Author Topic: would it be okay to cosplay as a non anime character to a con? (Read 9966 times)

sexynojutsusasuke · « **on:** January 10, 2008, 06:31:48 pm »

seriously, i need to know this, i want to go as Columbia to an upcoming con (most likely this one or next years maybe even sakuracon) would it be alright to do that? do you think i would have something bad said to me because of it? seriously, HELP O.O!!!

Negima · « **Reply #1 on:** January 10, 2008, 07:56:23 pm »

Speaking as someone who has gone to Kumoricon as Professor Lupin and Tom Riddle and to Sakuracon as Tom Riddle, I'd say go for it. There were even a number of other Harry Potter characters there and other non-anime, non-game characters and people loved them.

Only once did I receive a comment from someone saying "Harry Potter isn't anime," or something of the like at Sakuracon. Whatever it was it was pretty minor. Ignore it and they'll ignore you. React and they'll just keep going and make things worse.

Kayoe · « **Reply #2 on:** January 10, 2008, 08:29:37 pm »

We had Jesus last year, and people seemed to really enjoy it!
I think the chance of someone saying something would be only be slightly more then haters of the anime series would.

Honestly for a while I was toying around with the idea of going as Agent Mulder for 08 (Yes, from the X-files), and the non-anime thing never seemed like such a big deal.

sexynojutsusasuke · « **Reply #3 on:** January 10, 2008, 09:15:31 pm »

thanks guys, fur sure you are going to see a Columbia there ^^ i might convince other people to go as Rocky Horror Picture Show Characters

Pezzer · « **Reply #4 on:** January 10, 2008, 09:55:52 pm »

I went as Shaun, from "Shaun of the Dead" at last years con. and it went over really well. so i would say cosplaying as non-anime characers is ok. as long as well they still follow the same guide lines as the anime related costumes.

Trumby · « **Reply #5 on:** January 11, 2008, 01:22:18 am »

I'm doing a Snowtrooper costume..and also have a non-anime pirate..so I too am one of those that have done it before. I think you'd actually get compliments more than anything else for doing Rocky Horror cosplay

Negima · « **Reply #6 on:** January 11, 2008, 11:30:19 am »

Quote from: Trumby on January 11, 2008, 01:22:18 am

I'm doing a Snowtrooper costume..and also have a non-anime pirate..so I too am one of those that have done it before. I think you'd actually get compliments more than anything else for doing Rocky Horror cosplay

I competely forgot. There was even a Captain Jack Sparrow at Sakuracon last year and people loved him.

sexynojutsusasuke · « **Reply #7 on:** January 11, 2008, 12:42:43 pm »

wasnt he the oe who stole a gaara's gourd and said "i've got a jar of dirt!"

SailorMarsRocks · « **Reply #8 on:** January 11, 2008, 12:50:19 pm »

I think that it's awesome that people go to Kumoricon or other anime conventions dressed as non-anime characters. The Kumoricon isn't strictly cosplay anime.

I <3 the people who don't do just anime cosplay, I give them lots of love.

sexynojutsusasuke · « **Reply #9 on:** January 11, 2008, 02:27:55 pm »

love from my fellow deathnote colsplayer :DDDD

Zenn · « **Reply #10 on:** January 11, 2008, 02:48:53 pm »

It had better be ok... cuz i'm going as Cap'n' Power from applegeeks for 1 day

sexynojutsusasuke · « **Reply #11 on:** January 11, 2008, 03:35:37 pm »

yeah! if i see people not dressed as an anime character, they get a free hug ^^

Negima · « **Reply #12 on:** January 11, 2008, 09:45:35 pm »

Quote from: sexynojutsusasuke on January 11, 2008, 12:42:43 pm

wasnt he the oe who stole a gaara's gourd and said "i've got a jar of dirt!"

XD
I would love to see that. Sadly I missed it at Sakuracon.

Rathany · « **Reply #13 on:** January 12, 2008, 02:16:52 am »

I've cosplayed anime characters and had people complain to me about my choice of character. (Why the Winry-hate?) Anyway, no matter what you do, or don't do, someone will be a dip about it. Don't worry about it too much

sexynojutsusasuke · « **Reply #14 on:** January 12, 2008, 05:48:20 pm »

you guys are awsome ^^

Zenn · « **Reply #15 on:** January 13, 2008, 07:34:33 pm »

It's true.

on the note of non anime cosplay, if i can confirm someone going as Eve(Applegeeks) I'll feel the need to chase said person around the park/hotel on a tricycle.

Negima · « **Reply #16 on:** January 14, 2008, 10:38:56 am »

Quote from: Zenn on January 13, 2008, 07:34:33 pm

It's true.

on the note of non anime cosplay, if i can confirm someone going as Eve(Applegeeks) I'll feel the need to chase said person around the park/hotel on a tricycle.

You'll also need a young brown-haired girl who is carrying an eye-patched teddy bear while chasing after you and yelling, "MY BIKE!"
(All from Applegeeks for those who don't know)

AnimeMatrix · « **Reply #17 on:** January 19, 2008, 12:23:18 am »

Is this in relation to what Krn Doxy said about non-anime cosplay on the SCMB? Blah- don't worry about her. People will always have their own opinions about cosplay and costumes. If you break the word down, cosplay means "costume play." Heck, even Japanese street fashion is called "cosplay." If fact, when you go to a bookstore and try to find books about clothes and fashion through the ages, they don't say "Fashion through the ages" or even clothes- they call it "Costume through the ages." Don't be discouraged by what you think other people might say. I'm cosplaying as Lara Croft and I'm thinking about bringing my V costume, so at least you won't be the only non-Japanese related cosplayer ^_^.

goatchild · « **Reply #18 on:** January 26, 2008, 11:46:52 am »

I totally agree with what everyone else has said. Cosplay whoever you want, and if people complain, they're either jealous cuz you're sexier than them or they think they rule the world, which they don't. ^^

We totally have an entire Invader Zim group for Kumoricon 2008, including Zim, Dib, Tallest Red and Purple, Gir, Gaz (maybe two of them X3 ), and possibly Prof. Membrane, as well as Emo Zim and Dib. It'll be a giant non-anime party! XD

wolfy2491 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 01, 2008, 10:51:40 pm »

Quote from: sexynojutsusasuke on January 10, 2008, 09:15:31 pm

thanks guys, fur sure you are going to see a Columbia there ^^ i might convince other people to go as Rocky Horror Picture Show Characters

OMG!!!!!!!*glomps and squeels* ^^

sexynojutsusasuke · « **Reply #20 on:** February 02, 2008, 10:23:42 am »

Quote from: wolfy2491 on February 01, 2008, 10:51:40 pm

Quote from: sexynojutsusasuke on January 10, 2008, 09:15:31 pm
thanks guys, fur sure you are going to see a Columbia there ^^ i might convince other people to go as Rocky Horror Picture Show Characters
OMG!!!!!!!*glomps and squeels* ^^

er um thanks

wolfy2491 · « **Reply #21 on:** February 12, 2008, 10:12:29 pm »

Quote from: sexynojutsusasuke on February 02, 2008, 10:23:42 am

Quote from: wolfy2491 on February 01, 2008, 10:51:40 pm
Quote from: sexynojutsusasuke on January 10, 2008, 09:15:31 pm
thanks guys, fur sure you are going to see a Columbia there ^^ i might convince other people to go as Rocky Horror Picture Show Characters
OMG!!!!!!!*glomps and squeels* ^^
er um thanks

lol, I love your pic. You make a good Columbia.

babysugarbear28 · « **Reply #22 on:** February 14, 2008, 04:45:37 pm »

I saw Jack from Jack in the Box at Kcon, our own tom riddle, 2 captain jack sparrows (sakuracon) amongst various other cosplays that weren't japanese or anime... oh yeah uhm the prospector from toystory....uh 2 i think? I saw that at my first con ^_^ not to mention all the other randomized outfits like school girls and nekos.. it all fits in and really people will love you if you try your best.

BigGuy · « **Reply #23 on:** February 15, 2008, 02:19:34 pm »

for Sakuracon my group is going as Quidditch players from each of the houses and were thinking of taking the train to Seattle in their robes just for fun

luckytrousers · « **Reply #24 on:** February 15, 2008, 08:34:40 pm »

XD I'm so happy that I'm not the only one worried about this! Go and do whatever you want to cosplay. I myself am going as a South Park character (though very nervously) I hope I can see my fellow non-anime cosplayer there!

Zenn · « **Reply #25 on:** February 15, 2008, 11:54:39 pm »

southpark. nice. i'll be sure to find ya. remember, if u are uh...........um.....err...... rescued by a masked man in combat boots. dun worry its just me

uraharafreak · « **Reply #26 on:** February 16, 2008, 10:45:14 am »

Yay for others that are cosplaying Invader Zim! I am going as Gir (robot form...not dog) to Sakura Con and maybe Kumoricon. I really, really want to cosplay Magenta from Rocky Horror Picture Show, maybe I can do it for Kumoricon.

GaaraoftheFunk · « **Reply #27 on:** February 18, 2008, 04:33:10 pm »

Well,Haley [sexynojutsusasusuke] Has convinced me to go as a twin Columbia for the kumoricon.
So you will see two for sure at the kumoricon.:3

luckytrousers · « **Reply #28 on:** February 19, 2008, 07:31:40 pm »

Quote from: Zenn on February 15, 2008, 11:54:39 pm

southpark. nice. i'll be sure to find ya. remember, if u are uh...........um.....err...... rescued by a masked man in combat boots. dun worry its just me

XD I doubt I'll be hard to miss. I'll be in an orange parka and a bright green hat so I'll be happy to be 'rescued'. X3

Negima · « **Reply #29 on:** February 20, 2008, 11:33:21 am »

Quote from: babysugarbear28 on February 14, 2008, 04:45:37 pm

I saw Jack from Jack in the Box at Kcon, our own tom riddle, 2 captain jack sparrows (sakuracon) amongst various other cosplays that weren't japanese or anime... oh yeah uhm the prospector from toystory....uh 2 i think? I saw that at my first con ^_^ not to mention all the other randomized outfits like school girls and nekos.. it all fits in and really people will love you if you try your best.

I just had an idea for a cosplay....

Captian Jack in the Box Sparrow.

totemo_oishii · « **Reply #30 on:** February 20, 2008, 03:49:20 pm »

Quote from: Negima on February 20, 2008, 11:33:21 am

Captian Jack in the Box Sparrow.

... Captain Jack in the Box Sparrow...Skellington.

Negima · « **Reply #31 on:** February 20, 2008, 07:16:19 pm »

Quote from: totemo_oishii on February 20, 2008, 03:49:20 pm

Quote from: Negima on February 20, 2008, 11:33:21 am
Captian Jack in the Box Sparrow.

... Captain Jack in the Box Sparrow...Skellington.

Even better!

Mei Long · « **Reply #32 on:** February 20, 2008, 08:01:03 pm »

Quote from: Negima on February 20, 2008, 07:16:19 pm

Quote from: totemo_oishii on February 20, 2008, 03:49:20 pm
Quote from: Negima on February 20, 2008, 11:33:21 am
Captian Jack in the Box Sparrow.

... Captain Jack in the Box Sparrow...Skellington.
Even better!

That would be the ultimate cosplay!!! Captain Jack in the Box Sparrow-Skellington FTW!!! XD

Negima · « **Reply #33 on:** February 20, 2008, 11:13:09 pm »

Quote from: Mei Long on February 20, 2008, 08:01:03 pm

Quote from: Negima on February 20, 2008, 07:16:19 pm
Quote from: totemo_oishii on February 20, 2008, 03:49:20 pm
Quote from: Negima on February 20, 2008, 11:33:21 am
Captian Jack in the Box Sparrow.

... Captain Jack in the Box Sparrow...Skellington.
Even better!

That would be the ultimate cosplay!!! Captain Jack in the Box Sparrow-Skellington FTW!!! XD

I've got it!
The head of Jack in the Box
The outfit of Jack Skellington
and the props and walk of Jack Sparrow

Shinigami Squirrel · « **Reply #34 on:** March 17, 2008, 08:13:10 pm »

Yeah, my sis was thinking of cosplaying Aleera from Van Helsing. ^^

Kahlan4 · « **Reply #35 on:** March 17, 2008, 10:26:21 pm »

as far as non-anime... i'm going to go as the starburst berries and cream lad

be on the look out for a little lad dance ^.^

uraharafreak · « **Reply #36 on:** March 18, 2008, 02:21:17 pm »

Dude! Kahlan4 are you going to be at Sakura Con? If so will you cosplay the starburst berries and cream lad? I would totally glop you if I saw you.

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #37 on:** March 18, 2008, 03:46:10 pm »

Quote from: uraharafreak on March 18, 2008, 02:21:17 pm

Dude! Kahlan4 are you going to be at Sakura Con? If so will you cosplay the starburst berries and cream lad? I would totally glop you if I saw you.

I hope you meant glomp!
Glop sounds gross, like you're going to hit him with mashed potatoes!

uraharafreak · « **Reply #38 on:** March 18, 2008, 09:12:32 pm »

Hehe yeah I did mean glomp...oops.

Kahlan4 · « **Reply #39 on:** March 18, 2008, 10:20:15 pm »

^ lol

unfortunately, i won't be at sakuracon T.T i don't have the funds for that.. maybe some year in the future...

but, i hope to see you at k-con!!

DarkKnightUltima · « **Reply #40 on:** March 20, 2008, 05:40:37 am »

Quote from: sexynojutsusasuke on January 12, 2008, 05:48:20 pm

you guys are awsome ^^

We try and appearently we win at that. but yeah. Cosplay as whoever you want as long as it abides to convention rules.

Lin · « **Reply #41 on:** March 28, 2008, 12:09:55 pm »

It is perfectly acceptable to dress as someone not from an anime!

sexynojutsusasuke · « **Reply #42 on:** April 06, 2008, 08:25:12 pm »

Quote from: uraharafreak on March 18, 2008, 09:12:32 pm

Hehe yeah I did mean glomp...oops.

I SAW YOU AT SAKURACON O.o
just had to say it

uraharafreak · « **Reply #43 on:** April 07, 2008, 09:03:55 pm »

Really? Woo!

sexynojutsusasuke · « **Reply #44 on:** April 09, 2008, 03:55:13 pm »

it was in thae artists ally and you were with a lee

uraharafreak · « **Reply #45 on:** April 09, 2008, 08:13:43 pm »

Oh really? Sweet. Yeah wasn't that an awsome Lee too.

What was your cosplay?

sexynojutsusasuke · « **Reply #46 on:** April 10, 2008, 07:48:31 pm »

oh i was just in a blond wig and a dress xD

uraharafreak · « **Reply #47 on:** April 10, 2008, 08:30:26 pm »

Ah I see.

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