Partners in Cosplay: OnKey Cosplay and JuiceMan Cosplay Interview

As a huge Studio Ghibli fan, I internally squealed when I saw the CUTEST Kiki and Tombo couple pictures on Instagram. I absolutely love Ghibli odes, and the photo shoot done by Onkey Cosplay and JuiceMan Cosplay has got to be one of the SWEETEST ones I have seen. It’s perfect for those who prefer a more cozy and wholesome vibe to this month of Halloween. I was lucky enough to be granted an interview with them both, so please enjoy! BNP: Please tell us about yourself! What’s your origin story and how has your Hero’s Journey been so far? (For both of you) Key: My name is Key, and I am a Black woman cosplayer! My Blackness has been, and continues to be, the most formative aspect of my personhood. As someone who is pursuing a PhD in Afro American Studies, being Black is a part of everything I do, including my cosplays. I try my best to incorporate my own flares to all of my costumes. Cosplaying has been a fantastic journey so far and I am thankful that my partner, Juiceman Cosplay, pushed me to become a cosplayer. I have participated in many cons and contests, and I am currently cosplayer of the year for Untitled Nerd Network.    Jamarri: Name’s Jamarri, my friends call me Juice or Juiceman, and I’ve been a Blerd since forever. I was always into superheroes as a kid, making my own stories and drawing characters I saw. (I still have sketchbooks around.) My uncle put me onto manga and anime when I was 5 or 6 with Knights of the Zodiac, Speed Racer, and Hajime No Ippo; and…