What is cosplay for

Same thing as a lot of expos and other conventions. People have a hobby or passion and want to show off their skills and meet up with others of similar interests.

Nothing.

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Effortful dressup

It what Bill Cosby does in prison every morning.

Pretend play for grownups...

It’s costume play for weird folk that watch tentacle hentai. It’s fun.

Dress up for anime fans, often.

Letting your freak flag fly ?