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NEWS: Mexico to Return to World Cosplay Summit Competition




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eloyabun



Joined: 22 Feb 2007
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 11:14 am Reply with quote
The article states that contestants must wear costumes from “anime, manga, or Japanese videogames” My question is: are costumes based on American videogames forbidden? Why? Anime cosplayers are afraid to be sweep away by someone wearing a good Cosplay of an American video game character? (Someone with a Master Chief cosplay wearing the official collectors helmet, for example) Rolling Eyes
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CorneredAngel



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PostPosted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 11:16 am Reply with quote
Because this contest presumably (since it is sponsored by a Japanese TV station) intended to promote *Japanese* entertainment, not just general costume-making skills.
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