TOO MANY OVER COSPLAYED CHARACTERS - CONVENTION RANT

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  • @ItachiAnime1
    @ItachiAnime1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    Finding alot of closplay for a single popular character is pretty fun to me. When popular characters meet up, the funniest things can happen

    • @AliPyro
      @AliPyro 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Fun con ideas:
      Step one: bring an item that you know a popular character is obsessed with
      Step two: find two or three of that character
      Step three: make them fight to the death for it
      Edit: forgot a step
      Step four: run like hell before con security can find you and ban you from said con

    • @MoistChungus
      @MoistChungus 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      It was I...DIO!! Seeing multiple dios goof around is the best

  • @troygrudintfgrudin1630
    @troygrudintfgrudin1630 7 ปีที่แล้ว +128

    The more popular the character. The More popular the cosplay.

    • @ConventionReviews
      @ConventionReviews  7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Exactly!

    • @PinkNintendoDuo87
      @PinkNintendoDuo87 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      A lot of pop culture is MASS media, so expect more people to cosplay characters related to a popular franchise.

  • @katnerddd6223
    @katnerddd6223 7 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    The cool thing about popular characters is that people can still make them very unique by putting their own spin on the character. Pokémon is a good example of that. With more popular Pokémon such as the eeveelutions, I may see several groups of them walking around. However, they're all different. I've seen one group of warrior-style eevees, another group of Jedi, and another group in gypsy-like outfits. I personally think it's really cool that people can find a popular character/characters and put their own twist on it to make it unique. ^^

  • @ColinStuart
    @ColinStuart 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Perfectly said, thank you! This hobby can cost a boatload of money! Praise those who do it!

  • @DRCEQ
    @DRCEQ 7 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    That little girl dressed as Yui holding onto Kirito's hand at the 4:00 mark. SO CUTE!!

    • @littleangel12344
      @littleangel12344 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      So glad I wasn't the only one who thought that. XD

  • @angelgirl6941
    @angelgirl6941 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I'm never tired of seeing them I still find it fun . 😊

  • @ToniLittleStranger
    @ToniLittleStranger 7 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I really agree with you on this. I found myself angry over overdone cosplays a lot of times but in the end, does it even matter? I've personally come to the conclusion that cosplay should be a source for appreciation and fun, instead of hate. I had to remind myself that I also started cosplaying with an overdone character and that's okay :3 there's so much unnecessary negativity in the whole scene these days, every single person should make an effort to make this hobby more enjoyable for everyone ^^

    • @ConventionReviews
      @ConventionReviews  7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I agree, this is why my rant videos will continue to be about spreading positivity in this community. If no one else will take a stand for it, I will.

  • @neubro1448
    @neubro1448 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    When you mentioned Deadpool, it's like the CollegeHumor video covering a Comic-Con panel infested with crossover cosplayers.
    Whether it's over-cosplayed characters or if the franchise has a large cast and is a big hit like Pokemon for example.

  • @TheFlauschig
    @TheFlauschig 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I like how there are so many Kirito cosplayers running around in those video clips while you talk about over-cosplayed characters xD

  • @denmark1142
    @denmark1142 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I find cosplaying "over cosplayed" cosplays to be fun in most cases. Some of the most fun interactions I've had with random people at cons was when I was wearing my Edward elric cosplay and death the kid cosplay. I do also find a lot of fun in cosplaying not so cosplayed characters but sometimes it can be a bit discouraging because people may not know who you are. I cosplayed as zen from snow white with the red hair and barely anyone knew who I was. Again attention isn't everything but it can be discouraging especially if you are new to cosplay

    • @denmark1142
      @denmark1142 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      But some of the most rewarding times with my cosplay is if I'm cosplaying someone not cosplayed a lot and people come up and just appreciate the fact you cosplaying the character because it isn't cosplayed very often. It's also fun sometimes knowing that you are possibly the only person cosplaying said character at that con and that makes it feel kinda special.

    • @kathaya_
      @kathaya_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Snow White With the Red Hair is such a good show! it just makes you feel whole after watching it lol

  • @dawnm1227
    @dawnm1227 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you. 1000x THANK YOU! I am so incredibly weary of hearing people complain about Deadpool cosplayers or Harley Quinn or now... doing the "oh god, how many Wonder Women do you think there will be at DragonCon?" Why does this have to become a negative thing, usually from jerks that don't even wear costumes themselves? As a cosplayer myself, an older cosplayer (even though I don't look it), I find this attitude just appalling. I don't put hundreds of hours into costumes throughout the year, get dressed in my hotel room and wear things inspired by my favorite shows and characters to impress judgmental jerks. No. I do it for me. Opinions can be kept to themselves. So, thank you for this. I was really worried at the subject line/title, but I'm so glad of the direction it took.

  • @ProdKeion.T
    @ProdKeion.T 7 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    I personally really don't care, it's cosplay

  • @aphantomchimeracosplay1754
    @aphantomchimeracosplay1754 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I'm so so happy you did this rant in a more positive light. I get that people might get tired of seeing a character over and over, but there's always a reason someone chooses to cosplay the character that they do, and more often than not it's because they can connect with them. I've heard complaints about "there's so many of _____ " at a con and it made me feel slightly discouraged from doing that series again (because I WAS that character) even though it was my first convention.
    Thanks for the awesome videos man! Keep rockin!

    • @DailYxDosE
      @DailYxDosE 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cat Nap Cosplay took the words right from my mouth. (Or fingers?🤔)

    • @WizeDemon
      @WizeDemon 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Last con I was at there were ALOT of Junko Enoshima and Grell from Black Butler but I did not find, if anything all the Grell cosplayers agreed to meet up for one massive picture, and possibly go and chase the 4 Sebastians at the con XD Nothing wrong with cosplaying a popular character, hence what popular is. Those complaining should go take a hike as it is not hurting them and if it is, well their problem not anyone elses.

  • @poxcosplay
    @poxcosplay 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I personally love seeing over cosplayed characters, it makes for great group photos. My first anime convention I went to in 2019 I cosplayed Shoto Todoroki and there was AT LEAST 15 other Todoroki's if not more. I found it absolutely hilarious.

  • @floresistance
    @floresistance 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I say; let people cosplay what they want to cosplay.

  • @rin_3890
    @rin_3890 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    But one thing I think is important is that if you're cosplaying a character you should love them and be passionate about it. I know Attack on Titan is really popular, or so my best friend says, but I love it so I don't care if it's common. I'm going to do it :3

  • @Love1234554321
    @Love1234554321 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    🙌🏻 Preach 🙌🏻

  • @mysticprower4821
    @mysticprower4821 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is why I cosplay old school cartoon chacaters. Older people give me tons of attention and it's nice some still remember. I love cosplaying Darkwing Duck the most.

  • @FeliFeathers682
    @FeliFeathers682 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I'll never get enough of SCP Foundation cosplayers

  • @OrvixCosplay
    @OrvixCosplay 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    THIS!!!!! I love cosplaying my kakashi because it's fun and makes not only myself happy and confident but seeing how excited others get seeing kakashi walking around. But when I made my own take on joker Quinn NO ONE knew who I was at c2e2

  • @Krolshi
    @Krolshi 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You probably just confused and shooked a good amount of people with these facts.
    Thanks a lot for this rant though, definitely need to be said ^^

    • @goodra999
      @goodra999 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      what if you went to a con and saw 26 Gendo's from Evangelion?

  • @Ghostlygutz_
    @Ghostlygutz_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a Todoroki, Bakugo, Amijiki and toga cosplayer, I would LOVE to see someone in the same character as me, i feel like it would be funny, but that’s just me

  • @kunga19
    @kunga19 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Exactly this happens to when people ask me what's my favorite anime and I say naruto and they say how that's mainstream and I'm like everyone else! Like dude what's wrong with a lot of people liking the same anime?

    • @littleangel12344
      @littleangel12344 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Naruto became mainstream because so many people love it, someone saying they don't like something because it's mainstream is like saying "I don't drink water because everyone else is drinking water."

    • @Suzuniyukai
      @Suzuniyukai 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Usually it comes with the idea like you havent seen any other anime since its a big name anime its like you havent been touched by any lesser known series enough (it also makes you sound young..)
      When people hear you like a lesser known / talked about series, it seems more like you've watched a good share of anime and have solid reasonings on why you like it.

  • @kidyuki1
    @kidyuki1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This! This is important! Well done, dude.

  • @MasterMemo
    @MasterMemo 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was sorta one of those people who got fatigued from seeing over done cosplay, but your video reminded me of some good points. Great video!

  • @jamcalx
    @jamcalx 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I prefer uniform cosplays over actual characters, something like standard leaf ninja or soul reaper. Rank and file generic background characters need more love and make great fanon potential. It's why I love standard mass production mecha in real robot anime, as you can customize and improve them into something unique as time passes on.

  • @necronerd1201
    @necronerd1201 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I totally agree. I love Attack on Titan and I always get so happy whenever I see Attack on Titan cosplayers 💕

  • @NeilNileStudios
    @NeilNileStudios 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    0:21 Naroto , Vocoloids, Zelda, deadpool, Kingdom Heart, AOT. I️ can agree with that

  • @Lameashellcosplay
    @Lameashellcosplay 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    if I had a dollar for every deadpool cosplay I've seen ...I'd be rich.
    but they're all great nice people.

  • @JustinPinedaMedia
    @JustinPinedaMedia 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    For my CMVs, I don't find repetition or overcosplayed characters to be a problem as I know a majority of my audience are mostly going to be viewers from that particular con who have never or only saw a few of my other CMVs. But I always find it important to have good variety for my followers and try to find some new cosplays regardless of how popular the series is. But I will never discriminate based how often we see the that series. I know I got feedback that I use too much Overwarch, League, and Love Live for my CMVs but doesn't bother me as much lol.

  • @bluepretty
    @bluepretty 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this video! You make so many good points especially the last one. So many people may love or connect with that character and it is their choice to cosplay.

  • @SPARKI404
    @SPARKI404 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Exactly it doesn't matter if that cosplay was done over and over! like yeah it may be boring to see the same character over and over at one point but i wouldn't get mad at the cosplayer for that... I just like seeing cosplays and I dont care if I see a 200th todoroki (over-exaggerated example I've only seen a few my hero academia cosplays)

  • @InaArtsHere
    @InaArtsHere 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I stopped cosplaying after people kept whispering behind me and yelling it behind my back that "WHY IS EVERYONE COSPLAYING MIKU, GODAMMIT, DON'T THEY HAVE ANY IMAGINATION AT ALL??"
    I tried to get back into cosplaying, but am currently just dressing up as OCs that I've created in the past
    Even tho no one will recognize them, no one can go all "I've seen that, so stop cosplaying as said character!"

  • @Reese1010
    @Reese1010 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i cant tell you how many times ive been overlooked when i cosplay; granted i dont think im excellent or anything, but i do put effort into making things look nice and/or official. the issue is that i tend to do characters that are from older series or arent very popular/relevant in the US. but, if im being honest, when i do get people who recognize me, i get very happy - even if someone just wants a picture or compliments me, i appreciate it a whole bunch!

  • @marshiethe6th104
    @marshiethe6th104 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I practically always cosplay the same character, just different outfits. I always cosplay Nozomi because she's one of my favourite characters and she's also the only one who has a similar body to me which helps me feel more accurate. I buy my cosplays because I don't know how to make them. The only thing orginal about my cosplays is that I'm the chibi version of her since I'm the smallest Nozomi cosplayer I have ever seen in person or online. But I still cosplay her, even if she's super popular. I love meeting other cosplayers doing the same character because it's a common interest. I'm going to do my first non-Nozomi cosplay at FanExpo since I'm doing a group cosplay but I might still cosplay her another day because I love her and she makes me feel cute

  • @nalakofu7565
    @nalakofu7565 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    YES HAHA at cons I try to cosplay out of the loop and because of that I get mobbed every time lol.

  • @XxBunnyKidxX
    @XxBunnyKidxX 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Every turn and every step you take there’s an akatsuki cosplayer 😂😂

  • @themundanefae6009
    @themundanefae6009 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Why did I grow teary eyed at this???

  • @After4th
    @After4th 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Different realm when comparing cosplayers at comic conventions to anime conventions. Different demographics, different interests.

  • @CheebscastCheebs
    @CheebscastCheebs 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is very true, for a con I am going to, I am cosplay as David from Camp Camp because you only see Rooster Teeth cosplay(except RWBY) at RTX.

  • @Phoenix_OP
    @Phoenix_OP 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember going to a Anime Convention with a cosplay base on what the US wore back in the Vietnam war, along with the US Assault class from BF4.
    It was cool doing something different but at the same, many have dumb questions like "Is it a WW2 cosplay,' and getting same to no attention.

  • @bibubbletea
    @bibubbletea 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's true my first cosplay was Sasha from attack on Titan and I didn't even have the wig I just put my long brown hair in a ponytail so it's easier to find the jacket in more sizes

    • @denmark1142
      @denmark1142 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thatrandogirl is awesome i did the same exact thing but I was hanji lolol I actually kept taking my glasses off because they were irritating to wear so a lot of people thought I was Sasha....

    • @bibubbletea
      @bibubbletea 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Denmark lol

  • @shitlord54
    @shitlord54 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I generally cosplay uncommon characters by accident and I kinda hate it lmao

  • @ConventionReviews
    @ConventionReviews  7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you guys so much for all the love and support on this video! I didn't expect it to reach this many people so fast. I am glad I can help spread a bit more positivity into this community.

  • @manicpapasmurf
    @manicpapasmurf 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    would love to be added on this considering known you from when i had my old suits for deadpool to my newer one as well

  • @d3l1c10uspancak3s
    @d3l1c10uspancak3s 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yeah, I'm going to my first con in May and I chose to cosplay as Sasha Braus from attack on Titan because she's my favorite character and her materials would just be easy to find. When I told some fellow weebs who I was cosplaying as they lashed at me for wanting to cosplay as a character from anime that people overcosplay from ;-;

  • @DIEHARDHALOFAN2299
    @DIEHARDHALOFAN2299 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I cospalyed as a State Alchemist and only saw 3 others at Midwest amongst the cosplays. Everyone still did a great job though!

  • @ConventionReviews
    @ConventionReviews  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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  • @Lupiterz
    @Lupiterz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Me, building Bakugo cos: Haha... Ha... **sweats**

  • @LocalTorchwoodIntern
    @LocalTorchwoodIntern 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Shout out to the south park,human versions of cartoon characters,lesser known games,and enemies from popular game cosplayers! :3

    • @johnwayne9000
      @johnwayne9000 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tweek Tweak last year I went as juggernaut , I'm a large guy ( not as big as him obviously) but I'm 6'7 and on the muscular side

  • @leetleshinigami6099
    @leetleshinigami6099 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hoooly sh*t the blue shirt guy in the middle at 1:50 stalked me at a con dance once...I don't even live in the same state how'd he get all the way to Detroit?

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    @ConventionReviews  7 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @chacha_rouge
    @chacha_rouge 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't hate the cosplayers that do this, but I try to avoid doing the same thing myself (unless the character hasn't been done in a while). People can cosplay what they want! I want to cosplay rarely cosplayed characters, that's my choice, not everyone has to do the same! ^v^

  • @CryBlueofZ
    @CryBlueofZ 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Normally I'm the only cosplayer to cosplay in gaming

  • @sasutomato
    @sasutomato 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I did MikuMiku which is over cosplayed but because I'm Black it makes me automatically special so whatever I wear I can't be over overdone. :( I dunno how to feel about that.

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  • @tishadams3634
    @tishadams3634 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Harley Quinn ....

  • @lasciviouspaine
    @lasciviouspaine 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love this video!!! i wish i could hug you!

  • @goodra999
    @goodra999 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm buying a cosplay of bunnysuit d.va and it looks so nice.. but i know I'll get a lot of people commenting on it
    before I played overwatch I just loved D.va she's a cutie, my fiance thinks I'm more a Mei..

  • @sillyssubliminalplayground8633
    @sillyssubliminalplayground8633 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1:11 was that literally a yaoi booth?

  • @yoshinyz
    @yoshinyz 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You know if this was posted today you know he would be saying bnha cosplayers and Spider-Mans

    • @raylinbishop7220
      @raylinbishop7220 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m going to go to my first con soon and plan on wearing a uraka wig because it’s going to be the easiest to do and also the most recent anime I’ve watched. So for the sake of not going over the top for my first cosplay I’m just going to do urarka

    • @yoshinyz
      @yoshinyz 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Raylin Bishop I mean like it’s pretty much fine because my first cosplay was a bnha cosplay so I don’t really care but it’s just there is a lot of bnha cosplayers because they are easy to do and simple

  • @aekizumi3865
    @aekizumi3865 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    this makes me happy

  • @artistic-ampharos7979
    @artistic-ampharos7979 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I put like three home stuck carecters in there???
    There is like always john Dave and karkat
    Its annoying

  • @secern
    @secern 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love these videos

  • @Honi_bii
    @Honi_bii 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    L o v e l i v e c o s p l a y
    They're everywhere

  • @olive9514
    @olive9514 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    But I think it's fine for multiple same cosplays >:(

  • @ShiggitayMediaProductions
    @ShiggitayMediaProductions 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    TOO MANY OVER COSLPAYED

  • @AJKam1kaz3
    @AJKam1kaz3 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am aware of three older cosplayers I normally see every year for the past 10 years I've been going to anime conventions. A guy and his wife in their late 40's as Lupin III and Fujiko and a guy in his 70's as Captain Juzo Okita of Space Battleship Yamamoto. Because of them, when I'm not vlogging I would choose to cosplay "background" characters (regular soul reaper from Bleach) or a minor character (regular night guard from FNAF franchise). It's not bad to over cosplay a character, but I can get a little old for some and want to see something unique.

  • @amadvegan122
    @amadvegan122 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    you need to make Becky a thing

  • @KnightOfGaea
    @KnightOfGaea 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Meh, it's a nonissue. Nobody has the right to say what someone can or cannot cosplay, even if that character is super popular at the moment. If anything, it gives novice cosplayers a means to self critique their costume against others and maybe learn a few pointers on how to improve their next design. Personally, I tend to stay away from main characters when I cosplay, if only to stand out a bit.

  • @angelgirl6941
    @angelgirl6941 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Made it 😊

  • @genessakerr1068
    @genessakerr1068 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I agree

  • @Emilie13love
    @Emilie13love 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    What the hell is wrong with cosplaying a character you like? Isn’t that one of the biggest reasons that people cosplay? Why do people care that it might not be original?

  • @summerwithsai
    @summerwithsai 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    FIRST

    • @PixelDoodles
      @PixelDoodles 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hikaru Shindo ok I remember that anime

  • @aizawa.1006
    @aizawa.1006 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    guess ill cosplay Pico from Boku no Pico-

  • @adelinefizzix2987
    @adelinefizzix2987 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    too many female daves

  • @notgojo491
    @notgojo491 หลายเดือนก่อน

    no offense but the idea behind this is stupid. how could this be solved? less ppl wear it? you think 20000 ppl talk and be like, who u cosplay? oh you too? then i dont cosplay that

    • @ConventionReviews
      @ConventionReviews  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Tbh I agree with you. I made this video years ago when I was young and dumb. Not sure what all my yapping was about

    • @notgojo491
      @notgojo491 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ConventionReviews the basic problem was reletable. Cuz we all know the everyome was, Kaneki, everyone vas Harley, Everyone was Zero2 eras. But there are many ,,problems,, like this that we cant solve. Convetions are basicall, the giant meltpot of random ppl and we dont communicate. So yeah this is one of the ,,its sucks but i guess this is what we deal with,, convention facts

    • @ConventionReviews
      @ConventionReviews  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think my idea was trying to tell people to be creative and cosplay lesser known characters, but looking back I realize that's hard to ask. People will cosplay the character they like, and a lot of times that's popular characters. So yeah I agree with you, it isnt something with a solution, and it isnt even thhaaattt big of a deal anyway