Cat-chan Cosplay
Cosplay, Craftsmanship, Tutorials
Cat-chan cosplay is a Texas based master level cosplayer with two decades of experience. As a self taught creator she enjoys challenging herself with new techniques and methods to make costumes of her favorite characters which has led her to win top awards at major conventions across the country. Her goal is to create awesome cosplay and share her knowledge with the community through tutorials, both online and in person.
Cat is available for events as a cosplay guest, panelist and cosplay judge.
Cosplay
You can view more of my work here.
Services and Experience
Cosplay Guest
Cosplay Contest Judge
Cosplay and Anime related Panels and Programing
Previous Experience
Cosplay Guest:
LouisiANIME, Anime Austin, Anime Overload, Kawacon
Cosplay Judge:
San Japan, Retropalooza, Anime Austin, Anime Overload
Cosplay Event Management:
LouisiANIME, Ikkicon, Anime North Texas, A-Kon
Available Panels:
A Brief History of Cosplay
From 2D to 3D: Translating a Character into a Costume
Body Type and Cosplay
Cosplay Horror Stories
Beyond LoveLive: An Introduction to Idol Anime
Cosplay and Self-care
Cosplay and Sustainability
A description for these panels is available upon request.
Awards
Best In Class (Masters): AnimeFest 2024
Best In Show: Colossal Con TX 2023
Excellence in Needlework: AnimeFest 2023
Best In Show: Colossal Con TX 2022
Best Craftsmanship: AnimeFest 2022
Judge’s Award: Arda Summer Showcase 2021
Hime Cosplay Cup Finalist: Crunchyroll Expo 2020
Best in Class, Cosplay Contest: All-Con 2018
Best in Show: AnimeFest 2016
Best in Show, Cosplay Contest: All-Con 2016
2nd Place: SGC 2015
Judge’s Award: San Japan 2014
WCS 2014 Finalist: Anime Central 2014
3rd Place Advanced: Anime Matsuri 2014
WCS 2014 Gulf Regional, 1st Place: San Japan 2013
Best in Class (Masters): San Japan 2012
Best Open Hall Cosplay: San Japan 2012
Best in Class (Open): San Japan 2011
Best Open Hall Cosplay: San Japan 2011
Best Walk On: Anime Matsuri 2009
Best in Show: Oni-con 2008
1st Place, Midnight Tea: Anime Expo 2007
2nd place Masquerade Ball: Oni-con 2007
Judge’s Award: Anime Fest 2006
If you are interested in working with Cat for your event please fill out the contact form, or email her directly at catchancosplay [AT] gmail [DOT] com
Photos Courtesy of: Ger Tysk, BossCos, PhotoPersuasion, Lemon Ikon Photography, Dallas Observer, Ikkicon, FallingFeathers, AnimeFest