This week we’re shining our spotlight on PA cosplayer, Phantom (she/her)!
How long have you been a cosplayer?
Been trying to make my own costumes of characters since 2006!
What got you into cosplay?
My fascination with wanting to always play pretend and imagine! I always wanted to be other characters for fun haha
Do you make, buy, or is it a combination?
Combination
First cosplay?
When I was little, my first cosplay was a trash bag version of an Organization XIII member only I had no wig 😂
Latest cosplay?
Made: Undertaker from Black Butler
Combo: Evil Queen Inspired Vil Schoenheit from Twisted Wonderland
Favorite thing about being a cosplayer?
Playing around with costumes and getting to embody a character!
Least favorite thing?
Making gloves are the bane of my cosplay existence.
What do you do for work outside of cosplay?
I work as a mental health technician!
What are your top 3 fandoms?
D. Gray Man, Twisted Wonderland, LOTR [Lord of the Rings]/[The] Hobbit
What cosplay are you planning next?
Dorm Malleus Draconia from Twisted Wonderland
What’s one piece of advice for new cosplayers?
Don’t listen to all the negative things people say about cosplay/cosplayers. It’s for everyone, no matter you shape, size, or skin color!
Where can people find you on social media?
YouTube, Instagram, Twitter/X: APhantomChimera
Below is a gallery of some of our featured subject’s cosplays!
