Manga And Anime Enthusiasts Dress Up For NemaCon 2011

MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: Cosplay enthusiasts dressed as Lolitas prepare to go on the catwalk at the North East Manga and Anime Convention (NemaCon) at Middlesborough Town Hall on June 18, 2011 in Middlesbrough, England. Hundreds of Manga, Anime and Cosplay enthusiasts gathered for NemaCon 2011. Cosplay is short for Costume Play where players dress and perform roles from Japanese culture, Anime and Manga art characters. Many subcultures have also evolved inspired by video games, American cartoons and comics. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)