Finding gender euphoria through video game cosplay

Authors

  • Egan Henderson Independent Scholar
  • Tony Payment Independent Scholar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3983/twc.2026.2931

Keywords:

Fandom, Identity, Performance, Performativity

Abstract

Video game cosplay is related to avatar creation as both have the capacity for gender exploration. Cosplay provides a safe space for trans people to explore their identity and find euphoria through gender experimentation via crossplay: dressing away from the cosplayer's usual gender presentation.

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Published

2026-03-14

Issue

Vol. 47 (2026): Gaming Fandom

Section

Symposium

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Copyright (c) 2026 Egan Henderson, Tony Payment

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