Cosplay Lab features tens of thousands of anime, manga, video game, J-Rock, sci-fi and fantasy costumes created by people just like you from all over the world. If you're new to cosplay, or are a seasoned cosplayer, Cosplay Lab is your one-stop shop for maintaining your entire costume collection, organize cosplay skits and photoshoots, meet other cosplayers, get info on upcoming anime conventions, and way more! Join for FREE and take your cosplay to new levels .
It's Graduation Season
5/26/2009 -We want to recognize all of this summer's graduates here at the Lab! This is a huge milestone and you deserve all the kudos for surviving all those years of training and gaming and sewing. Click here to add your name to the graduate list. Congratulations!
Photos from The Mirror's Edge
5/21/2009 -If you're like us, then you must appreciate the finer things in life like really good cosplay photography. The level of creativity in cosplay continues to skyrocket, so we're going to start spotlighting more artist's work on our homepage. We hope you like. If you find an outstanding collection of 'on location' cosplay photos you want us to check out, please give us a shout.
Japan Wants New Home for Anime
5/21/2009 -Long famed for its cars and high-tech goods, the world's number two economy has stepped up an official campaign to promote its cultural offerings, from Tokyo city wear to video games and award-winning animation films.
Prime Minister Taro Aso -- an avowed fan of Japan's manga comics -- has thrown his enthusiastic support behind the drive to earn hearts, minds and hard cash by promoting the soft power of "cool Japan" overseas.
His conservative government has earmarked 11.7 billion yen (118 million dollars) for a museum on Japanese cartoon art and pop culture to be built in Tokyo that one English-language daily has dubbed the "anime shrine".
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Soul Eater Look-alike Winners
4/13/2009 -Winners from our Soul Eater look-alike contest have been posted. There were so many great costumes, it made judging even more difficult. Of all of our look-alike contests, this one had less than 10 votes total separating the top 4 winners. Awesome job everyone!
Concentrated Cuteness
3/24/2009 -Spring has sprung with a fresh crop of chibi cosplayers to fill our cuteness quotas. As sweet as marshmallow peeps, we have to agree with this declaration about the little tykes: "Their lovable degree only could use 'exceptionally' to describe."
3/24/2009 10:59:00 AM - From Kimono to Ao Dai - Fans in Vietnam have headed full-tilt into the cosplay adventure. Spectators, cosplayers, and parents all have a say in this article from Thanh Nien News.
Megacon 2009 Photos
2/28/2009 -It was great to see so many new and familiar faces at this year's Megacon. We weren't sure we were going to be able to make it, but we're glad we made it! Here are many of the entrants in the costume contest. Be sure to use the DOWNLOAD link on the photos you want to grab the high resolution size for prints. If you enjoy these photos, please consider upgrading your membership here to show your appreciation. Great job everybody!
1/20/2009 2:53:00 PM - Cosplayers Recognized for Artists They Are - LA Weekly made some nice observations about anime fans at the Anime LA convention in a piece entitled, "Otaku Art Stars."
Frilly Flair in Finland
12/16/2008 -Cosplay is an international pastime as big as World Cup Soccer. Finnish fans show their enthusiasm in this article from the Helsinki Times. For more fun with Lolita and Japanese culture, watch Kamikaze Girls, a hilarious movie about two unlikely friends.
10/27/2008 1:54:00 PM - Comedic Costumes Roll Out I love costumes with a sense of humor, and who doesn't love transforming appliances? There's more than meets the eye with Australian comedians Merrick Watts and Tim Rosso.
Premium Membership Features
One Dollar a Month for All This and More
We're grateful to the dozens of serious cosplayers who see the value the Lab offers and who contribute to keep it running. Your $12 upgraded membership subscribes you to these nifty features:
10% discount on all contact lens orders!
See how many times each of your costumes has been viewed by others.
Enhanced search page lets you sort results for easier use.
Schedule all of your costumes for future events by date and time.
Track all of your favorite Cosplay Lab members on a single page.
Pin point Lab members in other cities you plan to visit.
View the newest and recently updated costumes on one page.
50% savings when you advertise your site in the ProShop.
LightBox - see all full-size completed costume photos on one page for any cosplayer.
Every dollar donated goes to support cosplay here at the Lab. If you have more than 10 completed costumes in your collection, we know you're serious about this art and we thank you for your continued financial support. Yay cosplay!
