This story originally ran in 2019. We're resurfacing it as a time capsule of standout cosplay and fan creativity (and because Dragpool still lives rent-free in our brains).

On TikTok, Megan Thee Stallion showed off her look inspired by Monkey D. Luffy from the anime One Piece, complete with a Devil Fruit manicure.

PopCon Indy returns this weekend with its signature tip of the hat to geek culture.

Soonercon 33, Norman’s long-standing science fiction and fantasy “pop culture” convention, returned this year, titled “Gateway to the Galaxy.” ...

Leaving ‘safe path’: IP student who quit JC to study fashion now a cosplay influencer on TikTok Behind every academic result is a young person quietly chasing their dreams, beating the odds ...