# Staged Recreational Costumes Stripping Cosplayers Show How Their Character Would Sprawl Clothes By Elise Ying-Hei Ho | Published 2012-11-12 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stripping-cosplayer References: [en.rocketnews24](http://en.rocketnews24.com/2012/11/11/cosplay-undressed-japans-newest-cosplay-trend-shows-how-heroes-take-off-their-clothes/) Cosplayers have taken to [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourstripe-jacket) to display a new emerging trend, which includes stripping [cosplayers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geeks-rule-hellsing). It all started when one cosplayer tweeted a set of their folded costumes in front of the bathroom to make it seem like their character was actually taking a bath. Ever since, the idea exploded and various other fans began [sharing photos via social media](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lynzi-judish-fridgescaping) of how their character would leave their clothes lying around. Cosplayers are notorious for their attention to detail, which is evident in all the tweeted photos as a considerable amount of thought is placed into how neatly or carelessly the character's costume is sprawled. Most of these undone costumes are left near bathrooms, bedrooms and washing machines. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Social Media Cosplay Trends:** The emergence of stripping cosplayers on social media showcases the potential for unique and attention-grabbing cosplay content. - **Interactive Character Experiences:** The trend of displaying staged recreational costumes presents an opportunity to create immersive experiences where fans can interact with characters' clothing and accessories. - **Creative Costume Presentation:** Cosplayers' focus on how their characters' costumes are sprawled provides an opening for innovative approaches to costume displays and exhibitions. ### Where This Applies - **Cosplay Merchandise:** The growing trend of staged recreational costumes creates a demand for unique merchandise that mimics the characters' clothing presentations. - **Social Media Platforms:** Social media platforms can leverage the popularity of stripping cosplayers by offering specialized features or filters to enhance character-themed content. - **Event and Convention Organizers:** Organizers can incorporate staged costume displays into cosplay competitions and conventions to provide a new and exciting dimension to the event experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Virtual Fashion Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/costumeplay-ai.md) - [Highly Detailed Sci-Fi Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stormtrooper-kit.md) - [Kpop Film Costume Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/demon-hunters-costumes.md) - [QSR Meme Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirit-halloween-chipotle.md) - [Refreshed Cereal Mascots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourstripe-jacket.md) - [Life-Sized Clog Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-costume.md) - [Viral Dress-Up Game Modes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roblox-dress-to-impress.md) - [Disruptive Fashion Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md)