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/cgl/ is a board for the following:• Cosplay• Lolita• J-fashion• Conventions & gatherings• Sewing & prop-making• Craftsm...

Kaigai/Net Idol Thread

Berry is making her UK debut this weekend at HaruhiCon, but all idol performers have to pay £75 to perform for 4 minutes...

Chat am I cooked

I ain't antisocial, very much got a life, but yesterday I went to my first con with friends and basically cycled through...

Thread #10917456

>bf says he’ll take me to a lolita fashion store >ask if it is a sweet lolita, classic lolita or gothic lolita fashion s...

What do you think of kids at cons? Good? Bad?Should more cons ban them, I've noticed actual porn stars at Comic Con dres...

Thread #10972341

Okay really what do we do with these fine people gone? Where has everyone started shopping at since they closed? The con...

Best sailor moon cosplay ever

This is the best sailor uranus i've ever seen.

Convention Maid Cafes

This is mostly towards other girls that work at other maid cafes in order to get an idea of how other cafes are operatin...

Cool costumes that no one does anymore because of lack of relevance

>tfw you will never see a haven trooper or Quiet cosplay God-damned be Demon slayer and those trendy stuff, I want to se...

Does Eva Foam get easier to work with this took like almost 3 weeks to make. It work on it for like a hour every other d...

EGL/Lolita Coords you like Thread

Post EGL Coords you like, or Lolita Coords that you find stylish. Not limited to any specific substyle or category. Goth...

Socialising at conventions

Is it normal for people to ask for pictures and immediately leave after?Or is this another Switzerland specialty where e...

larp thread again as the previous one is yet again in auto sagenow 37,8% slower than everprevious thread>>10873579

Meta thread. Let's discuss what the fuck has been happening to and within the culture of EGL.Some questions and thoughts...

Texas thread died about a week ago or so... RIP, not OP of the previous Texas thread but the anon that had revived it br...

May 15th - 17th, 2026.Hyatt Regency O’Hare & Donald E Stephens Convention CenterDo you have a cosplay picked out yet?Any...

Asian con photography "culture" increasingly being prevalent at my local cons

Cosplayers coming explicitly to just get a few photos or vids for social media then leaving, and photags with zero spaci...

Lolita Snark Sites

I wish there was a better lolita snark site/secrets spot than 4chan now that BTB has been gone for three years. I want p...

Perfect asian body for cosplay!

Westerners will never be this cute.

Thread #10968292

have you ever found the pics of you cosplaying that you posted online or that somebody else took posted on a pornographi...

I want to cosplay as Chainsaw Man, which costume do you recommend? My friends say I look cute and should give it a try i...

German Thread - Austria-Hungary Edition

Because why notConnichi is around the corner - September 5 to 7 in Wiesbaden. Anyone going?Tell us about your con visits...

Hii I wanted to try 4chan for the first time

Lolita price check thread

Can we have one of those price check threads again? Personally I’ve quit lolita quite some time ago with many pieces jus...

ITT: We post pictures of cosplay from the 90's or early 2000's.

Is Emiru the best american cosplayer?

She is low tier compared to some chineses and japaneses.But when compared to americans she is pretty good.Most of the fe...

Thread #10969479

Trap HereI'm planing on cosplaying Goth 2B soon and I'm looking for shiny boots similar to the ones on the pic on the ri...

Film or tv shows about Cosplay or Con Culture

Films/tv shows that are based on cosplay/con culture or at least reference it in some way.I felt that 2Kawaii4Comfort wa...

Chiyo-chichi cosplay assistance

HelloI would like to cosplay Chiyo-chichi from Azumanga because he's my favourite character. Though when I search up "Ch...

Unpopular lolita opinions

What are your rare, unconventional or unpopular opinions in lolita fashion? I don’t like when girls wear gold tea partie...

Thread #10841915

What was your first cosplay? >did a closet cosplay from a hotline miami mod maybe 26 people played>most work I did was d...

I've only seen one thread on this in the past, but it's getting into the peak time of year soon so why not see if there'...

Thread #10829358

hey /cgl/ this me cosplaying as my cat rupert, who is on my shoulder for reference.Does anyone else here cosplay as thei...

Big Boobed Cosplayers Thread

Boobanon editionLast thread autoaged and image limit>>10911148

Cosplay Butts 4

old thread reached img limit >>10818178

FOTM cosplay predictions

Marin (and variations) and Yor were the obvious FOTM cosplays for last con season. What are your predictions for this ye...

Dutch Thread: "Moving At A Snail's Pace" Edition

Previous thread: >>10850236Instead or recapping a 2 year long slow thread, allow me to recap 2 years of Dutch convention...

fat cosplayers ruin everything (former fat person)

i'm not saying every person needs to have the same accurate body as the character they are cosplaying as, call be fatpho...

Thread #10926061

suzupoii thread

Gumbun (mitchiemania)

the fuck are these called

How is this Zelda cosplayer so confident without safety shorts?

I saw this amazing Zelda cosplayer on Instagram but I noticed she doesnt seem to be wearing any underwear or anything an...

Beginner Congoer Questions

I'm a near-complete beginner to con culture and the "scene" due to zero exposure to it until recently and I have too man...

Thread #10967297

>Anime Expo registrations opened today>no threadsDead Board? Did you guys manage to book any hotel rooms before they sol...

Animazement 2026

The schedule came up today and there's no thread for this year yet so I decided to make one. It seems a lot of the panel...

>the year is 2017>everyone at the con is checking their streetpasses every 30 minuteswe'll never get this back, and it h...

Thread #10931985

It feels pointless going to cons alone. I just went to Otakuthon yesterday and I saw tons of people, I went to panels, I...

Brit, British, England vs, English thread. Upcoming autumn

5 months of the old thread and not much has happened.Summer cons have been and gone and once again everything is fundame...

How do you do the drake haircut

This is an important question that demands your attention

Thread #10948686

Lesbian cosplay

Great cosplayers that suddenly disappeared

The title says it all, cosplayers that did awesome cosplay but their career were cut short, as they suddenly disappeared...

Thread #10919926

Have you ever thought about getting plastic surgery for cosplay?If you did, were the results favorable?

Cosplay General: First edition

Thread for posting your cosplays, or asking advice on cosplaying. Stop making singular threads for your cosplays, newfag...

Thread #10971842

>ask someone at a con to take a photo for you>they hand back your phone and there's like 12 identical photos

Which cosplay gatherings are you going to anon?

Did china ruin the cosplay scene for females?

Cosplaying used to be something only the ugly fat girls liked to do.It used to require sewing skills, wood/plastic sculp...

Thread #10963707

Is barefoot cosplay ever acceptable?If you are walking around at a con?

Thread #10970780

( posted on b yesterday ) my asuka cosplay arrived ! so did my haruhi cosplay, but its too small and the seller is refus...

Capcom & SNK Dump thread

Discussion and analysis of CAP & SNK cosplayers.Post cosplayers names if you know them.Also Event & Year of pic.

/ouG/ - Group shot edition

Old thread is capped >>10868636This thread is for ouji and aristocrat (aka "boystyle") discussion. "Boystyle" is shortha...

Thread #10969198

What's a good but simple cosplay idea? I don't wanna break the bank. I was thinking Cammy, but the issue is that I am 18...

When did cosplaying start getting invaded by former models and fitness athletes?

>Late 20s cosplayer who was active pre pandemic and did fanservice cosplays>Pre Pandemic, most cosplay girls(even the er...

Thread #10968663

Why do so many cosplayers these days insist on giving themselves Steve Buscemi Eyes?

Just recently moved to Spain. Are there any con scene and interesting cosplay scenes?

Thread #10971316

>Ask a cosplayer to take a picture of him/her.>Clearly looks annoyed while posing.As someone who's an introvert who hand...

Thread #10960283

What's the worst con you've been to? Bonus points for dead ones.

Latex / Vinil Cosplay Thread

Any good Latex / Vinil / Tight and shiny cosplays?

Thread #10970560

>Forgotten Facebook CosplayersI wonder what are they doing now.

Why do you cosplay?

I'm too old to understand this subculture please enlighten melike how do you feel when you larp as an anime character ma...

Cosplay Help thread

Idk whatever happened to the help thread so I'm making a new one. Post your questions related to costume making, techniq...

Artist Alley General: been a while edition

>Please read the FAQ before posting in the thread (always updating)https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PpDyjw2LDxbupdvHM...

Michigan cons thread: Kicking off spring edition

UPCOMING EVENTS:Penguicon - March 27-29, 2026 @ Westin Southfield Detroit (Southfield)LTU Expo (FREE ADMISSION) - April ...

My 2022 cosplays

Just wanted to share the cosplays I completed last year

Universal Fanfest thread

were you there? didja bring a cosplay and everything?

Thread #10868287

Why is there such a stigma against girls who cosplay for money? As someone who has never had a girlfriend, being able to...

Thread #10971050

colossalcon prime/ kalahari sandusky 'why the fuck are the waterpark passes 48 fucking dollar now' threadcon is in 2 wee...

Aus Idol Thread

>Animaga - did you enjoy the idols?>A-MUSE announced as guests at Animayhem Brisbane>Upcoming lives: Neonism and Patopi ...

Jirai Kei + Ryousangata thread

Any style suggestions or new releases you're looking forward to?

i dunno when drawthreads tapered off here but i periodically check back and there just never is one. so ill be the chang...

Home decor, Room decor, broom closet decor

Dank und spooky editionLast fred >>10698290

casual jfash with short pants

Thread #10906476

Guys, how old is too old?Like, I am an oldfag in his mid 40s. Used to be very involved in the con scene back in the 90s ...

Thread #10899061

Sharing a hotel room at a con:Have you done it before? Where did you find people to split the room with? Were they stran...

Circus type coords

Any jfash style

Thread #10968659

who should i cosplay lol im trying to get into it

old thread reached img limit >>10850672

homestuck/mspa thread

Thread #10970751

Hello /cgl/ Im going to my first con ever this Sunday, sadly im going alone since all my friends cannot attend.Im going ...

Thread #10911236

Ana cosplayers are the best!

Anime characters are mostly very thin.Thus it a woman with thin body is the best.

Age and Anime Cons - How old is too old?

This is for the older con goers. How does it feel to go to cons? Do you feel out of place? What is the average age at co...

Thread #10969229

Why do you think so many woman cosplay as bunnies. To be honest it’s starting to feel repetitive.

How can I improve my desirability as a cosplayer online?

> started taking cosplay seriously last year, posting online for brand deals and reach and such because making shit is e...

How is the 2024 Cosplay community?

Years ago, when cosplay started getting popular, but also sexual, I remember being a big fan of a certain cosplayer. The...

were conventions more fun ins 2000-2007?

I never went to these as I wasn't old enough but I've heard that conventions used to be more fun. Actual nerds going the...

ramona closet cosplay lolzz

Thread #10948089

>ummm whats wrong with cosplaying a character from a series you haven't watched?Unironically how do you respond without ...

/mkg/ - Mobile Kanojo/Kareshi General

/mkg/ - Mobile Kanojo/Kareshi General #14Afterlife editionLast Thread: >>10397387>The most discussed apps/games are Moe ...

Hello everyone,,, recently I bought this hair extension in tedi cause it reminded me of my OC and quite actually liked h...

Why did cgl lie to me?

>be me>con this weekend>feel I am tool old (29) and need to hang up the costume>get invited to con, birthday sucked so s...

Thread #10970240

Hey /cgl/,Haven't done cosplay or anime cons since the late 2000s. How's the OnlyFans era treating you? There's chicks r...

Hii first time posting on this board but I’ve seen others show their cosplays on here so I wanted to show my best pictur...

Maid Cosplay Thread

share images of your favourite maid cosplays, whether it be the cutest girls or the most fashionable and intricate desig...

cosplay photography

reviving bc the previous thread from a while ago got nukedwhat's everyone's thoughts on cosplay photography in 2024/the ...

What makes a cosplay bad?

I was wondering if I ever make a cosplay, I firstly understand what makes it bad. Even if I dress properly, make up, goo...

Thread #10937438

hey /cgl/ this me cosplaying my cat rupert, hes pictured here next to me ill add another picture after so you can get a ...

Cute cosplay guys

To counteract all the moids here and the overwhelming spamming of slutty girls, here's a thread dedicated to the cuties ...

Anime North 2026

Anyone else going?

The pinned post is not helping

Hi all, I'm extremely new to this stuff and looking to get into it for fun. I am very much not a people person, I do not...

>Ctrl+f>No momocon 2026 thread.Let's fix that! What's your plans and cosplans? Any panels you're looking forward to? Gue...

My first time Cosplaying.

Heya /cgl/! I made the decision to give cosplaying a try. I cant describe how much i enjoyed it, especially because im a...

hi!! first time poster, but wanted to show off my proshot images!! this is my favourite but i have more!!

Thread #10878507

>mfw realizing cosplay is only worth it if you're attractive

Thread #10934536

is my gyaru makeup any good ? i just started doing it a few weeks ago :3 what tips do u guys and gals have 4 me? drop em...

Thread #10964752

>just over a month away>no threadSeriously what happened? I heard some BS happened last year but it wasn't bad enough to...

aspiring cosplayer

hihihi /cgl/, just here to get some thoughts down ^-^im waiting for a haruhi cosplay to arrive, but im kinda worried i w...

Femboy cosplay suggestions

HiNovice cosplayer hereIm looking for some suggestion on some femboy cosplays i can doCharacters with cool props++Sexy o...

This shirt arrived yesterday for my Eromanga Sensei cos.

The wig better arrive soon.

>be non black person (not white) doing cosplay>high expectations to be accurate with correct wig for contests and photos...

Thread #10900752

You need to learn how to vibe and talk to people at conventions. If you're underage that's one thing. If you're old enou...

I want to start cosplaying but I'm not sure who to cosplay as ?

Thread #10866322

Do you guys ever like to go through YouTube and watch con and cosplay fandom videos from before the 2010's?It's a hobby ...

Thread #10969284

What make yall like the cosplay of a cosplayer?

Thread #10970379

I'm looking for tutorials and guides how to make makeup and wig styling for crossplay.

/cgl/ Secret Santa 2025

The signups have finally opened, for this year's /cgl/ Secret Santa event!>Rules, Hints, FAQ and More:https://docs.googl...

Kawaii Kon 2026

Any anons going to Kawaii Kon this year?

Florida Gen: meds edition

Conventions in Florida thread.Last thread was nuked for no reason and someone needs to take their meds. Previous: >>1094...

SAKURA-CON 2026

>what?an anime convention that stopped being good years ago>when?April 3rd-5th>where?Seattle Convention Center, Washingt...

So Comikt is less than 6 days from now and still no thread about it on either /a/ or /cgl/. 4chan is truly dying & ober!...

Thread #10968375

What are your thoughts on these cosplayers?

site recommendations for outfits like this?

This might be a dumb question, but I really like outfits like this that have this sort of look you'd see in certain jfas...

What was the hottest cosplay you've seen?

Thread #10969608

hi guys! Looking to see if anyone has any creative non-destructive ways (meaning no permanent alterations) to do what I’...

CarrierCon 2026

March 21-22, Oakland, CACarrier con is in one week! Do you have any meetups or vtuber events you're excited for?

Hentai Matsuri 2026

Last year's HM was a whole lot better with the room party scene and late-night socializing, wonder how this year will be...

Looking for OBJ files for Helldiver Armor

I am looking to do a helldiver cosplay for a convention I'm going to soon and I just broke the bank on a 3d printer to a...

Thread #10968557

Is Anime Boston a party con? Do people hang out all night at the hotel lobby like Katsu or Dragon Con?

Thread #10969807

What are the non-convention cosplay events like in your area anon? It seems like the amount of small events near me have...

Animaga Sydney 2026

Who here? I cant find the maid cafe or itasha cars. The idol stage was good but now it stopped. What else is there todo?

https://50shadesofblackanime.com/

Do they let crackers in here?

Thread #10969286

>Comic Con Toronto 2026 - Live IRLhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KM2_QR68dI

1:1 vs bad cosplays

What's your opinion on innacurate cosplays? Should people just have fun whether or not you look like the character/got a...

pretty simple are any of yall gonna be there and do any of you have thoughts on the con

Asuka Cosplay General /ACG/

Rei cosplays not allowed here

Thread #10961180

>ITT: Dating in the hobbySeems like there is a tough barrier to work through when it comes to trying to keep your partne...

/cgl/ feels thread

Post those seagull feels.My cosplay friend is 23 but looks about 12. We like to tease her, saying that all of her fans a...

any tips to improve my mamimi cos before AX?

going to AX this year for a bit, but I wanna improve my mamimi cos. Rn im in the process of redoing the wig, but the clo...

Thread #10864707

Do you agree with this popular cosplay girl's opinions on male cosplays?