Anime News

Malaysian Cosplayer Numbers Growing
Date: 3/22/2005
Those engaged in Malaysian costume play clubs are reportedly on the rise along with the numbers of fans of manga and animation of Japan. ? While their numbers were estimated at only 50 people in 2003 there are now projected to be 955 people copsplaying as anime, manga and game characters. Series such as Ghost in the Shell, Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle and even the new Stand Alone Complex TV series draw young and old fans alike in Malaysia. The size of the demand is reflected also by the growing number of shops selling related products such as VCD, DVD, and toys. In the last few years the market as witnessed explosive growth though only ten years have passed since Japanese manga and anime entered Malaysia.
Source: Anime News Service