Cosplay Connection: Whats it like to be a cosplayer at a convention?

Welcome back to another episode of cosplay connection! Are you curious about what it’s like to be a cosplayer at conventions? We journeyed to WonderCon in Anaheim, CA and set out to talk to cosplayers about what it’s like and asked them to give us their insight, helpful tips, and advice.

What is it like to walk around a convention in cosplay? How long does it take to get ready? Best Practices for transporting cosplay to cons? Best Practices for surviving a con while in cosplay? Best Practices for making sure you don’t forget anything? The hardest thing about cosplaying at conventions? Favorite thing about cosplaying at conventions?

Featured Cosplayers:

Hana

Kyle

Jake

Daniela

Produced by Monica Duarte & Danniel Slade
Photography by Jose Valdez
Video by Monica Duarte, Jose Vasquez & Nate “Doc In The Box”
Editing by Danniel Slade

Check out our other Cosplay Connection Episodes:

Cosplay Connection: Angi Viper Interview “Cosplay Is Not Consent”

Cosplay Connection: Los Angeles Comic Con Part 1

Cosplay Connection: Los Angeles Comic Con Part 2

About Author

Monica Duarte

Born and raised under the California sun. Monica is the Editor-In-Chief at Temple of Geek. She also serves as Executive Producer of The Temple of Geek Podcast, Retro Rebel Podcast, and Portrait of a Fangirl. Lover of all things geeks but especially sci-fi like Doctor Who, The Expanse, Star Wars and Star Trek.

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