Heroes of Cosplay
2013–2014 · Syfy · 60 min · 1 season
S01E12 · Wizard World New Orleans - Part 2
Wed, 2 July, 12:00 pm
In the conclusion of the Season 1 finale, the heroes take part in a group skit competition; and Yaya takes on a costume that is difficult to make.
About
The series follows some of the hottest cosplay stars as they make a splash at comic book conventions around the country. The show dives deep into their lives, following their process as they create extravagant and visually arresting costumes each week. These individuals will 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 prize and the chance to become a cosplay legend.
Episodes
- E01
Wizard World Portland
Wed, 14 Aug· 60 minSix 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.
- E02
Emerald City
Wed, 21 Aug· 60 minThe competitors head off to Emerald City Comicon in Seattle.
- E03
Megacon
Wed, 28 Aug· 60 minThe 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.
- E04
Anime Matsuri
Wed, 4 Sept· 60 minAs 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 to capture the anime crowd. And Yaya returns from Denmark for a photo shoot for her calendar, but collapses halfway through when her corset is too tight.
- E05
Planet Comicon - Part 1
Wed, 11 Sept· 60 minIt'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.
- E06
Planet Comicon - Part 2
Wed, 18 Sept· 60 minThe cosplayer's work together for the team competition at Planet Comicon in Kansas City.
- E07
Stan Lee's Comikaze
Wed, 28 May· 60 minOur cosplayers are back and gearing up to compete at one of the biggest costume contests on the convention circuit - Stan Lee's Comikaze in Los Angeles.
- E08
Ottawa Pop Expo
Wed, 4 June· 60 minThe cosplayers head north to Canada's capital for an international cosplay competition at Ottawa Pop Expo.
- E09
Animate! Miami
Wed, 11 June· 60 minTwo new cosplayers join our cast as the group gears up and set their sights on Animate! Miami in sunny Florida!
- E10
Wizard World Portland 2014
Wed, 18 June· 60 minThe cosplayers deal with technical malfunctions that could derail their chances of winning at the Wizard World Portland Comic Con event in Oregon.
- E11
Wizard World New Orleans - Part 1
Wed, 25 June· 60 minIn Part 1 of the two-part first-season finale, the cosplayers get ready for the individual competition at Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con.
- E12
Wizard World New Orleans - Part 2
Wed, 2 July· 60 minIn the conclusion of the Season 1 finale, the heroes take part in a group skit competition; and Yaya takes on a costume that is difficult to make.
Cast
Yaya Han
Herself