Cosplay or costume plays have become increasingly popular over the years. These costumes often reflect the culture of various countries. The culture and traditions of land of the rising sun, Japan, has a strong influence in the way people dress. The Japanese coming of age ceremony held on the second Monday of January is a celebration for boys and girls who turn twenty years of age. Also known as the adult ceremony, the day is an official holiday where celebrations begin from early in the morning in local city offices. Women dress up in furisodes, a type of kimono with long, draping sleeves, which is special to this event. You will find girls flocking to beauty salons to get their hair and makeup for the event. Men dress in a traditional kimono with hakama. Cosplay performances are also held all over the country.
Cosplay costume designs are based on a theme, character, or idea and forms the epicenter of the performance. J-Rock and J-Pop is a rage with music lovers, and you will find plenty of cosplay costumes featuring idols from these genres. You can expect to find spiky hair cuts, and flashy clothes and other unique hairdos. Many cosply costumes are inspired by Anime and Manga art forms with interesting designs, colors, and plenty of creativity involved. Goth style dressing is popular with cosplayers that are inspired by Mana and Közi from Malice Mizer.
The latest Japanese street fashion that is a craze with women is the sultry and sexy smokey eye look. Smokey eye makeup is ideal for vampire cosplay and adds mystery and allure to a woman’s look. The makeup is great because you don’t need to put on too much to flaunt your sexy eyes.
Other popular cosplay costumes include fantasy and science fiction characters from Harry Potter, Star Wars and Star Trek. Popular Anime cartoon characters that include Naruto, Final Fantasy, and Bleach are great cosplay costumes to be seen in. At conventions, you can choose the popular ShinRa, Akatsuki, and Organization XIII costumes. Otherwise, girls have a choice of school girl and maid uniforms.
Apart from Japan, countries around the world hold cosplay events on a regular basis. You can use cosplay costumes at Halloween parties too. You have a wide choice if you buy cosplay costumes online. Why not be creative, and make one on your own. Whatever your choice, you are sure to enjoy the magic of cosplay events.
