Ep 1. Wizard World Portland (Pilot)

Heroes of Cosplay is a reality television series that showcases the lives of a group of cosplayers as they participate in various conventions and events throughout the country. In season 1 episode 1, the group travels to Portland, Oregon to attend Wizard World's Comic Con for their first competition.

The episode begins by introducing us to the main cast of cosplayers, including Yaya Han, Jesse Lagers, Monika Lee, Riki LeCotey, Holly Conrad, and Chloe Dykstra. They all have their own unique styles and specialties, and are determined to showcase their creativity and dedication to the world of cosplay.

As they arrive in Portland, they quickly get to work preparing their costumes for the competition. Yaya Han, a well-known cosplayer and judge for the competition, teams up with Jesse Lagers to create a stunning group cosplay inspired by the video game "Mass Effect." Monika Lee works on a detailed costume of Poison Ivy, while Riki LeCotey designs her own unique "Steampunk Fairy" cosplay. Holly Conrad takes on the challenge of creating a cosplay for her boyfriend, Ross, even though she usually focuses on her own designs.

Despite the stress and tight timeline, the cosplayers come together and support each other through the final preparations. They showcase their finished costumes at the convention, interacting with fans and fellow cosplayers along the way. The competition finally arrives, and the cosplayers nervously await the judges' decision.

The competition is fierce, but the cosplayers are able to showcase their hard work and dedication on stage. The judges praise their creativity and attention to detail, but ultimately a winner is declared. The cosplayers are disappointed, but they take the loss in stride and vow to continue improving and working on their craft.

Throughout the episode, we see the cosplayers' passion and dedication to the art of cosplay. They put in countless hours of work and face countless obstacles, but it's all worth it for the love of their craft and the joy of bringing their favorite characters to life. The first episode of Heroes of Cosplay sets the stage for an exciting and emotional journey through the world of cosplay, and leaves viewers eager for more.