Leaving Mundania (2010)

Leaving Mundania (2010) poster

Leaving Mundania explores the colorful lives of "cosplayers" by delving beyond the common stereotypes of anime enthusiasts who express their fandom through costuming and roleplay. This film follows several cosplayers from the Greater Toronto Area as they prepare for their annual pilgrimage to Anime North, the largest anime fan convention in Canada. Through candid footage and in-depth interviews, Leaving Mundania offers an intimate view of participatory fan culture, revealing how cosplayers stand apart from the "mundanes" of the everyday world.

Director: Jiro C. Okada
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 47 min
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Editing: Jiro C. Okada
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

cosplay, fan convention, anime

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Leaving Mundania about?
Leaving Mundania explores the colorful lives of "cosplayers" by delving beyond the common stereotypes of anime enthusiasts who express their fandom through costuming and roleplay. This film follows several cosplayers from the Greater Toronto Area as they prepare for their annual pilgrimage to Anime North, the largest anime fan convention in Canada. Through candid footage and in-depth interviews, Leaving Mundania offers an intimate view of participatory fan culture, revealing how cosplayers stand apart from the "mundanes" of the everyday world.
Who directed Leaving Mundania?
Leaving Mundania was directed by Jiro C. Okada.
Who stars in Leaving Mundania?
Leaving Mundania stars Susan Read, Mignonnette Udarbe, JM Frey, Scott Loyst, Landon Bryan, Adrienne Everitt.
How long is Leaving Mundania?
Leaving Mundania has a runtime of 47m (47 minutes).
What genre is Leaving Mundania?
Leaving Mundania is a Documentary film.