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socostx @ post san japan chill @socostx.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Here's a preview of the exhibits from the upcoming @sanjapan.bsky.social 2026 Cosplay Museum! We'll be in room 215 again this year! Here are the hours; 12pm-6pm on Friday 11am-5pm on Saturday 11am-4pm on Sunday #cosplay #CosplayMuseum #SanJapan #SanJapan17 #SanJapan2026

A preview collage of the costumes being exhibited at the 2026 San Japan Cosplay Museum

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socostx @ post san japan chill @socostx.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

2026 COSPLAY MUSEUM SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN! Just scan that QR code and it will take you right to the form! OR use this link; forms.gle/aSMguBrAoUVg... SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN UNTIL AUGUST 15TH so don't feel rushed! @sanjapan.bsky.social

a flyer for San Japan 2026 featuring its mascots working at a ramen shop. There's a QR code that links to the Cosplay Museum Submission Form, which are now open.

a flyer for San Japan 2026 featuring its mascots in a parody of the Cooking Mama video game series. There's a QR code that links to the Cosplay Museum Submission Form, which are now open.

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socostx @ post san japan chill @socostx.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Chiitan, darling they are, also supports Nomura's indulgence in Luxord.

a screencrap showing that Chiitan, Japan's Crazy Mascot, has liked the above tweet about Luxord, whom is Tetsuya Nomura's fictional gay husband. Happy pride, everyone

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socostx @ post san japan chill @socostx.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

yeah yeah, divergent influence of dnd vs wizardry in japan, yada yada, check out THIS kobold;

Muto from Suikoden III. He's a very good boy.

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socostx @ post san japan chill @socostx.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

like, this is so sick, the visual language of Neon Odyssey is just packed with cool ideas that all get to, somehow, coexist in this setting

A visual reference of the Cacophonous Warlock / Cryptic Subclass. This being of indeterminate gender has a sick as hell gothic space monster vibe to them, with gnarly looking inhuman parts and a club with what looks like a small burst of spectral flame on it. Again, courtesy of Avantris' artistic partner Wild Blue Studios

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socostx @ post san japan chill @socostx.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

I MEAN. LOOK AT ALL OF THIS. it's so delightful, and inspiring!

A visual example of the Raizo species in Neon Odyssey. She has a gangster-like swagger to her, red tattoo covered skin, and an oni-like physiology. The art is by Avantris' production partner Wild Blue Studios.

A visual example of the Solari species in Neon Odyssey. She feels very Magical Girl in both vibe and presentation, reaching out with her hand. Her skin is a light pink, and her hair more neon in tone. The art is by Avantris' production partner Wild Blue Studios.

A visual example of the Aetheron species in Neon Odyssey. He is short, stout, and brimming with a sort of manly mirth. He has dark purple skin, and several mechanical bits of his costume, including a huge drill arm. The art is by Avantris' production partner Wild Blue Studios.

A visual example of the Oozoid species in Neon Odyssey. She feels spunky and energetic, wearing a blue leotard over a largely transluscent, cool teal body. She's got big stompy boots, big mech gloves, and a cool looking laser gun. The art is by Avantris' production partner Wild Blue Studios.

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socostx @ post san japan chill @socostx.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

like this is a canon interaction between Marisa and Flandre and it gets a laugh out of me to this day, still;

a selection of dialog from Touhou 6 Embodiment of Scarlet Devil. Flandre says "I've been sleeping in the basement. For about 495 years." to which Marisa, brilliantly, responds, "Cool, I only get weekends off."

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socostx @ post san japan chill @socostx.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Hey gang! We're soliciting sponsorship opportunities for the Texas Cosplay Museum! If you run a nerd-focused business, or especially a *craft* based one, feel free to reach out to us at the email in the image! (it's also in the alt text)

An image showing a displayed Rosie (Hazbin Hotel) costume (as created by Tallgirl Cosplay) at the San Japan Cosplay Museum. Text on the image reads; "Howdy! While we've been reaching out to companies on our own, we still would like to discuss partnerships for a little something we're working on the the San Japan Cosplay Museum. If you or anyone you know owns a nerdy or crafty business and would like to worth with us this year, please reach out to us at; texascosplaymuseum@gmail.com"

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socostx @ post san japan chill @socostx.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

hey wrestlegang, if you're watching AEW Dynamite tonight, be on the lookout for the signs below. the first was picked for us to do by our Prograps Club, the other sign is a shoutout to aforementioned club, with our mascot Ladiva represented!

a black, handmade sign intended for a wrestling show. it has the words "HOOT GROWL HOOT GROWL" written on it in varsity jacket style font.

a black, handmade sign intended for a wrestling show. it has the words "PROGRAPS CLUB" in a Misfits style font. There is a picture in the center of Ladiva from Granblue Fantasy, the mascot of the Prograps Club.

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socostx @ post san japan chill @socostx.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

would it make any difference if you saw them;

an image of Richard I as he appears in type moon's Fate franchise. He's wearing off-white armor, accented in lush red, with a head of moppy blonde hair with red streaks in it, ending in a braid. he's carrying a sword in one hand and his cape in the other. he's quite delightful.

an image of Robin Hood as depicted in the type moon franchise Fate. he's lanky, wears various shades of green in his ranger clothes, as well as a hunter green cloak. he's got a moppy head of ginger hair, and seems to be allergic to smiling.

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socostx @ post san japan chill @socostx.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

just to make it fully clear, this is the context. all of the context. the only context.

a thread of posts, starting with our own that was made (this is important) on 11/21/2024:
"while Yui is a great character (and Very Gender, iykyk) but it's always surprising to hear just how popular she is, eclipsing most of the other characters in the game (though to fair, samrem Saber is probably more popular, but no one on jpn fate fandom uses their true name, for obvious reasons)"

the person responding just under a year later, name and pfp removed, says this in three threaded comments:
"SamRem feels like it only really has 3 characters - Iori, Takeru, and Yui. The main duo get the most focus in-game, and Yui gets focus but not as much as them. I really like her concept as a heroine of justice and an Einzbern homunculus, and how she hates the world's unfairness similar to Iori.

Unfortunately, FSR has multiple plot holes that do Yui dirty (her role in the prologue, her leaving in ETD being character regression). I'd rate her higher if not for that.
My friend who played CCC said that has similar plot holes too because of NG+. Seems TM video games are doomed to that.

I wish people would talk more about Yui's character, positive or negative, or the plot holes, because people really only talk about ship drama with her."

we respond with two threaded comments:
"gonna be honest, between not really agreeing with most of these comments (but not really having the energy to respond to them, either) and the post you responded to being almost a year old, i don't think i'm the audience for this sentiment, lmao.

(that's not to shame you for seeking out conversation, i just wanted to let you know as gently as i can that you're kind of barking up the wrong tree for a discussion here)"

they respond:
"Sure. I didn't think I said anything controversial or hostile, but a conversation takes two to feel comfortable. Take care."

that's it. that's all the context.

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socostx @ post san japan chill @socostx.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

you sure do run into some strange ones on this here webbed site.

a quote repost, username and pfp redacted, stating:
"Unblocking you to say:

The guy you are misogynistic over is a feminist! You've been gooning to someone who embodies what you hate!

SamRem is a story about marginalised people, including Iori the underdog who deserves the hate most of all.

I'm gently letting you know it's not the story for you!"

the post of ours being quoted just says:
"(that's not to shame you for seeking out conversation, i just wanted to let you know as gently as i can that you're kind of barking up the wrong tree for a discussion here)"

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socostx @ post san japan chill @socostx.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

💫 Cosplayers 💫 I challenge YOU to post a retro cosplay. Copy, quote and #LetItRip Not only is this retro because Guilty Gear XX Slash came out 20 years ago, these costumes are from 2007. 📸: SkyPirate #cosplay #guiltygear #ggst

Xanderkins and Nonbearnary G cosplaying as Order Sol and Ky Kiske from Guilty Gear XX Slash. They are posed on opposite sides of an art-deco style metal barrier.

Xanderkins and Nonbearnary G cosplaying as Order Sol and Ky Kiske from Guilty Gear XX Slash. Xander is leaning over G, propped on their shoulder.

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socostx @ post san japan chill @socostx.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

oh i guess we can officially post about this now; we're gonna be guests at Ikkicon! it's Jan 9-11, 2026 here in Austin, we'll have more details soon, but it's def related to this: www.ikkicon.com/fashion-walk #cosplay #ikkicon #ikkicon2026

a guest announcement for Ikkicon 2026 featuring Southern Cospitality Cosplay

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socostx @ post san japan chill @socostx.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

hey, type moon? are we a fucking joke to you?

an image featuring both the male and female versions of Ritsuka Fujimaru from Fate/Grand Order in a Shinsengumi costume, released roughly a few days before this bsky post was made, and roughly one month after San Japan, for which we had planned and executed a Fate/ Shinsengumi cosplay group, in which WE REALLY COULD HAVE USED THIS DESIGN.

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socostx @ post san japan chill @socostx.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Bonus shot of us on stage during the award ceremony. We won the 2025 Staff Award this year! #cosplay #sanjapan #sanjapan16 #sanjapan2025 #fgo #fate #fategrandorder 📸: Alberto M.

A shot from the San Japan 2025 Cosplay Contest winner's circle during the award ceremony that focuses on our Fate/Grand Order cosplay group. We won the 2025 Staff Award this year.

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socostx @ post san japan chill @socostx.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

some shots from our and @bobbinvomit.bsky.social's #cosplay contest performance at #sanjapan this year. video of the skit to follow once we've got the Karsten Cut, lmao. #sanjapan16 #sanjapan2025 #fgo #fate #fategrandorder 📸: Alberto M.

Xanderkins der Glitzkrieg as Toshizo Hijikata from Fate/Grand Order, sword drawn and pointed at the heroine Ritsuka Fujimara, as played by My from Bobbin Vomit.

Xanderkins der Glitzkrieg as Toshizo Hijikata singing upstage from Hannah and My of Bobbin Vommit, cosplaying as Okita Souji and Ritsuka Fujimaru. Okita is comforting Ritsuka, but still looking at their captain in admiration for his strength and pride.

Towards the end of the performance, all three members of the Shinsengumi form a sword arch in front of Ritsuka, the gravity of what they just said lingering in the air for a moment.

Probably, genuinely, the only good shot of Nonbearnary G as Hajime Saitou from this performance, but hey, we got him in there in the end.

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socostx @ post san japan chill @socostx.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

We have arrived home safely from San Japan. Here's a Speedbump

A tortoiseshell cat lovingly clinging to G, having missed her people terribly while they were away for the weekend.

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socostx @ post san japan chill @socostx.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Setting up for the #CosplayMuseum last night, and brother we got wiped out, energy wise. #cosplay #sanjapan #sanjapan2025 #sanjapan16

Various boxes and mannequins in various states. Of note is the Korone Hololive costume whose mannequin hands were positioned to flip the bird.

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socostx @ post san japan chill @socostx.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

we should do one of those "where to find us" posts, oop. as mentioned in the post, the 2025 @sanjapan.bsky.social #CosplayMuseum is gonna be in room 215. our hours are: 12pm-6pm on Friday 11am-5pm on Saturday 11am-4pm on Sunday we hope to see y'all there! #sanjapan #sanjapan2026 #sanjapan16 #cosplay

a floor map of the Henry B Gonzales Convention Center, where San Japan will be taking place this weekend. Highlighted in pink is Room 215 on the south side of the building, where the Cosplay Museum will be located. Hours are discussed in the body of the post.

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socostx @ post san japan chill @socostx.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

hey! here's a teaser of what we have in store for you at the 2025 @sanjapan.bsky.social #CosplayMuseum! 20+ exhibits of costumes, wigs, and props, from an absolutely stacked list of submissions! we'll be in room 215, see you then! #cosplay #sanjapan #sanjapan16 #sanjapan2025

a preview of the 20+ exhibits that will be on display at the 2025 San Japan Cosplay Museum, hosted in room 215.

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socostx @ post san japan chill @socostx.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

like. this is the costume in question. maybe this is just a matter of exposure but this doesn't really seem noteworthy in its horniness compared to the background radiation of how women are portrayed in games in general.

an image of Chun-Li's swimsuit costume from Street Fighter 6. she is wearing a blue one piece with a keyhole cut in the front, a mostly open back, and high rise over the hips.

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socostx @ post san japan chill @socostx.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

this is absolutely correct. the entire spirit of sandbagging rules is in the term itself; a sandbag can only slump downward. here's the section from the International Costumers' Guild guidelines on the topic;

ICG Guidelines: Ensuring Fair Competition... 2021 Edition

Entering a Costume in Multiple Competitions

It is considered unsporting to enter a costume that has won a major award in a larger
Masquerade with relatively stiff competition at a smaller Masquerade with less
competition in the same Skill Division. Fairness concerns about repeat entries may be
offset if the costumer is willing to enter the costume in a more experienced Skill
Division.

Costumes may be entered in more than one competition under the following
circumstances:

● A costume that has not won an award in competition may be entered in another
Masquerade.
● A costume that has won a major award may be entered again in a competition of
similar size at the discretion of the Masquerade Director (usually if the audience,
judges, and slate of entries are significantly different).
● A costume that has won a major award in competition may be entered again in a
larger competition.
● A costume that has won a major award in competition may be entered again in a
higher Skill Division.
● A costume that has won a major award in competition may be entered in
exhibition (not judged in competition).

A costume that has won a Competitive Award (such as Best in Show or Best in Division)
in an international-scope competition should not be entered in competition at any other
Masquerade. (See Judging Guidelines.)

If the Masquerade Director determines it would not be fair to enter a costume in
competition in any Skill Division, we recommend the Director consider encouraging the
entrant to show the costume in exhibition (not judged in competition).

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socostx @ post san japan chill @socostx.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

you probably already noticed, but bsky updated and you will now get notifications of when someone likes or reposts something you reposted, ala twitter. personally i grew to prefer not getting these notifications, and while they're on by default, you can turn them off in settings, screencaps below;

a screencap the listed settings in your notification settings for bsky. these two are new and were recently added with the update. they are off in this screencap, but are turned on by default as per the update.

a screencap of what you see when you click on one of the new settings, offering two tick boxes as to whether you receive push and/or in-app notifications for likes of your reposts. there is no second cap, but these settings are identical for the "reposts of your reposts" option.

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socostx @ post san japan chill @socostx.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

HEY! the @sanjapan.bsky.social 2025 #CosplayMuseum submissions are open! They are open July 1st to August 9th, and we are now taking submissions for stand alone wigs/props! Either use the QR code in the image or follow this url; forms.gle/aa1yXNgQPCfs... More info here; texascosplaymuseum.carrd.co

image promoting the San Japan 2025 Cosplay Museum. It includes a scan-able QR code to take one to the form. There is a text url in the post itself.

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socostx @ post san japan chill @socostx.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

let's a GOOO around *2-2:30pm CT* #SoCosStreams it's our last day for #vtuberss2025 raising money for @gamersoutreach.org and we are doing Mario Kart 8 with friends! peep the incentives! we'll bump when live! www.twitch.tv/xanderkins/

our donation incentives for sunday of vtuber summer slam. this will be mario kart 8 focused. for five dollars, you can forbid item use. for ten dollars you can pick a character and or vehicle for the player to use. for twenty dollars, you can pick which course they are playing.

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socostx @ post san japan chill @socostx.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

we're gettin the band back together. in roughly an hour/hour and a half (so around 2:30pm CT) we'll be going live with day two of #vtuberss2025 raising money for @gamersoutreach.org! on the slate today is LEFT 4 DEAD 2! peep the incentives! bump when live! #SoCosStreams www.twitch.tv/xanderkins/

our donation incentives for saturday of vtuber summer slam. this will be left 4 dead 2 focused. for five dollars, xander or g will be "zombie bait". for ten dollars you can forbid a player action. for twenty dollars, you can pick which campaign they are playing.

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socostx @ post san japan chill @socostx.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

TODAY, #SoCosStreams! in 2-3 hours we're rolling into Friday Fight-day for our first #vtuberss2025 stream of this weekend! Peep the incentives! We're raising money for @gamersoutreach.org so get those dono's in while we and our friends get a lil punch drunk. www.twitch.tv/xanderkins/ bump when live!

our donation incentives for friday of vtuber summer slam. this will be fighting game focused. for five dollars, you can limit player actions. for ten dollars you can pick a character for the player to use. for twenty dollars, you can pick which game they are playing.

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socostx @ post san japan chill @socostx.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

hey #socosstreams! we've got our schedule and incentives finalized for Vtuber Summer Slam 2025 #vtuberss2025, where we'll be raising money for @gamersoutreach.org! On Friday, it's fight night! On Saturday, it's Left 4 Dead 2, and Sunday is for Mario Kart 8! Here are the incentives;

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socostx @ post san japan chill @socostx.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

quick question to moots; do you like fighting games? do you wanna play fighting games with us on Friday for this, on stream? do you have Parsec or are willing to set it up? do you own any of *these* fine punch festivals? hit us up!

a list of fighting games that includes; Capcom Fighting Collection, Capcom Fighting Collection 3, Fighting EX Layer, Granblue Fantasty: Versus, Granblue Fantasy: Versus Rising, Guilty Gear, Guilty Gear Strive, Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2, Guilty Gear XX Aceent Core Plus R, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R, Killer Instinct, The King of Fighters 2002, The King of Fighters 98, The King of Fighters 13, The king of Fighters 14, and The King of Fighters 15

a list of fighting games that includes; Lethal League Blaze, Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection, Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code, Melty Blood Type Lumina, Samurai Shodown (2016), Samurai Shodown Neogeo Collection, Soul Calibur 6, Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection, Street Fighter 6, Tekken 7, Ultimate Marvel versus Capcom 3, Ultra Street Fighter 4, Umineko Golen Fantasia, and Under Night In-Birth

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socostx @ post san japan chill @socostx.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

hey, #SoCosStreams! obviously cosplay stuff has kept us busy but we are ONCE AGAIN participating in Vtuber Summer Slam! We've yet to nail down our games and incentives but we will definitely be there June 27, 28, and 29! See you then! #vtuberss2025

a banner advertising Xander and G participating in the Vtuber Summer Slam 2025 event. the banner notes the stream address as twitch dot tv slash xanderkins, and notes that they will be streaming June 27th, 28th, and 29th.

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socostx @ post san japan chill @socostx.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

double the layer on that. it makes me think of Ariels from Guilty Gear who is named after the SOAD song, lmao

Ariels from Guilty Gear Xrd, sitting in her chair, head resting against one hand and the other extended towards the viewer, holding a glass of red wine. She looks darkly confident, a real villain vibe.

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