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"/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL" is 4chan's imageboard for the discussion of cosplay, elegant gothic lolita (EGL), and anime conventions.

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Busiest /cgl/ threads right now

  1. Home decor, Room decor, broom closet decor

    Dank und spooky edition Last fred

    278 replies · 150 images · started 1662d ago
  2. FOTM cosplay predictions

    Marin (and variations) and Yor were the obvious FOTM cosplays for last con season. What are your predictions for this year? My predictions: >Yor spillover from last year >a fuckton

    273 replies · 52 images · started 1396d ago
  3. Ethnic Cosplay

    >be non black person (not white) doing cosplay >high expectations to be accurate with correct wig for contests and photoshoots >be black >no need to use wig or accurate cosplay. it

    260 replies · 51 images · started 1095d ago
  4. How is the 2024 Cosplay community?

    Years ago, when cosplay started getting popular, but also sexual, I remember being a big fan of a certain cosplayer. They turned out to be quite rude to their fans, and I was left

    257 replies · 28 images · started 1011d ago
  5. >bf says he’ll take me to a lolita fashion store >ask if it is a sweet lolita, classic lol252 replies · 25 images · started 905d ago
  6. Great cosplayers that suddenly disappeared

    The title says it all, cosplayers that did awesome cosplay but their career were cut short, as they suddenly disappeared without any notice.

    241 replies · 51 images · started 739d ago
  7. Beginner Congoer Questions

    I'm a near-complete beginner to con culture and the "scene" due to zero exposure to it until recently and I have too many questions swimming around in my head that I need to ask. I

    240 replies · 21 images · started 962d ago
  8. Capcom & SNK Dump thread

    Discussion and analysis of CAP & SNK cosplayers. Post cosplayers names if you know them. Also Event & Year of pic.

    237 replies · 145 images · started 1458d ago
  9. What makes a cosplay bad?

    I was wondering if I ever make a cosplay, I firstly understand what makes it bad. Even if I dress properly, make up, good wig, I feel like it would look bad anyway. I was wondering

    233 replies · 28 images · started 1407d ago
  10. /CSG/ - Con Stories General

    A thread for telling stories about anything and nothing - funny, roommate horror, party shenanigans, creeps, things you wished you didn't see, etc. >Be me >Walking around con floor

    233 replies · 54 images · started 1390d ago
  11. Gyaru thread?

    Any gals here?

    231 replies · 52 images · started 920d ago
  12. >ITT: Dating in the hobby Seems like there is a tough barrier to work through when it come230 replies · 25 images · started 418d ago
  13. suzupoii thread230 replies · 96 images · started 861d ago
  14. Gumbun (mitchiemania)

    I'M GONNA GUM!

    229 replies · 74 images · started 510d ago
  15. Brit, British, England vs, English thread. Upcoming autumn

    5 months of the old thread and not much has happened. Summer cons have been and gone and once again everything is fundamentally different. I don’t think we’ll Go back to pre lockdo

    221 replies · 38 images · started 802d ago
  16. were conventions more fun ins 2000-2007?

    I never went to these as I wasn't old enough but I've heard that conventions used to be more fun. Actual nerds going there having a good time. No social media attention whores tryi

    218 replies · 9 images · started 860d ago
  17. Latex / Vinil Cosplay Thread

    Any good Latex / Vinil / Tight and shiny cosplays?

    215 replies · 100 images · started 1343d ago
  18. homestuck/mspa thread

    old one's gone

    214 replies · 65 images · started 1075d ago
  19. cosplay photography

    reviving bc the previous thread from a while ago got nuked what's everyone's thoughts on cosplay photography in 2024/the foreseeable future? it seems like the amount of bullshit we

    211 replies · 18 images · started 910d ago
  20. You need to learn how to vibe and talk to people at conventions. If you're underage that's204 replies · 32 images · started 1024d ago
  21. Kaigai/Net Idol Thread - Silvagunner Edition

    WHO IS YOUR OSHI WHO HAVE YOU SEEN LIVE AND HOW DID THEY DO WHO HAS THE BEST ORIGINAL MUSIC

    199 replies · 8 images · started 43d ago
  22. >mfw realizing cosplay is only worth it if you're attractive199 replies · 29 images · started 1166d ago
  23. Aus Idol Thread

    >Animaga - did you enjoy the idols? >A-MUSE announced as guests at Animayhem Brisbane >Upcoming lives: Neonism and Patopi bar concept, Azusa grad, SeiPro two-man, Himizu one-man. W

    195 replies · 3 images · started 241d ago
  24. DragonCon 2026 40th Anniversary

    DragonCon 2026 40th Anniversary Atlanta, GA USA 4 Weeks to go. Let’s see those cosplays.

    193 replies · 52 images · started 105d ago
  25. 90's Cosplay

    ITT: We post pictures of cosplay from the 90's or early 2000's.

    189 replies · 77 images · started 1125d ago

Newest /cgl/ threads

  1. Cosplay Creepers

    Are cosplay creeps still as bad as they used to be? Or did this girl save everyone?

    9 replies · 1 images · started 4d ago
  2. I know Tokyo Mew Mew cosplays became very popular after the manga came out in america and 1 replies · 1 images · started 4d ago
  3. Looking to do a lore accurate Dejah Thoris cos

    anybody got suggestions on where to start? i have done like, half a dozen self-made cosplays so far but no clue where to even start here.

    1 replies · 0 images · started 7d ago
  4. question

    would you guys consider a 60s outfit as a cosplay? if so, would you guys want to see it? :D

    4 replies · 2 images · started 8d ago
  5. I saw a lot of women on X cosplaying as this character?

    Do cosplayers have a hive mind and they have to cosplay the same character all at the same time?

    2 replies · 0 images · started 10d ago
  6. It's about two weeks away. Any cosplans or lineups?8 replies · 2 images · started 11d ago
  7. Kumoricon but its 2026 this time Location:Oregon Convention Center, Portland,OR Dates:Nov 30 replies · 17 images · started 11d ago
  8. Thread No.109773821 replies · 0 images · started 11d ago
  9. Lolita General

    Let’s give it a try! >newest purchases >new releases >what's your favorite dress right now? >any fall or winter plans?

    5 replies · 2 images · started 11d ago
  10. do u guys like dimmoire?

    i wish one day i can afford an OP

    0 replies · 0 images · started 12d ago

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