The boundaries of regular fashion are often blurred by cosplay, a burgeoning fad in which fans dress up as characters from anime, films, or video games.
Being informed that their costume is unsuitable may seem like a personal assault on their expression for cosplayers like Kine-Chan, whose costumes are an integral part of who they are.
As more people voice their opinions on both sides of the controversy, some supporting the airport’s decision and others supporting Kine-Chan’s freedom to wear her costume wherever she pleases, the internet discussion is still going strong.
