5 Tips for Underage Cosplayers | Cosplay Tips 

Having an "uninterested adult" (read, uninterested in the convention not uninterested in your care) is the best kind of chaperone. They won't be distracted by the costumes and the glamour and the amazing convention-ness that is a convention; they'll be able to see the threats coming long before you will.

"As a 13-14 year old, you are growing at such a quick pace" Me, now 17 who hasn't grown since middle school: Damn really

"Don't cosplay from media 18+" 10 year old Danganronpa fans: 🏃‍♀️💨

"When you're a teenager you're growing a lot." Me, a 4'9 teenager who hasn't grown in years: 👁👄👁

Tips for any cosplayer: Just because you're in cosplay doesn't mean people are allowed to touch you

"Tips for underage cosplayers" Me someone who doesn't cosplay: I N T E R E S T I N G

Tip you are legally aloud to carry around hair spray and it has the same affects as pepper spay, if you are going to a place that you may or may not be put into an uncomfortable position go to a store and get a mini hair spray. Its not expensive and it could save you from a not so good situation. Stay safe and have fun!❤ Edit: Someone has brought to my attention I forgot to mention if you are thinking of using self defence methods and or items you always have to consider further consequences, and think about ways you can avoid the situation altogether or find non violent ways to deal with the problem.

0:53 This is EXACTLY what happened to me last year LOL. I was 14 and my grandma worked SO hard on a dress for my Alice in Wonderland cosplay!! Puberty had other plans 😭💀

Such a terrible year to start cosplaying!!😭

A lot of excellent advice, not just for underage coplayers, but for everyone.

Here’s a tip that sorta falls into tip #2 of the video(don’t cosplay characters from mature themes) is DONT cosplay characters with super revealing outfits. I’m 12 and love to cosplay Candace from Genshin impact, but her out fit is quite revealing for a 12 year old to wear, thus I wear a deep blue or purple shirt with underneath my top.

Me, a 12 year old who isn’t allowed to cosplay: *interesting*

Extra tips: 1. When cosplaying a character with a mask with minimal vision u should always be accompanied by someone as a "spotter". 2. Pay attention to weather. If you're gonna be outside you'll want to know if it's going to rain so as not to damage your cosplay. 3. Make sure your cosplay is comfortable to wear. U don't wanna be stuck walking around a con all day in a cosplay thats too hot or uncomfortable. 4. Have fun and be confident! Cosplay is a form of creative expression, show it off to others and be proud! ^^

I remember this thing my friend told me about her first convention, she was about 13 and she was cosplaying as Uraraka from MHA, and then this 15-16 year old dude dressed as Dabi (I think) started hiting on her. It made her uncomfortable but the dude didn't back off, she said that some older cosplayer came to her rescue and got the other dude to go away

"Trusted adult" The 18 year old in my cosplay Discord who would protect us with her life= 😃

Hey! I was confused about this for a bit so in case anyone else is, here: If your a minor you CAN cosplay a character that’s an adult if it’s an appropriate character. For example, let’s take mha: You shouldn’t cosplay midnight, because of her costume, but hawks would be fine. :) hope this helped!

Guys! Don't forget, cosplay is not consent! I experienced sexual comment on my body in convention when i was 15 cause I was wearing a skirt. If you witness that, please go talk to the person who experience it to see if they are ok and report the person who did it. Cosplay is for fun and it's really uncomfortable when creepy guys say that to you. Please be safe.

Also, try closet cosplay! It’s basically just finding random clothes around your house with your cosplay wig!

Here's another tip: Know when to say "no." If someone wants to take a picture of you in your cosplay that you're uncomfortable with, speak up! Don't be afraid, because that's your body and your work being portrayed.

I remember I went to a cosplay Convention as Anya, my mom was Yor, my step dad was Loid.

“Don’t cosplay mature media” Underage midnight cosplayers: *sweats nervously*

“Trusted adult” *our friend who turns 18 this year* 🥲👍

I am a underage cosplayer and THIS WAS SO TRUE/HELPFUL thank you for actually understanding the younger cosplayers!

"Do a simple cosplay" *nervously sweats in complicated rockstar with a purple scar*

Me a young cosplayer: Thanks

I hope this pandemic ends soon. I’ve never been to a con before and I really want to attend one!

Well THIS came at the perfect time! About my 4th year into the MCYT community (the Hermitcraft/Life Series fandom specifically) I got a random interest in cosplay and started doing that as my Halloween costumes (and to make silly lil videos for my friends) as of last year (I dressed as Scarlet Pearl from Double Life SMP and somehow got my younger sister to be Pearl’s wolf, Tilly lol) I’ve been thinking of maybe going to a convention some day after I finish the parrot wings for my Grian cosplay, and I will definitely be keeping all of these tips in mind, ESPECIALLY #2, for both my own and my paranoia’s sake

Adult cosplayer here! These are all great tips! I also 1000% recommend walking around with someone else, even as you get older. I've always had great experiences at conventions overall, but even as an older teen/young adult a few years back found myself in a couple situations where I kind of froze up and having someone with me helped a lot (older dude hitting on me at 19 where my younger sister helped me get out of the situation; that one time a girl pelvic thrusted at my friend and offered to "repopulate the clan" with her while she was dressed as Sasuke Uchiha and me and another friend had to turn around and be like "she's underaged please don't"; etc.). Another tip I'd like to add is that, if you feel uncomfortable always head to the bathroom if you can't get to con staff for help or find another way to kind of shift away naturally. When I was getting unwanted attention from that guy I mentioned earlier, I was able to duck in and kind of recollect my thoughts which was helpful. But more than that, usually if you're younger there are adults in there that will notice you're distressed or you can ask someone to get a con staff member. There was a group of friends in the bathroom touching up makeup that overheard my sister and I talking about being worried that the guy would still be out in the hall waiting, and one stayed with us while the other two went to look in the hall. After they told us the coast was clear, they told us to come back to the bathroom if we had anymore problems with him because they were going to be there a while. I've found bathrooms are almost always crowded at conventions, and usually creepers don't like to try and be creepy in a crowd. So, the bathroom can be a good spot to collect your thoughts, break away from uncomfortable situations, and sometimes even get help if needed.

me, a 14 year old cosplayer who has been cosplaying for nearly 4 years: a h yes i am a beginner yes helloo

“Dont cosplay from media ages 18+/mature” Me in umbrella academy: 👨👍

When you want to cosplay but you’re too ✨ embarrassed ✨

i started cosplaying when i was 11 and have had great experiences. i bought my entire cosplay for the first year, didn't worry about makeup and stuck with my family rhe entire time. at the time i didn't want to and wanted to go off with my friends or on my own but i quickly learned that it was better the way it was. once i turned 14 i was allowed to go with my friends but that was only because i was much more mature than i was at 11 years old. it is annoying at first having to stay with other people, especially family, but it is a lot safer and will be a better experience than getting harassed.

I went to a con once, my 61 year old dad was actually in a cosplay!

Every other cosplayer at my school: cosplaying characters from 18+ shows Me: Cosplaying sailor moon

I wish I could have had a trusted source like this when i started cosplaying 🤧 Thank you for being a guiding light for these kiddos, I wish I had these tips when I was 12

Here’s some other tips: • Plan your cosplay out before you start! • if you plan to use your cosplay for years on end, make it a little large so you can still fit into it in the future (I usually borrow my mom’s clothes) Hope this helps :)

I like how this is about safety and making sure that everyone is safe and happy. ♡

Me being twelve and knowing I won’t cosplay until like 1million years and still watching this be like 🥲 Edit : damn didnt think this would blow up lmao thx y'all

“Cosplay characters from age-appropriate media” Me who wants to cosplay somebody from a kid show: Hm yes I didn’t know that, very informational 🤔

I have never really sewn before so me and my grandma are making a Klee cosplay together! Since Klee has a pretty simple outfit design (also the fact that her outfit is baggy anyways) I'm pretty sure it will still fit by the time we finish it! Another thing to add to that, I barely ever get taller :'D. Love the cosplay advice btw!!!!

“do a simple cosplay” me: *sweats in detailed belle ballgown*

"You're growing at such a quick pace..." *still fits in the few costumes over 5 years ago*

Thank you for making this I think it is great that someone doesn’t think it is weird to be underage and want to cosplay❤😊

"Cosplay from age appropriate media" *15 yo me intensely sweating in power from chainsaw man cosplay*

As someone who's mum had been helping them cosplay since they were 9, the thought of being in a con without her there is honestly kinda terrifying lmao, especially at the big yearly ones. Also, CHARITY SHOPS/THRIFTING IS YOUR BEST FRIEND!!

"Cosplay from age appropriate media" Me who still watches Beyblade: *I see this as an absolute win*

Adding onto the first tip- If you’re minor and in the fnaf fandom like me, I recommend making a head cosplay and gloves. This is my plan and i’m so excited for my first convention!

Wow, I feel like we ride the same timeline! I started cosplaying about 9-10 years ago too when I was in middle school. I did start off doing simple things, like Marshall Lee, and it was really fun and enjoyable! Anyways, all of your advise is spot on. So glad you made this video so that the young ones can feel more prepared and at ease

Thank you so much! I am 14 and I just started cosplaying. I am going to my first convention next year and this really helped me prepare!

Me, literally isn't growing anymore: Well...

“Cosplay appropriate charecters” Me a fnaf and Rick and morty fan: ;-;

Someone who’s an underage cosplayer here, these helped- I also got many compliments and took photos with 2 people! I actually was very honored. Galaxy con in OKC was so fun!

As an older person who attends these events it is important for the younger generations especially underage cosplayers who wear very tight clothing you will have what I call leeches hanging around you trying to take pictures or get a close look because my generation in the 80’s skin tight clothing was still not the norm. I know you want to show off your costume but you should always have a shawl, cape or other long piece of clothing to wear when not being asked for pictures it will save you a ton of trouble down the road.

"go in groups" me and my friends ready to go as the whole karasuno volleyball team and coaches/managers: 🤠😎 edit: crikey- I hate when people edit their comments to say thanks for likes but holy stromboli- over 400 likes on a comment that's a lot thank you fellow weebs :))) and for yall saying you need friends I got chu covered because if every one of us cosplays together we can be every team! from karasuno to Nekoma and even Ubugawa! :)

And this is why I'm starting with Grian. I just need a more red sweater, a wig or shorter hair (I am considering cutting it though-) and some fingerless gloves for a bit of ✨personalization✨ and I'll be good

I'm 12, and my family has done 1500-1600 era cosplay my whole life. It is INCREDIBLY well made. My father is a god at sowing.

“Don’t cosplay from media ages 18+” Ok but what about promised never land 👁👄👁?

When you want to cosplay but your ✨ L I T E R A L C H I L D ✨ Edit: I got my first cosplay hiyoko

3:17 i understand this, but as a stubborn 13yo who has already ranted to almost every adult on the internet and irl about omori i am still searching for a basil cosplay

I’m 10. (Yes, young to be on RU-vid) And for a while, I’ve been asking my parents if I could cosplay. Tbh, they haven’t really noticed and just.. ignored me. I really needed this. I wanna cosplay as Kyoko Kirigiri and Ibuki Mioda, but the parts are so expensive. My mum asked me: “What will you do in it?” I said “I don’t know.” So, I thank you lots for making this video!

tip number 2: me, a 14 year old danganronpa cosplayer:

As an ADULT who has been put in uncomfortable situations by oThEr aDuLtS.... I can confirm that Tip #2 is VERY important....

Thanks for this I am under the age of 18 and I’ve been thinking on cosplaying but never know if there is a convention, to cosplay at that’s near me.

My dad got my whole family into cosplay 😂 the youngest in our fam is 6 (she dressed up as Jesse from pokemon and my brother who’s 8 was James)

‘Cosplay from media that is your age rating’ *cries in kokichi cosplayer*

Thank you for the advice :D I don’t think there are a lot of videos like this because yours is the first one I’ve seen, so I really appreciate you taking the time to make this video

Love this, I've Cosplayed two of my own characters before, i even got to be in a hollween parade in it, almost died of heat the second time i wore it. The first one was a Nine-tailed Fox Cosplay, i made the ears myself, and there were 4 skirts and just so many layers. The second was a Nine-tailed Fox demon. It was like a TV head with an eye in the middle, so i had to hold onto my dad the whole time. My older sibling thought it was the cult of the lamb themed, but i didn't even know what that was. Honestly, most of both of them were just things i wore on the daily. Just the second one was pretty revealing, i did the first one when i was like 13, and the second when i was 14, I'm 15 now (i have a spring birthday).

i’m 13, would it be ok if i cosplayed someone from attack on titan?

I’m 11 and I really want to cosplay, I might just start off with just tiktok. Then maybe I’ll move to cons, this way I can be safer from pedophiles, etc.

These are some amazing tips! And I have to admit that 5.) really hit close to home - I remember my first cosplays, and trying to get materials and having such a hard time with it. Now that I am an adult, the resources are so easy to get it's still baffling to me every time

Hey anyone new watching this *please* don’t share your age!! there are real creeps out there, even if it only happens 1% of the time that’s still 1/100 people who will get harassed by creeps due to revealing their age

I'm scared to cosplay nezuko because I've seen people jump at nezuko cosplayers T^T

me 13 yr old beginner cosplay: my savior thank you.

Once when I was 11 and cosplaying for the first time with my mom, a dude (really nice guy btw) asked if he would see us at the raves later (I was wearing a mask). My mom explains to him that I am a child, and he is super chill about it. Could've gone worse, but he wasn't being creepy or anything.

im 13 and was going to go to comic con with my dad this year cause he is a freelance artist and i was so exited... I HATE THIS YEAR

i don’t even cosplay- why am i watching this? idk i might cosplay. edit: to the first two people saying I should, I'll consider it :)

Thank you im under the age of 18 so this will really help my first cosplay was kurogiri who is very simple just a white dress shirt, a green vest, a tie, then any black or dark blue pants I have I normally where my heels that I call my "kurogiri heels" or my boots with him but I can where any shoes with him

This is a great video! Thank you for helping the community stay safe! 💕

I started cosplaying when I was 11..... And I was really into Danganronpa... (literally an anime about teens trapped in a school and killing each other) ...yeah that cosplay doesn't fit me anymore. But my mum knew who I was cosplaying, she was fully aware I chose the one actual serial killer in that series (the other characters had other talents, swimmer, author, pop sensation, cook, you get my point) and yet, that convention was the best time of my life! I still to this day don't know why she let me do that, heck, she's even played the 2nd game, but even though it's not a good idea to go to a con like that when you're 11, don't let your age stop you from having fun, okay!? Toodles~! Edit: I should of clarified that I mean I started getting serious when I was 11, I tried it out and got a bit into it when I was about 6-7.

“Choose smaller, less detailed cosplays” Me at 15: *working on a full set of Erza Scarlet armour and sword to boot* “hUh??”

Thank you for these tips! I am just starting to cosplay at 13, and this video was very helpful! also i really love ur background!

“do simple projects!” *sweats in skull kid*

I actually have supportive parents on this topic. My mom is huge on photo shoots, makeup, etc. and my dad is big on RPGs and such, I was exposed to weird stuff for my age: though they helped me find my in-between! My first cosplay was bought online (I love it up death still to this day.) , it’s a Violet Evergarden cosplay. I can’t do them often though due to price, I’m surprised they even let me use that much money on something. It was 136.00 US dollars.. my dad took me and a friend of mine to a con, and it was great. I head out near a cosplay convention and I even had a junko cosplayer ask for a photo, etc. and they had pre-mature activities. Something I suggest is finding the right guardian and convention.

Thank you for this video, even though I’m 16 (I started cosplaying at 13), I’ve never thought about (or barely considered) some of the points you made. At this age, sometimes it’s difficult to realize you are not invincible, and even though I consider myself to be mature for a 16 year old, I also sometimes have trouble with that. Please everyone who is cosplaying (underage or otherwise) stay safe, because the world can be a dark difficult place, and even if you think or feel that are safe, things always happen to the best of us. ❤️

Ahhhh your thumbnail is amazing!! Your cosplay was amazing💘💘✨✨

OMG!!! luv the sailor moon funkos!

Me: 11 Also me: doesn't cosplay Also me: let's watch this video 😃

"cosplay from age appropriate media" the 10yo danganronpa cosplayers that havent even played the game or watched the anime: *I see then I unsee*

Literally cosplayed Sayaka from Dangonronpa at 14. I made a knife prop, I still have it

Thank Phil my dad also cosplays, its great since we both enjoy going to conventions, I'm 13 and I def know creeps, sadly I have experienced creeps as well. Luckily hanging around my dad was a way to deter most creeps away. I don't have any friends to go to conventions with, but hopefully ill find some at my next con!

I can't stress that first point enough. In high school, I was growing two cup sizes per year, so it's good I didn't get into cosplay until my senior year. There's also no way to stress that second rule enough either. I see 13 year olds cosplay from media with lots of implied gore and pedophilia on TikTok and it's quite disturbing that they're into these franchises. This really bothered me when I was at a con and a girl's mother was asking me about some 18+ panels her kid wanted to attend and if it would be okay with parental supervision. The girl seemed to be well under 15 and we were at an event for DDLC, which is completely inappropriate for her age group to attend in the first place. I straight up told the mother the panels were pornographic, that it would be very awkward to attend it with a parent and that if my mother knew I was planning on attending those, I'd die of embarassment or get disowned. Kids these days really, truly, firmly believe they are "above" other kids when I come to this "comparison of maturity" thing. I don't think there's any way of stopping them, even with close parental supervision.

I was going to cosplay as Dabi and my cousin was going to do Toga for Halloween. My parents would never take us to a con/know why we want to go so that's out. I'm actually going to be Saiki k in regular clothes and just make TikTok's lol. I know I am still 11 but I have a tip too: If your character has regular clothes or even stuff you _think_ they would wear, you can wear that instead! Like, Ima do Saiki but not buy a uniform so Ima do his casual clothes. DO NOT ever compare your body type to others cosplaying!!! You are beautiful the way you are even if you don't believe it!! I struggled with body appearance too and now, I'm trying to eat healthily, be positive (which is really frikin hard), and work out more. You *CAN* cosplay a character if it's not your race, your body type, hair/eye color!! I know most anime/video game characters are white and there are many other people who have different nationalities and want to cosplay as them and I say go for it _(As long as it's appropriate)!!_ Don't be afraid to ask for help from somebody if you're making a costume! YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A CERTAIN BODY TYPE TO DO IT!!! You can be overweight, a little chunky, skinny, etc. Don't let that stop you! Also, I love your Sailor Neptune and Uranus figures!!

thanks!!!! it was a huge help since im going to a con this july and its only my 2nd handmade cosplay ^-^

Thanks for the tips! I feel much more confident in cosplaying now!

i cosplayed as Juddy hops for my 1st con, i was 15 at the time. now im 19 looking back i realized how dangerous it is for minors to be left alone even for a minute..long story short i was harrased by random adults and i stopped cosplaying until i turned 18. Now im almost 20 and i developed a stronger self defense barrier against con goers and online ppl. really good advice for everyone. ever since my first con i take my 6'4" brother to every event i go to, jeje.

My parents not supporting nerdy things like cosplay or anime: Me: can I try cosplay My parents: ....what’s that me: haha nvm-

"Don't cosplay 18+ things" Me who wanted to cosplay She-ra characters: *perfect*

This is really helpful; I'm cosplaying Lydia Deetz from Beetlejuice and I appreciate this video!

When I went to a con before, my parents went to meet an actor and my friends left me to take pictures. I saw this person who was dressed as the same character as me and i asked to take a picture. He realised I was alone and he became my dad for a good 10 minutes 😂

I'm not underaged, but still curious to know. Thus it's why I'm still watching your video ;) TY for bringing this up, it's really engaging to hear about it!