The Cosplay Crib Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Azera was first introduced to cosplay after being captivated by the incredible costumes she saw at conventions and through photos shared online. She admired the creativity, craftsmanship, and the way cosplayers brought fictional characters to life with such detail and passion. Since she didn’t know how to make costumes herself at the time, she turned to her grandmother, who had se...

Send us Fan Mail ARC alliance of revolutionary cosplayers ARC is a community-based cosplay performing group in Davao City, Philippines that promotes and showcase POP-Culture performances. The group advocate to cater and train young talents, enthusiast, and performers to develop their skills in pursuits of cosplay through performing arts.  We aim for an inclusive, transparent, and wholesome environ...

Send us Fan Mail Before the pandemic hit, Rangers was an actress constantly on the move, jumping between jobs, auditions, and sets. She shared a place with a close friend, someone who had already found passion and purpose in the world of cosplay. Her friend was deeply immersed in the craft, creating everything from elaborate armor builds to finely tailored costumes. Watching the creativity unfold...

Send us Fan Mail The couple first connected on TikTok, with Zanarah being the more experienced cosplayer, while Dutchie was just beginning his cosplay journey. Around 2020, their interactions became more frequent and engaging, eventually leading to a strong creative partnership. Since then, they’ve grown into a cosplay power couple, steadily building a reputation within the community, a momentum t...

Send us Fan Mail  At the beginning of 2016, Sym was introduced to the world of cosplay. Her first exposure came through YouTube. At the time, she was simply a fan of anime. While browsing through various videos, she stumbled upon a female cosplayer who was performing Japanese voice lines while dressed as the character. Impressed by the creativity and dedication, Sym shared the video with her mothe...

Send us Fan Mail  Meg was introduced to cosplay when they and their best friend decided to attend Comic-Con dressed up in costumes. At the time, they weren't aware that "cosplay" had become a distinct term for people dressing up outside of Halloween. As they delved deeper into the world, Meg learned about key aspects of the cosplay community, such as having your own unique brand and...

Send us Fan Mail  Back in their high school days, Ruri was casually browsing the internet on their phone when they stumbled upon an advertisement for AthensCon, an event focused on pop culture and cosplay. Curious, they decided to attend the event with their mother and sibling. To their surprise, the experience was nothing short of a culture shock. The very next day, they purchased their first cos...

Send us Fan Mail  At the age of 25, Akkun came to the realization that it was now or never if they wanted to pursue cosplay, as their shy personality had previously held them back. When the pandemic struck in 2020, causing widespread isolation and leaving many with little to do, Akkun saw it as the perfect opportunity to finally dive into the world of cosplay. From that moment on, they never looke...

Send us Fan Mail  For Lucy, her journey into cosplay began with having a father who was a fan of Star Trek , which exposed her to the world of people wearing elaborate costumes. In addition, an event called Japan Day, featuring cosplay-related activities, further fueled her interest. There was never any doubt in her mind that she would eventually dive into the world of cosplay herself.  Check out...

Send us Fan Mail  In the past, cosplay was not widely popular in Greece, so Galini primarily spent her time enjoying anime. A particular series, Sword Art Online , had a significant impact on her, especially its costumes. This inspired her to start creating her own costumes, marking the beginning of her journey into the world of cosplay.  Check out and support her content: Instagram: https://www.i...

Send us Fan Mail  Caramelatte began her cosplay journey back in 2014. It all started when she came across a poster for a singing competition with a twist: participants had to perform in cosplay. Intrigued, she decided to join. However, the event’s rules and requirements pushed her to dive deeper and do her own research about cosplay. What began as a one-time competition quickly evolved into a pass...

Send us Fan Mail  Around 2017, a niche cosplay event was held in Kolkata, so under the radar that even Bomba, a local, had no idea it was happening in his own city. A passionate fan of Iron Man, Bomba decided to craft his own Arc Reactor prop and stepped into the shoes of Tony Stark for the occasion. Around the same time, a friend invited him to appear as a cosplayer at another event. Without hesi...

Send us Fan Mail  Raven was a devoted fan of anime and manga. Her passion led her to cosplay one of her favorite characters Dark Magician Girl from Yu-Gi-Oh! . However, after completing her first cosplay, she made the difficult decision to cancel all planned photoshoots, feeling that the result didn’t meet her personal standards. Determined to improve, Raven began working even harder to reach the...

Send us Fan Mail  At the age of 14, Cele began cosplaying. Even with limited resources and experience, she managed to bring certain characters to life with creativity and passion. After a 10-year hiatus, she was reintroduced to the world of cosplay through a friend who recognized her potential not just as a cosplayer, but also as a promising musician. That friend invited her to one of the Attack o...

Send us Fan Mail  As a teenager, AJ was a promising illustrator and a passionate fan of Vocaloid. While AJ was already familiar with anime, They were surprised to learn that people dressed up as Vocaloid characters. This discovery sparked their curiosity and excitement, leading AJ to explore the world of cosplay online. Inspired by what they found, AJ decided to begin their own cosplay journey sta...

Send us Fan Mail Elί, who is from Canada, began cosplay as a hobby with his sister when he was fourteen years old. After a couple of cosplays together, he was the only one who kept up the cosplay. He ultimately improved to the point where he could compete in one of the world's largest cosplay competitions. Check out and support his content: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eligh.09/ Suppo...

Send us Fan Mail Anime Fest, an anime festival in Dallas in 2012, is where Soltaire first encountered cosplay. Soltaire grew up with a deep love for anime and was amazed when he first saw cosplayers wandering the conference decked out as anime characters. After learning the basics of cosplay, he became a cosplayer and bought his outfit from an internet retailer. Check out and support Soltiare&apos...

Send us Fan Mail In 2013, Wannes wanted to create a crossdressed version of a Vocaloid female character because he was obsessed with her. His lack of cosplay expertise, however, made it difficult for him to locate the costume, so he would look for clothing that closely resembled the character. A year later, when Wannes received a taste of one of Belgium's largest cosplay events, everything ch...

Send us Fan Mail Shuu is a Portuguese cosplayer who first made friends in 2007 who were aware of her passion for Japanese rock, or J-rock. When her friends offered to join her as a cosplayer while they were watching a cosplay competition at their local convention, she accepted without hesitation. Eighteen years later, she was one of the more seasoned cosplayers, and she continues to learn and love...

Send us Fan Mail Around 2014, Alini, a Belgian cosplayer, was first exposed to cosplay at a conference. She became intrigued by this and attempted to look for images related to cosplay. In the same year that she was first introduced to cosplay, she started taking part a few weeks later. She became so interested in cosplay that she began building her costumes instead of purchasing them. Surprisingl...

Send us Fan Mail Pufa, a native of Ukraine, began her professional career there and has approximately eight years of cosplay experience. Her area of expertise is primarily photoshoot cosplay, and she has subsequently started modeling for cosplay. She continues to compete in the international cosplay scene, whether it is in skits or another category. Check out and support her content: Instagram: ht...

Send us Fan Mail Curious, Airin from Malaysia, who had access to the internet from an early age, tried looking up everything there was to know about cosplay. She began as a closet cosplayer and couldn't manufacture her costumes or even buy them from cosplay shops until 2019. After that, she joined the cosplay community by attending conventions and events. Check out and support her content: In...

Send us Fan Mail Tired Dad from Norway has always been an enthusiast of stage productions and a highly imaginative individual. has been a part of the cosplay community for fourteen years, having first been introduced to it in 2010. Since 2013, Tired Dad has taken cosplay more seriously and has worked as a cosplay instructor in addition to volunteering for charity within the cosplay community. Chec...

Send us Fan Mail Sora Kitsune, who is originally from the United States, enjoyed the Halloween season, which is centered on the notion of dressing up or wearing costumes, particularly with people and children giving and receiving treats. With this type of background, she would subsequently explore cosplay at a later point in her life before bringing this interest with her when she went to Japan, w...

Send us Fan Mail Greetings from Singapore, Hanari. She was interested in fashion, makeup, and anime from an early age, so before she even became a cosplayer, she already possessed all the traits of one. Cosplay was one of the things she started looking for to take her mind off of her current circumstances when COVID-19 shut down the world back in 2020. notably, closet cosplay, a subgenre of cospla...