Thursday, September 30, 2010

Shakugan no Shana: Shana 05

shakugan no shana cosplay - shana 05 from comiket 2010A talented and powerful Flame Haze, Shana is known and feared by most Tomogaya by title alone. She has many abilities including her proficiency with Nietono no Shana, the ability to wield flame, manipulation of the power of existence, harboring extrasensory traits, and fly with wings made of flames. Her nodachi, Nietono no Shana, means “Vairocana of the Offering Room”.

Cute cosplayer from Comiket 2010! I don’t remember Shana’s fingernails being so long though. Thanks to Nessie for sending this!

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Wednesday, September 29, 2010

K-On!: Nakano Azusa 02

k-on! cosplay - nakano azusa 02 from comiket 2010A self-proclaimed novice guitarist, Azusa has been playing the guitar since 4th grade. She is in the same year and class as Yui’s sister, Ui, and joins the light music club as their rhythm guitarist.

Although she does not understand the club’s tea parties and cosplaying activities, she has a weakness for cakes and therefore deals with them. Yui nicknamed her “Azu-nyan” after she tried on a pair of cat ears and meowed, and the fact that she could be calmed down at times just by petting.

Cute cosplay! And are those Touhou Project characters I see in the background? Thanks again to Yula for this photo!

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✿ ぬらりひょんの孫 Nurarihyon no Mago ✿





Nura Rikuo 奴良 リクオ




Kubinashi 首無


Gyuki 牛鬼

Youhime
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Tuesday, September 28, 2010

He Is My Master: Karauchi Anna 03

he is my master cosplay - karauchi anna 03 from comiket 2010Contrary to Anna's own belief, Sawatari Izumi is not interested in having a relationship with another girl. Anna’s misconception was derived from Izumi’s relentless efforts to keep Anna away from their master, Nakabayashi Yoshitaka. Although she is the third girl to be hired as a maid, Anna cannot cook proper meals, which is the subject of many jokes in the series.

Beautiful cosplayer from Comiket 2010! I really love all the ruffles and details she put into this cosplay. Thanks again to Edward for sending this in!

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Monday, September 27, 2010

Kuroshitsuji: Ciel Phantomhive 05

kuroshitsuji cosplay - ciel phantomhive 05 from comiket 2010Although usually appearing to be emotionless, Ciel occasionally expresses his concern for the well-being of those who are close to him. He sometimes portrays himself as a happy person especially when undercover, but soon returns to his true self. Ciel is highly reliant on Sebastian, his butler, and does not appear to interact with the other servants of the Phantomhive Household as often, although they are all devoted to him.

Beautiful cosplay! The attention to detail is stunning and I believe this an artwork from the series’ soundtrack or drama CD. Thanks to Kuro-chan for sending this!

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Sunday, September 26, 2010

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance: Makinami Mari Illustrious 03

evangelion: 2.0 you can (not) advance cosplay - makinami mari illustrious 03 from comiket 2010The beginning of the movie immediately reveals Makinami Mari Illustrious to be a pilot of the Provisional Evangelion Unit-05. She was sent to destroy the resuscitated skeleton of the Third Angel in its attack on NERV’s arctic Bethany Base. Mari was able to successfully defeat the Angel by self-destructing her unit,and ejecting at the last minute to avoid her own death.

I guess Evangelion’s 4-part theatrical remake really made an impact on the con goers this year. Thanks again for the contribution, Quince!

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Saturday, September 25, 2010

Unknown Entry 066

unknown cosplay 66 from comiket 2010So many great cosplays from Comiket this year… I don’t think I can keep up with my emails any more.

In any case! I’m wondering about this particular photo. The first character that came to mind was Tosaka Rin from Fate/Stay Night. I think she wore a maid uniform in Ataraxia or Zero, but I think her skirt was a lot longer in that series.

Anyone have a better idea? Thanks again to Bennihime for sending this!

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Unknown Entry 065

unknown cosplay 65 from comiket 2010This cosplayer's outfit is certainly unique. It reminds me of a captain’s uniform in the Gundam series and a futuristic French maid of some sort. Maybe the fan she’s carrying holds some kind of clue to her identity?

The illustration of a girl behind her looks scarily intimidating as well… Anyone have a good guess? Thanks to Wendy for sending this in!

READ MORE - Unknown Entry 065

Friday, September 24, 2010

Ikkitousen: Ryofu Housen

ikkitousen / battle vixens cosplay - ryofu housen from comiket 2010A skilled tactician with a promiscuous personality, Ryoufu is a strong fighter who has a habit of dressing skimpy. Although she tried her best to escape her destiny, she ended up causing it anyway. She is afflicted with a deadly illness that would kill her before she even reaches adulthood.

Made a mistake in labeling this feature, and I apologize for that. Thanks to akadirgun for the correction and to Jamie for the contribution!

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Thursday, September 23, 2010

Touhou Project: Hakurei Reimu 04

touhou project cosplay - hakurei reimu 04 from comiket 2010

One of the main characters of Touhou Project, Hakurei Reimu is easygoing, curious, and somewhat dutiful. She is the Shrine Maiden of Hakurei Shrine which probably explains why is is sympathetic towards many people. Reimu also tends to be overly optimistic, and her shrine has become a popular hangout for some of Gensokyo’s more interesting females.

Cute cosplayer! Certainly a rival for the previously featured Reimus. Thanks to Zero Haven for sending this!

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Wednesday, September 22, 2010

One Piece: Sanji 02

one piece cosplay - sanji 02 from comiket 2010Nicknamed "Black Leg”, Sanji is the Straw Hat Pirates’ 19-year-old chef. He knows from first hand experience how it feels to starve and therefore never refuses anyone a meal. Being a chef, he believes a chef’s hands are his most prized possession, and because of this belief, he uses only his kicks when fighting an opponent.  He is also very chivalrous and will never harm a woman even if it means his own death.

Awesome cosplay! It’s almost creepy how similar he is to Sanji. Thanks again to Chloe for sending this!

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Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Angel Beats!: Nakamura Yuri

angel beats! cosplay - nakamura yuri from comiket 2010Also known as “Yurippe”, Nakamura Yuri has a determined personality who is smart and decisive when making operations. She invited Otonashi Yuzuru to join SSS, an organization she founded and leads which fights against God. She carries a silver Beretta 92 and is not only skillful with a gun, but is also very capable in close range hand-to-hand combat.

I know this series, or particularly this character, has been compared to Suzumiya Haruhi a lot, and now I can see why. Thanks again to Aila for sending this in!

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Monday, September 20, 2010

K-On!: Akiyama Mio, Nakano Azusa, and Hirasawa Yui

k-on! cosplay - akiyama mio, nakano azusa, and hirasawa yui from comiket 2010

Mio, Azusa, and Yui are all members of the light music club of their school. Mio plays a left-handed, 3-Color Sunburst Fender Jazz Bass with a tortoiseshell pickguard, though she was seen playing a Fender Precision Bass in the manga's first volume. Azusa is a rhythm guitarist who plays a Fender Mustang electric guitar. Yui, the main vocalist of the group, plays a Heritage Cherry Sunburst Gibson Les Paul Standard electric guitar that she nicknames "Gita".

Aren’t they just adorable? I think I especially love Yui in this group photo. Who is your favorite? And thanks to Yula for sending this in!

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Sunday, September 19, 2010

LovePlus: Takane Manaka

loveplus cosplay - takane manaka from comiket 2010One of the three girls you can court in the dating sim game LovePlus, Takane Manaka is known as “Takane no Hana” which means “mountaintop flower” or the “unattainable goal”. She is the ace of the female tennis club, but also enjoys playing the piano in her spare time. She also likes making pastries and is very dedicated to her studies.

She’s so cute! I wonder if the fans who attended Comiket 2010 tried the same techniques they used in the game to ask her out? Thanks again to Umbridge for this contribution!

And I see another Makinami Mari Illustrious cosplayer in the background. I wonder if she’s the same cosplayer that I featured before?

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Saturday, September 18, 2010

Unknown Entry 064

unknown cosplay 064 from comiket 2010See what I mean about school girl uniforms? This is the second unknown cosplay today, and I'm still as clueless as I was this morning!

I actually thought she was from Full Metal Panic! or maybe even Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu because of the overall color scheme. Now I’m not so sure because I think their uniforms had a red bow instead of the green tie she’s wearing.

I think her shoes are really cute though. Thanks to again to Viki for the contribution!

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Baka to Test to Shokanju: Kirishima Shoko

unknown cosplay 63 from comiket 2010 - baka to test to shokanju cosplay - kirishima shokoI'm beginning to wish school girl cosplays had IDs to go with them.

Just who is this purple haired bishoujo with the black and red uniform? Knowing who the cosplayer is would almost be mission impossible as it goes with these large conventions, but hopefully someone will comment and reveal which character she’s cosplaying as.

Thanks to Sammie for sending this!

EDIT: Thanks to Reryu for commenting about which series this is from! I was able to do a bit of research and found she is Kirishima Shoko from Baka to Test to Shokanju! Thanks again, Reryu!

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♥ Koshinaka

Ryeain:

Koshinaka's Madame Red is the first that attracts me to take a look deeper into her gallery.

The feel that she bring out is really looks in Madame Red in posses!

Anyway, after a look through her gallery. Her cosplay are quite amusing!

Then, I saw her Beast from Kuroshitsuji and Paine from Final Fantasy XII cosplay

.. OMG total look a like.. *speachless.

I'm really glad that I'm able to future and interview her!




(DEVIANTART:GALLERY)

















✩ INTERVIEW SECTION ✩



Ryea: What is COSPLAY to you?

K : Cosplay is a very important hobby to me!

I cannot imagine how my life would be like if I never cosplayed! XD





Ryea : When do you first started to cosplay?

K : My first cosplay was at Fantasia 2003. It was the end of year event at Singapore Expo.





Ryea : How many characters have you cosplayed so far ?

K : Haha, oh gosh, I don't even know if I can remember but let's see.



Anime/Manga:

Angel Sanctuary, Barbelo
(Private Shoot)

Peacemaker Kurogane, Okita (Cosfest 2004)

Peacemaker Kurogane, Hijikata (Osaka 2009)

Bleach, Renji (Cosfest 2005)

Trinity Blood, Mary Spencer (EOY 2005)

Prince of Tennis, Niou Masaharu (Private Shoot)

Prince of Tennis, Fuji Syusuke (Private Shoot)

Rurouni Kenshin, Battousai/Kenshin (Private Shoot)

Soul Eater, Tsubaki (Private)

Soul Eater, Giriko (Private)

Slam Dunk, Rukawa Kaede (Comic Fiesta @ Malaysia 2008)

Kuroshitsuji, Madam Red (SOY 2009 & Private)

Kuroshitsuji, Beast (Private)

Kuroshitsuji, Sebastian (Private)

Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo, Makoto Konno (Private)

Ouran High School Host Club, Hikaru Hitachiin (Cosfest 2009)

Samurai Deeper Kyo, Shinrei (Cosfest 2009)

Gundam Wing, Trowa (Private)

Code Geass, Suzaku (AFA 2009)

Code Geass, Lelouch (Code Geass event, Tokyo)

Ookiku Furikabutte, Abe Takaya (Private)

Nodame Cantabile, Masumi (AFA 2008)



Game:


Final Fantasy X-2, Paine Warrior Ver. (Fantasia 2003)

Final Fantasy X-2, Paine Matsuri Ver. (Summer Tonacos Event 2010, Tokyo)

Final Fantasy X-2, Yuna (Private Shoot)

Final Fantasy 8, Seifer (Private Shoot)

Final Fantasy 12, Ashe (EOY 2004)

Final Fantasy 10, Lulu (Streetfest 2005)

Final Fantasy 7 Advent Children, Sephiroth (Cosfest 2006)

Final Fantasy 7, Tifa Lockhart (AFA 2009)

Final Fantasy 13 Agito, Girl with the Scythe (Private Shoot)

Final Fantasy 7 Dirge of Cerberus, Rosso (EOY 2006)

Final Fantasy 4, Rydia (EOY 2008)

Final Fantasy 2, Ingus default (Private)

Final Fantasy Dissidia, Tina Bradford

Hakuoki, Harada Sanosuke (Winter Tonacos Event 2009, Tokyo & Private)



Jrock/VK:


Dir En Grey, Toshiya Myaku Ver. (Streetfest 2004)

Gazette, Ruki (Private Shoot)

Alice Nine, Shou Akatsuki Ver. (Streetfest 2006)



yep, I THINK that is about it~





Ryea : Which is your favorite character that you've cosplayed?

K: Do I have to choose one or can I choose a few?

I really love most of my Final Fantasy cosplays especially Paine, Tina and Ingus!






Ryea : Which is your first character?

K: Paine's warrior image from Final Fantasy X-2





Ryea : Which characters is in your future cosplay list?

K: haha it's going to be never ending, but for now..

- Final Fantasy 13, Fang

- Kingdom Hearts Birth by sleep, Terra

- Final Fantasy 8, Shiva

- Chaos Rings: Escher or Ayuta

- Final Fantasy 4, Edge

- Final Fantasy 6, Amano Tina





Ryea: Do you make your own costume & props ?


K: I make all my props but as for costumes, some are tailored.

There are too many to list so I'll list some of the memorable costumes and/or props that I've made (due to lots of time and effort spent):



- FFX-2, Paine warrior :

first time working with wood as well. (look at my dA description for costume/prop details)


- FF7DC, Rosso :

Imported fur from the states, had to remake weapon cos it was too heavy that it broke into 2.


- FF3, Ingus:

Another memorable one. Armour was a killer but it was worth it! <3


- FF Dissidia:

Made it in a night! Shoes, costume, weapon & wig! Received lots of help from Cvy & Kanasaiii.




Actually all of my Final Fantasy costumes and props are made with lots of love! ^0^


Yikes am I going out of topic?






Ryea: What is your favorite part when cosplay?


K: The sense of satisfaction from completing the cosplay outfit and definitely meeting fellow fans!!





Ryea: Any good/funny/memorable experience when you cosplay?

K: oh wow. Plenty!



I mean I've made so many friends from Cosplay, learnt how to sew, take pictures, pose and a lot more!



I remembered my first Cosplay event very well. It was much smaller as compared to the events nowadays. The community was very much warmer and welcoming as well.



I went dressed to Fantasia 2003 and was warmly welcomed by fellow fans shouting and fangirling over my character! I was really happy and at the same time relieved that my character was recognizable! It was an amazing virgin experience!



Private shoots are a whole lot of fun as well, especially when done with a bunch of good friends! My first overseas photo shoot was at Cameron Highlands with Cvy, elpheal and gk-reiko. We had A LOT of fun being in character and enjoying the scenery! We didn't have a photographer with us and had to rely on Cvy's tripod and remote!







I also experienced my very first night shoot when Shiroin from Taiwan came to Singapore! Night shoots are difficult because of the lack of light but we still managed to complete it!

What happened during the night shoot is explained under the description.







Finally, I think my most memorable shoot would be last year's Hakuouki shoot done at Edo Village, Nikko, Tokyo. It was winter, snowing and freezing as we did the shoot!









Ryeain: Do you salute/idolize any cosplayer?


K: Definitely!!



- Kanata

- Kanasaiii

I really admire and respect the time and effort she puts into her props and costume.

AND it always turns out perfect!


- Cvy

I don't think I need to say more, just look at her site!


- Drefano


- Amatasu

cos his sephiroth is brilliant!






Ryea: Any tips to share ?

K: Practice makes perfect. No one is perfect the first time round.

Be open to criticism because it helps one to improve.



But most important of all, enjoy what you do. Do not Cosplay for the sake of gaining recognition or to be popular. Cosplay because you love the character & the hobby!







and 3 super-random questions :



1) Do you have any obsession?

Haha YES! Λucifer(リュシフェル), especially the vocalist Makoto Koshinaka (thus my nick >_<). Everything about them! They were a band that was created for the anime Kaikan Phrase. They have disbanded but recently had their 10th Anniversary live tour (one time only T__T) last week at Akasaka Blitz in Tokyo! <3<3<3



2) Which is your favorite Anime?

K: Ok this is difficult. Can I list a few again? >_<

Slam Dunk, Rurouni Kenshin, The girl who leapt through time, Ghibli animes, Flame of Recca, K: Kimi ni Todoke & Angel Santuary



3) What language of songs do you listen most?

K: I listen to an equal number of English and Japanese songs.






Ryea: And lastly, what do you think about Let's Cosplay~?


K: I think it's awesome! Good to see the site back up again! It is a good way to introduce Cosplayers from all over the world! Keep up the great job!





Thanks to Koshinaka !!

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