FAQ About The Cultural Impact of Cosplay in Modern Fandoms
What is cosplay and how did it originate?
Cosplay is a portmanteau of the words 'costume' and 'play,' and refers to the practice of dressing up as a character from a movie, book, video game, or other media. The term was coined in 1984 by Nobuyuki Takahashi after visiting a World Science Fiction Convention. Although cosplay has roots in early science fiction conventions, it particularly gained popularity in Japan and has since spread globally.
