U.S. cosplay cafe draws on growing interest in latest Japanese trends

By Leanne Tsuruda

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rjd_jr at 07:41 AM JST - 8th August

It may be nerdy and geeky, but tis far better to be cosplay and dress up and have fun, than to go out and hurt others, break the law, or be a criminal. Great for them.
japanauthority at 07:57 AM JST - 8th August

It may be nerdy and geeky, but tis far better to be cosplay and dress up and have fun, than to go out and hurt others, break the law, or be a criminal. Great for them.

Yawn.

This fad is long past getting old here in Japan, it's just that nobody has any new ideas. I predict this phase will get old in the US quicker.
sensei258 at 08:18 AM JST - 8th August

Waaaaay past getting old. I was in a department store in Japan recently. An old man, who was probably in his 70's, was shopping dressed in heels, fishnet stockings/garter belt, bustier, makeup, etc. Sad.
TRUTHxHURTS at 10:58 AM JST - 8th August

Two words

" Cosplay Forever " And my last two remaining words

" WHO　CARES "
nutsagain at 11:41 AM JST - 8th August

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Waaaaay past getting old. I was in a department store in Japan recently. An old man, who was probably in his 70's, was shopping dressed in heels, fishnet stockings/garter belt, bustier, makeup, etc. Sad." And if you'd believe this, then you'd believe anything. Get-a-life...
lunach1ck at 01:47 PM JST - 8th August

Well for Pete's sake, I hope they can teach that poser Gwen Stefani how to pronounce "Harajuku".
dennis0bauer at 03:06 PM JST - 8th August

I wonder is it just Hooters with cute dresses?
HonestDictator at 01:18 AM JST - 9th August

I'm an anime/manga fan myself, but I just don't think this cuts the cheese right. The US has Halloween for our dress up day. Until then, leave the out of season costumes for Trekkies and Anime/comic conventions.
nimbus at 03:19 AM JST - 9th August

I cosplay everyday. I dress up and come to work and pretend to be an office worker everyday.
HonestDictator at 08:33 AM JST - 9th August

xD great one nimbus, but only problem is...almost all people around the world dress like you. You need individuality man!

I'd love to cosplay at least during all hallows eve. But I don't know what I should try. Never dressed up as an anime char before.

Actually I have to make a slight adjustment on my previous post. If they're food is good, and I mean REALLY GOOD, they can dress up as a slime goo alien for all I care and I'll still eat there.
bamboohat at 09:22 PM JST - 9th August

whatever floats your boat. Have fun, kids.
Sarge at 09:27 PM JST - 9th August

Ths article is useless without a picture.
burajirojin at 03:35 PM JST - 11th August

man i only seen cosplay in pictures and magazines, since i never went such experience i would like go to a cosplay cafe or party if i have a chance. i like anime and all these kind of sunject. besides nerd its not a word to freaking peaploe anymore, be nerd nowadays its style, its way of life.
KitsuneYoukai at 04:05 AM JST - 13th August

I enjoy Japanese animation but Cosplay is well over rated. I in no way want or desire to dress up like the animation characters I like to watch. People that Cosplay tend to be somewhat weird/strange that is a given. I know people that work in Production companies that bring JP anime to the USA and they agree. The guys don't even consider dating or hooking up with these type people. I'd say that when someone puts on that costume no matter the age their maturity level drops by 50%. And when a friend did decide to hook up he soon found out that he wasn't the only one. I think when kids do it it's cute and they are having fun but older kids and adults do it they get into weirdness fast.
frontandcentre at 12:31 PM JST - 14th August

Catering to inadequate weirdos. Nice export, Nihon!