The anime characters are popular because it's the last source of (NSFW LINK) new media that is unashamedly tailored towards male-gaze. I mean, the Japanese practically INVENTED the upskirt.
For a cosplayer to dress up as a character that features fanservice is all but inviting nerds to drool over them.
For a cosplayer to dress up as a character that features fanservice is all but inviting nerds to drool over them.