Beauty and the Beast is a classic fairy tale that has seen numerous retellings in movies and even tv shows. Recently, a new take on the story has been released as an anime film released in US theaters this month called Belle: Ryu to Sobakasu no Hime (The Dragon and the Freckled Princess). It was already a huge success in Japan in 2021, and now Belle is set to be an equally big anime hit here in the US. Being set in both the “real” world and a virtual world called “U” allows for rich potential in practical and dramatic cosplay options.