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…al Role. New York Comic Con went all in on anime this year. Viz Media and Crunchyroll had booths on the show floor, and THREE whole booths promoted the new One Piece movie, Red. Many panels centered around anime as well, such as the US premiere of Chainsaw Man to the premiere of the Bleach movie. The majority of anime cosplays pertained to Chainsaw Man, Genshin Impact, and Spy x Family. While masks were required, please note that some cosplayers t…

…rgot Robbie), one of the most iconic toys in existence, is now getting the live-action treatment in her own film. Cast out of Barbieland for not being perfect enough, Barbie finds herself transported to the real world alongside Ken. Barbie’s outfits are bright and outlandish, perfect for a doll. Getting exact matches for the costumes is going to be almost impossible, so focus on recreating the look as closely as you can while channeling the overal…

…on the show of the same name. He teams up with fellow true-crime junkies Oliver and Mabel to solve a murder in the Arconia, the apartment building where they all live, and start a podcast in the process. Charles dresses well, with simple but classic pieces. His style is much less eccentric than his co-hosts and the most prominently recognizable feature of his wardrobe are his pork pie and the glasses he wears. If you mix some crisp jeans with a n…

…ied School Survival Guide, a live-action Nickelodeon series from the mid 2000s. He writes tips on how to navigate the many aspects of school, such as bullies, sports, picture day, and more. At the start of each episode, Ned breaks the fourth wall by discussing its theme and delivers the corresponding tips to the audience. His solid advice shows his creativity, but also can highlight his anxiety. Ultimately, his goal is to make it through middle sc…

…aran Norris) is a character in Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide, a live-action Nickelodeon show from the mid 2000s. He is the janitor at James K. Polk middle school. While he rarely does his job, the students love Gordy. He often assists Ned, Cookie, and Moze in their survival guide shenanigans. His arch nemesis is the weasel. Whenever there’s a big mess, he’ll say, “I’ll let the night guy get that.” Use the red sharpie to draw the border…

…is a secondary protagonist in Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide, a live-action Nickelodeon show from the mid 2000s. His full name is Simon Nelson Cook, but his friends know him as Cookie. Being a technological genius, he attempts to solve all his problems with computers, which often backfires. His two best friends are Ned and Moze, who are fortunately able to calm him down when he panics. In the third season, he develops a crush on Lisa Ze…

…ilm, responsible for wiping out an entire crime syndicate but now known to live in seclusion following the death of his wife. He brings together the people he deems responsible for this loss in order to exact revenge, but is surprised when his daughter is on the train as well. The White Death is an imposing figure with long hair and a plethora of tattoos. His two main looks are a black suit with a red demon mask in flashbacks and a long yukata-lik…

…y Shaw) is a main character in Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide, a live-action show that aired on Nickelodeon in the mid 2000s. Her full name is Jennifer Ann Mosely, her two best friends are Ned and Cookie, call her Moze. Among the trio, she’s the voice of reason, though she can sometimes become overwhelmed and indecisive. For instance, her stellar athleticism qualifies for the volleyball, cheerleading, and cross country teams, and she has…

…is the twin sister of Vax’ildan, born and raised in Byroden, then taken to live in the elven city of Syngorn. But neither of them were happy there, so they left together to adventure. Joining Vox Machina, she wielded the legendary bow Fenthras to fight against the Chroma Conclave. She earned the blessing of Pelor and became its champion to face Vecna. Later on, Vex married Percy de Rolo, and the couple had five children. She went on to serve on th…

…the animated adaptation on Amazon Prime. Vax is a half-elf rogue/paladin/druid party member of Vox Machina. He is the twin brother of Vex’ahlia, born and raised in Byroden, then taken to live in the elven city of Syngorn. But neither of them were happy there, so they left together to adventure. Joining Vox Machina, he came to possess the legendary Deathwalker’s Ward and Whisper to fight the Chroma Conclave. He sacrificed his life to the Raven Que…