![]() ![]() ![]() The anime fan was introduced to cosplay by a friend in secondary school. Vanessa, 22, who declined to give her full name, is the other full-time cosplayer in Singapore that Reg knows of. "For many, it stays a hobby but some are also quite enterprising - partnering with companies as ambassadors or producing their own merchandise." Mr Shawn Chin, founder of Anime Festival Asia, says: "Cosplay usually starts off as a hobby for many cosplay enthusiasts as a way to express their creativity, step into a different world and to bring a certain character to life. Likewise, Cosfest, which started in 2002 with 200 attendees, attracted over 20,000 people this July. ![]() There are now at least seven annual cosplay-related events here, including Sakura Matsuri: Anime Garden, which was started just last year.Ĭ3 Anime Festival Asia saw over 105,000 fans and participants last year, up from 25,000 attendees in its first year in 2008. In Singapore, cosplay has gone from the fringes to the mainstream, with enterprising cosplayers able to make a living out of their hobby. Appearance fee ranges anywhere between $100 and $500, although well-known international cosplayers with a huge fanbase can command a higher amount.įor instance, top Japanese cosplayer Enako reportedly made $130,000 in just one day at last year's Comiket, a comic fair in Tokyo. Occasionally, she gets invited to attend overseas conventions. Related Story Cosplay festival in Singapore draws 105,000 anime fans ![]()
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