or non-Japanese cartoon characters. Racism remains a longstanding problem in the cosplay and fandom communities. Shakeena Johnson wrote in i-D that "Black women cosplayers are forced to deal with ...

The Cartoon Princess filter from popular filter creator @paigepiskin has inspired countless Instagram users to cosplay as their favorite Disney princess or character. The filter, which allows you ...

A contributor to The Psychology of Harry Potter and a coauthor in a psychological study of cosplay ... character enough with personality characteristics, it doesn’t matter that it’s a ...

and from battle-worn gaming characters to horrifying creatures, the diversity and creativity on display demonstrate why this event has become a cornerstone of cosplay culture in Europe.