In an interview with the Daily Mail, she says, “I have always been very quiet and shy, but when I am in costume I come alive. Another popular choice is to modify the costume to fit a different theme, such as steampunk, Victorian, lolita, etc. This not only exudes creativity, but requires imagination, as there might not be a photo to use as reference. But confidence can be built, as long as the person is willing to put themselves out in public.
Cosplay has become a growing art form around the world that involves the process of utilizing costumes, props, and makeup to impersonate fictional characters. Also known as Samurai X, Rurouni Kenshin’s assassin protagonist came in at number 4 in this year’s list of the most popular cosplay characters, anime halloween costumes likely thanks in part to a live-action film released earlier in the year. Doyle’s friend Steve Sansweet was able to get Doyle a free four-day pass to Comic-Con through Lucasfilm.
