Author Topic: Being known for a certain cosplay. (Read 14010 times)

StarryShay · « **on:** May 31, 2010, 07:12:56 pm »

I was just talking to my sister, and it made me think:
Most people from the forums, or conventions probably remember me as being Len, and I can think of a few friends that have one cosplay that they're really known for as well.

Is there a certain character that people see you as?

Are you known for it because you wear it alot, or because it's really good?

Do people often say "oh, you're the -insert character name here- I saw last year~"?

Also, I've noticed that people get annoyed sometimes when someone says that they're cosplaying a character that you already cosplay.
Do you think people get attached to their character emotionally?

Or do you think they're intimidated because they think you'll do better then them?

DISCUSS. 8D

tofutakeout · « **Reply #1 on:** May 31, 2010, 07:29:48 pm »

I get annoyed. Especially when the costume is half hearted. -grumble mutter- But I do become attached to the characters I cosplay or will cosplay. Not all of them but quite a few of them.

I don't really think I'm well known for anything yet. Maybe Meg or Blair, but nothing much else. XD Oh wait, I think Seto Kaiba counts.

StarryShay · « **Reply #2 on:** May 31, 2010, 07:32:26 pm »

Mhm, that's a good point.
It makes me feel like they stole meh character, and I dunno why, because I don't own the characters! xD

nekovamp13 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 31, 2010, 07:37:46 pm »

I get attached to my characters, and it makes me a little sad when others are the same character and only they get attention...

Right now, I'm probably most known for being the only Sven at Kumo...

Though, most people here don't even know who that is, so.....I really don't know whom I'm mostly known as...

StarryShay · « **Reply #4 on:** May 31, 2010, 07:39:18 pm »

I'll always remember you as Greece! x3

And I get sad too. ;-;
It's like "Hey, that's part of my soul that you're putting on your head and calling a wig!"
That didn't make sense, but I think you get meh point. >o>;;

tofutakeout · « **Reply #5 on:** May 31, 2010, 07:42:08 pm »

No it did make sense. That's how I felt recently. This topic was like, right on cue. XD

oslapedo · « **Reply #6 on:** May 31, 2010, 07:43:04 pm »

How do I know what I'm, "known for" when the only person's opinion that I know is my own?

When I'm cosplaying an underloved character and see another cosplayer doing the same I get excited that one of my favorite characters is getting lovin'. When I'm cosplaying a more popular character and see or hear about other people cosplaying it I groan to myself and try and make mine as good and unique as it can be, haha.

StarryShay · « **Reply #7 on:** May 31, 2010, 07:45:47 pm »

Tessa - Bwaha, I have good timing. >3

Sahara - I agree. When I see Len cosplayers, I'm like " =_=;; " but if I were to see another Togepi, I'd be like " O u O ".

DemonSpawn · « **Reply #8 on:** May 31, 2010, 07:46:38 pm »

I think I'm known as 'Demony' more than anything. :X I don't think people recognize me as any character. >.>
Maybe Teddiursa? O:

tofutakeout · « **Reply #9 on:** May 31, 2010, 07:47:11 pm »

Quote from: oslapedo on May 31, 2010, 07:43:04 pm

When I'm cosplaying an underloved character and see another cosplayer doing the same I get excited that one of my favorite characters is getting lovin'. When I'm cosplaying a more popular character and see or hear about other people cosplaying it I groan to myself and try and make mine as good and unique as it can be, haha.

Exactly. :3

Like Deedlit! She needs more love. Now I'm jut rambling.

@shay
Indeed you do. lol

meep · « **Reply #10 on:** May 31, 2010, 07:47:17 pm »

Miku.

StarryShay · « **Reply #11 on:** May 31, 2010, 07:48:16 pm »

Demony - Teddiursa. Yes. x33
But that's a good point!
I definitely just know you as 'Demony' first, before any cosplay. : O

Meep -Fo sho. xD

LtCommanderRichie · « **Reply #12 on:** May 31, 2010, 07:58:58 pm »

People know me as Demyx. I mean, not only do they know me as Demyx but they can recognize me as Demyx in a different costume, out of costume, and not even facing them from across a crowded room.

D: wtf, man.

Hopefully after Sakuracon, though, people will recognize me more as "That awesome Ukitake with the candy sleeves".

Hopefully.

StarryShay · « **Reply #13 on:** May 31, 2010, 08:03:54 pm »

Richie - Haha, that's great. x33

Dana - Miku. oxo;
Miku and Kairi!
Miku and Kairi and Ranka.
Okay, maybe you're right. xD

CLAP_attack · « **Reply #14 on:** May 31, 2010, 08:08:18 pm »

Oh mai , I found a place - were they understand me !
haha ' I can agree with you all . D;
ugh - i feel odd to like get sdsadas when people cosplay the same character - but its hard not to get attached lmao

nekovamp13 · « **Reply #15 on:** May 31, 2010, 08:09:37 pm »

Dana, I know you mostly as Miku and Lanalee

And of course Niki everyone knows you as Roy XD
(and desperate Havoc!)

StarryShay · « **Reply #16 on:** May 31, 2010, 08:11:29 pm »

Clap - Haha. x33
It's extremely hard to not get attached! :'O
It's like the character becomes part of you.... It's wierd. xD

~boogiepop~ · « **Reply #17 on:** May 31, 2010, 08:12:34 pm »

Victreebel...I wore it once and it will haunt me forever.

People tell me "WOW YOUR BOOBS WERE LIKE, EVERYWHERE."

I hate it.

Close friends have told me they see my boyfriend and I most as Isaac and Miria from Baccano! which I much more prefer '3' I wear Miria a lot and I'm very attached to her.

StarryShay · « **Reply #18 on:** May 31, 2010, 08:13:24 pm »

I definitely think of you as Miria! :'OO
That's the first cosplay I ever saw you in~

soundninja12 · « **Reply #19 on:** May 31, 2010, 08:14:11 pm »

I think of everyone as who they are... Is there something wrong with me ;A;

StarryShay · « **Reply #20 on:** May 31, 2010, 08:15:16 pm »

No, there isn't anything wrong with you! x33
That's really interesting though~
I think of some people as who they are, and some based on their character.
I think it depends if I've seen them without a wig on or not. o.e

lychee-twist · « **Reply #21 on:** May 31, 2010, 08:19:28 pm »

I can do pretty well by telling someone that I was Davy Jones.

The nice thing about him is that I could do messy work and get away with it. Everything else... not so much. I'm going to have to try hard this year as Davy Jones is dead.

Boogie, you're Miria first and Victreebel later. I keep forgetting that was you.

CLAP_attack · « **Reply #22 on:** May 31, 2010, 08:28:17 pm »

Kristi ;;

ff. I dunno bout' that.
LOL actually not really xD ;;

SHay ;;

I know right ?? some odd bouding within those cosplays lmao

DemonSpawn · « **Reply #23 on:** May 31, 2010, 08:29:13 pm »

Boogie - I see you as Miria mostly.

Lychee- First time I ever saw you was as Davy and I was like 'OMG THAT'S SO COOL' so yeah, I see you as Davy o3o

tofutakeout · « **Reply #24 on:** May 31, 2010, 08:35:50 pm »

Boogie,

I see you as everyone. Well not everyone, but all the ones you've cosplayed. Because your that awesome.

Shadow · « **Reply #25 on:** May 31, 2010, 10:12:30 pm »

I think a lot of people still know me as Matt, though I'm trying to make the switch to Sweeney. Some people might just know me as Shadow..? I have no idea LOL. Since I've been cosplaying as Matt since '07, I think that's who people might know me as the most.

Then again after Sakuracon... who knows.

As far as seeing people cosplaying the same character as me, if anything I start to get very insecure. That's my first reaction. I never cosplay a character for their popularity, I cosplay as them because I absolutely LOVE the character themselves. Most of the time I cosplay my favorite characters period.

lychee-twist · « **Reply #26 on:** May 31, 2010, 10:39:23 pm »

Shadow, you are most definitely Sweeney Todd for me. Hands down.
I just have to see two Depp's from behind and across the room to know its you and your friends. Hahaha.

Felix · « **Reply #27 on:** May 31, 2010, 10:57:00 pm »

I've only done one real cosplay, so everyone probably remembers me as England.
It probably doesn't help that I wear that jacket all the time, because it's the only one I have that fits well...

I hope I'll be known for different cosplays once I've done more. APH isn't really my favourite series... though I love the historical costumes.

When I see others cosplaying the same character as me... I just hope I'm the one with the better costume. If not, it would inspire me to work harder and improve. (and my costuming professor would die of shame if I did a shoddy job.)

xSmallBombsx · « **Reply #28 on:** May 31, 2010, 11:20:59 pm »

I get really insecure when I see someone else cosplaying the same character as me. I always get super paranoid that either A.) They're prettier than me or B.) Their costume is better than mine. I've been trying to get out of this habit though, since it takes some of the fun out of cosplaying

Hazuza · « **Reply #29 on:** May 31, 2010, 11:27:46 pm »

Quote from: LtCommanderRichie on May 31, 2010, 07:58:58 pm

People know me as Demyx. I mean, not only do they know me as Demyx but they can recognize me as Demyx in a different costume, out of costume, and not even facing them from across a crowded room.

D: wtf, man.

Hopefully after Sakuracon, though, people will recognize me more as "That awesome Ukitake with the candy sleeves".

Hopefully.

I heard you might be interested in selling your sitar? >u>

LtCommanderRichie · « **Reply #30 on:** May 31, 2010, 11:37:24 pm »

Yeah, I'm kinda thinking about it. Still ruminating on the subject, though, so I'll have to get back to you on that one someday :|

shikyo · « **Reply #31 on:** May 31, 2010, 11:49:03 pm »

I don't understand why people get jealous of other people cosplaying the same thing when the anime is known.....

nekovamp13 · « **Reply #32 on:** May 31, 2010, 11:53:52 pm »

I don't usually get jealous of other people who are cosplaying the same person, it makes a great conversation starter in the fact that I know they like the same thing ^^
What bothers me, is when they're getting all the attention...

CLAP_attack · « **Reply #33 on:** May 31, 2010, 11:55:58 pm »

much agreed to all

Cyprus · « **Reply #34 on:** June 01, 2010, 09:20:31 am »

Out of my 3 con experiences I have only had a finished cosplay to wear at Sakuracon 10' so nobody at Kumoricon has even seen me in cosplay. Most everyone that knows me just knows me as Cyp or Chris. I think that maybe after being Repoman at Sakuracon, any of the people that saw me there will probably know me as such. It will more than likely be my main costume for Kumoricon this year as well.

Shadow · « **Reply #35 on:** June 01, 2010, 11:25:10 am »

Quote from: lychee-twist on May 31, 2010, 10:39:23 pm

Shadow, you are most definitely Sweeney Todd for me. Hands down.
I just have to see two Depp's from behind and across the room to know its you and your friends. Hahaha.

Hahahaha!!! And you will always be Davy to me, I had to restrain myself from making a total fangirl idiot out of myself at MEWcon LOL.

chelseahavoc · « **Reply #36 on:** June 01, 2010, 12:09:50 pm »

im known most for rikku D: though i WANT to be known for blue rhapsody (justsayin....)

i get REALY attached to my chars.... but when someone does a realy good job on a char i cosplay i get happy and excited o.o ("yay someone who thinks like me!") but i can not STAND half-***ed cosplays of my chars ><..... mainly cuz i know how long and hard i worked to make mine as perfect as possible

Trumby · « **Reply #37 on:** June 01, 2010, 12:14:46 pm »

I'm pretty much known as Greed to most people, as I've been cosplaying him at every con I go to since 2005. Though I guess I'm sort of becoming known for my Snowtrooper, even though most people who see it don't actually see my face since I have the helmet on.

CloudStrife32 · « **Reply #38 on:** June 01, 2010, 02:13:27 pm »

I think, everyone just knows me as 'Cloudy'.
I haven't exactly cosplayed many characters, so I wouldn't know if people recognize me for any of them.

And now a couple notes for others~

@Neko: I know you, mostly for you Angel!Hughes.
Since that's what I first saw you in.

@Boogie: To me, you're just you. But when people ever ask me who you cosplayed, my first answer is always Miria.

@Trumby: I know you most for your Firo and Snowtrooper.
Firo, because it was the first cosplay I saw you it and I knew it was you.
Snowtrooper, because I was at the parade thingie last year, that you were in, and I found out it was you, thanks to your MySpace. >>

DemonSpawn · « **Reply #39 on:** June 01, 2010, 03:54:32 pm »

Quote from: Trumby on June 01, 2010, 12:14:46 pm

I'm pretty much known as Greed to most people, as I've been cosplaying him at every con I go to since 2005. Though I guess I'm sort of becoming known for my Snowtrooper, even though most people who see it don't actually see my face since I have the helmet on.

Nuh uhhhh. I know you as Fiiirroooo.

StarryShay · « **Reply #40 on:** June 01, 2010, 05:58:13 pm »

That's also an interesting topin, when people talk about twhat they want to be known for! :3
Personally, after I finish my Nia cosplay, I'd love for people to know me for that. *u*

Mr Silmero · « **Reply #41 on:** June 01, 2010, 06:03:33 pm »

*points to my icon* I don't think I am explicitly KNOWN for it but it is the one I have done the most. Hopefully that will change starting this Kcon.

oslapedo · « **Reply #42 on:** June 01, 2010, 06:12:39 pm »

Quote from: StarryShay on June 01, 2010, 05:58:13 pm

That's also an interesting topin, when people talk about twhat they want to be known for! :3
Personally, after I finish my Nia cosplay, I'd love for people to know me for that. *u*

Since Yoko'll take so much time and effort I wouldn't mind being known for that! Too bad I'm usually known for simple, or just plain retarded cosplay that I have little attatchment to, haha

soundninja12 · « **Reply #43 on:** June 01, 2010, 06:18:13 pm »

I am sorry to say, my Yoko and Nia, that I would hate to be known as Simon.
"Hey look it's... Another... Simon"
-.-

oslapedo · « **Reply #44 on:** June 01, 2010, 06:19:36 pm »

More like, "WOAH, that's a really good Simon the digger!". And he's cosplayed way less than Yoko and Nia so I'm sure the novelty will be appreciated =)

Serika · « **Reply #45 on:** June 01, 2010, 08:50:08 pm »

I doubt random people know me for anything, since I really only cosplay the obscure-er stuff. Although, my Tales of Legendia fans know me as Shirley? So they all think I'm blonde when I'm chinese. *sulks.*

Doubt I'll ever be known for a specific cosplay among non-diehards.

lychee-twist · « **Reply #46 on:** June 01, 2010, 08:52:50 pm »

Quote from: xSmallBombsx on May 31, 2010, 11:20:59 pm

I get really insecure when I see someone else cosplaying the same character as me. I always get super paranoid that either A.) They're prettier than me or B.) Their costume is better than mine. I've been trying to get out of this habit though, since it takes some of the fun out of cosplaying

Oh man! No kidding! There's going to be at least two other Russias at Kumoricon, and I'm so nervous. hahaha. Even the other Sailor Moon cosplayers have me nervous. I want to do well! It's my favorite anime of all time.

reppy · « **Reply #47 on:** June 01, 2010, 08:53:42 pm »

Pretty sure I'm known for being the guy that dressed up like Chii. It's a blessing and a curse. >_>;

lychee-twist · « **Reply #48 on:** June 01, 2010, 08:59:30 pm »

From what I remember, reppy, that was kind of your goal

You were pretty excited when putting together Man!Chii.

Felix · « **Reply #49 on:** June 01, 2010, 09:13:17 pm »

Rather than being known for one specific costume, I'd want to be known for having well-made costumes in general. It's important to me, as I'll probably end up doing this for a living.

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