SINGAPORE — An unlikely relationship began to form between Maoru and cosplay when she was in secondary school.
“, I was actually not a big fan of cosplay,” said the 24-year-old graphic designer who initially found it"odd" when two-dimensional characters were translated into real life.
Maoru said that when she was younger, she did not have many strong opinions to share and hence would tend to keep mum during conversations.Interacting with more people who share a common interest through cosplay gave her the opportunity and confidence to voice out her thoughts more often. The hobby also allows some to escape temporarily from reality, which according to mental health experts, can be beneficial if done at the right dosage
For example, one of the events, Anime Festival Asia, saw its visitorship increase to 145,000 last year, up from 123,000 in 2019 and 85,000 in 2013. About 30 per cent of visitors in 2022 were from abroad Other top international names have also reported million-dollar annual earnings, or monthly revenue that reach five figures.
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