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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Cosplay news topic | History Defined

Mega gallery: cosplayers bring their favourite characters to life at Oz Comic-Con

Check out our photo gallery of the best Oz Comic-Con costumes.

The Canberra Times

Break of Day review – Kat Stewart is superb in this deeply moving portrait of Australia’s working class

Malthouse Theatre, Melbourne Set in an unnamed packing warehouse in a regional town, this play could easily have been patronising socioeconomic cosplay – but it is heartfelt and honest

The Guardian - AU

Key Japan war shrine bans military cosplay ahead of second world war anniversary

Ban at Yasukuni shrine comes amid increasing visits by nationalist groups appearing in military style dress

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Fans Find “Goth Baddie’s” Adult Content Account After Drake Barked For Her, And It Has Some Strangely Niche Content

Lin Lamar’s adult-platform bio reads, “Here to give you the best waifu experience.”

Bored Panda

Comic Con Astana brings global stars and thousands of cosplay fans to Kazakhstan

Comic Con Astana, Central Asia's biggest pop culture festival, has celebrated its fifth anniversary with international film stars, elaborate cosplay, gaming tournaments and one of the region's largest cosplay competitions, drawing thousands of visitors to Kazakhstan's capital.

Euronews

'It's just so much fun': otherworldly characters come out to play in Canberra

Oz Comic-Con is coming to Canberra on August 15 and 16.

The Canberra Times

Cosplayers perform and pose at ChinaJoy gaming festival

Cosplayers in elaborate costumes gather at ChinaJoy in Shanghai, where gaming fans meet characters inspired by popular video games.

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Scottish asian wanted to always become a vegetable and decides to cosplay as one, since all he needs is a hat and a shot or two of tequila

“Apparently, I've been dealt with the best genetics on planet Earth.”

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Watch: Kick streamer Ethan Qi puts larger man in chokehold during Sailor Moon cosplay stream

A viral video shows Kick streamer Ethan Qi, in a Sailor Moon cosplay, overpowering a larger man in a street fight. The clip, lasting about 35 seconds, depicts Qi quickly taking his opponent down and applying a chokehold. While many are surprised by the outcome, online debate rages over whether…

The Times of India

Unions rebuff Farage and say Reform ‘cosplaying’ as workers’ champions

TUC, GMB, Unite and Unison leaders reject invitation to affiliate to Reform amid rising support for party among their members

The Guardian - UK

It's time to step away from praising cosplay creators to talk about the true heroes of Comic Con

Not all heroes wear cosplays.

PC Gamer

Cosplayer creates a real-life Cyberpunk 2077 jacket, complete with a flexible OLED collar that you can actually game on

Following the thread.

PC Gamer

Hatsune Miku Cosplayer's $15 Red Liquid 'Foot Juice' Booth at a US Anime Convention Reportedly Draws a Long Queue

A Hatsune Miku cosplayer allegedly sold 'foot juice' at a US anime convention, sparking widespread online reactions despite lacking verification of the event or product details.

International Business Times UK

We live in a world where every single Hatsune Miku is canon, which means that includes Helldivers Miku and Pyramid Head Miku

She's no longer just hiding in your wifi.

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Cyberpunk 2077 cosplay jacket features a $1,200 flexible OLED collar that you can game on with a Steam Controller — dual Raspberry Pi 4s power the wearable tech

A robotics and animatronic cosplay enthusiast has made a real-life Cyberpunk 2077 NUSA Infiltrator jacket with a built-in collar display.

PC Gamer

Debate: What truly is the easiest character to cosplay?

Sometimes the prep and planning just doesn't cut it.

The Independent UK

I make the Met Gala red carpet — here’s what no one sees on fashion’s biggest night

MET GALA 2026: The Met Gala red carpet has seen it all: Doja Cat in cosplay as Karl Lagerfeld’s cat, Kim Kardashian in Marilyn Monroe’s iconic “Mr President” gown and A-list pregnancy bump reveals. Ellie Muir speaks to Sivan Santhosh, who has created the event’s red carpet since 2022, about…

International Business Times UK

Melania Trump, Erika Kirk Humiliated: Drag Queens Just Raised $20,000 for ACLU by Cosplaying FLOTUS, TPUSA CEO

A Brooklyn drag show raised $20,000 for the ACLU by satirizing Melania Trump and Erika Kirk, turning MAGA figures into a theatrical performance with a pointed political message.

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Crimson Desert players are doing important work by turning Kliff into Captain America, Spider-Man and Superman

Mario is also here to fix Pywel's plumbing problems.

The Guardian - UK

Did Harry and Meghan tour Australia to make money – or cosplay a return to royal life?

Along with a luxe wellness retreat and MasterChef appearance, the faux royal tour included time spent on causes the couple clearly care about

The Times of India

Who is Elfilea VTuber? Her streaming journey explored as she speaks out in Sykkuno controversy

Elfilea is an indie VTuber who recently became part of a controversy involving Thomas Sykkuno after claims shared by Mal Hemomal. Known for her casual streams and cosplay background, she said she felt hurt after years of trust. Following backlash and online threats, she limited her activity and is currently…

The Guardian - AU

Less pomp, more cosplay: Prince Harry and Meghan’s ‘faux royal’ Australian tour

Promotional events with hefty price tags are on the agenda, alongside visits to a children’s hospital, women’s homeless service and the war memorial

PC Gamer

Cosplay is not consent, and I wish we'd stop feeling so entitled to shoving our phones in people's faces without asking them first

Three conventions colliding should have been a cool crossover opportunity, but harassment prevailed.

PC Gamer

Never doubt the commitment of horse-girl fans: Umamusume cosplayers are having actual races at tracks around the world

Real-life races have taken place in Malaysia, Thailand, Peru, and the US.

The Mary Sue

The Con Season’s Newest Celebrity is… a Giant Doctor Strange Head in Chicago?!

Trust me, it's even wilder in person...

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