Cosplay at NTU
Over the weekend there was a cosplay and manga (漫畫) exhibition at the Sports Centre of NTU. Inside the sports centre there was a great array of stalls selling all kinds of manga and cosplay related books and paraphernalia.
However, the real action was outside where huge numbers of people gathered to do cosplay. Cameras were snapping off everywhere as people posed in their elaborate and beautiful costumes.
For those who don’t know what cosplay is a brief explanation is due. Cosplay is a contraction of the English words “costume” and “play”. It originated in Japan where people dress up as characters from manga, anime and video games. It is now quite popular in many countries around the world including Taiwan.
Here are some photos I took today. You can find some more at flickr.
I thought this young lady’s costume was exquisite. I am not sure which character she is playing, but it reminded me of the costumes of some of the ethnic groups of Southern China.
While many Taiwanese are obsessed with making their skin white, this guy was painted black.
This girl shows some real attitude.
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Posted: February 25th, 2007 under Photos, Taipei City, Taiwan.
Tags: cosplay
Comments
Comment from Carrie
Time 1 March 2007 at 9:36 pm
These are great photos David. I’m sorry I missed this. I’ve been waiting for an opportunity to go to Japan to see their famous Harujuko Girls. I didn’t know cosplay was alive and flourishing in Taiwan. I’ll have to keep an eye out for the next exhibition.
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Time 17 February 2008 at 11:07 pm
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Comment from Watch Anime Online
Time 7 April 2008 at 10:10 am
Cosplayers are so awesome. It takes so much guts to be willing to possibly embarrass yourself by dressing up like another character- especially some with very “interesting” outfits.
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Time 27 April 2008 at 11:12 am
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Comment from Charlie
Time 25 February 2007 at 10:33 pm
I think it’s the F6 or 7, I already loose the count.
I wanted to cosplay las December but I couldn’t with the school and my mom visiting me. Maybe next time
I have some pics of some previous cosplay at NTU in my flickr.
See Ya
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