There are plenty of Cosplay publications in Japan, such as COSMODE. The closest we get to anything relating to Cosplay are Yunmao Ayakawa’s articles in Otaku USA, and the writings of Jan Kurotaki from the archives of NewType USA. However, there is only one magazine that is totally worth reading: AniCoz.

It’s probably the first Cosplay magazine in North America for Cosplay fans. It’s just as small as a Graphic Novel, and normally costs $5. That was a year ago. Check out the AniCoz website right now and you can get the recent issues for free in PDF format. It features interviews with famous and rising Cosplayers, Voice Actor interviews, and cosplay tutorials (you can make your own wig in the March ’09 issue!).

I received a copy of this issue as a gift from the host of Tokyo Tower FM, Zippy (@TokyoTowerWAWL on Twitter) (thanks!), for sharing my knowledge of Gundam with the members of BBAMAJAM.

Zippy is giving away past issues on TTFM, along with back issues of FiveFor (a J-Rock magazine printed here in the US!). The giveaway is being extended until June 3rd at 5PM. Check out the blog for more details if you want in on it. Good luck!