Cosplay (a portmanteau of the words “costume” and “play”) is a hobby that is becoming more mainstream as nerd culture dominates more of people’s media consumption.
Cosplay (a portmanteau of the words “costume” and “play”) is a hobby that is becoming more mainstream as nerd culture dominates more of people’s media consumption. At its heart, it involves dressing up as your favorite characters from television, comics, movies, books–or whatever else you’re into. I made my first cosplay in 2017 but only recently started to dive into it more. Here, I’ll introduce you to the basics so you can see if you might like to join me in the fun.