The Role of Cosplay in Cultural Exchange and Community Building

FAQ About The Role of Cosplay in Cultural Exchange and Community Building

What is the historical origin of cosplay?

While dressing in costumes has a long history, the term 'cosplay' was coined in Japan in the 1980s by Nobuyuki Takahashi after visiting a science fiction convention in the United States. The practice itself became popular worldwide as Japanese anime and manga gained international popularity, blending Western and Japanese cultural practices in fan conventions.