The Cosplay Collective NE

Join the Cosplay Collective for a turkey fueled anime discussion of the classic Sci-fi comedy Mecha series Patlabor. Not available to stream, Sahara breaks into his DVD stash for us to enjoy the classic 80's animation and Japanese humor that left us gasping during our thanksgiving gathering. Will the rest of the collective join Sahara as a member of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Special Vehicle Section 2, Division 2, or will be toss this series into the ocean? Listen now to find out!!!

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Join the Cosplay Collective for our Anime of the Month, where we watch 3 episodes of an anime and determine if we're going to finish the series. This month we follow amnesiac Akira Takizawa as he uncovers his past, and attempts to make sense of the mission he was given to save japan with 10 billion Yen, or else. Will the collective join along in saving the nation, or terminate the show before the final act? Listen now to find out!!!

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Watch Eden of the East on Crunchyroll: https://www.crunchyroll.com/series...

Join the Cosplay Collective as celebrate thanksgiving by looking at all that helped make 2025 an interesting year in cosplay. We talk about everything from our monumental triumphs to those turkey moments that we learn from from, and how we support one another in our quest to cosplay. Where did we find our biggest inspirations this year? Listen now to find out!!!

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Let us know what you're thankful for this year on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenecosplaycollective/

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Join the Cosplay Collective as we sit down at the bar and slurp up some delicious history of Food Manga and Anime. From the humble ramen shop owner, to over the top chef antics and duels over wine descriptions, Bullet leads the collective on a tasting tour. What dishes and shows haunt our dreams when we try to sleep? Listen now to find out!!!

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Let us know your favorite meal which was inspired by watching animeon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenecosplaycollective/

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Welcome to the CCNE Gaming Lounge, a new space for us to sit back and chat about some of our favorite (and maybe not favorite) games we've played. This week we're talking about Lifeslide, an arcade-like game of flying a paper airplane through the colorful twists and turns of your life experience.

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Listen to the soundtrack (It's Really good) - https://open.spotify.com/album/5ESAnHzMhBXGrmf7fqUw4G

Check out the Game - https://store.steampowered.com/app/956140/Lifeslide/

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Join the Cosplay Collective as we return to Westford for the 2025 Another Anime Convention. Over the course of the weekend there was plenty of Friends, Cosplay, and food to go around. What were our highlights from this delightful fall convention? Listen now to find out!!!

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Let us know what shows you're excited about on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenecosplaycollective/

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Join the Cosplay Collective for our Anime of the Month, where we watch 3 episodes of an anime and determine if we're going to finish the series. This month the battle lines are drawn between lovers Kaguya Shinomiya and Miyuki Shirogane as they try to force the other to admit their love in Kaguya-Sama: Love is War. Will the Collective fall for the ploys of this show and confess our love? Listen now to find out

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Watch Kaguya-Sama: Love is war on Crunchyroll: https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GRJ0J828Y/kaguya-sama-love-is-war<...

Join the Cosplay Collective as we chronicle Raphael's wild weekend with us all through 3 different events over the course of 2 days!!! Bullet and Raphael joined the 2nd Malden Cosplay Celebration, as panelists and attendees. Raphael and HS Cosplay got a cold brew at the Twenty Sided Tavern Boston edition. And the Collective visited the new Carvershire to party like its the medieval age at King Richards faire 2025. What were some of the highlights of this busy weekend? Listen now to find out!!!

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Interested in the Malden Cosplay Celebration: https://www.instagram...

Join the Cosplay Collective as we dive deep into our hosts background and see exactly how well we all know one another, through a set of curated trivia questions. This is our final episode of this series, as we see how well we know Raphael Cosplay. Was our journey to find the answer to these questions blessed by the angels, or will we take a wrong turn at albequerque, and miss our destination? Listen now to find out!!!

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Find Raphael on facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=raphael...

Join the Cosplay Collective as we look forwards to the fall 2025 anime season. We skim through the upcoming season to touch on the potential highlights and interesting shows, and to call out some of the cosplay that we expect will show up at conventions in the next year. Which show(s) are the collective most excited for? Listen now to find Out!!!

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Let us know what shows you're excited about on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenecosplaycollective/

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Join the Women of the collective as they recount their tales from the final popcult anime convention. Over the course of the weekend, there was plenty of panels, cosplay, and a first ever performance by Raphael in the masquerade!!?. How did it go, and what lessons did they learn from the experience? Listen now to find out!!!

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Join the Cosplay Collective as we dive deep into our hosts background and see exactly how well we all know one another, through a set of curated trivia questions. This week we have Skoll from Hati and Skoll Creations. Do any of us know the secrets of skoll, or were we left seeking answers in the stars? Listen now to find out!!!

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Find us in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenecosplaycollective/

Find Skoll on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hatiandskollcreations/

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Join the men of the cosplay collective as they recap our time at Anime New York City 2025. Over the course of four days, there was plenty of live music, panels, cosplay, and of course the ANYC specialty, shopping. And for the first time ever we have "live" reporting and interviews from the convention to hear what the general public think of the anime convention. What made ANYC 2025 so special for us this year? Listen now to find out!!!

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Have another peek behind the curtains at what is left on the chopping floor during the editing process. We've stitched some of the funniest moments back together while our editors are hard at work on the upcoming episodes.

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Join the Cosplay Collective for our Anime of the Month, where we watch 3 episodes of an anime and determine if we're going to finish the series. This month we follow Ledo and his mech Chamber as they splash down on a mysterious watery planet and try to find purpose in their new lives. Will the collective stick with their newfound friends on the Gargantia, or will we leave the show behind as slowly sinking wreckage? Listen now to find out!

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Watch Gargantia on the verdurous planet on crunchyroll - https://www...

Join the cosplay collective as we suit up and blast off into the Gundam Universe. Host Hatake takes us through the series as a whole, highlighting the stories, battles, music, and more as we discuss what makes gundam such a special collection of series'. And of these series, which takes our hearts the most? Listen now to find out!!!

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Join the Cosplay Collective New England as we spend a summer afternoon ranking our friends. Raphael and Bulletdancer Cosplay chose a number of topics to rank the members of the collective on, and you get to listen to the chaos. Want to know which editor is the trolliest, who is most likely to support artists at conventions at the expense of their wallet, or the collective member we think is most likely to work as a "Booth Babe"? Listen now to find out!

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Join the Cosplay Collective NE as we invite Pepper, aka The Shakey Cosplayer to the Collective Couch. We talk about her history in cosplay, how she approaches the performance stage, and what it's like being a mother who cosplays with her kids. What's Pepper's number one tip to folks wanting to get into the performance side of cosplay competitions? Listen now to find out!!!

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Find Pepper on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshakycosplayer/

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Rather than staring at a computer screen to ensure new episodes were ready, The Cosplay Collective Editors have been having some fun in the sun in these last days of summer. So enjoy another curated collection of outtakes while we soak up the rays, and we'll be back next time with a brand new episode.

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Join the Cosplay Collective for our Anime of the Month, where we watch 3 episodes of an anime and determine if we're going to finish the series. This month we sit down for a delicious meal in Restaurant to Another World. Will collective continue return to this show to enjoy it every day of Satur? Listen now to find out!!!

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Watch Restaurant to another world on Crunchyroll - https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GR49493P6/restaurant-to-another-world

Find us in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenecosplaycollective/

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Join the Cosplay Collective NE as we go back to talking about Cosplay with the game series that is the MOST cosplayed within this group: Monster Hunter. We talk about the builds we've done, the skills we needed to learn, our favorite monsters, and of course... just how crazy big those weapons are in real life. What costumes might you find us in when we next meet? Listen now to find out!!!

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Join the Cosplay Collective NE as we talk about our time at Anime Boston 2025. Anime Boston is our favorite convention of the year, and we'd like to share some of our thoughts of the event. What were our favorite moments, and what could be better? Listen now to find out!!!

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Join the Cosplay Collective NE as we are joined by Anime Boston masquerade host, Weegie. We chat about cosplay, being an author, and what it's like to staff at an anime convention. How have each of these roles impacted Weegie, and why might folks want to try staffing themselves? Listen now to find out?

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Find Weegie online at either https://www.instagram.com/jugglesgeese21/ or https://www.instagram.com/wubinthetub/

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Join the Cosplay Collective for our Anime of the Month, where we watch 3 episodes of an anime and determine if we're going to finish the series. This month we join the bantering rascal Sakuta Azusagawa as he tries to help his fellow classmates through the mysterious adolescence syndrome in Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai. Will this show continue to live in the watchlist of the collective? Listen now to find out!!!

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Watch Rascal on Crunchyroll - https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GYW4MG9G6/rascal-does-not-dream-of-bunny-girl-senpai

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Join the Cosplay Collective NE for our annual Pride episode as we are joined by local New England Idol Legume Cosplay. We chat about their cosplay history, what it's like within the local idol community, and some of the best examples of LGBTQ+ anime and manga. What are Legume's tips on getting yourself started in the idol community? Listen now to find out!

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Find Legume Cosplay on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legume_cosplay/

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Join Bullet, Hatake, and Sahara of the Cosplay Collective NE as we talk all about the sports we love that DON'T have an anime adaptation. From winter classics like snowboarding and Curling to the exciting world of competitive canoe slalom, we discuss some of our favorite sports to watch or participate in that haven't gotten their rightfully deserved anime adaptation. Which sports are we most interested in seeing, what types of shows would they be, and of course, what cosplay could you expect to get out of them? Listen now to find out!

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Join the Cosplay Collective as we celebrate Anime and Video Game Fathers of all types in a knock down drag out fight to see which father reigns supreme. Mistress of chaos Skoll has tasked each of the collective with bringing 3 fathers to the show to discuss why they deserve the coveted title of best father (voted on in 2025). Which father will rise above the rest? Listen now to find out!

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Join Bulletdancer Cosplay of the Cosplay Collective NE with guest host Deina-Lambda as they talk about Pax East 2025. We talk about the overall convention experience, from panels and food to of course, the many games to try on the show floor. Which were some of Bullets' standout games? Listen now to find out!

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Games mentioned in the podcast:

Puzzle Games

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Join the Cosplay Collective for our Anime of the Month, where we watch 3 episodes of an anime and determine if we're going to finish the series. This month we look at the glories and tragedies of the magical girl lifestyle in Puella Magi Madoka Magica. Who in the collective signed Kyubey's contract to become a magical girl and continue the fight against the witches? Listen now to find out!!!

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What Madoka Magica on: https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GRDQK39GY/puella-magi-madoka-magica

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Join the Cosplay Collective as we dive back into what's been happening these last couple weeks for our members... CON CRUNCH. We've got new stories to tell, our thoughts on why it keep happening (maybe, the writer of these descriptions has forgotten part of what we talked about), and a lightning round of how we can help ourselves while in it.generally what we can do to help ourselves while in it. What's the 1 thing we promise to do the next time Con Crunch rears its ugly head? Listen now to find out!!!

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The Cosplay Collective is experiencing some con crunch this week in preparation for Anime Boston 2025. While we're away, chuckle along with our editors at some recorded moments that didn't make the cut!

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Join the cosplay collective as we once again talk about our favorite moms in nerd culture. Collective contestants Raphael, Sahara, Hati, and Bullet each compete against one another to have Skoll, Mistress of Mothers, pick our choice for the coveted CCNE Mother of the year. Which mom will reign supreme? Listen now to find out!

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Join the Cosplay Collective for our Anime of the Month, where we watch 3 episodes of an anime and determine if we're going to finish the series. This month we explore a really good drink... and the dark corners of the human psyche in Death Parade. After we challenged the show to see its true colors, do we bring it back to life week after week, or drop it down to the abyss to be watched no more? Listen now to find out!!!

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Watch Death Parade on Crunchyroll - https://www...

Join the Cosplay Collective for a round table chat about imposter syndrome, the self-doubt some feel about their abilities. We talk about the history of imposter phenomenon, how it can show up, and our personal experiences with it. What strategies do we use to send imposter syndrome out the airlock? Listen now to find out!!!

Ira Glass on taste: https://www.thisamericanlife.org/extras/the-gap

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Join the Cosplay Collective as we mourn the passing of the fabric store that many of us used to get into the cosplay hobby, Joann Fabric. We share our stories of hunting down the perfect fabric, helpful employees eager to give us tips on how to make our next project, and the interesting customer interactions we've had or seen. What impact do we think this closing will have on our next builds and the cosplay community as a whole? And with Joann gone, where will we find the black fabric and lace to make our mourning gowns when it...

Join the Cosplay Collective NE as we dive back into the world of League of legends. Over its 16 years, League has branched out into anime, board games, video games, and most notably, Music. We dive into what the offerings are, and of course, what we think of the costume design. Which are our favorite songs and outfits? Watch now to find out!

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Watch this with the corresponding art on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CosplayCollectiveNE

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Join the Cosplay Collective NE for our Anime of the Month, where we all watch at least 3 episodes of an anime and determine if we're going to finish the series. This month we join business-woman Futaba Igarashi, who might find more than business skills in her relationship with her large and sometimes annoying senpai. Will the collective enjoy the office hijinks and cute co-worker interactions, or will this show fail to spark our interests? Listen now to find out!

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Watch My Senpai is Annoying on Crunchyroll:https: //www.crunchyroll.com/series...

Join the Cosplay Collective NE as we look back over the last year of releasing this podcast. We take you behind the scenes with some of our favorite stories and episodes, how it has impacted us, and what costume this podcast would be if it were one. What episodes are we looking forwards to in the upcoming year?? Listen now to find out!

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Join the Cosplay Collective as we suit up and roll out on a trip through the history of Mecha Anime. Host Hatake takes us from the initial inspirations of Mecha in the 1950's all the way through some of the modern day greats, highlighting some of the critical genre defining moments along the way. What makes mecha near and dear to the collective's hearts, and what shows do we suit up for again and again? Listen now to find out!

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Join the Cosplay Collective as we are joined by one of our favorite cosplayers, Lady Cels. She shares with us stories about cosplay education through panels and workshops, ways in which conventions can improve with their disability accommodations, how she finds and keeps her motivation, and of course, tips regarding being in a cosplay competition. What technique does Lady Cels think is critical as you get higher in the competitive levels (much to Bullet's chagrin)? Listen now to find out!!!

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You can find Lady Cels online at https://www.ladycels.com/<...

Join the cosplay collective as we grab our animal companions and magical implements, shout our key words, and are transformed into something greater than ourselves This week we look at magical girl anime and manga, what was its origin, which shows did we think were most influential on the genre, and what do we think of all the ribbon, lace, and leg that are common in these costumes. Will the collective sign the contract and join the magical girl ranks? Find out now!

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Join the Cosplay Collective NE for our Anime of the Month, where we all watch at least 3 episodes of an anime and determine if we're going to finish the series. This month we join the mage corps in Saga of Tanya the Evil, a story about a slaryman thrust into the great war by a mysterious otherworldly being. Does this show fly high, reigning supreme over the anime landscape, or will we shoot it down out of the sky. Listen now to find out!!!

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Join the Cosplay Collective as we dive deep into our hosts' background and see exactly how well we all know one another, through a set of curated trivia questions. This week we have Hatake from HS Cosplayers. Does any of the collective have the knowledge to unmask Hatake, or do his layers of armor prevent any of us from knowing truly who he is? Listen now to find out!!

Check out Hatake at: https://www.instagram.com/hs_cosplayers/ or https://www.facebook.com/HatakeSaharaCosplay

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Join the Cosplay Collective for a special Valentine's Day episode where we interview three of the collective's significant others! Jody, Patrick, and Lauren talk with us about romance anime, couples cosplay (past and future), and the ups and downs of being the partners of competitive cosplayers. What happens to our special couples when they arrive at the convention? Listen now to find out!

Looking for a romance anime to warm up with during the cold winter months? Some of our recommended anime include: Horimiya, Toradora!, Tomo-chan is a Girl!, A Sign of Affection, My Dress-Up Darling...

Join the Cosplay Collective for our 50th episode as we dive deep into our hosts background and see exactly how well we all know one another, through a set of curated trivia questions. This week we have JJ from Bulletdancer Cosplay. Will this be the first time the collective gets a 100% completion, or was the lore hidden behind a true last boss too difficult to defeat? Listen now to find out!!!

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Check out Bullet at: https://www.instagram.com/bulletdancercosplay/

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Join the cosplay collective for our Anime of the Month, where we watch 3 episodes of an anime and determine if we're going to finish the series. This month we kick it up a notch with Akudama Drive, a Cyberpunk show about a normal girl sucked into the world of super criminals after picking up some loose change. Will we learn the same lesson our protagonist does, or is this show a a lucky penny? Listen now to find out.

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Watch Laid Back Camp on Crunchyroll: https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GKEH2...

Join the Cosplay Collective as we dive deep into our hosts background and see exactly how well we all know one another, through a set of curated trivia questions. This week we have Sahara from HS Cosplayers. Has anyone unearthed all the answers in our quiz about Sahara, or does he remain a mystery lost in the sands of time to the collective? Listen now to find out!!

Check out Sahara at: https://www.instagram.com/hs_cosplayers/ or https://www.facebook.com/HatakeSaharaCosplay

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Join the Cosplay Collective as we chat with out of this world cosplayer "Stars of Cassiopeia". She invites us behind the curtain of judging at conventions. What do the judges do to prepare for the event, how they distribute tasks during the judging process itself, how feedback typically works and of course, a couple tips to bring your costume or performance to the next level. What are these secrets hidden away in the stars? Listen now to find out!

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Find Stars of Cassiopeia:

- On her Instagram: https://www...

Join the cosplay collective as we spin up the ol' gramophone and share some of our favorite Ops and Eds to anime. Each of us submit 3 of the countless tracks we enjoy. Do our tracks make history or is our taste in an inner universe separate from your own? Listen now to find out!

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Listen to our playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6uEyz4hePAK716R1l9hMBr?si=7ac5826cc55c4d04

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Join the cosplay collective for our Anime of the Month, where we watch 3 episodes of an anime and determine if we're going to finish the series. This month we kick back, bundle up, and enjoy a nice warm and cozy time in Laid-Back Camp, a slice of life show about cute girls going camping. Will the collective be joining the girls out at the campsite? Listen now to find out!

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Watch Laid Back Camp on Crunchyroll: https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GRWEW95KR/laid-back-camp

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Join the Cosplay Collective as we look back at the year that was 2024. What were the big events that we are glad we didn't miss, the cosplay that we loved making and seeing, and our favorite podcast episodes we recorded. What're we looking forward to in 2025? Listen now to find out!

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Join the Cosplay Collective as we dive deep into our hosts background and see exactly how well we all know one another, through a set of curated trivia questions. This week we have Hati, from Hati and Skoll creations. Who in the collective has been blessed with the forbidden knowledge of the moon to best know our friend, or do one of you dear listeners know the true answers? Listen now to find out!!

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Join the Cosplay collective as we venture to the frigid north of the United States, to a place known to some as... Maine. We were at Animaine last month, and we're here to tell you about what we saw, the panels we ran, and the experience of visiting Round One during the hololive collaboration. What were our thoughts, and why was our editor ready to defenestrate the entire recording team by the end of this episode? Listen now to find out!

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Join the cosplay collective for our anime of the month, where we watch 3 episodes of a show, and determine if we're going to finish it. This month we've joined a war between realms with Noein: To your other self. Will the collective side the the dragon calvary and save the show in their watch-list, or join shangri-la in trying to tear down its realm? Listen now to find out!

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Watch Noein on Crunchyroll: https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GY49XQ3PR/noein-to-your-other-self

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Welcome back to another episode of the cosplay collective. Today we return to a realm of Scoundrels and Royalty, Witches and Wizards, Mushroomfolk and Cryptids. Yep, we're back at the renaissance faire again, this time spending our time with good king Richard and his Queen in Massachusetts. We chat about shows, sights, and feasts of the faire during our time, and how our good buddy mothman became a land surveyor. What was our favorite part this year? Listen now to find out.

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Join the Cosplay Collective as we chat with New England Cosplayer and Photographer _DannyLions_. We talk about thrifting a cosplay in northern New England, horror stories of cosplay gone wrong, and how Cosplay and photography have influenced one another. What secret's were Danny willing to share? Listen now to find out!

Check out _DannyLions_'s cosplay: https://www.instagram.com/_dannylion_/

Check out _DannyLions_'s photography: https://www.instagram.com/daydreamsanddannylions/

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Join the Cosplay Collective as we go back through our favorite memories of Another Anime Convention 2024. We talk about the cosplay at the convention, the panels we ran and attended, Cupcakes, and HS Cosplay's experience as first time Masquerade Judges. What stood out to us most during the convention? Listen now to find out!

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The cupcakes in question are by Quigley's cakes: https://www.quigleyscakes.com/

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Join the Cosplay Collective NE for our Anime of the Month, where we watch 3 episodes of an anime and then decide whether we'll finish the show. This month, Sora performs on the circus stage as our Kaleido Star! Will the characters in this early 2000's anime continue to flying-kick their way onto the collective's screens, or will they flounce away at intermission? Listen now to find out!

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Join the Cosplay collective as we dive into everyone's favorite holiday to dress up for, Halloween. We'll discuss Halloween in the workplace, some of our favorite Halloween stories, and what we generally feel about it now. And to help extend that spooky spirit, our resident horror has you with some of their favorite favorite horror anime and manga. Do we still love it all these years later when we can no longer get buckets of candy? Listen now to find out!

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Join the Cosplay Collective as we dive into the long running video game, League of Legends. We discuss what league of legends is, its history, and the general lore before diving into what it might take to cosplay one of the thousands of skins that from League. Are any of the collective tempted to join the many folks who have cosplayed this game in the past? Listen now to find out!

Collection of Images we talked about during the episode: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1cW5Fc8cqp0Li_1dbmVyoQlFGQB3A8FZlefbBMYAE...

Outtakes Episode 01! The Cosplay Collective is at Another Anime Convention this week. While we're away, chuckle along with our editors at some recorded moments that didn't make the cut!

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Join the Cosplay Collective as we suit up and talk armor with our internal Foamsmith, Hatake of HS Cosplayers. He brings the rest of the collective through all of the steps in making a great armor build, from planning and materials, through proper painting and finishing, all the while trying to convince to join the cult of sanding. Listen now to hear all of his tips and tricks!

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Join the Cosplay Collective NE for our Anime of the month, where we watch 3 episodes and judge whether we'll finish the show based on those episodes. This month, we skate through town with Reki, his friends, (and their abs?) in Sk8 the infinity. Will Sk8 keep the collective rolling downhill, or does it peter out in the flats? Listen now to find out?

Watch Sk8 the infinity on Crunchyroll: https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/G5PHNM434/sk8-the-infinity

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Join the Cosplay Collective as we walk through how we prepare ourselves for conventions. How do we construct our builds for portability and potty-ability, what are our favorite methods for transporting costumes to convention and our stuff at the con, and what critical items do we have in our cosplay repair kits for when tragedy strikes? Will these tips help protect your future cosplay? Listen now to find out!

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Join the Cosplay Collective as we look at those months/weeks before the convention when we're all working late into the night to finish our costumes on time. We discuss how to tell if you've already slipped into con crunch, our different mechanisms for coping with it when it becomes necessary, and how to know what can be cut to preserve your own sanity. Will our tips help you manage the next time you're crunching? Listen now to find out!

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Join the Cosplay Collective as we dive deep into the Nasuverse. With Raphael cosplay as our guide we learn what everyone is fighting for across the Fate timeline, where servants come from, and which are the shows you should check out if you want to get into the fate series. And along the way, Ash tries to get the collective to join her as servants to the master that is cosplay. Are the rest of us interested? Find out now!

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Join the Cosplay Collective as we return to New York City for ANYC 2024. We talk panels, show floor, concerts, and of course... cosplay. What were our highlights from the convention this year? Listen now to find out!

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Join the Cosplay Collective for our Anime of the Month, where we watch at least 3 episodes of an anime, and determine if it's worth finishing. This month we follow Natsume as he walks the line between normal life and the supernatural as he searches out all of his grandmothers friends in Natsume's Book of Friends. Will the collective come when Natsume calls our name? Listen now to find out!

Watch Natsume's Book of Friends on Crunchyroll: https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GYGGPPW7Y/natsume-yujin-cho

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This week the collective finishes its 2 part miniseries, investigating what convention life and cosplay is like for each Gender. We split into teams to ask the tough questions about motivation, body types, outsider perception of you as a cosplayer, challenges or barriers we feel might be unique to our experience, feelings about makeup, and more. This week its the women's turn to be in the hot seat. What do they say? Listen now to find out!

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This week the collective starts a 2 part miniseries, investigating what convention life and cosplay is like for each Gender. We split into teams to ask the tough questions about motivation, body types, outsider perception of you as a cosplayer, challenges or barriers we feel might be unique to our experience, feelings about makeup, and more. This week its the men's turn to be in the hot seat. What do they say? Listen now to find out!

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This week in honor of the 2024 summer olympic games, The Cosplay Collectivec NE digs into one of the best parts about summer... Outdoor Sports. We dive into our favorite sports anime, covering both the new hotness and old classics. How do we feel about the inevitable tournament arcs, sports anime cosplay aesthetic, and will you catch any of us donning a uniform for our team? Listen now to find out!!

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Join the Cosplay Collective for our Anime of the Month, where we all watch at least 3 episodes of an anime, and determine if it's worth finishing. This month we join professional wrestler Animal Mask as he's summoned to another world to save them from "cute" and "cuddly" animals in Kemono Michi: Rise Up! Will the collective be pinned to their seats with the humor and action of this isekai? Listen now to find out... 1!!! 2!!! 3!!!

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Watch Kemono Michi on Crunchyroll: https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/G8DHV7EPX/kemono-michi-rise-up

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Join the cosplay collective as we interview Boston cosplayer Ascalons. We chat about about how competitions are more than just a battle against other cosplayers, why conventions should focus more on accessibility and how they could do it better, and what are some good representations of chronic illness in modern media. Listen Now.

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Join the cosplay collective as we dive into the Summer 2024 Anime Season. What shows are we excited for, and more importantly, which look like they'll have some interesting cosplay possibilities? Are there any shows we expect to see at all the conventions in the upcoming year? Listen now to find out!

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Preview promotional art (and ordering) obtained from: https://randomc.net/2024/06/19/summer-2024-preview/

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Join the cosplay collective as we talk all things convention etiquette, from best practices in the hall, to interacting with your fellow competitors during the masquerade. What's the 5-2-1 rule and why do we find it so important? If you love someone's costume, how should you approach them and get their photo? What are our tips for handling crushing defeats at the masquerade? Listen here to find out!

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Join the Cosplay Collective for our Anime of the Month, where we watch the first 3 episodes of an anime series that might have been missed and determine whether we think it's worth finishing. This month we take a look at Mononoke, a horror anime following a mysterious Medicine seller as he tries to determine the shape, truth, and reasoning of mysterious happenings around Japan. Will the collective enjoy this uniquely told and animated show? Find out Now!

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Join the Collective members Skoll and Raphael Cosplay as they chat with special guests Winged Stitches and Fluffy Sheep Cosplay. They chat about their cosplay history, coming out and how cosplay enabled them to explore gender, and recommendations of anime and manga for you fine listeners. Want to know more, Listen Now

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Join the Cosplay Collective in our first ever cosplayer interview. New England cosplayer and Vtuber Mink the Satyr joins us to talk about how to design a Pokemon Gijinka, what it's like to be a cosplay competition judge in 2024, and the connection between between LARPing and Cosplay. What are her tips and tricks? Listen to find out!

Check mink out on your favorite social media platforms: https://linktr.ee/minkthesatyr.

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Join the cosplay collective as we celebrate dad's everywhere for father's day 2024. We look back through the history of anime and video games to give you our personal picks for hottest, best, and worst dad's around as we try to satiate our host, Skoll. Which dad's reign supreme, and who is the worst dad in history in the collective's opinion? Listen to find out!

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Join the Cosplay Collective as we venture back into the realm of medieval adventure, full of daring battle, Merry Minstrels, and Thirsty Queens at the New Hampshire Renaissance Faire in Fremont, NH. We discuss how our day went, along with the sights and sounds you'll experience at the faire. Will the merry band known as the Cosplay Collective be back next year, and would we recommend the event to our friends? Dig in to find out!

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Visit the Faire's website: https://nhrenfaire.com/

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Join the Cosplay Collective for our Anime of the Month, where we watch the first 3 episodes of an anime series that might have been missed and determine whether we think it's worth finishing. This month we take a look at Erased, a murder-mystery focused on a struggling mangaka with the mysterious ability to go back in time and make changes in the past to fix the present. Is anyone in the collective a good enough detective to figure out the culprit in just 3 episodes? Do we recommend this anime? Listen to find out.

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Join the Cosplay Collective NE as we ship back to Boston to spend our weekend at Japan Festival Boston, a yearly festival held in the Boston Common that only this year restarted itself after the impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic. Join us as we talk about the sights, sounds, and smells of the event, as well as tips and tricks to make the most out of your day. Will we come back next yea? Listen to find out!

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Join the Cosplay Collective as we discuss how folks can get started in the crazy hobby we all love called cosplay. We share stories about how our first cosplay's were made, tips and tricks we learned when sourcing your cosplay online or through a thrift store, what helps us enjoy being in cosplay at a convention, and how to avoid breaking the bank when starting to make your own cosplay.

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Join the Cosplay Collective as we do a special episode celebrating the mothers of anime and video games. Host Gabby takes us through a whirlwind tour of the collective's choices for Bad Moms, Best Moms, and of course everyone's favorite, the Hot Moms. Will your favorite moms make our list, and should you be worried that soon they'll pass on because of the hairstyle of death? Will any of these mothers be cosplayed by the Collective? And how many times will Gabby say "Mommy" in 1 episode (before edits *cough* *cough*). Listen in to find out

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Join the Cosplay Collective for our Anime of the Month review, where we watch the first 3 episodes of an anime series that might have been missed and discuss the first 3 episodes, determine if it might be worth finishing, and if there’s any fun new cosplay from the show that we might create.  This month we look at what happens when a man with an unlimited budget joins the police force and is paired with a partner who believes in the inherent goodness within our hearts in “The Millionaire Detective: Budget Unlimited.”

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Join the Cosplay Collective as we down some Soju and review Anime Boston in our first ever recording in the same room.  We talk about our experience walking the convention floor, what it’s like after the changes to the masquerade this past year, and some of the amazing guests that Anime Boston had come to the convention.

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Join the cosplay collective as we dive into the digiiverse world with our friends and help them change into digital champions to save the digital world.  We’re talking Digimon as the 2nd half of Monster shows from the 1990’s.  We cover the history from the toys to modern games and all the anime you want in between.  Hatake even tries to digivolve the rest of the collective with cosplay suggestions from the over 1000 digimon in existence.

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Join the cosplay Collective as we look back at our time in the city that never sleeps and Anime NYC 2023.  We look at the preparation needed to get into the con and maximize your enjoyment of it, our experiences on the show floor, how sometimes you just need a late night slice or two of pizza, and contrast ANYC against some of the other conventions we typically attend.

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Join the Cosplay Collective as we look back at one boy’s journey to be the very best like no one ever was in part 1 of our series on Monster collecting shows of the 1990’s.  We discuss the history of Pokemon, the impact that the anime, video game, and card games had on us, and argue over the best monsters, generations, and why there's 30 different palette swaps of caterpie.

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Join the Cosplay Collective as we come back from a land of anime game shows of Another Anime Convention 2023.  We talk about the experience of participating in cosplay chess, death match, and the masquerade, while teaching AAC Newbie JJ the history of the convention.

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Join the Cosplay Collective NE as we embark on our Collective Anime Review series, where we showcase different series that members might not have seen to watch and discuss the first 3 episodes, potential cosplay from the show, and whether we think it’s worth finishing.  This month we look into a songstress android’s fight to save the future with Vivy -Flourite Eye’s Song.

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Join the Cosplay Collective NE as we emerge from the magical realm of King Richard’s Faire 2023 to tell our tales of love, lust, and revenge from our rainy weekend trip.

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Join the Cosplay Collective NE as we look back on the cosplay journey of our the founding members of the collective, Hati and Skoll of HS Creations, the founding members of the cosplay collective.  We’ll look at the cosplay that they’re most proud of, what goes into a cosplay name, and the origins of this hoard of cosplayers we call the Cosplay Collective NE.

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Join The Cosplay Collective NE as we travel through part of the collectives history, from our first conventions and cosplays to our current state as Master’s level cosplayers.  We discuss how cosplay has changed the way we interact with anime conventions, what cosplay has given back to us as individuals, and what motivates us to keep making these crazy larger than life costumes.

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