Becoming Fictional Characters of Novels, Movies and Anime
- Sarnav
- Aug 18, 2023
- 2 min read
Updated: May 4, 2024
Have you ever wondered why some people all over the world love to dress up as characters from books, films and anime? It’s not just about dressing up or acting, it’s about immersing yourself in cool stories and being a part of them. From “cosplay” to live-action role-playing (LARP), these hobbies are super interesting and reveal why people get into them.
Cosplay is all about bringing fantasy to life.
Cosplay stands for “costume play”. It’s when people make really cool costumes to look like their favourite characters. Why do they do it? Because they really like those characters and they want to feel like they’re in their world. It’s like being in a story, and dressing up as a character is exciting. When cosplayers get all the details right, it gives them satisfaction, makes them feel part of the story, and connects them with others who also love these characters.
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LARP is acting out cool adventures.
I think LARPing takes pretending to a whole new level. It’s like being in a film or a book and actually being a character in it. It’s not just talking about it, it’s doing it. Imagine being a knight or a hero on a quest. Remember when you used to pretend to be a warrior with a stick in your hand. LARP lets people experience stories like that in real life. It’s like a big adventure where you can be the star. I had the opportunity once, but I was too shy to participate. I still regret that.
I see, but why do people love this hobby?
People like to be like the characters in stories for various reasons. It’s a way of getting away from it all and having fun as someone else. It’s like going on a mini holiday in your imagination. It’s also cool to express yourself and try something new. It also lets you go back to stories you love and enjoy them all over again.
It is all about having fun as a community.
Cosplay and LARP are also about being part of a group. People who love the same activity come together at events or online. They show off their costumes, talk about their characters, and become friends. It’s like being in a club where everyone loves the same things. Working on costumes or pretending to be characters also helps people to be more creative and problem-solving.
Being a character in a story is about using your imagination. Cosplay and LARP can help you go on cool adventures and be someone else for a while. It’s not just about wearing costumes or pretending, it’s about having fun with stories in a super cool way. Even if some people find it childish, the desire that people have and the effort and the struggle that they go through when they create is real. So I like to look at people’s work in that way.
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