{"product_id":"cosplay-mode-september-2026","title":"COSPLAY MODE September 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eGet your own September 2026 issue of COSPLAY MODE, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/twinhive.com\/collections\/anime-magazine-subscriptions\/products\/cosplay-mode-magazine-subscription\"\u003esubscribe\u003c\/a\u003e to receive every new issue delivered to your door, shipping directly from Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded Bonus Items\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f2f2f2; padding: 16px; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis issue includes \u003cstrong\u003efull-size paper patterns for three head items\u003c\/strong\u003e to make at home:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eNightcap\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eHeaddress\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eBonnet\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIssue Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCOSPLAY MODE is back! The September 2026 issue is a celebratory revival edition, built around the magazine’s 23 years of cosplay know-how. The cover and opening gravure are an official collaboration with \u003ci\u003eBrown Dust 2\u003c\/i\u003e, starring cosplayer Umi Shinonome as Tricky Lover Kyubi, with character settings and a standing-art reference collection for anyone planning to recreate the look. Five more cosplayers chosen through an audition appear in the gravure that follows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVoice actor fans get a treat as well: a brand-new photo shoot and exclusive interview with Atsushi Abe, known for voicing Sogo Osaka in \u003ci\u003eIDOLiSH7\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrue to the magazine’s hands-on spirit, this is also a cosplay skills issue. A beginner-friendly cosplay textbook built from a reader survey sits alongside wig techniques from the basics, dramatic group-posing guidance, easy-to-copy photo lighting recipes, and an introduction to prop making that starts with bond-stiffened fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCosplay Gravure \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOfficial \u003ci\u003eBrown Dust 2\u003c\/i\u003e collaboration: cover and opening cosplay gravure by Umi Shinonome as Tricky Lover Kyubi\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCharacter settings and standing-art reference collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGravure featuring five audition-selected cosplayers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBeautiful gravure with popular COSGC livestreamers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCurated “2.5D quality” cosplay gravure to learn from\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNew photo shoot and exclusive interview with voice actor Atsushi Abe\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCOTY 2025 Grand Prix interview\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e“Best Costumer” spotlight on self-made creators who deserve more attention\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEight cosplay studios to watch right now\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTutorials \u0026amp; Techniques\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCosplay skills textbook for beginners, compiled from an SNS reader survey\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWig technique basics: volume styling and bangs setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDramatic posing guidance for group cosplay compositions\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePhoto lighting recipes anyone can copy, even as a beginner\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProp making for beginners, starting with bond-stiffened fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEasy DIY head items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSupport items to help you overcome cosplay insecurities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommunity Snaps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNationwide cosplay snaps featuring the most cosplayers in the last five years\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHand-picked online snaps full of love for the original works\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout COSPLAY MODE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCOSPLAY MODE is one of Japan’s leading cosplay magazines, dedicated to the creative, stylish, and hands-on side of cosplay culture. Each issue blends high-quality cosplay photography with practical tutorials, making it both inspiring to browse and genuinely useful to read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe magazine regularly features official collaborations with popular anime, games, and idol franchises, showcasing exclusive cosplay gravure, character reference materials, and behind-the-scenes concepts that can’t be found elsewhere. Readers will also find step-by-step guides covering wig styling, costume details, posing, makeup, and photography techniques, created by experienced cosplayers and professional photographers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother key appeal of COSPLAY MODE is the inclusion of actual-size paper patterns bound into the magazine. These hard paper templates can be cut out and used to create cosplay and fashion accessories at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a strong focus on expression and performance—from idol-style posing to emotional lighting—COSPLAY MODE celebrates both the visual beauty of cosplay and the craftsmanship behind it. Playful, stylish, and skill-oriented, COSPLAY MODE is a magazine made to be enjoyed and studied, whether you’re planning your next shoot or simply love Japanese pop culture aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nMagazine: COSPLAY MODE\u003cbr\u003e\nIssue: September 2026\u003cbr\u003e\nLanguage: Japanese\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Hihō Shinsha\u003cbr\u003e\nRelease Frequency: Quarterly (seasonal)\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nShipping: Ships from Japan\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eMore issues of COSPLAY MODE\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore another recent issue of this cosplay magazine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/twinhive.com\/products\/cosplay-mode-december-2026\"\u003eCOSPLAY MODE December 2026\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/twinhive.com\/products\/cosplay-mode-january-2026\"\u003eCOSPLAY MODE January 2026\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOr browse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/twinhive.com\/collections\/cosplay-mode\"\u003eCOSPLAY MODE collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Hihō Shinsha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41744571826234,"sku":"COSMODE-2609","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1408\/7106\/files\/cosplaymode_2609.webp?v=1791901282","url":"https:\/\/twinhive.com\/products\/cosplay-mode-september-2026","provider":"TWINHIVE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}