ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Strong National Museum of Play hosted its Epic Anime Night on Thursday, featuring cosplay, games, and other activities celebrating the Japanese style of animation.

The full schedule, cosplay tips, registration information, and what to bring are on the Anime Expo site, as well as plenty of inspiration for assembling your eye-catching ensemble.

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For your first cosplay, it’s a good idea to start small. Maybe you have a piece that’s similar to one worn by one of your favorite characters; begin there and build out.

With last month’s Katsucon in Washington D.C., the cosplay year is officially begun. As ever, Kotaku’s roving photographer Mineralblu was at the event to capture the most impressive fits, as ...