How to pick a cosplay! So you finally want to cosplay and put on a costume for the first time? Or you’ve been cosplaying for a while and trying to decide which character to cosplay next? How do cosplayers actually decide who to cosplay next? Whatever your situation may be, Senpai is here to help! But before we begin, I want to address the potential elephant in the room… Can you cosplay whoever you want? Short answer: Mostly yes with some exceptions! Long answer: Absolutely. If you see a character you want to cosplay as, you should definitely go for it! There is no rule saying you can’t cospla ..read more

How to restore a cosplay wig! So you may have decided to let your cosplay wig sit in your room for several months. Or worse, your wigs are rotting inside a plastic bag! Whatever the situation may be, you probably ran into a scenario where your cosplay wig ended up in bad shape for various reasons. But whatever the outcome, I’m here to help! Today I am going to help you fix your cosplay wig. But first let’s answer the question… How do you restore a cosplay wig? In most cases, you should be able to fix and completely restore your cosplay wig to an optimal state. Depending on the state of your w ..read more

Best lens for cosplay photography! If you’re starting to get into cosplay photography and looking to expand your horizons, then you’ll probably want to get some new lenses for your camera! I do want to say that a standard 50 mm camera is more than sufficient to take regular cosplay photography. But if you want to do something more specific, then investing in some new lenses is not a bad idea. That’s what this guide is all about. We’re going to look at all the different lenses you can use for cosplay photography. But first let’s answer the question… What are the best lenses for cosplay photogr ..read more

Are cosplay swords legal? So you’re probably super hyped for a convention that’s coming up. Your cosplay is ready, and to go above and beyond, you want to bring your cosplay sword with you to complete the best look possible! However, you may be wondering, “Am I allowed to bring this sword to the convention? Will I get in trouble if I do? What are the rules regarding swords at cosplay conventions?” If you are in this dilemma, then I am here to help you out. I am going to answer all the questions related to bringing cosplay swords to a convention. Are cosplay swords legal at conventions? When i ..read more

How to cosplay on TikTok! If you didn’t know, the TikTok app is probably the most popular form of social media today. It only makes sense; video is far more popular today than photos. It pains me to admit that, because I prefer taking photos than doing videos. But TikTok is at the forefront of the video revolution, so to say. And the cosplay subculture is no different; cosplay on TikTok is a huge thing now! So if you want to get noticed as a cosplayer, you’ll do yourself a lot of favors by production video content on TikTok. But unlike other apps such as Instagram where we’ve had years of help ..read more

Can cosplay be dangerous? I don’t know about you, but I usually don’t associate cosplay with danger. Compared to other extreme hobbies such as BASE Jumping or rock climbing, cosplay is a very safe hobby. Maybe the worst thing that can happen is you cut your finger while sewing or crafting. If cosplay was a dangerous hobby, it wouldn’t be as appealing as it is today. With that said however, there are some situations where you may feel uncomfortable or not so safe while cosplaying. While these occurrences aren’t too common, it can happen to anyone. But if it does, there is always a solution to t ..read more

Curly hair cosplay ideas! I don’t know about you, but I love seeing curly hair! I myself don’t have curly hair, but I think it looks beautiful. My friends always complain about how difficult it is to maintain curly hair, but I feel like it’s something we should appreciate more. And what better way to appreciate curly hair than to cosplay a character with curly hair? ? If you feel that way, then read on! In this post, I’ll give you 10 curly hair cosplay ideas you need to try! These characters are from a variety of fandoms, including Anime, video games and cartoons. You’ll certainly love these c ..read more

How to join a cosplay panel! You’ve seen them at Anime or comic conventions – discussion panels! Not only are they incredibly fun to attend but you get some interesting discourse, depending on the topic. And who doesn’t love panels that relate to cosplay? You get to learn a lot about cosplaying, while also taking part in the joys and struggles of being a cosplayer. But what if you yourself want to take part in a cosplay panel? What if you want to be the one hosting it? Is it easy or hard to do? What are some things you should know? That’s what we’ll be covering! In this post, I’ll give you 10 ..read more

How to travel with cosplay wigs! I’ve certainly been in this dilemma. You’re planning to travel to a cosplay convention outside of your area. You have a beautiful cosplay that comes with an amazingly detailed and styled cosplay wig. However, you’re worried about how you’ll ever bring that perfect wig all the way to the convention center without completing ruining the styling.  To be honest, I myself have had this happen to me. I had wigs that looked great in my home but looked terrible when it arrived at the convention. Mostly my fault, because I simply threw my wig into a bag and hoped f ..read more

How to wash cosplay outfits! I think I can safely say that all of us hate con funk! You know that terrible smell you may encounter at cosplay conventions. While con funk has more to do with hygienic practices, it can also be the result of not taking washing or cleaning our cosplay outfits. You might be thinking, “Why don’t I just throw on my cosplay in the washing machine and be done with it?” Well, cosplay costumes can be more complicated than that. How do you wash cosplay outfits? With some cosplays being super elaborate with intricate details such as embroidery, sequins or beads, tossing t ..read more