Loving What You Love: An Interview with CocoaSugar Cosplay

I love cosplayers. I know I say this a lot in my work, but it doesn’t make it any less true the millionth time I type it. Every bit of fabric worked with, wig molded, and faces painted, us cosplayers are tuned in to how much care and devotion this hobby is given. I was minding my business once again, probably doom scrolling when, on my timeline, I see the MOST BEAUTIFUL, Anthy Himemiya (Revolutionary Girl Utena) cosplayer to ever grace the internet. It was like a burst of light in the middle of so much uncertainty. The dress was straight out of any princess fanatic’s dream. Gorgeous layers of pink, like petals from an elegant rose, ready to float along the Gaylord’s marble floors. Like a blessing of some sort. I am so happy I was able to interview them, so please enjoy the following insight from CocoaSugar Cosplay! BlackNerdProblem: Please tell us about yourself! What’s your origin story? Cocoa Sugar Cosplay: I’ve had a love of costumes for about as long as I can remember, and have always been drawn to fantastical stories. Both my parents enjoy nerd culture, so growing up watching superhero cartoons, reading fantasy books, and wearing costumes were commonplace. Oftentimes, my family would join in the fun! I attended my very first convention at age 7 with my dad and was dressed as the yellow ranger from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. I don’t remember much about my experience except I how proud I was of my costume. I had the full suit, head to toe, with the boots and helmet as w…