Anucha Saengchart ( Thai: อนุชา แสงชาติ; born 1989), nicknamed Cha ( Thai: ชา), known by his online presence as Lowcost Cosplay or Lonelyman, is a Thai social media personality and cosplayer known for his cheap costumes using household items. [1] [2]
Anucha was born on November 5, 1989, in Chiang Mai. [3] After graduating secondary school, Anucha worked as a waiter in Chiang Mai. He briefly attended university before dropping out. [4] He later moved to Bangkok to work as an elderly caregiver. [5] One night shift, he posted a photo of himself wearing a red cloth on his back, posing as Leonidas from the movie 300. [6] Surprised at the positive response, he continued to share his spoof cosplay. [5]
Anucha started the Lowcost Cosplay Facebook page in December 2013. He began posting photos of himself utilizing everyday items in his costumes, such as cooking ingredients, towels, and utensils. [7]
Anucha specializes in cosplaying subjects from anime and manga. [6] He has portrayed characters from franchises such as Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, [8] Dragon Ball, [9] and Animal Crossing. [10] By 2020, he had accrued over 2.5 million followers. [11] By November 2022, he had over eight million followers across Instagram and Facebook. [12]
Anucha Saengchart ( Thai: อนุชา แสงชาติ; born 1989), nicknamed Cha ( Thai: ชา), known by his online presence as Lowcost Cosplay or Lonelyman, is a Thai social media personality and cosplayer known for his cheap costumes using household items. [1] [2]
Anucha was born on November 5, 1989, in Chiang Mai. [3] After graduating secondary school, Anucha worked as a waiter in Chiang Mai. He briefly attended university before dropping out. [4] He later moved to Bangkok to work as an elderly caregiver. [5] One night shift, he posted a photo of himself wearing a red cloth on his back, posing as Leonidas from the movie 300. [6] Surprised at the positive response, he continued to share his spoof cosplay. [5]
Anucha started the Lowcost Cosplay Facebook page in December 2013. He began posting photos of himself utilizing everyday items in his costumes, such as cooking ingredients, towels, and utensils. [7]
Anucha specializes in cosplaying subjects from anime and manga. [6] He has portrayed characters from franchises such as Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, [8] Dragon Ball, [9] and Animal Crossing. [10] By 2020, he had accrued over 2.5 million followers. [11] By November 2022, he had over eight million followers across Instagram and Facebook. [12]