A Dream That Began with a Single Wig

Our story began in Shanghai in 2000. That year, a young man who had just graduated from Shanghai University stood at a crossroads in his life. At the time, anime and manga culture was still a niche interest, and cosplay was far from being a familiar concept. But in his heart burned a passion that never faded—a love for anime, characters, and the imaginative worlds they created.

When he first started his business, he had almost nothing. No substantial capital. No established suppliers. Not even the knowledge of how to source products online. So, with the modest savings he had, he traveled from one wholesale market to another across Shanghai. He personally selected every wig, carefully examining the texture, color, and smallest details of each one. There was no sophisticated business model or brand strategy back then. There was only one simple belief:

His first customers were local hair salons. Carrying heavy boxes, he went door to door, patiently introducing the wigs and explaining their uses and features. To others, it may have looked like nothing more than a young man's small experiment. But to him, it was the first moment when a dream became reality. It was also the first real connection between himself and the world of anime and cosplay that he loved.

Meeting You: Another Shape of the Dream

It was within that still-small world of anime and cosplay that he met Ms. Z. She picked up her first pair of scissors at the age of sixteen. For more than 30 years, she has devoted herself to fabrics, thread, patterns, and the craft of garment making. From adult clothing to pet apparel, and now to delicate doll clothing, she has continuously challenged herself with different sizes, materials, and constructions. Digital pattern making, hand cutting, complex garment structures—what may seem complicated and time-consuming to others has become part of the craft she has refined over decades. She has always believed:

The precision of every stitch, the accuracy of every pattern, the way a garment fits, and the quality of every detail can all be seen in the finished piece. Because they shared the same passion, the two began talking endlessly about anime, characters, and costumes. From like-minded friends, to partners walking the same path, and eventually to a family who has shared many years together. They selected products together, studied characters, created costumes, and traveled to events side by side. Ms. Z still smiles when she says:

Perhaps because they shared the same passion, cosplay was never simply a business to them. It became part of their lives.

Two Names, One Beginning

As the years passed, their eyes turned toward Japan. Japan had a deep and vibrant anime and manga culture, as well as countless people who genuinely cared about their favorite characters and cosplay. And so, CGcosplay was born. Starting from scratch in an unfamiliar overseas market, they gradually built their product lines, refined their production techniques, and established strict quality standards. Drawing on decades of garment-making experience, they studied character designs, fabric textures, garment structures, and countless small details—always striving to bring each costume as close to the original character as possible. Over time, CGcosplay became known among Japanese cosplayers.

Back in China, they also returned to their roots and founded CGCOS. Starting with just a few wigs and costumes, they built their reputation one product, one customer, and one piece at a time. CGcosplay and CGCOS may serve different markets, but they share the same foundation:

• Take what you love seriously.
• Respect every character.
• And cherish every person's passion.

26 Years, and the Passion Remains

From 2000 to 2026. Twenty-six years is long enough to transform a young person into an adult, and long enough for an entire industry to change dramatically. Popular titles have changed. Characters have changed. Trends, tastes, and technology have all evolved. But some things have remained the same.

Ms. Z's scissors are still at work. From adult garments to pet apparel, and now to tiny doll clothes that fit in the palm of your hand, she continues to refine every detail. She may adjust a pattern repeatedly for a difference of only a few millimeters. She may remake an entire section because a single stitch does not meet her standards. Because she knows: true quality lives in the details that most people never notice. And that young man who once walked out of university continues to get excited about new anime, new characters, and new designs. Age may change our roles in life, but it does not have to change what we love.

We belong to a generation that watched anime and cosplay grow from a niche interest into a culture embraced by people around the world. Today, a new generation of cosplayers continues to join this world. New stories. New characters. New ways of expressing creativity. The times will continue to change. And we want to remain here, continuing what we started more than two decades ago: bringing the characters we love to life, with care.

From China, to Japan, and Now to the World

After 26 years of experience and growth, we began asking ourselves a new question: If a dream could travel farther, where would it go next? Our answer was simple: The world.

In 2026, YUMECOSPLAY began a new chapter. With the launch of our Hong Kong brand site and our official Shopify global website, we are taking our passion to cosplayers and anime enthusiasts around the world. This is not a new beginning. It is the next chapter of a journey that began with a single wig in Shanghai in 2000. From the wholesale markets of Shanghai, to our journey in Japan. From CGcosplay, to CGCOS. And now, to YUMECOSPLAY.

The names may change. The markets may grow. But the belief that has guided us from the beginning remains the same.

YUME Means “Dream”

Why YUME? Because we believe: A dream is never as far away as it seems.

A dream can be a single wig. It can be a costume carefully adjusted again and again to bring a character to life. It can be the moment when a cosplayer looks into a mirror and finally feels: “I really became this character.” And perhaps it can also be that young man's vision of the future, 26 years ago, when he carried a box of wigs into a local hair salon. At the time, the dream may have had no clear shape. But it was real.

We believe dreams are not meant to remain only in our imagination. They are built through time, patience, and countless small steps. One stitch at a time. One detail at a time. One dream at a time. YUME means “Dream.” And YUMECOSPLAY is our way of continuing to turn that dream into something real.

Let Every Passion Be Seen

Twenty-six years ago, we began with a single wig. Today, we want to take that passion farther than ever before. Wherever you come from. Whatever character you love. Whether you are experiencing cosplay for the first time or have been part of this world for many years—if you are willing to give your favorite character a little more love and care, there is a story waiting to be told.