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/cgl/ is a board for the following:• Cosplay• Lolita• J-fashion• Conventions & gathering...

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February 13th – 15th, 2026Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center>what are you cosplaying?...

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Texas thread died about a week ago or so... RIP, not OP of the previous Texas thread but the anon th...

Gumbun (mitchiemania)

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cosplayers ruined this franchise for me

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Do you guys ever like to go through YouTube and watch con and cosplay fandom videos from before the ...

Thread #10900752

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

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What do you think of kids at cons? Good? Bad?Should more cons ban them, I've noticed actual por...

San Diego Anime Con 2026

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first con ever. is there anything super bad i should be expecting there? gonna pull up as the horse ...

Thread #10961180

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

Thread #10967297

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>Anime Expo registrations opened today>no threadsDead Board? Did you guys manage to book any h...

Great cosplayers that suddenly disappeared

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

Circus type coords

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Any jfash style

Big Boobed Cosplayers Thread

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Boobanon editionLast thread autoaged and image limit>>10911148

SAKURA-CON 2026

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>what?an anime convention that stopped being good years ago>when?April 3rd-5th>where?Seattl...

Why there very few attractive white guys cosplaying?

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There are plenty of attractive white girls who cosplay, but there are no attractive white boys. Some...

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Thread #10967763

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Why does every cosplayer roll these all over a convention? Wtf do you have in there?

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

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

Famous vs obscure cosplays

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Do you prefer to cosplay as more well-known or "underground" less known characters from mo...

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Post cosplay photos from the internet that made you go "Neat!" and maybe tell us what you ...

Thread #10967711

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Im tired of going to cons and not meeting anyone so ive decided to try and cosplay again to generate...

Thread #10937438

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hey /cgl/ this me cosplaying my cat rupert, hes pictured here next to me ill add another picture aft...

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May 15th - 17th, 2026.Hyatt Regency O’Hare & Donald E Stephens Convention CenterDo you have a ...

/cgl/ feels thread

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Post those seagull feels.My cosplay friend is 23 but looks about 12. We like to tease her, saying th...

Cosplay General: First edition

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

/cgl/ Secret Santa 2025

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The signups have finally opened, for this year's /cgl/ Secret Santa event!>Rules, Hints, FAQ...

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

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

Thread #10926061

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suzupoii thread

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>be non black person (not white) doing cosplay>high expectations to be accurate with correct w...

Unpopular lolita opinions

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What are your rare, unconventional or unpopular opinions in lolita fashion? I don’t like when girl...

Cosplay Butts 4

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old thread reached img limit >>10818178

Thread #10966978

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Is there a guide to turn cellophane into miku hair?

were conventions more fun ins 2000-2007?

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I never went to these as I wasn't old enough but I've heard that conventions used to be mo...

Thread #10965385

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Is cosplay dinergoth?

Kaigai/Net Idol Thread

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Why am I the only one making these EditionWHATS YOUR FAVORITE>IDOL>ORIGINAL SONG>OUTFIT>...

German Thread - Austria-Hungary Edition

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

My first time Cosplaying.

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

Florida Gen: Kino Casino Edition

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Not even a full year this time for a new gen! New cons on the block, more venue swapping, even more ...

What makes a cosplay bad?

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

Only asians should be allowed to cosplay as anime characters.

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Westerners will never look this good.

/ouG/ - Group shot edition

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

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

Cosplay of a Naruto Chunin mob character

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It's a cosplay that anyone can do.

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Anyone here going? I'm a local so I'm definitely going but national harbor is a 50 minute ...

Anime Magic Midwest

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Aug 22 - 24, 2025Hyatt Regency O’Hare & Donald E Stephens Convention CenterWho are you plannin...

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

Latex / Vinil Cosplay Thread

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Any good Latex / Vinil / Tight and shiny cosplays?

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>ummm whats wrong with cosplaying a character from a series you haven't watched?Unironically...

ichibancon 2026

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is anyone here attending? any lolitas?

Michigan cons thread: Summer Sizzlin edition

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UPCOMING EVENTS:Michigan Anime Convention - August 2 to 3 @ Suburban Collection Showplace (Novi)Koga...

Thread #10960283

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

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Not sure where I should post this but I figure this board would be the best starting point.A couple ...

This shirt arrived yesterday for my Eromanga Sensei cos.

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The wig better arrive soon.

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need cosplay ideas for pic relatedshes 5'10

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old thread reached img limit >>10850672

Thread #10934536

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is my gyaru makeup any good ? i just started doing it a few weeks ago :3 what tips do u guys and gal...

comic con thread

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can we pretend that airplanes in the night sky are like shooting stars? i could really use a wish ri...

my dressup as rei

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suit and tie also 4chan catchpas has become significantly worse lmfao

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

Thread #10948686

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Lesbian cosplay

Foreigner coming to Tora con, Anything I should know

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Are people there nice? Are there any activities you would recommend? I was really hoping for karaoke...

Thread #10964752

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>just over a month away>no threadSeriously what happened? I heard some BS happened last year b...

Why do you cosplay?

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I'm too old to understand this subculture please enlighten melike how do you feel when you larp...

Home decor, Room decor, broom closet decor

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Dank und spooky editionLast fred >>10698290

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>the year is 2017>everyone at the con is checking their streetpasses every 30 minuteswe'l...

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

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>Late 20s cosplayer who was active pre pandemic and did fanservice cosplays>Pre Pandemic, most...

Maid Cosplay Thread

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

Thread #10906476

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

homestuck/mspa thread

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Jiraimaxxing help thread

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Note this thread is for the kind of self improvement Jiraimaxxing like tips and tutorials on makeup,...

20th Birthday Present. A cheetah costume

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I have no words…

Thread #10963190

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why do cosplayers only cosplay attractive characters? is it because of vanity?

Foam hints from pros

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I've been watching quite a few tutorials and gonna try a full suit of foam soon, and it's ...

Anime Weekend Atlanta 2025

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We're once again approaching the time for AWA. Anyone here going? Any interesting cosplays you&...

layered gothic lolita

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coords with depth for the chilly season

Ohayocon Thread

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Is anyone going to this convention or is it actually dead?

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ramona closet cosplay lolzz

Film or tv shows about Cosplay or Con Culture

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

14 sex buyers arrested, 10 victims recovered in human trafficking sting at Comic-Con

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>Fourteen people were arrested and 10 victims were rescued in a human sex trafficking sting at Sa...

/CSG/ - Con Stories General

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A thread for telling stories about anything and nothing - funny, roommate horror, party shenanigans,...

JFashion Stupid Questions Thread

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because the previous thread is long dead

Thread #10919926

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

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

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Thread #10864707

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

Socialising at conventions

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Is it normal for people to ask for pictures and immediately leave after?Or is this another Switzerla...

Thread #10878507

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

Thread #10911236

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2025 year-in-review thread

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What cons did you attend? Which were the best ones?Which one was the worst?who did you meet? what co...

Thread #10931985

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

Thread #10950765

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Otakon is a million years away, but I finally got a Marriott Marquis room, any tips for having maxim...

Thread #10829358

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

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

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

FOTM cosplay predictions

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

Why did cgl lie to me?

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>be me>con this weekend>feel I am tool old (29) and need to hang up the costume>get invi...

Capcom & SNK Dump thread

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

Thread #10962666

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Literally every cosplay nowadays is just "X but slutty"Every "cosplayer" now is ...

Thread #10961491

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Are genshin cosplays dead at conventions? Does anyone care about genshin cosplays these days or is i...

My 2022 cosplays

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Just wanted to share the cosplays I completed last year

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What do you guys think about AI and Cosplay (and to a lesser extent Lolita)?Its very easy now to man...

any tips to improve my mamimi cos before AX?

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

Cute cosplay guys

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

Bug wanting to cosplay

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I wanna try cosplay but I need help of what type of characters would suit me so I can have idea hehe...

What was the hottest cosplay you've seen?

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Thread #10854442

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Popular female cosplayers seems to of become more of dressing slutty for attention than putting toge...

How to get into ero cosplaying?

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Exactly what it says in the title, is it worth the fame, and money? What should I be warned about it...

Thread #10966151

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How do you feel about China banning everything from Japan?

Beginner Congoer Questions

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I'm a near-complete beginner to con culture and the "scene" due to zero exposure to i...

Thread #10841915

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What was your first cosplay? >did a closet cosplay from a hotline miami mod maybe 26 people playe...

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I've only seen one thread on this in the past, but it's getting into the peak time of year...

Piccolo Headgear

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never cosplayed before can't find this to buy how would I make this

cosplay photography

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reviving bc the previous thread from a while ago got nukedwhat's everyone's thoughts on co...

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With Tiktok and Reddit cooking every newbie's ability to do the most basic of research on J-Fas...

Lolita Snark Sites

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

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

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>tfw you will never see a haven trooper or Quiet cosplay God-damned be Demon slayer and those tre...

Age and Anime Cons - How old is too old?

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

i want to cosplay rukia

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im flat and have short black hair like rukia. kinda short too. so maybe choosing rukia as my first c...

Thread #10965995

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I've never cosplayed before, but how exactly would I go about making this outfit? I have a sewi...

Con Alt Delete 2025

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Month early editionDecember 19 - 21, 2025 Hyatt Regency O'Hare9300 Bryn Mawr AveRosemont, IL 60...

Thread #10917456

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

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

Cons and Cosplaying in the South

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Hello my southern anons! Has anyone been to animate or any of the cons in NC? Are they well attended...

How is the 2024 Cosplay community?

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

Thread #10868287

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Why is there such a stigma against girls who cosplay for money? As someone who has never had a girlf...

Is Emiru the best american cosplayer?

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She is low tier compared to some chineses and japaneses.But when compared to americans she is pretty...

fat cosplayers ruin everything (former fat person)

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i'm not saying every person needs to have the same accurate body as the character they are cosp...

Thread #10899061

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

Jax cosplay thread

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Thread #10964788

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What keeps you coming back to cons? Even /cgl/, as small as it is, shows there's a billion poss...

Thread #10965814

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Would you go to Dashcon 2014 if given the chance?

/mkg/ - Mobile Kanojo/Kareshi General

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/mkg/ - Mobile Kanojo/Kareshi General #14Afterlife editionLast Thread: >>10397387>The most ...

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i dunno when drawthreads tapered off here but i periodically check back and there just never is one....

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cosplayed kagami from lucky star what do ya think

cozy christmas thread

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get in and get comf

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Anyone know where I can find Idol Force footage? What did everyone think of it this time?

Crossplaying as a somewhat muscly dude

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Hey all, I’ve recently been going down the rabbit hole of wanting to dress up in kinda cute femboy...

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Gimme some good bride cosplays.

Thread #10965598

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I see D Piddy as the cannery in the cosplay coal mine. As long as he can squeeze out a video with a ...

Sewing, Dress-Making Gifts

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My younger sister's favourite hobby is dress-making. She can sew skirts, dresses, and more! She...

Lolita General - Elizabeth Edition

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Thread for all other lolita topics and releases. Last thread fell off the board.Angelic Pretty Gener...

does anyone know the character?

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does anyone know the character?

Perfect asian body for cosplay!

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Westerners will never be this cute.

casual jfash with short pants

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When taking pictures, how should I get cosplayers to show more of their legs?

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There are some characters like Ada, Boa, and Nico, whose outfits have slits at the lower parts, enab...

Crossplay/Crossdress #26: My Series Deserved a Better Ending Edition

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Alternate title: "What Were You Fucking Thinking, Aka-San? It's Not Too Late to Ctrl + Z&q...

Cosplaying as a original character.

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Why is it always cringe and reeks of hubris and arrogance from the person cosplaying? It feels highl...

Thread #10965220

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I've been lurking on EGL forums for 2 years now and finally committed to buying a sweet coord. ...

Anirevo Toronto 2025

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Now that all the summer cons are done in Canada, anyone looking forward to having a con during the f...

Colossalcon North 2025

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Nov 21- 23, 2025Who do you know here?What are you cosplaying?Where are you pissing?When are you havi...

My Alice Madness Photoshoot!

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What does 4chan think uwu