Cosplay: From Fan Expression to Global Creative Industry Cosplay — the practice of dressing as characters from film, television, comics, anime, games, and original works — has evolved from a niche fan activity into a global creative industry. What began as a playful expression of fandom now sits at the intersection of art, performance, fashion,…
Hey everyone! We’ve got some exciting news for all our cosplay fans and amazing cosplayers out there. We’ve just launched a new feature on our Patreon, and we can’t wait for you to check it out. Since 2024, we’ve been capturing moments from all sorts of cosplay events—DragonCon, Anime NYC, New York Comic Con, ConnectiCon,…
Hosted by @nycosplayer.events | October 10, 2025 On October 10, 2025, the energy of New York Comic Con spilled out of the Javits Center and into the heart of Manhattan as cosplayers and photographers gathered in Times Square for a meetup hosted by @nycosplayer.events. Against the glow of massive LED billboards, neon advertisements, and nonstop…
October 10, 2025 — New York CityThe second day of New York Comic Con 2025 at the Javits Center was pure creative chaos in the best way. The crowds were massive, the panels packed, and the energy impossible to ignore. Everywhere you turned, a new universe unfolded — stitched, painted, and brought to life by…
If you ever needed proof that fandom is alive, loud, and covered in EVA foam, the first day of New York Comic Con 2025 at the Jacob K. Javits Center delivered it in spades—and capes, helmets, wigs, and lightsabers. After a full year of anticipation, the city’s biggest pop culture celebration roared back like a…
We landed in Atlanta on August 29th and headed straight into the wild world of Dragon Con 2025. Picture this: a whirlwind of cosplayers from every fandom imaginable, all gathered in a glorious, nerdy kaleidoscope. It was like stepping into a living, breathing pop culture festival that never really sleeps. We’ve been to our fair…
New York City, August 23, 2025 — Javits Center If Friday sets the stage and Sunday winds things down, Saturday at Anime NYC is the day where everything comes alive. On August 23rd, the Javits Center was absolutely packed, buzzing with energy as fans poured in for what is widely considered the big day of…
New York, NY – August 22, 2025 — The second day of Anime NYC at the Javits Center was nothing short of electric. From the moment the doors opened, the massive convention hall transformed into a vibrant display of creativity, passion, and community. Attendees poured in, many dressed in elaborate cosplay that showcased the depth…
