COSplay MODE Magazine (COSMODE) is a Japanese-language magazine about cosplay.

History and profile

COSMODE (COStume MODE Magazine) was started in 2002. It was published by Eichi Publishing on a quarterly basis. Each issue contained color images of cosplayers from conventions and various events. It also included information and hints on costume construction, hair styling, makeup and other cosplay-related tips.

Cosmode

In 2008, COSMODE Online, a digitalized English version of COSMODE magazine, was created in response to the growing cosplay culture.

Cosmode

On 15 April 2014 the last issue of COSMODE was published and the parent company, Inforest, was also closed.

Cosmode

However COSplay MODE Magazine replaced it starting in August 2014 and continues to be regularly released and sold under the COSMODE name.

References

External links

Official COStume MODE site (Japanese) Official COSplay MODE Online site

Fashion magazines published in Japan

Anime magazines published in Japan

2002 establishments in Japan

Magazines established in 2002

Cosplay

Magazines disestablished in 2014

2014 disestablishments in Japan

Defunct magazines published in Japan

Quarterly manga magazines published in Japan