Participants outfitting themselves with costumes as maids wait for customers at a stall at the 5th Fantasy China, Friday, July 3, 2009 in Shanghai, China. The Japanese originated hobby that people dress up like their favorite anime characters is called cosplaying, as in costume playing. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

Participants outfitting themselves with costumes as maids wait for customers at a stall at the 5th Fantasy China, Friday, July 3, 2009 in Shanghai, China. The Japanese originated hobby that people dress up like their favorite anime characters is called cosplaying, as in costume playing.

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