Lowcost Cosplay Explained

Anucha Saengchart (Thai: อนุชา แสงชาติ; born 1989), nicknamed Cha (Thai: ชา), known by his online presence as Lowcost Cosplay or Lonelyman, is a Thai social media personality and cosplayer known for his cheap costumes using household items.[1] [2]

Biography

Anucha was born on November 5, 1989, in Chiang Mai.[3] After graduating secondary school, Anucha worked as a waiter in Chiang Mai. He briefly attended university before dropping out.[4] He later moved to Bangkok to work as an elderly caregiver.[5] One night shift, he posted a photo of himself wearing a red cloth on his back, posing as Leonidas from the movie 300. Surprised at the positive response, he continued to share his spoof cosplay.[5]

Anucha started the Lowcost Cosplay Facebook page in December 2013. He began posting photos of himself utilizing everyday items in his costumes, such as cooking ingredients, towels, and utensils.[6]

Anucha specializes in cosplaying subjects from anime and manga.[7] He has portrayed characters from franchises such as Jojo's Bizarre Adventure,[8] Dragon Ball,[9] and Animal Crossing.[10] By 2020, he had accrued over 2.5 million followers.[11] By November 2022, he had over eight million followers across Instagram and Facebook.[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cosplay on a budget: This guy creates hilarious costumes using household products; it's brilliant! . The Indian Express . 4 March 2023 . en . 13 July 2016.
  2. Web site: Pereira . Alyssa . Lowcostcosplay's ingenious pop culture recreations will make your day . SFGATE . 4 March 2023 . 13 July 2016.
  3. News: Chaisa-at . Wanchok . เพจพลิกชีวิต! "Lowcost cosplay" เมื่อความบ้าพารวย "อนุชา แสงชาติ" . 4 March 2023 . Post Today . 2 August 2016 . th.
  4. Web site: Jansuttipan . Monruedee . The amazing life behind the 100,000 likes of best worst costumes facebook page Low-Cost Cosplay . BK Magazine . 5 March 2023 . en . 15 March 2014.
  5. Web site: Opasphanwong . Chiradet . เบื้องหลังตัวตนและความคิดไม่ Low-cost ของ อนุชา แสงชาติ แห่ง Lowcostcosplay . a day magazine . 4 March 2023 . th . 16 June 2017.
  6. Web site: Ashcraft . Brian . One Man's "Terrible" Cosplay Makes the Internet a Better Place . Kotaku . 4 March 2023 . en . 12 March 2014.
  7. News: Hookway . James . How to Get Wolverine's Look on a Budget . 5 March 2023 . Wall Street Journal . 20 May 2015.
  8. Web site: Cacciatore . Francesco . Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Hero Hilariously Recreated in Low-Cost Costume . ScreenRant . 4 March 2023 . en . 2 April 2022.
  9. Web site: Connolly . Spencer . Dragon Ball Cosplay Hilariously Recreates Piccolo (Using Only Vegetables) . ScreenRant . 4 March 2023 . en . 24 March 2022.
  10. Web site: Ashcroft . Brian . Man Brings Tom Nook To Life With His Nipple . Kotaku Australia . 4 March 2023 . en-AU . 1 April 2020.
  11. Web site: Senapati . Akash . Low Cost Cosplay: The 30 Best Cosplay Ideas By The Internet Sensation . Animated Times . 7 November 2020.
  12. Web site: This Twitter thread documenting budget cosplays has everyone in splits . The Indian Express . 4 March 2023 . en . 2 November 2022.

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