Participants outfit themselves with costumes as cartoon characters 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 outfit themselves with costumes as cartoon characters 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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