Cosplayers talk about creepy fans

Her Facebook account has drawn more than 230,000 likes.

But the voluptuous Taiwanese celebrity cosplayer Neneko has had her fair share of unpleasant fan encounters in the eight years she has been cosplaying.

Neneko, who is in her 20s and whose real name is Kuo Wan Rou, dresses up for car shows and for cosplay events.

She told TNP: "I have a fan who has been supporting me for several years now and would turn up to cheer me on at most of my events.

"Recently, he bought me a drink and I passed it back to him after taking a sip.

"Apparently, he licked the straw I used and went on to boast to everyone in the cosplay scene about it. I felt so disturbed and shocked and I told him not to talk to me any more."

Another celebrity guest at Cosfest Sea, rising Taiwanese cosplayer Shimo, who is also in her 20s, has had a disturbing experience as well.

She said: "Once, a fan tried to take upskirt photos of me during an event. I felt disgusted and asked myself, 'Why would someone do this?'"

To avoid wardrobe malfunctions while in their sexy cosplay outfits, the pair use double-sided tape to ensure that their clothes stay in place.

They also wear shorts under their skirts.

CUTE: Taiwanese cosplayers Shimo (left) and Neneko.

But these ugly incidents will not tear them away from cosplay.

The soft-spoken Shimo said: "I enjoy reading manga so it's really fun to get into character."

Neneko said: "In the past, my parents thought that it was just a phase.

"They supported me and paid for my costumes, but they also nagged at me to get a full-time job."

She added with a laugh: "Little did I expect that I would be doing this full-time now."