Cosplay may seem like a childish hobby or an escape from the real world, but its popularity has steadily risen in recent decades. We decided to explore the world of fandom: What's the psychology behind cosplay, and why do cosplayers choose certain characters? Social psychologist Adam Galinsky sheds some light.
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