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…
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…
For the first time ever, Anime NYC expanded to a full four days—and honestly, even with that extra time, it still felt like just scratching the surface. The Javits Center was buzzing with energy from open to close, packed with fans, creators, vendors, and cosplayers who turned every aisle into a celebration of anime and…
Boston was buzzing with excitement on August 9, 2025, as the Thomas Michael Menino Convention & Exhibition Center welcomed fans from all corners of pop culture for FanExpo Boston 2025. Thousands of attendees poured in, bringing with them incredible energy, creativity, and passion for the worlds of comics, anime, gaming, movies, and television. From the…
ConnectiCon returned to the Connecticut Convention Center in, July , 2025, and proved once again why it’s one of the most beloved conventions on the East Coast. We were only there for a single day this time—but wow, what a day it was. Cosplay on Another Level The creativity and craftsmanship on display were absolutely…
BROOKLYN, NY — June 7, 2025Brooklyn Comic Con returned with energy and attitude, bringing together passionate fans, brilliant artists, and wildly creative cosplayers for a full day of pop culture celebration. Held in a gritty warehouse-style venue, the event was packed wall-to-wall with excitement—and people. Let’s get the tough part out of the way first:…
