Understanding proper terminology in kigurumi cosplay
The term "kigsuit" is an incorrect term sometimes used to refer to hadatai bodysuits in kigurumi cosplay. This term is not recognized in Japan where kigurumi originated and can cause confusion in the community.
The proper term is hadatai (肌タイ), which refers to the skin-colored bodysuit worn underneath kigurumi masks to create a complete character transformation.
Kigurumi represents a distinctive style of cosplay that merges reality with fictional aesthetics. At its core is the kigurumi mask - a full-head covering designed to replicate anime-style characters in three dimensions. When paired with a hadatai bodysuit, it creates a complete transformation into a mascot-like character.
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