• AnimeJapan 2015, is one of the largest anime festivals in Japan, offering visitors entertainment such as stage performances, screenings, workshops, cosplaying areas, and a chance to buy exclusive anime themed goods. Chris McGrath / Getty Images
    AnimeJapan 2015, is one of the largest anime festivals in Japan, offering visitors entertainment such as stage performances, screenings, workshops, cosplaying areas, and a chance to buy exclusive anime themed goods. Chris McGrath / Getty Images
  • A cosplayer poses for a portrait at the cosplay area during the Anime Japan 2015 Expo. Chris McGrath / Getty Images
    A cosplayer poses for a portrait at the cosplay area during the Anime Japan 2015 Expo. Chris McGrath / Getty Images
  • A cosplayer poses for a portrait at the cosplay area during the Anime Japan 2015 Expo. Chris McGrath / Getty Images
    A cosplayer poses for a portrait at the cosplay area during the Anime Japan 2015 Expo. Chris McGrath / Getty Images
  • A cosplayer poses for a portrait at the cosplay area during the Anime Japan 2015 Expo. Chris McGrath / Getty Images
    A cosplayer poses for a portrait at the cosplay area during the Anime Japan 2015 Expo. Chris McGrath / Getty Images
  • A cosplayer poses for a portrait at the cosplay area during the Anime Japan 2015 Expo. Chris McGrath / Getty Images
    A cosplayer poses for a portrait at the cosplay area during the Anime Japan 2015 Expo. Chris McGrath / Getty Images
  • A cosplayer poses for a portrait at the cosplay area during the Anime Japan 2015 Expo. Chris McGrath / Getty Images
    A cosplayer poses for a portrait at the cosplay area during the Anime Japan 2015 Expo. Chris McGrath / Getty Images
  • A cosplayer poses for a portrait at the cosplay area during the Anime Japan 2015 Expo. Chris McGrath / Getty Images
    A cosplayer poses for a portrait at the cosplay area during the Anime Japan 2015 Expo. Chris McGrath / Getty Images
  • A cosplayer poses for a portrait at the cosplay area during the Anime Japan 2015 Expo. Chris McGrath / Getty Images
    A cosplayer poses for a portrait at the cosplay area during the Anime Japan 2015 Expo. Chris McGrath / Getty Images
  • A cosplayer poses for a portrait at the cosplay area during the Anime Japan 2015 Expo. Chris McGrath / Getty Images
    A cosplayer poses for a portrait at the cosplay area during the Anime Japan 2015 Expo. Chris McGrath / Getty Images

Cosplay at AnimeJapan 2015 Expo — in pictures

Olga Camacho

March 24, 2015

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Take a look at some of the impressive cosplay displayed at this year’s AnimeJapan in Tokyo, Japan. Cosplay (Costume play) is a subculture that sees participants role play as a specific character of their choice. Many of the popular characters are sourced from manga, anime, comic books, video games and cartoons, often the cosplayer will take on the body language, clothing and mannerisms of the character.

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