The Cosplay Collective NE

Join the Cosplay Collective NE as we talk about our time at Anime Boston 2025. Anime Boston is our favorite convention of the year, and we'd like to share some of our thoughts of the event. What were our favorite moments, and what could be better? Listen now to find out!!! . . . Find us in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenecosplaycollective/ Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Happy Logo by SoulProd...

Join the Cosplay Collective NE as we are joined by Anime Boston masquerade host, Weegie. We chat about cosplay, being an author, and what it's like to staff at an anime convention. How have each of these roles impacted Weegie, and why might folks want to try staffing themselves? Listen now to find out? . . . Find Weegie online at either https://www.instagram.com/jugglesgeese21/ or https://www.inst...

Join the Cosplay Collective for our Anime of the Month, where we watch 3 episodes of an anime and determine if we're going to finish the series. This month we join the bantering rascal Sakuta Azusagawa as he tries to help his fellow classmates through the mysterious adolescence syndrome in Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai. Will this show continue to live in the watchlist of the collectiv...

Join the Cosplay Collective NE for our annual Pride episode as we are joined by local New England Idol Legume Cosplay. We chat about their cosplay history, what it's like within the local idol community, and some of the best examples of LGBTQ+ anime and manga. What are Legume's tips on getting yourself started in the idol community? Listen now to find out! . . . Find Legume Cosplay on Instagram: h...

Join Bullet, Hatake, and Sahara of the Cosplay Collective NE as we talk all about the sports we love that DON'T have an anime adaptation. From winter classics like snowboarding and Curling to the exciting world of competitive canoe slalom, we discuss some of our favorite sports to watch or participate in that haven't gotten their rightfully deserved anime adaptation. Which sports are we most inter...

Join the Cosplay Collective as we celebrate Anime and Video Game Fathers of all types in a knock down drag out fight to see which father reigns supreme. Mistress of chaos Skoll has tasked each of the collective with bringing 3 fathers to the show to discuss why they deserve the coveted title of best father (voted on in 2025). Which father will rise above the rest? Listen now to find out! . . . Fin...

Join Bulletdancer Cosplay of the Cosplay Collective NE with guest host Deina-Lambda as they talk about Pax East 2025. We talk about the overall convention experience, from panels and food to of course, the many games to try on the show floor. Which were some of Bullets' standout games? Listen now to find out! Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenecosplaycollective/ Facebook: https:/...

Join the Cosplay Collective for our Anime of the Month, where we watch 3 episodes of an anime and determine if we're going to finish the series. This month we look at the glories and tragedies of the magical girl lifestyle in Puella Magi Madoka Magica. Who in the collective signed Kyubey's contract to become a magical girl and continue the fight against the witches? Listen now to find out!!! . . ....

Join the Cosplay Collective as we dive back into what's been happening these last couple weeks for our members... CON CRUNCH. We've got new stories to tell, our thoughts on why it keep happening (maybe, the writer of these descriptions has forgotten part of what we talked about), and a lightning round of how we can help ourselves while in it.generally what we can do to help ourselves while in it....

The Cosplay Collective is experiencing some con crunch this week in preparation for Anime Boston 2025. While we're away, chuckle along with our editors at some recorded moments that didn't make the cut! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the cosplay collective as we once again talk about our favorite moms in nerd culture. Collective contestants Raphael, Sahara, Hati, and Bullet each compete against one another to have Skoll, Mistress of Mothers, pick our choice for the coveted CCNE Mother of the year. Which mom will reign supreme? Listen now to find out! Find us in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenecosplaycollective/...

Join the Cosplay Collective for our Anime of the Month, where we watch 3 episodes of an anime and determine if we're going to finish the series. This month we explore a really good drink... and the dark corners of the human psyche in Death Parade. After we challenged the show to see its true colors, do we bring it back to life week after week, or drop it down to the abyss to be watched no more? Li...

Join the Cosplay Collective for a round table chat about imposter syndrome, the self-doubt some feel about their abilities. We talk about the history of imposter phenomenon, how it can show up, and our personal experiences with it. What strategies do we use to send imposter syndrome out the airlock? Listen now to find out!!! Ira Glass on taste: https://www.thisamericanlife.org/extras/the-gap . . ....

Join the Cosplay Collective as we mourn the passing of the fabric store that many of us used to get into the cosplay hobby, Joann Fabric. We share our stories of hunting down the perfect fabric, helpful employees eager to give us tips on how to make our next project, and the interesting customer interactions we've had or seen. What impact do we think this closing will have on our next builds and t...

Join the Cosplay Collective NE as we dive back into the world of League of legends. Over its 16 years, League has branched out into anime, board games, video games, and most notably, Music. We dive into what the offerings are, and of course, what we think of the costume design. Which are our favorite songs and outfits? Watch now to find out! . . . Watch this with the corresponding art on youtube:...

Join the Cosplay Collective NE for our Anime of the Month, where we all watch at least 3 episodes of an anime and determine if we're going to finish the series. This month we join business-woman Futaba Igarashi, who might find more than business skills in her relationship with her large and sometimes annoying senpai. Will the collective enjoy the office hijinks and cute co-worker interactions, or...

Join the Cosplay Collective NE as we look back over the last year of releasing this podcast. We take you behind the scenes with some of our favorite stories and episodes, how it has impacted us, and what costume this podcast would be if it were one. What episodes are we looking forwards to in the upcoming year?? Listen now to find out! . . . Find us in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenecos...

Join the Cosplay Collective as we suit up and roll out on a trip through the history of Mecha Anime. Host Hatake takes us from the initial inspirations of Mecha in the 1950's all the way through some of the modern day greats, highlighting some of the critical genre defining moments along the way. What makes mecha near and dear to the collective's hearts, and what shows do we suit up for again and...

Join the Cosplay Collective as we are joined by one of our favorite cosplayers, Lady Cels. She shares with us stories about cosplay education through panels and workshops, ways in which conventions can improve with their disability accommodations, how she finds and keeps her motivation, and of course, tips regarding being in a cosplay competition. What technique does Lady Cels think is critical as...

Join the cosplay collective as we grab our animal companions and magical implements, shout our key words, and are transformed into something greater than ourselves This week we look at magical girl anime and manga, what was its origin, which shows did we think were most influential on the genre, and what do we think of all the ribbon, lace, and leg that are common in these costumes. Will the colle...

Join the Cosplay Collective NE for our Anime of the Month, where we all watch at least 3 episodes of an anime and determine if we're going to finish the series. This month we join the mage corps in Saga of Tanya the Evil, a story about a slaryman thrust into the great war by a mysterious otherworldly being. Does this show fly high, reigning supreme over the anime landscape, or will we shoot it dow...

Join the Cosplay Collective as we dive deep into our hosts' background and see exactly how well we all know one another, through a set of curated trivia questions. This week we have Hatake from HS Cosplayers. Does any of the collective have the knowledge to unmask Hatake, or do his layers of armor prevent any of us from knowing truly who he is? Listen now to find out!! Check out Hatake at: https:/...

Join the Cosplay Collective for a special Valentine's Day episode where we interview three of the collective's significant others! Jody, Patrick, and Lauren talk with us about romance anime, couples cosplay (past and future), and the ups and downs of being the partners of competitive cosplayers. What happens to our special couples when they arrive at the convention? Listen now to find out! Looking...

Join the Cosplay Collective for our 50th episode as we dive deep into our hosts background and see exactly how well we all know one another, through a set of curated trivia questions. This week we have JJ from Bulletdancer Cosplay. Will this be the first time the collective gets a 100% completion, or was the lore hidden behind a true last boss too difficult to defeat? Listen now to find out!!! . ....

Join the cosplay collective for our Anime of the Month, where we watch 3 episodes of an anime and determine if we're going to finish the series. This month we kick it up a notch with Akudama Drive, a Cyberpunk show about a normal girl sucked into the world of super criminals after picking up some loose change. Will we learn the same lesson our protagonist does, or is this show a a lucky penny? Lis...