So this is a thing coming soon and I’m super excited to talk about it! Not only do I have an article in the first issue, but I’ll also have an interview in the second issue. If you’re going to Anime Central, I’ll be there with business cards about the magazine to advertise it. I’ll have them at my table and will be walking around with them :)
Here’s how you can keep up with the magazine:
Check out this awesome set of photos taken by my bro Ray at Raymond Madamba Photography!
Little Mac cosplay: Fisticuff Cosplay
Doc Louis cosplay: Derek Hunter Cosplay
Photography: Raymond Madamba PhotographyROCKIN IT
wow this is great! Little Mac is so COOL and this guy does him justice…
Yeeeeeeeeeees!
You know, I really love what Midnight Pursona shared about cosplay, but what I love more is that more people are coming out and saying how bashing someone over cosplay is just ridiculous. I love that more people are being vocal about it and when someone says something offensive to them they’re responding to it.
There’s this idea of “laughing it off” and “responding gives your oppressor power.” However, I only like to laugh at things that are funny, and being called names isn’t funny. Also, how long can you expect someone to be quiet about something? Being called horrible names and not saying anything doesn’t always work, because that can give someone the idea that they can keep doing it. And why are we blaming the victim in the first place? Instead of addressing the person who is doing the name calling, when did it become o.k. to be like, “Eh don’t say anything,” and, “You’re just making it worse by saying something.” Right, so it’s my fault for defending myself?
Also, speaking out can give someone else who is too afraid to try cosplay the confidence to try, which is amazing. I love when people are like, “I’m going to try cosplay now because of you,” so when I see more people speaking out about this I get a happy little smile on my face :)
“Your too fat.”
“I didn’t know [insert character] was black!”
“Why don’t you do more black cosplays?”
“Cosplay to your size!”
“I don’t think that looks right on you, why don’t you cosplay [insert character] instead?”
“Why is [insert character] black? They’re not black in the show.”
“You shouldn’t cross-play, it looks weird on you.”
“Your boobs are too big for [insert character].”
To everyone who as ever posted a comment or question like this, my answer:
I am a black plus size female cosplayer, if you don’t like it… well honestly I don’t care. The more you comment like an idiot, the more it feeds my will power to prove I’m an amazing cosplayer, not matter what you say. I may have days, or even weeks when I feel down about myself, but that will never stop me from doing what I love. I may have large boobs, chubby stomach, double chin, hair on my face, dark spots around my face and body, and a flat butt, but I rock any cosplay I put on. So grow up, and get out of my face. <3
So much love for this :) When life gives you bullies, make more cosplay.
My frog prince! #MissPiggy #Kermit #Piggy #Kermie #Muppets #Disney #ShutoCon2014 #Lansing #Michigan #conventions #cosplay #Sweets4aSweetCosplay #JustGeraldMedia
OMFG this cosplaaaaaaaaaaaaay <3<3<3
I only swim free.
Great Convention. Too much fun. I love my team mates.
AH! Great job you guys! I can’t wait to see it in person at Anime Central~
Oh man, I actually took professional pictures in my Tiana cosplay for the first time :)
Pictures by: Nude Carbon Studios
My cosplay page: Brichibi Cosplays
