I used to including cosplay for over a decade nowand during that time, i’ve watched countless books, posts, YouTube videos and even TV series on the subject. What I’ve never seen, until now, is someone actually going and creating a documentaries as smooth and comprehensive as cosplay universe.
A series series, now available on most digital platforms, cosplay universe examines history, people, craft, and culture, and features interviews with everyone from Yaya Han to Jessica Nigri to Stan Lee (film is in production). in a period of time). Here is the official pitch:
The award-winning documentary, “Cosplay Universe,” offers viewers a gateway into the ever-evolving and ever-evolving world of cosplay. What started in Japan as a subculture defined by a shared love of anime and the characters it produces, has now become a worldwide phenomenon consisting of characters from media globally.
On the surface, this relatively new type of activity may seem like simply “dressing up,” but cosplay is much more than that. This “revealing” style encourages self-expression in an inspiring and rather rare way. It gives people a path to uncover parts of their identity that may have previously been hidden. Cosplay is art, cosplay is transformation, cosplay is community.
This movie will bring you to the front row a truly unique art form dedicated to fantasy and the people who make it real.
I sat down and watched it recently, and I love it! The whole thing actually grave; it’s fueled by interviews with cosplayers big and small, and it never feels like it’s going overboard or going too far. It’s just a fun, authentic look at cosplay and everyone’s passion for it.
You can check out its trailer below, and more information at its official website:
