As the fall anime season gets underway, cosplayers will once again begin crawling out of the woodwork. Now, Akadot knows that many people will be cosplaying for the first time this season and therefore, to guide the novice in this wild, exciting and only slightly anti-social hobby, our staff offers the ...

10: Next to open flames.

9: In violation of the health code, public decency clauses, or any of the commandments.

8: In front of a parole board.

7: With any delusions that it will get you laid.

6: During your ECT treatments.

5: At a Klan meeting, unless of course your sacred white robes fit loosely and comfortably over your cosplaying ensemble.

4: Via Satellite.

3: As any character from the ADV canon without express permission by ADV, and/or one of its affiliates, and without said permission in writing safety-pinned to said cosplayer's costume in a plainly visible area of the body.

2: Without quick and easy access to unmentionable regions of the body for reasons of urination, defecation or self-abuse.

1: Sober.

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