
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.