Naruto: Haruno Sakura

I’ve seen many people attempt to portray Haruno Sakura from Naruto. And in my *ehem* unfortunate experience, they either don’t get it right or they’re just trying to hard.

Sakura is a fun character to cosplay. She’s a headstrong, very intelligent, and if she doesn’t get her way, you better run.

How could Sasuke resist such a cute girl? Beauty and brains, and still he prefers revenge…

I love her dress and her hair… Her eyes look like they can pierce your soul… But I begin to wonder…

Why are her nails painted neon green..?

Image was first found on the Anime Illusions Forums.

Bleach: Ishida Uryuu

I got this image from Rukia was the one who found this image and gave a nice article about it…

I quote from the review:

Some die-hard BLEACH fans say that the black detailing should be blue, while others argue that he/she probably based it off of the manga. I?ve even heard of people complaining about the hair color.

To me, give it a rest people!!! Unless you yourself can cosplay better than this, I suggest critiques should keep their mouths shut! This Ishida in his Quincy outfit is g-o-r-g-e-o-u-s! So there! >:E

I have to agree with her… Also, I think this cosplayer is a girl. No confusion and/or arguments about it…

Air: Tono Minagi

Being an otaku means entering into a world of fantasy where anything can be achieved by anyone. This is a place where people sometimes become a fantasy themselves just for the heck of it…

Enter the world of cosplay.

The term “cosplay” is a merge of 2 words: costume and role-play. As the word suggests, people wear costumes of their anime character of choice then role-play the character, including his/her mannerisms and attitudes.

I have never actually cosplayed myself, though I do appreciate how people work hard to get their costumes and hairstyles to look just right. On the picture is an example. This girl is cosplaying Tono Minagi from the Anime Air. Otakus who are familiar with the anime will think she jumped right out of the game and into the real world.

Now this is what is known to be “real” cosplay…

More pictures to come…

Pokemon: Takeshi, Kasumi, Satoshi, and Okido Shigeru

A trainer from the Kanto Region, Satoshi (Ash Ketchum) started his Pokemon trainer days with Pikachu as his starter Pokemon. Satoshi and his childhood rival, Okido Shigeru (Gary Oak) race to become the Pokemon League Champion as well as becoming one of the best Pokemon Trainers in the world.

Incidentally, Satoshi accidentally destroys Kasumi’s (Misty’s) bike, and she begins following him to get her bike back. The two eventually became friends, and Kasumi helps him out in training for his battle against Pewter Gym Leader, Takeshi (Brock).

This is so many levels of awesome that I don’t even know where to begin! First found on Kurage-chan's Tumblr!

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Odin Sphere: Velvet

The fifth story known as “Fate” tells the story of Princess Velvet, one of the two uncursed survivors of the ruined kingdom of Valentine, which was destroyed by an incident with the Crystallization Cauldron. She wields a Psypher chain which has crystal weights on each end. She is later revealed to be the illegitimate daughter of Valentine’s mother and Odin, making her Gwendolyn’s half-sister.

Awesome cosplay by Himeno Shirayuki! Lovely cloth patterns and photography on this one. I like the angle too! First found on +ophanium!

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Kanon: Tsukimiya Ayu 02

Warning: This article contains spoilers! Please read at your own risk!

Seven years before the story of Kanon begins, Tsukimiya Ayu fell from a tree on Aizawa Yuichi’s last day in town. He initially thought that she passed away, but Minase Akiko revealed that Ayu was alive and had been in a coma for the last seven years. Yuichi had been meeting an astral projection of Ayu without either of them knowing so.

Beautiful cosplay photography by Hexlord! I really loved this anime, although I wasn’t able to finish the 2nd season. Perhaps it’s time I watch this series again; I miss hearing Ayu’s “ugu”!

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Seikon no Qwaser: Alexander "Sasha" Nikolaevich Hell

Alexander is a Qwaser with the element of Iron. He has the capability of forming a black scythe at least twice his size along with the ability of vibrating atoms in the iron to generate the immense heat necessary to forge alloys of iron without needing an external blast furnace. He is very stern with anyone who decides on their own to refer to him as “Sasha”.

To be honest, the plot and the character descriptions don’t make a lot of sense to me, so forgive me if the article is “lacking” today. If it needs editing, please let me know! And thanks again to Cherokee for sending this in!

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Cosfest X.1 2011 Day 1

Cosfest X.1 2011 | Day 1

Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt .

Anarchy Panty | Me

Anarchy Stocking | Jaq Lavena

Briefers " Brief " Rock | See Jun

Costume | Accessories by respective cosplayers .

Props by See Jun

Honekoneko & Backlace

( photo by Sihan Chen | Naxhis Deviantart )

For Day 1 Cosfest this year , I'm super happy and excited that I finally get to debut my default Anarchy Panty costume ! ( which has been stuck and ready in my wardrobe since March lol ) . Initially Jaq and I have different plans for Day 1 , unfortunately materials and other stuff that we ordered couldn't arrive on time . So we switched to doing the default version instead !

I am really glad to have See Jun as Brief in our PSG group ! Gosh , he make such a cute and in-character Brief ! He source and modified his own costume , made all the little details for his costume and made his backpack too . In addition , he made us Stocking's sword and Panty's Backlace too . Thanks !

Plus , Jaq is such a cute Stocking . I can't wait for our photoshoot ! Anarchy sisters Yeah !

About the cosplay costume : Making the default version of Panty is quite easy and the pattern is simple to draft . I enjoyed making dresses so it's really fun . The gold necklace was a chain belt I got from Times Square for Rm 9.90 . The bangles was a gift from B . The earrings ! Okay , the earrings was made out of soft wire , red ribbon and spangles from Daiso . I do not wear earrings and never get piercings before so it's double taped on lol . It stay on for hours and it works :-x Red nail polish is from Daiso too !

Anarchy Panty Cosplay by Me | Yingtze Deviantart

( photo by Nizam MRani | E-Jump Wordpress )

( photo by Razrig | Bakasteam Deviantart )

Anarchy Stocking Cosplay by Jaq Lavena | Indesicive Persona Deviantart

( photo by Sihan Chen | Naxhis Deviantart )

( photo by Sihan Chen | Naxhis Deviantart )

Briefers " Brief " Rock Cosplay by See Jun | See Jun Deviantart

(photo by Sihan Chen | Naxhis Deviantart )

(photo by Sihan Chen | Naxhis Deviantart )

Anarchy Sisters .

( photo by Razrig | Bakasteam Deviantart )

Panty and Brief .

( photo by Fariz Asuka | Farizasuka Deviantart )

Panty and Stocking with Brief .

( photo by Razrig | Bakasteam Deviantart )

Cosfest X.1 Tribute Video Part 1 | by Studio Omoshiroi

Here's a video by talented Studio Omoshiroi and there's a scene where poor Brief got pushed to the floor by me /evil laughter . Sorry Brief ! Thank you so much for including us in the video ! ♥

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Panty with Stocking with Garterbelt is one of the anime that I can watch repeatedly without getting bored . Every episode is so funny and the latest OVA is super troll ! Will definitely be doing more versions of PSG soon ~to me it's as addictive as Sheryl Nome lol

Cosfest X.1 Day 2 post coming next ! * v *

To Aru Kagaku no Railgun: Uiharu Kazari and Saten Ruiko

I could have sworn I’ve seen these two somewhere before… but now I can’t remember from where! I thought it was Bakemonogatari, but the character list doesn’t include a girl with flowers in her hair.

I hope someone recognizes them! Thanks to Michelle for sending this!

EDIT: Thanks to anon for letting me know this is Uiharu Kazari and Saten Ruiko from To Aru Kagaku no Railgun!

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Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance: Makinami Mari Illustrious 05

Makinami Mari Illustrious’ designation amongst the Children has yet to be revealed, though she is once referred as “Problem Child”. In the preview of the 3rd Rebuild movie, Mari is seen taking off her glasses while in confinement. She is also shown having a private conversation with an unknown character.

She’s a strange character if you ask me, but undoubtedly very cute. Besides, Sakamoto Maaya is her seiyuu, so how can you not love her? Thanks again to Daniel for sending this in!

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Cosplay: Cream from Tiger & Bunny

Not all the characters in the Anime Tiger & Bunny are heroes. Here is a sexy lady called Cream (or Kriem). The picture to the right of her is one that I have as my desktop background.

She is a NEXT, but with Ouroboros. She uses her hair to control inanimate objects to life. Love the outfit and use of the umbrella as a prop. She sort of reminds me of a girl you might find at a Poker tournament trying to get you to buy something. But in the same breath, she is very gothic as well in the outfit - kind of Steampunk-ish without the all gears.

Can't say much more as it may ruin part of the story. You will just need to catch the show to see what happens.

Lets get on with the lovely ladies of cosplay:

Aoi Ruri




Asuka




Mio Kannagi







MIRAI




mussum

Final Fantasy IX: Zidane Tribal

A Genome created by Garland on the planet Terra, Zidane Tribal was created to replace Kuja as a more powerful “Angel of Death”. However, Kuja became jealous of his successor and cast Zidane down to Gaia, where he was found by Baku and his group of thieves, Tantalus.

Before the events of the game, Zidane left Baku in search of his real home with only his memory of a blue light to guide him. He was unsuccessful in his quest and returned to Baku to rejoin Tantalus.

Awesome cosplay by da-monkey! Definitely well-deserving of the Daily Deviation award. Congratulations also to the photographer, Kogenta85!

NOTE: Photo was only cropped for thumbnail purposes. See the original for a more detailed view.

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Bleach: Kurosaki Ichigo 03

While training under Urahara Kisuke to become a Soul Reaper with his own powers, Kurosaki Ichigo partially becomes a hollow, the same evil spirit that he is fighting to protect people from. This leaves him with an insane inner hollow spirit that tries to take control of his body to fight. Within his inner world, the hollow mirrors Ichigo’s appearance, usually with pale white skin and hair, revealing black eyes with golden pupils.

Awesome cosplay by Coco-kun! The black and white photography is very effective in achieving the hollow world setting! Be sure to check out his deviant art gallery!

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Vampire Knight: Kiryuu Ichiru

Zero's younger identical twin brother, Ichiru failed to become a Vampire Hunter due to his weak body and lack of hunter talents. He was believed to have been killed by the pure-blood vampire, Hio Shizuka, but he returned to Zero’s side 4 years later, revealing that he had willingly become Shizuka’s servant. She had given him her blood to cure his chronic illness in exchange for his loyalty, but she did not turn him into a vampire.

Amore’s twin, Artemisia makes a great Ichiru, much like how Amore makes an awesome Zero. Twins cosplaying twins; can’t go wrong there! Thanks again for allowing me to post this!

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Kuroshitsuji II: Claude Faustus and Alois Trancy

Just as Alois Trancy is the literary foil of Ciel Phantomhive, Claude Faustus also contrasts Sebastian Michaelis in order to highlight various features of Sebastian’s personality. Claude is more indifferent, hardly ever showing any emotion, and a perfectionist who has complete control over the other household servants. Unlike Sebastian, Claude never seems to attempt to stop Alois from doing anything unjust or inappropriate.

Welcome to the new Cosplay Holic, the Kuroshitsuji Edition! Please let me know if anything isn’t working properly, or if the colors are too bright, and I will do my best to adjust them accordingly! I just hope using pink and gray won’t drive the boys away from my site.

Featuring Neko16 as Claude Faustus and Juunana as Alois Trancy! Please pay them a visit in the deviant art accounts!

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