18·No.10976670

Cosplaying as Ben 10 at 22

I'm 22 and I made this Ben 10 cosplay, is it okay to still cosplay as Ben 10 at this age?

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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·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·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·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·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·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·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·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·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·10/22/26 05:43·No.10977039

Cosplay and cost

I recently started cosplaying and I don't understand how other cosplayers get sponsors. I haven't found a job yet because companies don't want to hire someone with a disability. Pls give me some recommendations.

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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·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·10/23/26 02:14·No.10977075

Hello, fellow /seagulls/. I haven't been here for a while but I have a question to ask you. I am currently working on a long term tech project of building a small, relatively autonomous Star Wars MSE-6 droid to roll around in at conventions. I have plans to have it be responsive and reactive throug...

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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·10/07/26 21:39·No.10976714

Hiii

Nothing special.. just dropping a photo to say hi ꒰ꈍᐜꈍ꒱ How have you guys been? Who do you guys think I should cosplay? :>

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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·10/21/26 23:06·No.10977037

wtf are tiktok "cosplays for halloween"

bro i just want to cosplay something cute and that "looks" like me for halloween, last friday i went to a party and i did a misa cosplay lmao, but i have another party and i don't know what to cosplay, im blonde btw, what do yall recommend?

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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·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·07/27/26 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·10/09/26 21:41·No.10976771

kigu masks

I've been interested in these uncanny masks and have some questions what to look for when buying one? anything specific to avoid? can you dance wearing one? (assuming it has a fan) can you use a normal wig or do they need a special one? can you swap the eyes?

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Anon·10/20/26 18:31·No.10977021

I am going insane and hate all of you retarded faggots

Why are the current crop of cosplayers that attend conventions genuinely fucking insane? I haven't been in a few years and the people I have been meeting are just absolutely bonkers. Not even close to the kinds of people that were attending conventions 10+ years ago. It's like this new crowd is wear...

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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·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·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·08/03/25 13:01·No.10958316

casual jfash with short pants

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Anon·10/20/26 01:09·No.10977000

My beginner attempt at a hajime hinata cosplay

Not the best and very cheap and I cant style a wig for shit but I tried.

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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·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·10/19/26 17:30·No.10976993

/LARP/thread

Geheimnisnacht soon, edition General LARP/HEMA/SCA/Battlegame thread. Ask questions, post your latest projects, share photos, you know the drill. Thread question: what are your Halloween related plans, events, and costumes this year? Pic related: finished a hat for my new character. After the mer...

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Anon·09/24/26 03:37·No.10976185

Youmacon 2026

New era, new faces. Fresh look, still at the same time and same place. Runs from October 30th to November 1st at Huntington Place (formerly Cobo Hall) in Downtown Detroit, Michigan. Music guests: >NateWantsToBattle >Cybertronic Spree >Genwunner >DJ Fluff 313 >Cam Steady >Similar Outskirts >Find The...

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Anon·10/15/26 02:12·No.10976889

general opinion on jirai kei

It can look elegant when done right. I like the more ryousangata side to it for that reason.

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Anon·10/01/26 01:31·No.10976359

cosplay ideas please please

hi all !! ive really wanted to get into cosplay but i cant decide on a character. if you have any ideas of those thta would suit me, please let me know : ) thanks !

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Anon·10/16/26 13:09·No.10976938

I have a black bodysuit and a 3d printer. Any ideas about what I can be for a family Halloween party?

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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·10/14/26 17:56·No.10976878

Now that the dust has settled, do you think participating in j fashion was net positive in your life?

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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·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·10/09/26 18:10·No.10976760

EGL questions you don't want to hear anymore

What are some newbie questions that you are absolutely sick and tired of hearing? From "Where can I buy" to "why so expensive"

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Anon·09/18/26 04:59·No.10976019

>MAGfest is sold out I'm going to kill myself

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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·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·10/13/26 03:10·No.10976855

Why do cosplayers do this with their female fans?

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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·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·10/11/26 04:07·No.10976804

cosplay saya

A while ago I cosplayed as Saya, but none of my friends know her, so I decided to post it here I know it's not one of the best, but it was fun to use (I made the "ears" in a hurry for a party)

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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·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·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·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·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·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·10/09/26 04:10·No.10976747

Anime Magic INK'd 2026

Halloween weekend con! >Who are you cosplaying as? >What days are you going? >Who/What are you most excited to see? >Are you getting any tattoos? >If yes, what?

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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·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·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·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·09/28/26 04:38·No.10976287

I don't get it. If your fat, just cosplay a fat character.

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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·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·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·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·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·09/04/23 19:03·No.10878507

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

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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·10/05/26 15:58·No.10976648

Prop search

Don't know if its better to ask you all or the /k/ommandos since this is some sort of holster? I've found exact matches for everything except for what's under his coat. Some sort of bag that goes under one shoulder without any straps across the chest, maybe theres stuff hidden behind the coat? No id...

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Anon·10/06/26 14:47·No.10976685

ANIME FRONTIER IN TWO MONTHS: The last few Texas events have been lurk slop I want to see coordinated meetups of some kind lets get some life into this board and more importantly in the Texas con sphere.

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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·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·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·11/08/25 08:58·No.10963917

Cosplay Legs

old thread reached img limit >>10850672

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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·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·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·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·10/06/26 07:58·No.10976675

Worn Pictures Thread

Requesting for any pictures of this Moitie being worn. Does this dress still exist on the face of the Earth?

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Anon·10/06/26 01:52·No.10976669

Leatherworking help?

I've been wanting a plague doctor hat for a few years now and with the plague spreading in Russia this seems like the perfect time to obtain one. Only problem is it looks like I'm going to have to make it myself. Does anyone know where I can obtain a pattern and materials (genuine leather, black an...

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Anon·12/04/23 08:37·No.10894317

homestuck/mspa thread

old one's gone

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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·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·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·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·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·10/02/26 23:43·No.10976422

question ft. my cat girl "cosplay"(?)

sup 4 chan does dressing up as a cat girl count as cosplay??? i've been having a disscussion about that with friends and decided to simply ask the internet (﹏) lets hope i dont regret posting my face to 4 chan

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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·12/03/23 22:19·No.10894270

ramona flowers

ramona closet cosplay lolzz

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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·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·10/03/26 16:46·No.10976459

I have never had sex in my whole life. Would a cosplaying femanon meet up with me and have sex? Preferably a cute anime cosplay.

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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·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·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·04/23/24 12:38·No.10911236

Webm thread

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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·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·09/17/26 23:25·No.10976015

i want to start cosplaying

I thought about starting cosplaying with things i have home does anyone have ideas of a character who would look cool on me?

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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·10/02/26 01:56·No.10976391

hello frens. is anyone going to cave this weekend? it's new.

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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·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·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·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·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

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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·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·05/08/24 05:33·No.10913436

Gyaru thread?

Any gals here?

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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·03/18/25 14:27·No.10948686

Lesbian cosplay

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Anon·09/29/26 11:17·No.10976320

swedish jirai danshi

hai, i’m not sure what board to post this on so i googled and said to post here? I really wanna get into jirai danshi and jirai kei fashion style, the only issue is, i am swedish,,,;; i fell in love with the style back in 2024, i have gotten a couple of clothing pieces but i haven’t had the opport...

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Anon·08/04/26 02:22·No.10974393

Cosplay

Cute leaf cos from X

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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·09/20/26 14:52·No.10976073

Conventions now

Like all things, normies ruin it. Back then people would go there because they actually loved animanga/comics. They would try their hardest to find passable costumes and make their own accessories, and even if it didn't look good, you would know they they put a lot of heart into it. They were quirk...

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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·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·09/24/26 05:01·No.10976187

making an asuka cosplay

is it fine that i'm not using latex for the suit? i cant find it at my craft store so i'm getting bright red fabric and will make the pattern myself. where tf can i buy latex? here's the wig. i kinda just wanna make her in a different outfit now

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Anon·09/28/26 14:57·No.10976292

MCM London October 2026

MCM is a month away! What are people looking forward to and what are you gonna be dressing as?

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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·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·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·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·07/06/24 06:38·No.10926061

suzupoii thread

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Anon·09/21/26 16:11·No.10976095

>girl cosplayer >tattoo that ruins the look So many tattoo'd women at conventions.

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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·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·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·08/12/26 17:02·No.10974778

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

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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·06/03/26 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·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·09/11/26 21:07·No.10975859

Unique Coords

Post coords with a unique theme, look, or feel.

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Anon·09/14/26 18:19·No.10975943

What the hell happened?

I met someone on discord who volunteered for Tekko Con. They suggested I go. I figured I needed to make some friends and try something new. I had wanted to get into cosplay for awhile but was too shy. I DIYed a cute espeon cosplay and got a lot of compliments. But I found it difficult to talk to an...

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Anon·09/11/26 19:49·No.10975857

How do you get started with more professional cosplay

So I've already cosplayed as simple shit, and I think the most "produced" cosplay I ever made was a berdly one (I used a cyan full body and some clothes I had, and made a beak out of paper) The thing is, I want to start making better cosplays, but I have 0 skills with sewing, or foam modeling/sculp...

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Anon·09/11/26 07:33·No.10975839

What should I pick if I want to cosplay as Malt?

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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·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·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·07/31/26 03:24·No.10974144

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

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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·07/31/26 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·08/30/26 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·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...