S01E01 Wizard World Portland
Six passionate fans prepare for the debut of Wizard World in Portland, Ore., in the series premiere of this reality show chronicling comic-book superfans who attend conventions dressed in costumes.
Heroes of Cosplay
S01E05: Planet Comicon, Part 1
It's off to Kansas City and Yaya comes out of four years of cosplay retirement to team up with Monika and Riki in a group skit at Planet Comicon. Jessica and Holly take time off to throw a costume-themed barbeque, and work with Becky to come up with a dragon theme for their group skit at Comicon. In Portland, Jesse recovers from back-to-back losses by choosing a pirate costume from Assassin's Creed IV.
Overview
Heroes of Cosplay is a tantalizing docu-series that lifts the veil on the imaginative world of cosplay competition, because fans at the comic book conventions don’t merely dress up as their favorite character; they also compete to see who’s the best! The series follows cosplayers of all levels, from legend Yaya Han, to rising stars and newbies, as they make a splash at comic book conventions around the country. The series will dive deep into their lives, following their process as they create extravagant and visually arresting costumes each week. These nine constantly defy odds and race against the clock to transform themselves into amazing fictional characters that push the boundaries between fantasy and reality, all in hopes of impressing the convention judges to win a cash prizes and take their cosplay stardom to new heights.
Episodes
S01E03 Megacon
The next stop on the cosplay tour is Megacon in Florida. While the contestants prepare new costumes and Holly deals with the aftermath of her first competition, Yaya creates a collectible action figure of herself.
S01E04 Anime Matsuri
As the cosplayers prepare for Anime Matsuri in Houston, Victoria goes OCD over her new costume's details after deciding to cosplay together with Monika. Holly and Jessica are back together and look for a gimmick...
S01E05 Planet Comicon, Part 1
It's off to Kansas City and Yaya comes out of four years of cosplay retirement to team up with Monika and Riki in a group skit at Planet Comicon. Jessica and Holly take time off...
S01E06 Planet Comicon, Part 2
In the conclusion of the two-part Season 1 finale, the cosplayers work together for the team competition at Planet Comicon in Kansas City. Who will emerge victorious…or Victoria? Let's find out.
S01E07 Stan Lee's Comikaze
Cosplayers are back and gearing up to compete at Stan Lee's Comikaze in Los Angeles.
S01E08 Ottawa Pop Expo
The cosplayers head north for an international cosplay competition at Ottawa Pop Expo.
S01E09 Animate! Miami
Two new cosplayers join the cast as they set their sights on Animate! Miami.
S01E10 Wizard World Portland
Cosplayers return to Wizard World Portland, but technical malfunctions threaten to derail their hopes to bring home the gold.
S01E11 Wizard World New Orleans, Part 1
Heading to Wizard World New Orleans, things heat as the cosplayers start with individual competition.
S01E12 Wizard World New Orleans, Part 2
Wizard World New Orleans kicks into high gear as our cosplayers come together for the ultimate event - the group competition.
Cast
Jesse Lagers
Himself
Riki LeCotey
Herself
Yaya Han
Herself
Chloe Dykstra
Herself
Holly Conrad
Herself
Jessica Merizan
Herself
