| At anime conventions, one of the main highlights is the | | | | spotted or noticed in conventions on a global scale; |
| cosplay competition. It is an opportunity for cosplayers | | | | thanks to the influence of the internet and especially |
| to perform favorite scenes from the shows, perform | | | | YouTube. |
| original skits or partake in 'fashion shows' to the delight | | | | An example of one such famous cosplayer is Li or as |
| of the fans. One such international cosplay event is the | | | | he's more commonly known 'Pimlink'; a young man |
| Madman National Cosplay Competition which takes | | | | who recognized for his impeccable portrayal of Zelda |
| place in Australia annually. | | | | from 'The Legend of the Zelda' series. Another |
| Judges, or sometimes fans, are responsible for | | | | famous cosplayer is CJ Collins, whose role as Refka |
| choosing winners based on creativity and originality. For | | | | from the Final Fantasy VI series, has earned him |
| the cosplayers who have spent time and effort in | | | | legions of fans across the world. Cosplayers like Li and |
| creating their costumes and perfecting their roles, being | | | | CJ embody their characters and allow the fans, and |
| recognized by their peers for a job well done is an | | | | even those who are not fans of such shows and |
| honor unlike any other. Winners, sometimes, end up | | | | games, to become more interested and intrigued about |
| becoming celebrities of sorts, and are quick to be | | | | their stories. |