For decades, science-fiction and fantasy film, literature, and television were looked down upon by their more mainstream genre counterparts and creators, a lingering result of their low-brow origins: ...

Who wouldn’t want to become Batman, have the hutzpah of Harley Quinn, or catch-em-all as Ash for a day? For pop-culture fans, cosplaying—dressing up as your favorite character—is a great way to honor ...

Anime Expo 2023 was in full swing this year as an army of cosplayers descended upon Downtown Los Angeles and delighted fellow cosplayers, convention goers, and photographers with their creative and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. If you’ve ever dressed up for Halloween, you might have gotten a taste of the ...

Cosplay is more than costumes—it’s about creativity, passion, and bringing beloved characters into the real world. Discover the art of transformation and how fans everywhere turn imagination into ...

I've been dabbling in some basic cosplay for a few years now, but never had the creativity or confidence to actually make my own props and accessories from scratch. Getting into 3D printing has opened ...

Sana Ali is a writer at Game Rant with a Bachelors degree in English Literature from the University of California Irvine. She has passion for writing, and has always been a firm believer in the power ...

Sana Ali is a writer at Game Rant with a Bachelors degree in English Literature from the University of California Irvine. She has passion for writing, and has always been a firm believer in the power ...

Images by Thurstan Redding via his debut photography book, Kids of Cosplay. Collage by W Magazine. I was surprised by the subject matter you chose to highlight in your first book: cosplay. I had no ...

Inside La Palmera mall on the second floor is a nail salon called MTV Nails. While customers are getting manicures, pedicures and finding a moment of relaxation from their hectic lives, 14-year-old ...