My dear in disguise is a romantic comedy anime starring a cheerful gyaru named Marin Kitagawa and Wakana Gojo, a shy boy who wants to be a hina doll maker. Marin wants to dress up as his favorite game character, but she doesn’t know anything about sewing. On the contrary, Gojo knows how to make dresses, but he doesn’t know anything about cosplay.
Thus begins his journey into the fascinating world of Cosplay. From choosing what kind of fabric to use, sewing the dress, and even going to cosplay events, they learn to do all of that as they go. That is why viewers can also gain valuable information about Cosplay through these two characters. The following are some of the things this heartwarming anime can teach you about cosplay.
Custom-made costumes tend to look better than pre-made ones
There are many places, online or offline, that sell pre-made costumes for the sole purpose of cosplay. The more popular the characters, the greater the chance that you will be able to find a wide variety of pre-made costumes.
Store-bought costumes like that are fine if you just want to wear the same costume as your favorite characters. However, if you’re like Marin Kitagawa, you’ll want to really transform into your favorite characters, not just wear something similar to them. In that case, you’ll need a costume made specifically for you.
Body measurements are very different from person to person. That’s why if you want to wear a costume that looks perfect on your body, customization is absolutely necessary. You don’t even have to start from scratch. Buying pre-made costumes and then adjusting them to fit your body perfectly will give you a much better result than simply buying and wearing them.
If you really want to embody your favorite character, some adjustments are usually needed. Maybe your eyes aren’t as big and round as the character’s, or your shoulders aren’t as wide as theirs. Whatever it is, there are usually tools or techniques that can help you achieve that perfect look.
To modify the eyes, there is a special tape you can use to make the eyes look sharper, droopy, or even bigger. For more pronounced shoulders, you can always use shoulder pads that fit your size. You can also use makeup magic to make your nose look sharper or your lips appear fuller. No matter what kind of look you want to achieve, there are usually tutorials available online to help you become your favorite character.
Different Types of Characters for Cosplay
Cosplay is a form of expression and recognition, which means you can freely dress up as any of your favorite characters. That said, if you want to look authentic and as close to the characters you see on screen as possible, some looks can be more difficult to pull off than others.
On My dear in disguise, Juju only dresses up as cute little characters because that’s what suits him the best. He won’t dress up as taller characters because his body isn’t suitable for that type of character. The opposite applies to Marin. Take for example the character of Yasutora Sado and Toshiro Hitsugaya from Bleach. A large part of Sado’s intimidating aura comes from his towering height, so if someone shorter tried to disguise himself as the character, he would have to try to fit that with an exceptional costume. The same can be said for someone taller dressed as Hitsugaya, shorter and younger.
Mannerism is a key component of a perfect cosplay
A character can seduce the audience not only through their clothing, but also with their attitudes. How they move and how they talk is a big part of their character. So if you’re the type of cosplayer who likes to look as much like the characters you’re trying to portray as possible, then you should pay close attention to your mannerism.
In Naruto, Sakura is a simple girl who never hesitates to speak her mind. That is why she always stands tall, with her shoulders relaxed and her eyes looking straight ahead of her. On the contrary, Hinata is a shy girl who finds it hard to talk to other people. She always looks at the ground with a stiff shoulder and a slightly hunched back. Her posture and mannerism are an essential part of her character. Paying close attention to these things will raise your cosplay game to a new height.
These are some ideas about cosplay that you can find on My dear in disguise. So if you are a cosplayer or interested in cosplaying, My dear in disguise it could be a great show to learn new tips and tricks.
Another key piece of advice the show tries to get across is to never feel shy about asking for help. Some people can do certain things better than you, so don’t be shy about asking for their help. Marin can’t sew anything, so she asks Gojo for help, who in turn asks the Inui sisters for help on makeup and the camera. You don’t have to do everything yourself, there are people who will be happy to help you.
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