My Motivation To Cosplay: Making People Happy (2019)

There’s one thing about Cosplay I love more than anything and that’s making people happy

The smile on peoples faces when they see their favourite character in real life is such a heartwarming experience, to me, it's absolutely irreplaceable.

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Here are some recent happy cosplay moments that really stand out to me:⠀

-I was recently asked to do a greeting for an Instagram follower whilst dressed as Portgas D Ace, they told me that it was like a dream for them and that I was their favourite cosplayer
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-A few months back I was told about a kid who had lost a family member. His favourite character was Goku so I was asked to record a message for him to help bring a bit of light to his situation. I got into my Goku cosplay and gave him the words I wished I had when I experienced my first loss (and from the hero I most admired).

-One memory in particular that stands out from my recent trip to Japan was when a restaurant full of people started shouting ACSUUUU! out the door as we were walking to the underground parade in our One Piece cosplays.

-I have been asked by people to give encouraging words of bravery to their friends who are coming out to their parents (whilst dressed as Goku)
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It just goes to show how impactful these works of fiction can be. They’re not cheering for me, they’re cheering for the character that they love and I feel blessed that I’ve been put into a position in life were I have the opportunity to make people smile
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When I started Cosplay it was originally to entertain myself, now it's to entertain others and then myself

 
Cosplay: Goku (Dragon Ball Z)