We try to keep it down? - So no excited squealing? - Yeah.
At cosplay events in Ikebukuro you can't take pictures from higher up.
Hey guys it's Cathy Cat. Today we are here at Sanrio Puroland, Hello Kitty land
for some of you and it's a special day where cosplayers are allowed in.
This time we are gonna go and ask Japanese cosplayers what do's and dont's there are
as a cosplayer here in Japan. Don't forget to hit the subscribe button now for more
videos from us. And tick on the notification bell so you don't miss them. Let's go and ask Japanese
Are you having fun cosplaying girls?
We have! - Great!
We are asking for foreigners right now, in Japan
when cosplaying what do you have to watch
what can you not do? Tell us the rules!
Here we go. Number one. - Yes!
Only play in the dedicated cosplaying OK area.
What do you mean by that? - Depending on the event there are cosplay OK areas.
But there are areas in events that you're forbidden to cosplay in.
You should not enter these.
Those areas are for normal people who are not cosplaying.
These rules are there to avoid being a nuisance to others.
Right now you are cosplaying here at Sanrio Puroland
can you regularly cosplay here? - No normally you can't.
Only little things like head pieces? - Head pieces are ok.
Clothes inspired by Sanrio Characters are ok too. But not full on
So only during the time of special events like these? - Yes
You have to protect the image of the character you're cosplaying.
Don't act rude, you character will look rude
You need to protect their image
Always remember the character you are cosplaying
and act properly. - So when you cosplay a cute character...
you should not do un-cute things? - That's it.
Don't litter or badmouth people. - Things like that.
That's a part of it. - Don't just look like your character,
your heart should be one with them. - Do your best cosplayers.
Thing of the TPO (Time, Place, Occasion) of your cosplay.
Don't cosplay randomly in public. Kids will be confused.
TPO as in Time Place Occasion.
Yes. - Mind your manners! - Which manners?
It's important not to bother normal visitors.
We try to keep it down a lot for them. - So no squealing in excitement? - Yes.
Why do cosplayers focus on that? - Cosplayers...
We don't want the public to think that cosplayers are a bother.
Avoiding a negative image? - Yes we try to avoid that.
It's important. - Sneaky pictures!!! - Good point there!
When taking pictures, ALWAYS ask first.
NO SNEAKY PICTURES! - Yes that's no good.
Many will take pictures from further away.
How does that make you feel? - We hate it.
If they ask first it's ok.
If they ask its's fine. - Abroad you can come in cosplay to the event...
that's ok there but in Japan it's forbidden!
In Japan you have to use the changing rooms of the event
Wearing your cosplay at home and riding the train? - Is forbidden!
I see... - If that is found out, do you get told off?
I think people will call you out for it. - You bother others...
Yes. - Each event has a different set of cosplay rules.
You need to check those before cosplaying there.
And protect them while you are there. For example...
At this event there are areas where you CAN and CANNOT take pictures.
That's a common issue. Generally the staff will tell you.
Listen to what they tell you and do what they say.
That's part of enjoying the cosplay culture.
Not here but at other events are areas where you can't take pictures.
You need to watch that.
What event forbids photographs?
At public events in Ikebukuro, there are normal visitors
so you can't just take pictures.
It's forbidden in places.
So you try to protect that.
You are holding a camera. Are there rules for cameramen too?
Cameramen? Our rules?
That's right. - Can you repeat that? - Ask the cosplayers for permission before shooting.
If you quietly shoot, that's a no. How is that abroad?
There are cheeky people who don't ask. - In Japan you generally HAVE to ask.
I heard that at some events you need to register your camera? - That's right.
You need to register first. Not sure why.
It's so some cosplayers don't do a real shooting
They would need a permit for that.
They won't know if it's a paid event and where those pictures go.
So cameramen also need to protect the rules.
Today, from 6pm the one who registered for this event
will be the only ones who can stay at Puroland. The rest leaves.
Normal people will leave? - Yes.
So depending on the area, the rules change.
Big lights and tripods are forbidden until 6pm
Things that would make it hard for others to go past.
No lights and tripods now.
A small light like here is ok right now.
But big things that need preparation are forbidden now, because families with kids come here.
It's a theme park. First ask before taking pictures,
so you can. That's super important.
Don't show too much skin. - What do you mean?
When you wear a skirt, wear stockings and make sure other things are not seen
That's a thing you should watch out for.
Does it change depending on the place?
True. And especially in places with kids, too sexy clothes are not good.
In Puroland there are many kids... - Yeah too daring cosplays are bad here.
I focus on the small details when I am cosplaying my favorite characters.
What do you pay attention to?
Always check the original characters clothes thoroughly.
Double check and see if it's working. Then make it.
Wow, you make the cosplay! I couldn't do that.
Those were all questions. Thank you.
Some of the cosplay rules that we learned today:
Don't do cosplay in areas where you are not allowed to cosplay. Only where you can.
TPO means time place occasion so in the area where you are allowed to
at the right time and dressed for the occasion. For example don't wear to sexy things
at Sanrio Puroland... Protect the image that you have of the character. For example
if it's an innocent character, you should behave in a certain way. Also another thing
have your own taste when you do the character. Don't just copy. Give it your own taste.
Mind your manners when you cosplay. There are certain areas in the location where you are NOT
allowed to take pictures or get pictures taken of. So you need to move to a different location
Also do use the changing rooms there. Many times you are not allowed to get
there in cosplay so you have to change at the location itself.
Listen to the advice that the staff will give you and also protect the rules of
the location. Each has different rules and is a lot stricter
than back home. You need to make sure you know about these and protect them.
I am sure that many of you wanna take pictures of the cosplayers but again there are also rules for the
cameramen. Sometimes you have to register your camera and another thing that's very
important is, you are NEVER ever allowed to take pictures from a distance, sneaky pictures you
always have to ask the cosplayers for permission because they need to protect their image and the image
of the character that they are portraying. Japanese people are strict about that so please be sure that you look out
for that. Japan is the country of great cosplay but as
you see it definitely is a lot stricter than maybe back in your home country.
I know some of you might be tempted "In my country we do this, it might be the same in Japan..."
It's not. So please be sure to look out for that and have the maximum of fun in Japan
and come home with great memories. I hope you enjoyed this video. There is gonna be more
videos about cosplay and cosplayers on our channel. If you like to see them and you love Japanese cute
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Sanrio Puroland is an indoor amusement park, featuring world famous character Hello Kitty and friends.
It's only about 30 min away from Shinjuku station to Tama station.