5 Tips for Underage Cosplayers | Cosplay Tips
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- čas přidán 13. 06. 2024
- I have been cosplaying for 10 years and for a good part of that time I was under the age of 18. So through my teenage and adult cosplaying experiences I learnt quite a few things. So here are some tips based on my experiences.
Fun fact: the thumbnail photo is from when I was 17 years old!
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"As a 13-14 year old, you are growing at such a quick pace"
Me, now 17 who hasn't grown since middle school: Damn really
Haha same, 17 and I haven't grown since like 6th-8th grades
Lol im 11 and since im ten i havent grown any
Can't relate but that's funny 👍
@@ScreechIsUncool *p u b e r t y*
(We're still growing 😅 im also 11-)
i forgot people usually go through puberty at around 10. i started pretty early at around 6.
Having an "uninterested adult" (read, uninterested in the convention not uninterested in your care) is the best kind of chaperone. They won't be distracted by the costumes and the glamour and the amazing convention-ness that is a convention; they'll be able to see the threats coming long before you will.
Exactly this!
Yes! Absolutely! I am so thankful my mother was there in my younger years when I started cosplaying.
Yeah that was the slight disadvantage of having my brother there as a chaperone. But there is a slight advantage to having a tall, intimidating, and fiercely protective brother chaperoning you. As much as it scares me I know he would take a bullet for me if it meant that I would be completely ok.
I'm 19 and when cons start back up I 100% plan on having my mother with me along with groups because I HATE being alone. And shes slowly becoming somewhat interested in furry and cosplay because of my interest in this so I really want to include her in my activities. Especially since my best friend isn't 100% big on furry (not that she hates it. She just did NOT want to help me in suit because it brought down her fun doing things she wanted)
So I was going to start having my mom come with me as a bonding thing and as a guard. My mother is very protective. So if someone does something to me, they'll get a shit storm :D
But with that, they probably won't help me cosplay at all :(
"When you're a teenager you're growing a lot."
Me, a 4'9 teenager who hasn't grown in years: 👁👄👁
i am literally younger and 5’1 i’m sorry for you 😭😭
Im like 12 and 4'11- somehow-
Bro same
I’m 4,3 at 12 ik im short
Im 5’7 and a preteen-
Tip you are legally aloud to carry around hair spray and it has the same affects as pepper spay, if you are going to a place that you may or may not be put into an uncomfortable position go to a store and get a mini hair spray. Its not expensive and it could save you from a not so good situation. Stay safe and have fun!❤
Edit: Someone has brought to my attention I forgot to mention if you are thinking of using self defence methods and or items you always have to consider further consequences, and think about ways you can avoid the situation altogether or find non violent ways to deal with the problem.
So for this type of situation I can only link to my video about dealing with con creeps. If it makes you feel safer, and it's legal, carry it with you. But do not use it unless you are in a situation that requires it. At cons your actions still can have legal consequences. czcams.com/video/p3AesVIQIMc/video.html
@@AnnieChieDesigns yes of course and if you are thinking of using self defence methods and or items you always have to consider further consequences, and to see if you can get out of the situation using any other non violent way.
"Tips for underage cosplayers"
Me someone who doesn't cosplay:
I N T E R E S T I N G
Bruh same, I have no idea why I clicked on this video Lmao
Edit: I meannn I could try to cosplay. I don’t see why not, I guess I’m just a little embarrassed hehe
Same but I want to cosplay
Same I wanted to try in 2020 with and so did one of my friends but ☠️
me too lmao
me, who is not underage OR a cosplayer:
A lot of excellent advice, not just for underage coplayers, but for everyone.
To be fair yes a lot of it does apply to all cosplayers!
im to poor to be a player so i must be a co-player
Mhm.
"Don't cosplay from media 18+"
10 year old Danganronpa fans: 🏃♀️💨
IM A SKULLGIRLS FAN AND UNDER 16 😭😭😭
Me and my friend cosplayed as sunny and Mari but we’re under 18😭😭😭
Lmfao I was waiting for this 😭
my sis made me cosplay as a danganronpa character i never played danganronpa before
Cough cough, HELLUVA BOSS
Here’s a tip that sorta falls into tip #2 of the video(don’t cosplay characters from mature themes) is DONT cosplay characters with super revealing outfits.
I’m 12 and love to cosplay Candace from Genshin impact, but her out fit is quite revealing for a 12 year old to wear, thus I wear a deep blue or purple shirt with underneath my top.
Yepppppppp
CANDACE IS SUPER COOL OMG
(and yeah that’s a pretty great tip too!!)
Thank you for this tip! it really helps me! and I also am starting to make cosplays.
(I like Genshin Impact too :>)
i wanna cosplay annie (skullgirls) 😭😭😭😭
me, 11, cosplaying mari from omori 😏
I remember this thing my friend told me about her first convention, she was about 13 and she was cosplaying as Uraraka from MHA, and then this 15-16 year old dude dressed as Dabi (I think) started hiting on her. It made her uncomfortable but the dude didn't back off, she said that some older cosplayer came to her rescue and got the other dude to go away
good on the other dude for getting the creepy Dabi cosplayer away from your friend. It doesn’t matter what age you are, hitting on a stranger is just weird and uncomfortable, and hitting on a minor makes things even worse!! It’s nasty! and when you’re that young, you’re kinda unsure what to do in that situation. So honestly, I’m really glad that someone knew something was up and came to your friend’s rescue
Omg, im cosplaying her too and im 10 :’)
@@amphirrhox3411 good luck! And pls go with some sort of protection so something like this doesnt happene to you and you cant get help. But good luck!
@@Shoppy08 aww tysm, good luck to you too! I also kinda wanted to cosplay toga, but i realised i would look slightly better in uraraka 🥰 happy holidays!
I see stories like this a lot. Its incredibly common and it scares me a bit. I'm 19 but I worry for the younger cosplayers
Tips for any cosplayer:
Just because you're in cosplay doesn't mean people are allowed to touch you
I’m gonna keep that in mind. Also, do you have any tips for cosplay hair fluffing? 😩🤌 - Monokuma cosplayer
@@lightyagami5487 maybe try using a curling iron idk I've only cosplayed once and I have naturally curly hair sorry
Ryuuji Takasu
Lol not me planning on cosplaying as a germophobic character XDD
@@rintarou0032 Sakusa Kiyomi?-
Me, a 12 year old who isn’t allowed to cosplay: *interesting*
Literally u just explained my life
Man that sucks, why aren’t you allowed?
Im too shy to ask to cosplay LOL
Aw
@@supersh0i same plus idk who I would cosplay anyways
0:53 This is EXACTLY what happened to me last year LOL. I was 14 and my grandma worked SO hard on a dress for my Alice in Wonderland cosplay!! Puberty had other plans 😭💀
I feel bad for you and your grandma 😭😭😭😭
One possible fix: If you replace the buttons or zipper at the back of it with lacing, then you can leave a gap at the back there the sides don't meet, but it might look intentional. Historically fabric was expensive, and people didn't have a lot of clothes, so most European women's clothes laced up so that if they got pregnant or gained weight, it would still fit and they wouldn't need new clothes.
Such a terrible year to start cosplaying!!😭
But also kind of a blessing in disguise because there's no cons happening (More time to put something together! :))
@@moocowbees I plan to make a full Celestia Ludenberg costume and wig even though I'm 15 😂
IKR!!
@@ultimateplainmastermind3268
Wow, you truly *are* Tsumugi.
@@ultimateplainmastermind3268 im trying to make my Danganronpa OC wig
THE AOGHE IS HARDDDDDD
Also, try closet cosplay! It’s basically just finding random clothes around your house with your cosplay wig!
Yes I love closet cosplay. Sometimes it’s fun to also make outfits inspired by characters, too.
This sounds fun I’m going to do it 🏃♀️💨
Or without a wig!! Helps if you have hair that works for the character or a wig though-
@Boom boom I am a prince oh yeah that’s good too!! That’s why I try to find Chara with similar physical traits as me, so it’s easier to cosplay them :)
I don’t have a cosplay wig-so the only person I can really cosplay that I know is Kenma-(the hair)
Hey! I was confused about this for a bit so in case anyone else is, here:
If your a minor you CAN cosplay a character that’s an adult if it’s an appropriate character. For example, let’s take mha:
You shouldn’t cosplay midnight, because of her costume, but hawks would be fine. :) hope this helped!
Yes exactly this!
"Trusted adult"
The 18 year old in my cosplay Discord who would protect us with her life= 😃
“Trusted adult” *our friend who turns 18 this year* 🥲👍
Pog if I go to a con I'm just gonna go with my brother
@floof animates mine are both 18+ or more / less
@@cosmicestrellas my oldest sibling is 16, and she’s so short she looks 12😭😭
@@vibrantglitch5722 my oldest sibling is 26 😀👍🏽
Lmao my brother is almost 18 but lives 12 hours away in a coffee state 💀 and he would probably not even pay attention-
I hope this pandemic ends soon. I’ve never been to a con before and I really want to attend one!
I hope you get the chance to someday soon!
i was supposed to go to my first con two months ago but they cancelled it because of covid ㅠㅠ
@@mckenziejones4156 nooo that sucks ;-;
@@AnnieChieDesigns ty ^-^
I went to my first con right before the pandemic started here, it was great, i had a fun time with friends. But now i want to go to a another con. Probably some time in 2021. But if you do go to a con i hope you enjoy it.
Here's another tip: Know when to say "no." If someone wants to take a picture of you in your cosplay that you're uncomfortable with, speak up! Don't be afraid, because that's your body and your work being portrayed.
I am a underage cosplayer and THIS WAS SO TRUE/HELPFUL thank you for actually understanding the younger cosplayers!
Guys! Don't forget, cosplay is not consent! I experienced sexual comment on my body in convention when i was 15 cause I was wearing a skirt.
If you witness that, please go talk to the person who experience it to see if they are ok and report the person who did it. Cosplay is for fun and it's really uncomfortable when creepy guys say that to you. Please be safe.
@CharredCelestial Yeah! My skirt was pretty small but it’s not a reason. But he basically compliments my thighs with a kinda annoyed tone. It feel like he was legit calling me a sl*t for wearing a small skirt.
When i wear skirt,I always wear short pants first. So i reccomened doing that
i wore a pink maid outfit to a con for my monomi cosplay at anime con bc i thought it looked good and i got multipul stares and sexual comments, i was 12 at the time
@@adhyniaa Yeah I do this now!
@@luvrs4pearl260 I’m so sorry for you. You were only 12 and you were having fun at a con. It’s disgusting to have people act like that.
me, a 14 year old cosplayer who has been cosplaying for nearly 4 years: a h yes i am a beginner yes helloo
Lmao
lol 😐
Mood, I’m 17 nearly 18 and have been cosplaying since I was around 12 oop
me who has BASICALLY been cosplaying for a couple months (lmao old closet cosplay) yes helo me too hii (i consider if ur cosplaying for 2+ months u technically arent a beginner anymore just a starter)
lol mood. i think i've been cosplaying since i was like 7 or 8 😳
Adult cosplayer here! These are all great tips! I also 1000% recommend walking around with someone else, even as you get older. I've always had great experiences at conventions overall, but even as an older teen/young adult a few years back found myself in a couple situations where I kind of froze up and having someone with me helped a lot (older dude hitting on me at 19 where my younger sister helped me get out of the situation; that one time a girl pelvic thrusted at my friend and offered to "repopulate the clan" with her while she was dressed as Sasuke Uchiha and me and another friend had to turn around and be like "she's underaged please don't"; etc.).
Another tip I'd like to add is that, if you feel uncomfortable always head to the bathroom if you can't get to con staff for help or find another way to kind of shift away naturally. When I was getting unwanted attention from that guy I mentioned earlier, I was able to duck in and kind of recollect my thoughts which was helpful. But more than that, usually if you're younger there are adults in there that will notice you're distressed or you can ask someone to get a con staff member. There was a group of friends in the bathroom touching up makeup that overheard my sister and I talking about being worried that the guy would still be out in the hall waiting, and one stayed with us while the other two went to look in the hall. After they told us the coast was clear, they told us to come back to the bathroom if we had anymore problems with him because they were going to be there a while. I've found bathrooms are almost always crowded at conventions, and usually creepers don't like to try and be creepy in a crowd. So, the bathroom can be a good spot to collect your thoughts, break away from uncomfortable situations, and sometimes even get help if needed.
When you want to cosplay but you’re too ✨ embarrassed ✨
same tho- my parents are completely okay with me cosplaying, and my mom and aunt actually encourage it (they want me to be more social), and yet every time I almost convince myself to start cosplaying, I get super embarrassed and end up not doing it.
Same.
Me being twelve and knowing I won’t cosplay until like 1million years and still watching this be like 🥲
Edit : damn didnt think this would blow up lmao thx y'all
I felt that way when I was 12 too. But just a year later I got the chance to try it out. You'll get to eventually
I started cosplaying when I was 11 I was himiko toga I live in a house hold of weebs :D
@@-itzastro-1849 my dad and sister are weebs like me but my mom and brother arent
I feel you though i'm ten lol
@@-itzastro-1849 nobody I know are a weeb :( it’s just me-
“Don’t cosplay mature media”
Underage midnight cosplayers: *sweats nervously*
Lol
I’m cosplaying Monokuma 🏌️
I sadly don’t have a cosplay because my parents won’t let me cosplay as characters from R-18 media but if my other brother allowed me i (i really wanna cosplay as venti because he’s good for me)
(and my other brother is nicer my brother is just watching Quackity all day)
(and yes i’m mexican so my mexican mom and dad won’t allow me because they might say i’m “UGLY” Or “Stupid”. my dad wants to watch The Promised Never Land and Hunter X Hunter lol.)
@@MegumiTRD I like to do shigiraki
T R U E
"Do a simple cosplay"
*nervously sweats in complicated rockstar with a purple scar*
*nervously sweats in genshin costplays*
Smiles in fursuit 😈
*sweats in not having a cosplay outfit*
I wish I could have had a trusted source like this when i started cosplaying 🤧 Thank you for being a guiding light for these kiddos, I wish I had these tips when I was 12
Extra tips:
1. When cosplaying a character with a mask with minimal vision u should always be accompanied by someone as a "spotter".
2. Pay attention to weather. If you're gonna be outside you'll want to know if it's going to rain so as not to damage your cosplay.
3. Make sure your cosplay is comfortable to wear. U don't wanna be stuck walking around a con all day in a cosplay thats too hot or uncomfortable.
4. Have fun and be confident! Cosplay is a form of creative expression, show it off to others and be proud! ^^
Great tips for sure 👌 this video was just covering tips specific for younger cosplayers! I do intend to do a video about more general "cosplay safety" and "con safety" eventually with similar tips to the ones you mentioned
@@AnnieChieDesigns Thx! Btw I liked that u mentioned about making a cosplay that might not fit u later a lot of younger cosplayers don't think about that and a lot of cosplayers don't bring it up so it's good to hear someone mention it ^^
Those are some very nice tips! Might I add make sure it’s easy to use the bathroom in?
@@megp9id Absolutely! x3
The last one I need to do/work on. Two days ago I went outside in my Himiko Toga cosplay and...I was so embarrassed! I love to cosplay but I get soo embarrassed!
I went to a con once, my 61 year old dad was actually in a cosplay!
That's lovely! I hope you both enjoyed it there! ^^
That’s so cool! What were you cosplaying as?
@@emmag6734 I was kokichi ouma from danganronpa v3, my dad was Joseph Joestar from JoJo's Bizzare Adventure
@@chonkyhotdog that's so cool! My dad watches bnha with me sometimes but I'm not sure if he would cosplay 😅
@@chonkyhotdog That’s so adorable!
i started cosplaying when i was 11 and have had great experiences. i bought my entire cosplay for the first year, didn't worry about makeup and stuck with my family rhe entire time. at the time i didn't want to and wanted to go off with my friends or on my own but i quickly learned that it was better the way it was. once i turned 14 i was allowed to go with my friends but that was only because i was much more mature than i was at 11 years old. it is annoying at first having to stay with other people, especially family, but it is a lot safer and will be a better experience than getting harassed.
I remember I went to a cosplay Convention as Anya, my mom was Yor, my step dad was Loid.
I like how this is about safety and making sure that everyone is safe and happy. ♡
I just want people to have a good time and be safe with cosplay!
@@AnnieChieDesigns Mhm, that's more important than your actual cosplay xD
@@AnnieChieDesigns what of I wanna cosplay harley quinn, but the male version (long sports shorts,and a normal t shirt with shoes) is that appropriate?
I love your pfp
@@user-mx8qd9ek9v your pfp blends in
“Dont cosplay from media ages 18+/mature”
Me in umbrella academy: 👨👍
I forgot that was counted as mature-
How is it 18+?
me with my black butler cosplay: 😃👍
Me in my Dangaropa cosplays: 🦧
Yay, a fellow TUA stan! But isn't it TV-14 tho?
I have never really sewn before so me and my grandma are making a Klee cosplay together! Since Klee has a pretty simple outfit design (also the fact that her outfit is baggy anyways) I'm pretty sure it will still fit by the time we finish it! Another thing to add to that, I barely ever get taller :'D. Love the cosplay advice btw!!!!
“Cosplay appropriate charecters”
Me a fnaf and Rick and morty fan: ;-;
You could totally do FNAF (I'm thinking of doing funtime freddy)
FNAF is probably okay since it’s mostly teens that are into it
“do a simple cosplay”
me: *sweats in detailed belle ballgown*
*laughs in oc with basically no design*
*cries in no experience in sewing but has to make a kings cape that actually looks GOOD*
@@emmalee4987 tip: ONLINE PATTERNS OR CZcams VIDEOS
@• Cacti-San • IK IM A WEEK LATE BUT TYSM
@@emmalee4987 *coughs* my mum made me make my own barbie doll clothes *cough cough*
Me a young cosplayer: Thanks
im 11 tho my father ordered me a cosplay 😚 i will be soon a cosplayer
@@zarailieva7324 Oo what one?
@@zarailieva7324 same! I’m 12! I started cosplay when I was 11 tho!
Same but I’m 12
same i want to try to cosplay i littraly want to look like an anime character
And this is why I'm starting with Grian. I just need a more red sweater, a wig or shorter hair (I am considering cutting it though-) and some fingerless gloves for a bit of ✨personalization✨ and I'll be good
“Cosplay characters from age-appropriate media”
Me who wants to cosplay somebody from a kid show: Hm yes I didn’t know that, very informational 🤔
Every other cosplayer at my school: cosplaying characters from 18+ shows
Me: Cosplaying sailor moon
sailor moon is pog though
Yeah
@@funkydude8196 yes very it’s og
@@funkydude8196 so pog
sailor moon is good because it’s old and good for your age
and i believe lucky star is a good anime show for kids because it’s mentally for kids idk
“Don’t cosplay from media ages 18+”
Ok but what about promised never land 👁👄👁?
@@RayneCatwings * 14+
Promised Neverland is ten billion percent okay. It’s not 18+ so it’s fine
It’s TV-14 so if ur atleast like 11 ur fine 😌
I LOVE THE PROMISED NEVERLAND
i saw season 1 and i saw it in 2020 (i am now 9 this is also my mom's acc)
Here’s some other tips:
• Plan your cosplay out before you start!
• if you plan to use your cosplay for years on end, make it a little large so you can still fit into it in the future (I usually borrow my mom’s clothes)
Hope this helps :)
Hello! i am looking for a cosplay friend lol and i just wanted to know if you want to be friends
and also cosplay your kins!! I would not really recommend cosplaying junko when u act more like mikan and are comfortable
@@_tommy3874 of course!
I’m 10. (Yes, young to be on CZcams)
And for a while, I’ve been asking my parents if I could cosplay.
Tbh, they haven’t really noticed and just.. ignored me.
I really needed this.
I wanna cosplay as Kyoko Kirigiri and Ibuki Mioda, but the parts are so expensive.
My mum asked me: “What will you do in it?”
I said “I don’t know.”
So, I thank you lots for making this video!
As an older person who attends these events it is important for the younger generations especially underage cosplayers who wear very tight clothing you will have what I call leeches hanging around you trying to take pictures or get a close look because my generation in the 80’s skin tight clothing was still not the norm. I know you want to show off your costume but you should always have a shawl, cape or other long piece of clothing to wear when not being asked for pictures it will save you a ton of trouble down the road.
@@BuzziConCtr I did it when I was like 10 😭✌️ what was my mother thinking
You did cosplay in the 80’s?
@@yeahbutwhy8788 that is correct. Skin tight clothing was all but unheard of as fashion until the mid 1980s and it was so new that parents right up until the early 2000s would have conniptions if their kid wore skin tight clothing to school or in public.it is now more socially acceptable but it is still wise to be cautious.
As someone who's mum had been helping them cosplay since they were 9, the thought of being in a con without her there is honestly kinda terrifying lmao, especially at the big yearly ones. Also, CHARITY SHOPS/THRIFTING IS YOUR BEST FRIEND!!
I can relate. When I was still a teen it felt odd and almost scary the first time I went to a con without my mom
damn. lucky af
Adding onto the first tip- If you’re minor and in the fnaf fandom like me, I recommend making a head cosplay and gloves. This is my plan and i’m so excited for my first convention!
Wow, I feel like we ride the same timeline! I started cosplaying about 9-10 years ago too when I was in middle school. I did start off doing simple things, like Marshall Lee, and it was really fun and enjoyable! Anyways, all of your advise is spot on. So glad you made this video so that the young ones can feel more prepared and at ease
"You're growing at such a quick pace..."
*still fits in the few costumes over 5 years ago*
I still fit in my Halloween costume from when I was like eight- 💃🕺💃🕺
lmao
I still fit in my Ariel Mermaid costume from 4 years ago
I managed to pit a formal dress on from when I was eight haha it looks really bad but I got it on-
y'all can fit in things from ages 5 or something and I'm sitting here not being able to fit in things from 3 weeks ago
(exaggerated)
I still fit in my girl spiderman cosplay from when i was 4 im 10 now hehe
"Cosplay from age appropriate media"
Me who still watches Beyblade:
*I see this as an absolute win*
let it rip in the middle of the convention
lol i was gonna cosplay kit lopez
Me who watches and cosplays MCYT and toh *"I see this as an absolute win."*
‘’Me who watched My hero academia at age 10”😦🫵
@@bubbles_and_Suny Me too... 😭😭😭
3:17 i understand this, but as a stubborn 13yo who has already ranted to almost every adult on the internet and irl about omori i am still searching for a basil cosplay
Thank you for making this I think it is great that someone doesn’t think it is weird to be underage and want to cosplay❤😊
"go in groups"
me and my friends ready to go as the whole karasuno volleyball team and coaches/managers: 🤠😎
edit: crikey- I hate when people edit their comments to say thanks for likes but holy stromboli- over 400 likes on a comment that's a lot thank you fellow weebs :))) and for yall saying you need friends I got chu covered because if every one of us cosplays together we can be every team! from karasuno to Nekoma and even Ubugawa! :)
xD
Keep those friends
@@Alex-mg6iv LMAO
I wanna be in your friend group but I'm too young 🙃
I need friends like this... scrap that I just need friends 🙃
Me, literally isn't growing anymore: Well...
Same
I have very slow growth but when I do I grow 2-5 inches 👁👄👁
@@combitzel I haven't grown for a year now
@@C.0.ll.1.n want some bone growing juice 🏃🏽♀️💨
@@combitzel Sure, why not
Someone who’s an underage cosplayer here, these helped- I also got many compliments and took photos with 2 people! I actually was very honored. Galaxy con in OKC was so fun!
I'm 12, and my family has done 1500-1600 era cosplay my whole life. It is INCREDIBLY well made. My father is a god at sowing.
Thank you so much! I am 14 and I just started cosplaying. I am going to my first convention next year and this really helped me prepare!
I'm so glad this helped! Enjoy cosplaying and your first con!
Damn I really hope cons are back up by next year 😓
@@isuckedurmum9709 me too I've waited so long for my parents to let me go
@@AnnieChieDesigns thank you!!
@@thelauren760 I'm from the UK and apparently any other con then london con is meant to be pretty crap so if cons get back up hopefully I'll get to go to london con ☺
When you want to cosplay but your ✨ L I T E R A L C H I L D ✨
Edit: I got my first cosplay hiyoko
Same
@Chiara G Bruce same
Thats why my main cosplay is eri
No one:
Me: literally wanting a toko cosplay knowing im 9
who said kids can't cosplay? do it honey trust me x
Well THIS came at the perfect time! About my 4th year into the MCYT community (the Hermitcraft/Life Series fandom specifically) I got a random interest in cosplay and started doing that as my Halloween costumes (and to make silly lil videos for my friends) as of last year (I dressed as Scarlet Pearl from Double Life SMP and somehow got my younger sister to be Pearl’s wolf, Tilly lol) I’ve been thinking of maybe going to a convention some day after I finish the parrot wings for my Grian cosplay, and I will definitely be keeping all of these tips in mind, ESPECIALLY #2, for both my own and my paranoia’s sake
Thanks for this I am under the age of 18 and I’ve been thinking on cosplaying but never know if there is a convention, to cosplay at that’s near me.
As an ADULT who has been put in uncomfortable situations by oThEr aDuLtS.... I can confirm that Tip #2 is VERY important....
Everything she said about it made it sound like she was trying to tempt people into breaking the rule. People will assume you’re mature and treat you like an adult? Oh no, no teenager wants that! 😱
@@csrjjsmp We don’t want to be treated *like* an adult, we want to be treated with the *respect* of an adult. Slight difference there ;)
I’m 11 and I really want to cosplay, I might just start off with just tiktok. Then maybe I’ll move to cons, this way I can be safer from pedophiles, etc.
Honestly Tiktok isn't that safe either, tons of creeps on there. If it was before the pandemic I would say wear it outside when you're going shopping and things like that (if you're allowed)
Since at the age of 11 you're probably gonna be shopping with other people so you won't feel uncomfortable because there's people to confront whoever and they don't want that-
Same 🥲
Same here and try to enforce some rules in the video onto your own vids on Tiktok since there are still some creeps on there ^^
@@splaat239 yeah a bunch of bots keep following my comments
good luck buster!! 😌✨✨✨
Literally cosplayed Sayaka from Dangonronpa at 14. I made a knife prop, I still have it
"Don't cosplay 18+ things"
Me who wanted to cosplay She-ra characters: *perfect*
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isn't shera a kids show?
i was planning on making a glimmer cosplay soon! im starting with the boots :D
Me who's 13 and whats to cosplay FNAF characters!
@@Marta-us4pq exactly
My dad got my whole family into cosplay 😂 the youngest in our fam is 6 (she dressed up as Jesse from pokemon and my brother who’s 8 was James)
lmao
Bro that’s cool
Awwww
omg please adopt me
@@annosayu yes, adopt me too
tip number 2:
me, a 14 year old danganronpa cosplayer:
SAME!
im thirteen and cosplay mikan and im getting my miu iruma in a few days. well. oops 😚
I’m thirteen and supposed to be getting a junko cosplay haha
i'm 11 and cosplay ibuki 😃
@@flo-vw6te 😃 wHat-
"Cosplay from age appropriate media"
*15 yo me intensely sweating in power from chainsaw man cosplay*
Thank you for the advice :D I don’t think there are a lot of videos like this because yours is the first one I’ve seen, so I really appreciate you taking the time to make this video
i don’t even cosplay-
why am i watching this? idk i might cosplay.
edit: to the first two people saying I should, I'll consider it :)
It's a sign
Pls do
*in emperor palpotine’s voice* do it
Ikr i don't event cosplay and got this in my recommendations
Same-
I actually have supportive parents on this topic. My mom is huge on photo shoots, makeup, etc. and my dad is big on RPGs and such, I was exposed to weird stuff for my age: though they helped me find my in-between! My first cosplay was bought online (I love it up death still to this day.) , it’s a Violet Evergarden cosplay. I can’t do them often though due to price, I’m surprised they even let me use that much money on something. It was 136.00 US dollars.. my dad took me and a friend of mine to a con, and it was great. I head out near a cosplay convention and I even had a junko cosplayer ask for a photo, etc. and they had pre-mature activities. Something I suggest is finding the right guardian and convention.
That sounds very fun! I'm glad you enjoyed it! :)
I wish I had something like this when I was younger, I've been cosplaying and going to conventions since I was pretty young, I used to go too a group meet when I was around 13-14 and it was great, I found out someone from that group who was an adult was in another group I hung out with when I was around 15-16 and I asked if they were from the old group they were, so I asked what happened since the old group just stopped meeting and hanging out, it turns out the leader of the group was creepy towards younger members of the group, I was okay luckily but it's so scary to know that the leader was creeping on the younger members, I'm 19 now and thinking back I always had an bad feeling about him (the leader)
Thank Phil my dad also cosplays, its great since we both enjoy going to conventions, I'm 13 and I def know creeps, sadly I have experienced creeps as well. Luckily hanging around my dad was a way to deter most creeps away. I don't have any friends to go to conventions with, but hopefully ill find some at my next con!
I started cosplaying when I was 11..... And I was really into Danganronpa... (literally an anime about teens trapped in a school and killing each other) ...yeah that cosplay doesn't fit me anymore. But my mum knew who I was cosplaying, she was fully aware I chose the one actual serial killer in that series (the other characters had other talents, swimmer, author, pop sensation, cook, you get my point) and yet, that convention was the best time of my life! I still to this day don't know why she let me do that, heck, she's even played the 2nd game, but even though it's not a good idea to go to a con like that when you're 11, don't let your age stop you from having fun, okay!? Toodles~!
Edit: I should of clarified that I mean I started getting serious when I was 11, I tried it out and got a bit into it when I was about 6-7.
You are right- never let your age stop you from having fun. I have mentioned it in the comments earlier but this series in particular has gotten really popular as of late with kids and young teens. There are so many youngsters cosplaying from it that one can almost assume that when they see a cosplay from it they may be underage. Its a strange phenomenon. But you also give a good example that your parents were aware of what you were cosplaying, and gave you permission. That's an excellent step to take since it helps with the safety issue down the line as well.
I agree. Do whatever makes you happy.
Did you cosplay as Scissor guy/gal? Cuz thats cool, how many scissors did ya have on ya XD? (I forgot their name but I think it was Jack/Jill)
@NADIA CHRISTY I TOTALLY AM! I'VE NEVER FELT MORE FREE IN MY LIFE! When I put on the cosplay, i instantly felt like Fukawa! I know that may sound horrible, because her backstory is not really the best but imagining that I'm her makes me feel extremely flustered.. but good! Normally I'm the loner of school and even with pastel colours for clothing no one notices me. Even so.. cosplaying her made me realize how people feel when they become someone else.
It's a powerful yet frightening thing, to bear the power of someone else.. yet deep down your still you no matter what.
M-maybe it's because before I cosplayed Fukawa I never was in full cosplay and doing so gave me an epiphany.
Woah I didn't know so many people instantly knew who I was cosplaying! Toko was my first cosplay ever and I have another one (that fits me) because.... Wow she is so great to cosplay as and brings back so many memories! (I love her so much, she's been my favourite in the series since the anime, all the way to udg, not even V3 characters changed that for me)
im 13 and was going to go to comic con with my dad this year cause he is a freelance artist and i was so exited...
I HATE THIS YEAR
That must suck, I hope you can go soon!
Yeah last year me and my dad were going to go to one for my birthday but there was a hurricane and since we live in the south on the east coast of course there was alot of damage and we didnt get refunds
Last year in September while I was 17 I was going to go to my first con. My grandma and aunt were going to be my chaperone, but the con was canceled for no reason.
@@siaorihara aww that sucks
@@naycrest1277 yeah. Maybe I can go to the con this year.
These are some amazing tips! And I have to admit that 5.) really hit close to home - I remember my first cosplays, and trying to get materials and having such a hard time with it. Now that I am an adult, the resources are so easy to get it's still baffling to me every time
tips for every cosplayer
have fun!
I'm scared to cosplay nezuko because I've seen people jump at nezuko cosplayers T^T
It's fine, as long as you're not toxic, and if people jump at you try to fight back, idk to be honest, also, go with people you trust or people that you know will defend you! ^^
Oh I thought you were being literal for a second.
* *FLASHBACKS TO WHOLEWHEATPETE* *
He's this dude that cosplays as Zenistu. He often jumps at nezuko cosplayers screaming "NEZUUKKOOOO CHAAANNNN". It's pretty god damn funny.
@@Ada-on8yy I have seen it but I've also seen other people be creeps to nezuko cosplays :(
Also yea that dude is pretty funny XD
@@playerhernandez3245 Oh, I see ;-;
But like, nezuko's a child, which makes it even creepier
@@Ada-on8yy yea sadly
me 13 yr old beginner cosplay: my savior thank you.
same but im 11
Thank you im under the age of 18 so this will really help my first cosplay was kurogiri who is very simple just a white dress shirt, a green vest, a tie, then any black or dark blue pants I have I normally where my heels that I call my "kurogiri heels" or my boots with him but I can where any shoes with him
Thank you for this video, even though I’m 16 (I started cosplaying at 13), I’ve never thought about (or barely considered) some of the points you made. At this age, sometimes it’s difficult to realize you are not invincible, and even though I consider myself to be mature for a 16 year old, I also sometimes have trouble with that. Please everyone who is cosplaying (underage or otherwise) stay safe, because the world can be a dark difficult place, and even if you think or feel that are safe, things always happen to the best of us. ❤️
I am glad my video was of some help!
^^
‘Cosplay from media that is your age rating’ *cries in kokichi cosplayer*
*cries in wannabe ibuki cosplayer*
@@vixxmixx3880 *cries in wannabe danganronpa cosplayer*
@@lexi-re3th *cries in wannabe Chihiro, or Peko cosplayer*
*cries in kaede and himiko cosplayer*
cries in wannabe tsumugi cosplayer but im a male and my family might make fun of me
Im so happy the charecters I wanna cosplay were gi's and jump up kick back wip around and spin instead of- other things...
I’m crying..I was 9 when I cosplayed as Ibuki💀
I can't stress that first point enough. In high school, I was growing two cup sizes per year, so it's good I didn't get into cosplay until my senior year.
There's also no way to stress that second rule enough either. I see 13 year olds cosplay from media with lots of implied gore and pedophilia on TikTok and it's quite disturbing that they're into these franchises.
This really bothered me when I was at a con and a girl's mother was asking me about some 18+ panels her kid wanted to attend and if it would be okay with parental supervision.
The girl seemed to be well under 15 and we were at an event for DDLC, which is completely inappropriate for her age group to attend in the first place. I straight up told the mother the panels were pornographic, that it would be very awkward to attend it with a parent and that if my mother knew I was planning on attending those, I'd die of embarassment or get disowned.
Kids these days really, truly, firmly believe they are "above" other kids when I come to this "comparison of maturity" thing. I don't think there's any way of stopping them, even with close parental supervision.
Im 12, and im to a lot of gore things, but lemme tell you I know damn well I ain't mature-
@@yeahbutwhy8788 lmao, I think I'm mature, well all my friends tell me that-
its the 10yo kids cosplaying characters from YBC on tiktok for me---
@@annosayu EXCUSE ME WHAT?-
they can cosplay but please not from there 😭
@@annosayu WHAT LMAO- I MAY ONLY BE 14 BUT STILL
“Choose smaller, less detailed cosplays”
Me at 15: *working on a full set of Erza Scarlet armour and sword to boot* “hUh??”
Holy frick your determined-
@@JoeMama-lh1sm don’t be like me lol
*me starting to look at patterns for a full owari no seraph vampire costume with a cloak* nAnI???
@@horsecrazycrafter omg I’ve never heard someone talking about cosplaying from ons !! I cosplayed Mika at an anime con once and I was the only ons cosplayer there (also heard there releasing season 3 soon and I’m hyped )
I do not cosplay but that doesnt stop me from watching this
Hey anyone new watching this *please* don’t share your age!! there are real creeps out there, even if it only happens 1% of the time that’s still 1/100 people who will get harassed by creeps due to revealing their age
I was going to cosplay as Dabi and my cousin was going to do Toga for Halloween. My parents would never take us to a con/know why we want to go so that's out. I'm actually going to be Saiki k in regular clothes and just make TikTok's lol.
I know I am still 11 but I have a tip too:
If your character has regular clothes or even stuff you _think_ they would wear, you can wear that instead! Like, Ima do Saiki but not buy a uniform so Ima do his casual clothes.
DO NOT ever compare your body type to others cosplaying!!! You are beautiful the way you are even if you don't believe it!! I struggled with body appearance too and now, I'm trying to eat healthily, be positive (which is really frikin hard), and work out more.
You *CAN* cosplay a character if it's not your race, your body type, hair/eye color!! I know most anime/video game characters are white and there are many other people who have different nationalities and want to cosplay as them and I say go for it _(As long as it's appropriate)!!_
Don't be afraid to ask for help from somebody if you're making a costume!
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A CERTAIN BODY TYPE TO DO IT!!! You can be overweight, a little chunky, skinny, etc. Don't let that stop you!
Also, I love your Sailor Neptune and Uranus figures!!
Thank you this is really sweet and true, I have darker skin but always wanted to cosplay lighter characters but I was always so scared because well I was dark and they were light but obviously nowadays I know that its okay!
Thank you for making this clear xx I'm the same age as u lol btw- I'm getting stuff to cosplay as one of my au ocs in a roleplay I'm in and now I'm a lot less insecure 👌🏻
I wanna do shigaraki and i’m a little overweight and shiggy is a T W I G
I'm the same age as you!
@@Wr3n24 😊👍🏻✨
i cosplayed as Juddy hops for my 1st con, i was 15 at the time. now im 19 looking back i realized how dangerous it is for minors to be left alone even for a minute..long story short i was harrased by random adults and i stopped cosplaying until i turned 18. Now im almost 20 and i developed a stronger self defense barrier against con goers and online ppl. really good advice for everyone. ever since my first con i take my 6'4" brother to every event i go to, jeje.
Its really hard for me bc I'm autistic with awful body dysmorphia, social anxiety and just anxiety in general so It's hard for me to find the confidence. I wish I could cosplay my special interests and actually have fun with it :(
Once when I was 11 and cosplaying for the first time with my mom, a dude (really nice guy btw) asked if he would see us at the raves later (I was wearing a mask). My mom explains to him that I am a child, and he is super chill about it. Could've gone worse, but he wasn't being creepy or anything.
When your mom thinks cosplaying is like furry stuff, you can’t make anything, and grows out of stuff like a few months later: 👁👄👁💧
LMAO
I got lucky my whole family dressed up as stranger things
I mean fursuiting is cosplay.. But I get what your mean.
i tricked my family into believing it's just halloween costumes. imma ask for something more than usual (like not just a cat or something, a character) this year I'll see how it goes =D
I'm not underaged, but still curious to know. Thus it's why I'm still watching your video ;)
TY for bringing this up, it's really engaging to hear about it!
Thank you for watching! I am glad the video was engaging and interesting
@@AnnieChieDesigns Np also congrats for lots of video views! Keep going!
As a 14yo brazilian, working on a atsushi nakajima cosplay for august rn, going to use it on an a big event in another city that i only know like, 6 persons (3 of them being my aunt and cousins), going with my 4 friend group that all of them are 15, is a little bit scary, but this video just helped so much because i don't have a single clue to how to act on a big event, thank you!! You're a amazing person for doing this
Omg bsd fan:0 I'm planning on cosplaying yosano since I had her clothes without realizing😅 I rn just need her black tie and her butterfly hairclip:)
I just got my first cosplay today and I'm nice to know that it's ok to cosplay when you are younger than people you see cosplaying on tik tok and YT.
Me: 11
Also me: doesn't cosplay
Also me: let's watch this video 😃
can relate
Same
Ayo we the same age-
Can very much relate
me, living in a country that has no conventions :'|
When I went to a con before, my parents went to meet an actor and my friends left me to take pictures. I saw this person who was dressed as the same character as me and i asked to take a picture. He realised I was alone and he became my dad for a good 10 minutes 😂
He sounds like a nice dude. Who were you cosplaying?
He seems really nice! Who'd you cosplay?
He seems nice, at least he was good unlike some people lol. If you don't mind, who did you cosplay as? ^^
Wow that’s a good experience if I met a bad person at a con I would smack them and tell security
lol who were you cosplaying
I was actually abt to make my first cosplay during october(i was gonna wear it on halloween-) as Izuku Midoriya from My Hero Academia bcuz he reminds me of myself so thanks for the tips lol
“don’t cosplay mature media”
me who’s cosplaying as Kaito (Vocaloid): “Okay ?”
#4 rings true for me a lot. I was never a minor in my cosplay life (since I started at 18), I'm always cautious with underage cosplayers. Ok yeah I was relatively open with you when we first met but as I've gotten older I distance myself a lot from under 18 cosplayers. Not that I don't like them just... in recent experience cosplayers who are minors can cause a LOT of issues for older ones by twisting things and being believed without hesitation or proof.
Started cosplaying at 18 as well. I'm with you as well.