In this episode, we sit down with the legendary Yaya Han — costume designer, cosplay entertainer, author, and one of the most recognizable figures in global cosplay. Yaya shares how she began cosplaying in 1999, learning to sew from scratch so she could bring her favorite anime characters to life. We talk about her multicultural upbringing across China, Germany, and the U.S., and how her identity as a Chinese sewist influences her artistry today.

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