The country's anime, manga, and video games hold soft power with its worldwide following. Soon, cosplaying will likely become one of its central pillars.
Cosplaying involves learning certain skills which participants need to hone, including costume-sewing, props making, LED programming, and more.
World Cosplay Summit director of international programme believes cosplay can help Malaysian youth cultivate their creativity and develop useful skill sets for the future.
It takes intense dedication, hours of prep and a whole lot of sewing – dressing up as Japanese characters may not be an Olympic sport, but these competitors are at the top of their game.
THE three-day Cosworld Festival at the 1st Avenue Mall in Jalan Magazine, George Town, Penang, drew an estimated 50,000 fans from all over the country as well as from China and Singapore.
Exploring the intersection of cosplay and technology, LevelUp delves into how social media platforms empower enthusiasts to overcome challenges, showcase their creativity and connect globally.
AT ANIME conventions, cosplayers find joy by stepping into fantasy realms and bringing life to the fictional characters they hold close to their hearts.
PETALING JAYA: Educators at the Maverick International Primary School in Semenyih became rock stars, doctors, engineers and flight attendants in a vibrant and joyous celebration of Teachers Day yesterday.
SOME 15 years ago, an anime, cosplay and games (ACG) event in Kuching would have attracted about 200 enthusiasts at best, far behind the numbers attending similar events in Kuala Lumpur or Singapore.
THE three-day Pokanime Planet Cosplay Carnival will be held next month at the Exhibition Centre in Pavilion Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur.
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A YOUNG trainee doctor in China has been hailed a true “angel in white” for rushing to the rescue of a man who passed out on the street in pouring rain.
SHANGHAI: A young trainee doctor in China has been hailed as a true “angel in white” for rushing to rescue a man who fainted on the street in the pouring rain.
POPULAR Cosplay Party at Ipoh Parade is back, bigger and better than before.
BANGKOK (The Nation/Asia News Network): Thais armed with swords, shields and magic potions battled to glory at the world’s largest cosplay competition, grabbing four prizes in Japan at the weekend.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's largest trilingual book fair, BookFest @ Malaysia, is back at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) from now until April 6.
KUALA LUMPUR: The response to the controversial PAS parade that saw the party’s youths marching with fake weapons is an "overreaction" on the public’s part, says Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal.
AN interest in the Power Rangers series led Raja Muhammad Rusydi Raja Mahmood into becoming a professional costume maker, Kosmo! reported.
BOGOR, Indonesia (Reuters): It may not be haute couture, but former Indonesian school teacher turned tailor Fredi Lugina Priadi has found a lucrative market for his cat fashions, creating unique costumes and cosplay outfits for cats.
KUALA LUMPUR: Get ready to dive into a literary journey as BookFest @ Malaysia returns with even more thrilling surprises.