Costumed performer

These include theme park "walk-around" or "meetable" characters, the mascots of corporations, schools, or sports teams, and novelty act performers.

Examples include sports mascots and performances as fantasy characters on children's television and in theme parks.

Costumed performers are intended to add to the fantasy experience by enabling visitors to encounter and interact with fictional characters, such as mascots for a company or organization.

[3]: 343 A common occurrence, often involving "fur" characters, is that young children can feel particularly intimidated by the size of the costume.

The face of the performer is fully covered with a stylized mask, and clothing similar to the character's typical attire is used.

Animegao costumes are used both in professional stage shows and by cosplayers, sometimes called "dollers", who make custom masks of various characters.

Less complicated costumed characters include Hip Hop Harry, Yo Gabba Gabba!, the Polkaroo from Polka Dot Door, Wan Wan from Inai Inai Baa!, Niko Niko Pun, Galapico Pu and Mack & Moxy.

In recent years, amateur performers wearing unauthorised, counterfeit costumes of various pop-culture characters have appeared in popular tourist destinations such as Hollywood Boulevard and Times Square.