Heroes of Cosplay
Heroes of Cosplay is a tantalizing docu-series that lifts the veil on the imaginative world of cosplay competition, because fans at the comic book conventions don’t merely dress up as their favorite character; they also compete to see who’s the best! The series follows cosplayers of all levels, from legend Yaya Han, to rising stars and newbies, as they make a splash at comic book conventions around the country. The series will dive deep into their lives, following their process as they create extravagant and visually arresting costumes each week. These nine constantly defy odds and race against the clock to transform themselves into amazing fictional characters that push the boundaries between fantasy and reality, all in hopes of impressing the convention judges to win a cash prizes and take their cosplay stardom to new heights.
Cast
Jesse Lagers
Himself
Riki LeCotey
Herself
Yaya Han
Herself
Chloe Dykstra
Herself
Holly Conrad
Herself
Jessica Merizan
Herself
Seasons
E1Wizard World Portland
Aug 13, 2013
Six passionate fans prepare for the debut of Wizard World in Portland, Ore., in the series premiere of this reality show chronicling comic-book superfans who attend conventions dressed in costumes.
E2Emerald City
Aug 20, 2013
The competitors head off to Emerald City Comicon in Seattle.
E3Megacon
Aug 27, 2013
The next stop on the cosplay tour is Megacon in Florida. While the contestants prepare new costumes and Holly deals with the aftermath of her first competition, Yaya creates a collectible action figure of herself.
E4Anime Matsuri
Sep 3, 2013
As the cosplayers prepare for Anime Matsuri in Houston, Victoria goes OCD over her new costume's details after deciding to cosplay together with Monika. Holly and Jessica are back together and look for a gimmick to capture the anime crowd. And Yaya returns from Denmark for a photo shoot for her calendar, but collapses halfway through when her corset is too tight.
E5Planet Comicon, Part 1
Sep 10, 2013
It's off to Kansas City and Yaya comes out of four years of cosplay retirement to team up with Monika and Riki in a group skit at Planet Comicon. Jessica and Holly take time off to throw a costume-themed barbeque, and work with Becky to come up with a dragon theme for their group skit at Comicon. In Portland, Jesse recovers from back-to-back losses by choosing a pirate costume from Assassin's Creed IV.
E6Planet Comicon, Part 2
Sep 17, 2013
In the conclusion of the two-part Season 1 finale, the cosplayers work together for the team competition at Planet Comicon in Kansas City. Who will emerge victorious…or Victoria? Let's find out.
E7Stan Lee's Comikaze
May 27, 2014
Cosplayers are back and gearing up to compete at Stan Lee's Comikaze in Los Angeles.
E8Ottawa Pop Expo
Jun 3, 2014
The cosplayers head north for an international cosplay competition at Ottawa Pop Expo.
E9Animate! Miami
Jun 10, 2014
Two new cosplayers join the cast as they set their sights on Animate! Miami.
E10Wizard World Portland
Jun 17, 2014
Cosplayers return to Wizard World Portland, but technical malfunctions threaten to derail their hopes to bring home the gold.
E11Wizard World New Orleans, Part 1
Jun 24, 2014
Heading to Wizard World New Orleans, things heat as the cosplayers start with individual competition.
E12Wizard World New Orleans, Part 2
Jul 1, 2014
Wizard World New Orleans kicks into high gear as our cosplayers come together for the ultimate event - the group competition.
Storyline
Heroes of Cosplay is a tantalizing docu-series that lifts the veil on the imaginative world of cosplay competition, because fans at the comic book conventions don’t merely dress up as their favorite character; they also compete to see who’s the best! The series follows cosplayers of all levels, from legend Yaya Han, to rising stars and newbies, as they make a splash at comic book conventions around the country. The series will dive deep into their lives, following their process as they create extravagant and visually arresting costumes each week. These nine constantly defy odds and race against the clock to transform themselves into amazing fictional characters that push the boundaries between fantasy and reality, all in hopes of impressing the convention judges to win a cash prizes and take their cosplay stardom to new heights.
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