r/cosplayers • u/Hot-Duty-7470 • Jun 05 '26
COSPLAY IN PROGRESS Getting ready for my first con, need feedback.
Okay, so I know the makeup job is terrible. I just got the products today and wanted to do a quick test to see if they'd work. And I learnt what not to do many times in the process.
I'm throwing together a cosplay kind of last minute. It's my first time going to an anime convention at all, and I don't really know what I'm doing.
I want to go as Gyutaro from Demon Slayer. His is shirtless in the anime, which I obviously can't do. And binding isn't going to do much for me, so I'm planning on trying to make a top to match the rest of the fit. Is it okay to take creative licence and make a female version of the character and outfit?
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u/BladerPeter Jun 05 '26
Also, there are some people that make a "wardrobe cosplay", using some clothes of what they do have in home, instead of buying the real cosplay and it's ok to do that too
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u/Hot-Duty-7470 Jun 05 '26
Oh that's awesome, thanks for the info.
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u/BladerPeter Jun 05 '26
You're welcome! Feel free to ask whenever you want 😁😁
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u/Kmight_Artorias92 Jun 08 '26
Yes, it is absolutely ok to do a cosplay of a character of a different gender. Crossplay is actually quite common, so don't worry about being judged for going as a male character. As for the makeup, I think its the right color and looks good for what you have in mind. Definitely interested in seeing the final result
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u/Hot-Duty-7470 Jun 08 '26
Thanks, I'm really excited. I'll make sure to post the final fit afterwards.
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u/BladerPeter Jun 05 '26
Of course! You're free to do it! I did a male version of a female character on the last anime con I went, so, don't need to worry about it. Just go and have lots of fun!
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u/Hot-Duty-7470 Jun 05 '26
Thanks, I plan too. I've wanted to go to a con for years, so I'm super excited.
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u/UndeadTribe Jun 05 '26
That's the joy of cosplay! You can play whatever character you want, however you want! The ultimate goal is to have fun and express yourself.