In Real Life

Burlesque And Cosplay Come Together In Ireland

Cosplay is not limited to just Japan or the United States, it’s a world wide art form. Meet the Chronic Candies, a Burlesque/Cosplay duo from Dublin, Ireland.


April 28, 2011
In Real Life

It’s Time For Some Zelda And Pokémon Burlesque

The crew from Cosplay Burlesque performed over the weekend during the Anime Boton festivities, meaning a few thousand people got to see characters from Zelda (Sheik), Pokémon (Nurse Joy) and No More Heroes get their kit off.


April 12, 2011
In Real Life

Welcome To The RPG Burlesque Show

Say hello to D20 Burlesque, a New York-based Burlesque troupe with a very specific niche. I’d say more, but the video speaks for itself. Even if you don’t watch the whole thing, at least stick with it ’til you see the 20-sided die.


January 14, 2011
In Real Life

Who’s That Pokémon, And Why Is She Taking Off Her Clothes?

Form the burlesque troop that brought us Metroid’s Samus Aran stripped down to her skivvies comes the Anime Babes show, in which Pikachu jumps on stage and ruins childhood memories forever. Much NSFW-ness ensues.


October 25, 2010
In Real Life

NSFW: Sonic Burlesque Show Doesn’t End With Werehogs

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This Sonic doesn’t kiss a girl. Which for many of you may actually be a disappointment.


October 17, 2010
In Real Life

What Do Boobs And Goombas Have In Common?

I dunno, they’re both kinda smooshy? They also form the title of a video game burlesque show running this weekend and the next two in Chicago. Can we officially call this a fad? Tickets here. Seen via Reddit.


June 16, 2010
In Real Life

Activision Presents A Woman On A Pole

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Activision’s big E3 blowout last night featured performances by Usher, Z-Trip, Jane’s Addiction, Eminem, Soundgarden, and this lovely young, scantily clad lady riding a pole six metres in the air.


June 10, 2009
In Real Life

Return Of The Video Game Burlesque Girls

Last month, burlesque troupe Devil’s Playground performed a video game-related show in LA, with the promise of a return show during E3. Somehow, we missed it. SORRY. Thankfully, reader Jonathan did not.