Where there are comics, there is also cosplay. Lots of it. Like, this much. You can’t see what I’m doing, but I just lopped my arms off and tossed them on opposite sides of the field across from me. Also, my nose itches and I regret this decision. But hey! Cosplayers were out in force this year, ready to show Cape Town just how far they could go with nothing more than some paint, foam and a hot glue gun. Hot damn, what a show.
FanCon this year also wisely came up with a great way of rewarding those cosplayers whose efforts were either rental or home-crafted, by splitting the contest into distinct categories that reminded everyone that as long as you’re in costume, you’re there to have fun. Big thanks to photographer deluxe Glenn Kisela for taking some utterly gorgeous photos (you should follow him on Instagram, you really should), as well as Noelle for braving the Monday crowds for the main event of the cosplay judging. Check ‘em out below:
Good show! A massive round of applause to everyone who took part. I saw cosplay of all ages at FanCon, stuff that was amazing to see in the flesh. An amazing Genji setup, steampunk galore with more cogs than Big Ben and all manner of anime fans. Man, I really need to catch up on those cartoons, seeing as how I recognised so few of them.
2017 was a fine year for cosplayers from all over the country who attended. I can’t wait to see what 2018 has in store, as I’ll definitely be heading back towards Cape Town next year.
Last Updated: November 2, 2017
Captain JJ
May 3, 2017 at 14:57
That Gordon Freeman is pretty cool.
Original Heretic
May 3, 2017 at 15:26
Was wearing the fish-hat thing some sort of CH crew bonding experience?
Guild
May 3, 2017 at 15:36
You never read Chew?
Original Heretic
May 3, 2017 at 15:39
Nope. Please, elaborate. I’m suddenly curious.
Kervyn Cloete
May 3, 2017 at 15:47
Chew is a masterpiece of a comic which we all love. We got to meet the creator at FanCon. The hat is one of the characters.
Original Heretic
May 3, 2017 at 15:50
Ah, that’s one mystery cleared up.
And now I have to get my hands on a comic called “Chew” apparently. Wikipedia makes it sound interested and Kervyn had endorsed it. So that means that come hell, high water or high heels, I need to read it.
Guild
May 3, 2017 at 16:21
https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/8dc48c5e21cc4c602d6c3466e574cfa7abe4ab04aa0ef674d9d290f2dffcc2aa.jpg One of the best reads. You’ll discover a character called Poyo 🙂
Guild
May 3, 2017 at 16:29
https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/874399e9985dbe1db038bea79f8fa256e9c9bf4c4e0f9007c6d5f6df545f19b4.jpg POYO!!!
The Fandangler
May 3, 2017 at 18:25
Some good efforts, but all missing the single most important element of cosplay: cleavage.
Jim of the Banana
May 4, 2017 at 08:45
It’s amazing to see so much creative talent in the mother city; well done to all involved! #ThumbsUp
Craig "CrAiGiSh" Dodd
May 4, 2017 at 11:51
Some really cool stuff.