Cosplay is a phenomenon that has grown in popularity in recent years and combines the elements of dressing up, live performance, and popular culture. The term was coined in Japan as far back as 1984 but didn\u2019t pick up until the 1990s. It has now enjoyed massive growth since then and looks likely to increase in popularity further over the coming years. All kinds of people from different walks of life enjoy taking part in cosplay, and you will no doubt have encountered cosplayers if you\u2019ve ever been to film, movie and game conventions or Comic Con<\/a>.
\nGiven the popularity of cosplay, perhaps it\u2019s time we knew a little more about it. There are thousands of people all across the world who actively participate in cosplay. This is a growing trend, and there is even a cosplay subculture prevalent in the Eastern and Western worlds these days. We\u2019re going to look a little closer at the phenomenon of cosplay, and why it appeals so much to people.
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