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31 Cosplay Artists Reveal How They Improved Over The Years, And You Can Clearly See The Difference
Nobody’s born knowing. Even if sometimes the goals we set for ourselves seem unobtainable, enough dedication and hard work may finally lead to success. And these cosplay artists prove it right.
Cosplayers are sharing their then-and-now pictures of how their costumes have improved over the years. By showing their very first and the most recent attempt recreating the same characters, these guys are encouraging people not to give up on their dreams because every one of us has to start somewhere, and the beginning might not always be as satisfying as you’ve imagined. Scroll down to see the amazing cosplay evolution for yourself and don’t forget – practice makes perfect! (h/t)
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Silent Skeleton 8 years ago
woooah this is so rad! I like how they made the chestpiece more like scaled armor rather then sequins :o)
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Isabel Tamayo 8 years ago
I guess both are good.. She's just more in character on the right side :)
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Lisa Boutin 8 years ago
I'm going to say the latter is professionally styled and photographed, not an actual cosplay. Looks great either way.
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Celestial Lynx 8 years ago
I think it's the quality of the costume that makes the biggest difference... oh, and of course the photography skill.
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Silent Skeleton 8 years ago
This one's really cool because it was a good picture to begin with, and you can really tell the details and the improvements!
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Leonie Williams 8 years ago
How does she make her eyes seem so much bigger and inviting? Im so awful at doing my make up I literally look worse with it on. Notice how i didnt say i look better without it!! I may not wear any but i reckon i moat def should
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Abby Rexroth 8 years ago
The right, doesn't look like a real person it looks like an anime drawing (wow)!!!
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Karii Phillips 8 years ago
Well I think this also has to do with the photography and lighting. Most of the before pictures are in poor lighting and looks to be using a phone camera. Good transformations overall though
Celestial Lynx 8 years ago
Man. You beat me to it! That's exactly what I was thinking! Looks like the photographers' skills changed the most!
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Jennifer Gorman 8 years ago
My daughter did excellent cosplay all through college, (Homestuck and other animes) I know that it is a huge amount of work and dedication to do it right. She made her cosplays totally herself, from the make up to the horns to all of the costume's design and sewing, buying wigs online. 427118_442...1a487a.jpg 
Lisa-Marie Dhondt 8 years ago
I remember when I was véry small there was an anime about a girl called Candy. I think I'd cosplay that. Although, with my size I'd need to be called atealltheCandy.
Annari Du Plessis 8 years ago
Cosplay what you want and f**k the people who are nasty about it. I'm a short female and I've cosplayed Snape and Sweeney Todd. Cosplay is about loving the character, not dressing up because you look like them.
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James Hennigan 8 years ago
Definitely developed better skills in cosplay. And much better photography (skill, equipment, lighting, angles, post-processing, etc.) shows as well.
Eva Tóthová 8 years ago
in the first place: it is impressive. and in the second place: ibelieve that it has something to do with them having more money(a job after school) to buy better and more realitic props and costumes, also evolving of technologies which allows lowering of prices on things that were unaffordable by normal mortal 5-10 yrs ago(because newest tech simply replaced it, so older became cheaper)... and many other aspects(better skills in making costumes, putting pieces together, "growing into costume", etc). nonethless it is still impressive :D
MrMagic 8 years ago
I kind of think that's the point of the entire article.
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Eglė Liubinaitė 8 years ago
I really want to cosplay someday too! These photos motivated me even more!
Mark Constantine 8 years ago
Awesome stuff. And check out our cosplay store at https://macchar-company.myshopify.com
Mark Constantine 8 years ago
Totally awesome and check out our Cosplay store at https://macchar-company.myshopify.com
Elena Konstantinidis 8 years ago
In some cases it's just the photograph that's better. In others you can tell that they just spent more money on professionally produced accessories and photoshoots. I don't see the creativity in those. I'm not saying all of them and many have certainly improved their own crafting skills.
Allie Orona 8 years ago
And this shows how you should never tell someone to quit because they've just started ;)
Eric Mcmillin 8 years ago
this is just stupid and freaking lazy some of these people aren't the same person in both pictures #21 and #31
with a Y and a Z 8 years ago
this is what happens when you play the game long enough..you level up
Karii Phillips 8 years ago
Well I think this also has to do with the photography and lighting. Most of the before pictures are in poor lighting and looks to be using a phone camera. Good transformations overall though
Celestial Lynx 8 years ago
Man. You beat me to it! That's exactly what I was thinking! Looks like the photographers' skills changed the most!
Load More Replies... Jennifer Gorman 8 years ago
My daughter did excellent cosplay all through college, (Homestuck and other animes) I know that it is a huge amount of work and dedication to do it right. She made her cosplays totally herself, from the make up to the horns to all of the costume's design and sewing, buying wigs online. 427118_442...1a487a.jpg
Lisa-Marie Dhondt 8 years ago
I remember when I was véry small there was an anime about a girl called Candy. I think I'd cosplay that. Although, with my size I'd need to be called atealltheCandy.
Annari Du Plessis 8 years ago
Cosplay what you want and f**k the people who are nasty about it. I'm a short female and I've cosplayed Snape and Sweeney Todd. Cosplay is about loving the character, not dressing up because you look like them.
Load More Replies... James Hennigan 8 years ago
Definitely developed better skills in cosplay. And much better photography (skill, equipment, lighting, angles, post-processing, etc.) shows as well.
Eva Tóthová 8 years ago
in the first place: it is impressive. and in the second place: ibelieve that it has something to do with them having more money(a job after school) to buy better and more realitic props and costumes, also evolving of technologies which allows lowering of prices on things that were unaffordable by normal mortal 5-10 yrs ago(because newest tech simply replaced it, so older became cheaper)... and many other aspects(better skills in making costumes, putting pieces together, "growing into costume", etc). nonethless it is still impressive :D
MrMagic 8 years ago
I kind of think that's the point of the entire article.
Load More Replies... Eglė Liubinaitė 8 years ago
I really want to cosplay someday too! These photos motivated me even more!
Mark Constantine 8 years ago
Awesome stuff. And check out our cosplay store at https://macchar-company.myshopify.com
Mark Constantine 8 years ago
Totally awesome and check out our Cosplay store at https://macchar-company.myshopify.com
Elena Konstantinidis 8 years ago
In some cases it's just the photograph that's better. In others you can tell that they just spent more money on professionally produced accessories and photoshoots. I don't see the creativity in those. I'm not saying all of them and many have certainly improved their own crafting skills.
Allie Orona 8 years ago
And this shows how you should never tell someone to quit because they've just started ;)
Eric Mcmillin 8 years ago
this is just stupid and freaking lazy some of these people aren't the same person in both pictures #21 and #31
with a Y and a Z 8 years ago
this is what happens when you play the game long enough..you level up
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