Meet Yaya Han - Instagram's most famous cosplayer
Meet Yaya Han, the internet's most famous cosplayer.
Yaya Han started cosplaying in 1999 after she attended her first anime convention. Sixteen years later, she's known around the world for her incredible costume creations.
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While the convention was Han's first experience with cosplay, she'd been longtime fan of anime and manga, Han told Nerd Bastards.
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When she first started out, Han says she barely knew how to sew.
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She had to learn quickly because there weren't many places to buy cosplay costumes back then, Han explains on her website.
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"That is what made me fall in love with the craftsmanship aspect of cosplay — the endless possibilities, the experimentation, the problem solving," Han told the Assassin's Creed Chronicles.
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Today, the 33-year-old has made more than 300 elaborate costumes.
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"Cosplay is an art form," Han told Nerd Bastards of her craft.
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You can even buy Han's costume designs and cosplay props from her website, if you're looking to get into cosplay yourself.
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Check out her awesome teal hair in this shot.
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She a regular at cosplay conventions around the world.
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Fans were excited to meet her at this years's Comic Con in San Diego, California. In September, Han will be a featured guest at Fan Expo in Canada.
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Han's costumes have nabbed her multiple "Best In Show" titles.
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Han has literally written the book when it comes to cosplay. Her "1,000 Incredible Costume and Cosplay Ideas," is full of creative tips and tricks.
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Fun fact: Han speaks English, Chinese, and German.
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She regularly shares pictures on Instagram for each step in her prop creation process. Here Han is working on a pair of swords.
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Here's the final product in action.
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Han has faced some criticism for the sexual nature of some of her costumes.
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I absolutely believe that a revealing costume can be created and worn with dignity and grace," Han told Nerd Bastards. "It’s all about how you carry yourself, not what you’re wearing.
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She believes that cosplaying can be an enriching experience, particularly for younger fans.
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"It’s very positive for young teenagers to get into cosplay if they do it with their friends or with supervision from their parents--it can really foster their social skills," Han told MTV.
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