…THE TERM WAS COINED IN 1984? The act of dressing up as a favorite character was thus named by Japanese writer and producer Nobuyuki Takahashi. He combined the terms costume and play.

…BRAZIL IS A THREE-TIME COSPLAY WORLD CHAMPION? The World Cosplay Summit championship takes place every year in Japan. Brazilian artists always stand out in the competition.

…JAPAN HAS VENUES ESPECIALLY FOR COSPLAYERS? There are restaurants, stores, and even photography studios that specialize in serving this growing community.

… MOST PEOPLE MAKE THEIR OWN COSTUMES? Part of cosplay culture is to improvise with whatever you have on hand to achieve the desired result. For example: a bucket was once turned into a helmet, and a sheet made into a superhero cape.

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