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Voice 1 
Cosplay is probably most popular in the country of Japan. It gained popularity at conventions for animatedtelevision programs and films.  Animation is when drawn images are put together to produce what looks like one continuous moving image. In Japan, these kinds of animated stories are called “anime.” And “Anime” is very popular. Over time, many cosplayers began to attend these anime conferences.  They would dress and act like their favorite characters.
Voice 2 
In Japan, cosplayers are often more serious about cosplaying than in other places like the United States. Often, Japanese cosplayers will not talk about who they really are. They will always act like the character they are playing. The costumes are also very important. They are often made at home, and are very carefully designed. Costumes can cost nearly 1,000 United States dollars.
Voice 1 
Although cosplay is popular in Japan, it is not accepted by everyone in the culture. Cosplayers in Japan are careful to keep their real names a secret. This is because many people in Japan think that cosplay is child’s play. They do not think cosplay is worth a player’s time and effort.
Voice 2 
The Cosplay Research Project is a website all about cosplay. It contains many stories about the experiences of cosplayers. It also has a lot of research about the history and cultural effects of cosplay. In the section aboutcosplay in Japan, it says:
Voice 5 
“It is not that the Japanese people are not proud of their hard work, their costumes and designs. It is just that most of Japanese society - their parents, and even some of their friends - may not like cosplay. This can sometimes lead to becoming an ‘ijime’- a person who is socially exiled or treated badly for doing cosplay.”
Voice 1 
In Japan, the clothing a person wears is important.  People often judge another person’s character by what they wear. This is an issue in many cultures. So, cosplay is appealing to many people because it gives them a chance to escape social pressures about clothing and social or economic class.
Voice 2 
People also like cosplay because it can help them move past social barriers. For example, in many cultures, women have very defined social roles. Often, they are not able to share their thoughts and feelings on particular issues. But when a person cosplays, they can express their opinions in a safe way. They feel like they can say things they may not say if they were dressed normally.
Voice 1 
Cosplay is also a way for people from all different cultures to connect. People from around the world can become friends with other people who share their interest in particular stories and characters. And they can share in a common cosplay culture.
Voice 2 
Although many people may think cosplay is a little strange, it can have many positive results. As Courtney Stoker writes,
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“Cosplay offers a space for fans to enjoy, criticize, and discuss their opinions about what they love. And sometimes they can do it all with the same costume.”
Voice 1 
The writer and producer of this program was Dianna Anderson. The voices you heard were from the United States. All quotes were adapted for this program and voiced by Spotlight. You can listen to this program again, and read it, on the internet at www.radioenglish.net. This program is called, “Cosplay: Playing Your Favorite Character.”
Voice 2 
We hope you can join us again for the next Spotlight program. Goodbye.
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