Camomo Cosplay: A Light of Confidence and Sincerity in the Cosplay Community

The cosplay community holds a lot of unique and confident personalities. It also holds some of the kindest, warmest, most sincere people around. Camomo represents that kind of good-natured individuality that doesn’t dim out her badass Impa poses or her awesome photo shoots as Queen Kida from Atlantis: The Lost Empire. This cosplayer uplifts her fellow nerds and geeks, while not being afraid of expressing her opinions on oppressive or problematic issues in the cosplay community. I had the pleasure of interviewing her, so please enjoy! Age: 21Occupation: Currently a junior at Wilmington College studying Agriculture with a concentration in Animal ScienceWho win in a battle, Pikachu from Pokemon or Ryo-Ohki from Tenchi Muyo?! I have to give the win to good ‘ole Pikachu. Black Nerd Problems: Tell us a bit about yourself! Camomo: Well I am the youngest of 5 kids, and I am the biggest nerd out of all my siblings. I love to read, play video games, dance, work out, watch anime, and just overall have a great time with my friends and family. In my spare time I volunteer at an animal shelter near my school, because it is a great way to relieve stress when I am playing with cute animals. BNP: What are some lessons you have learned from your time in the cosplay community? Camomo: I have learned that the best way to make friends in this community is to be real, open, and honest. People in the community gravitate to that kind of positivity, and I have made some lasting friendships/connection…