26 February 2016

Amnesia Cast 02: Kent, Shin, Ukyo, Toma, and Ikki

amnesia cosplay cast - kent, shin, ukyo, toma, and ikki

注がれる運命が
My fate that rains down
両手を満たしていく
Fills up both of my hands.
私ひとりだけじゃ 足りない
But my hands alone are not enough.

あふれてしまう前に
Before it overflows...

受け止めて 支えていて
Accept me, support me,
少しだけでも
Even if just a little,
無意味な世界なんて無いと
I can make a tomorrow that you are able to believe
信じるための明日をつくりあげるの
That there is no such thing as a world without meaning.
もう諦めたりしないから
I won’t give up anymore.

“Zoetrope”
Lyrics by Crimson Silk
Translation by Sarah Nelkin

I wonder why this particular series draws me in, even though I have never played the game nor have I even seen the anime? I even bought the art book at the Manila International Book Fair, even though it was the browsing copy… I guess it sold out pretty quickly. Not surprising though, because the artwork is really amazing.

Anyway, I believe this set of cosplayers have done the characters justice, wouldn’t you agree? Thanks to Elbereth for sharing this!


EDIT: Thanks to Hitori for letting me know that Ikki's cosplayer is Zixell from World Cosplay! The others that we know of are UM as Kent, Yapa as Toma, and Nia as Ukyo!

23 February 2016

Uta no Prince-sama: Prince Parka

uta no prince-sama cosplay group prince parka - reiji, otoya, tokiya, ranmaru, masato, ren, ai, natsuki, syo, camus, and cecil

君と信じたこの夢は
This dream that I’ve believed in with you
何よりも輝くよ
Shines brighter than anything!
一緒に歩いて行けるのなら
As long as we can walk forward together,
怖くないんだ
I won’t be afraid

間違いないって証明するよ
We’ll prove it beyond a doubt,
これが真実のharmony
This is the harmony of truth!

Chase the chance
Chase my dream
Chase your love

“SHINE”
Lyrics by: Uta-Net
Translations by: ☽ Moonlit Sanctuary ☾

Wow, they’re complete and in character too! Unfortunately, I don’t know much about this photo since it was sent to me via email, and the sender, Reijin, would also like to know if anyone has any idea who the cosplayers are! Please do post your comments in the form below and let us know, thank you very much!

Source: SINA

18 February 2016

DC Comics: Jokers and Harley Quinns

dc comics cosplay - joker and harley quinn

“Wait for me, Mister J!”

Well, I guess, it’s the season of love after all! This is so amusing, I can’t stop watching it!

If any of the cosplayers happen to pass by my blog, please do comment below and let me know who you are so I can link and credit you! Thanks to Raymond for sharing this!

17 February 2016

Yami no Matsuei: Muraki Kazutaka and Tsuzuki Asato 03

yami no matsuei cosplay - muraki kazutaka by kidzuki sakura and tsuzuki asato by kuromitsuぬれた瞳の奥蒼い月は
In the depths of eyes filled with tears
静かにこぼれ落ちて行く
A pale moon quietly spills over and falls

鮮やかな世界は音も無く
A brilliant world makes no sound
静かに闇に消えて行く
As it quietly disappears into the darkness

秒読みの中かけめぐる闇の中を
I run about in the dark hearing a countdown
そして新たなる時をむかえ今…
And this moment now summons a new era...

“Eden”
Lyrics by Anime Lyrics
Translation by Kannuki

Well, I suppose that opposites do attract? In some levels?

Anyway! Please do continue to support きづきさくら “Kidzuki Sakura” (Archive) and 黒蜜 “Kuromitsu” (Archive and World Cosplay)! Thanks again to Hachimitsu for sending this in!

15 February 2016

Hetalia: Axis Powers: Hungary 03

hetalia: axis powers cosplay - hungary / elizabeta hedervary by teru terumiiHungary was a nomadic girl who loved to chase horses on the plains. She was a tomboyish girl who believed herself to be a boy until she hit puberty. She is described to be a reliable older sister, and the manliest character in the series.

In 2008, Himaruya gave human names to some of the characters in Hetalia: Axis Powers. Hungary received the name Elizabeta Héderváry.

I still haven’t been able to read or watch this series yet, but does anyone remember this cosplayer? She is Teru Terumii, who was featured on Cosplay Holic before as Alice Baskerville and Hatsune Miku!

I hope you will continue to support her through her Blog and Facebook! Thanks to Ivan for sending this in!

14 February 2016

Kuroshitsuji: Book of Circus: Doll 02

kuroshitsuji: book of circus cosplay - doll by rin - cosplay projectWhen she is performing as a first-string member of the Noah’s Arc Circus, Doll appears to be solemn and taciturn, just like her name suggests. As Freckles, however, she has a warm, welcoming personality that is somewhat innocent. Upon first meeting Ciel Phantomhive, Doll felt it was necessary to look after and protect him. She woke him up when he overslept, shared her food with him, and taught him to become a better performer. She readily believed Ciel’s lies, something the other members reprimanded her for multiple times.

Isn’t she adorable? Rin is an Italian-Vietnamese cosplayer, and she already has a lot of cosplays in her Facebook page! Please do support her! And also, please support her photographer, Marcello Masiero! Thanks again to Marcello for sending this in!

13 February 2016

Sailor Moon - Steam Punk Version

sailor moon cosplay - steampunk version by jo-anne cosplay

嗚呼 女の子にも譲れぬ矜持がある
Ah, even girls have a kind of pride they cannot give up
それは 王子様に運命投げず
It’s to not give up their fates to their princes,
自らたたかう意志
But to fight with their own volition

Shiny Make-up 輝くよ 星空を集めて
Shiny Make-up, shine! Gather in the starry sky
ただ護られるだけの か弱い存在じゃないわ
I’m not a being so frail that I must only be protected

“Moon Pride”
Lyrics by Sailor Moon Wiki
Translation by Anime Lyrics

Well, this is an interesting version of our beloved Moon Princess, don’t you think? Please do support the cosplayer through her Facebook, Jo-Anne Cosplay and give her a like or two! You’ll find more photos of her steam punk Sailor Moon there!

12 February 2016

Uta no Prince-sama: Mikaze Ai 04

uta no prince-sama cosplay - mikaze ai 04

「何%からアイになるんだろ?」
“At what percentage does it become ‘love’?”
グラフで表せない心の中
No graph can express what’s in my heart

屋上は黄昏れパープルの風はざわめき
The rooftops fade into twilight, a purple breeze stirs繋いだ手は 暖かく
Your hand held in mine is so warm

君の靡く髪を そっとよけて 近づいた
Your fluttering hair softly moved closer, just missing me,欲張りになってゆくハート
Filling my heart with longing

“A.I”
Lyrics by Kasi Time
Translation by ☽ Moonlit Sanctuary ☾

What a cute and expressive cosplayer! We only see their profile and yet this photo is striking and full of emotion! I hope someone knows who the cosplayer is so that I can credit them! Thanks to Bethany for sharing this!

11 February 2016

Amnesia: Toma 03

amnesia cosplay - toma by stayxxxxこのまま連れ出してよ
Take me away now,
塵屑と粒子の端繋ぎ合わせて
Connecting the bridge of dust and sand together.
作り出す環を のぞきこめば
If you peek into the loop that was made,
その度に形をかえ
Sometime, it will change its shape,
廻りはじめる
And begin to spin.
また私に そう 出会うために
Yes, in order to meet me again.

何一つ頼れない
I can’t rely on a single thing.
何一つ信じられない
I can’t believe in a single thing.
せめて夢であれば救われたのに
If at least I had a dream, I would be saved.

“Zoetrope”
Lyrics by Crimson Silk
Translation by Sarah Nelkin

Another amazing cosplay by stayxxxx! I don’t know how she manages to look so different every time she cosplays a new character, but that’s also what I admire so much about her! I really hope I will get to meet her one day! Thanks to Elbereth for sharing this!

06 February 2016

Sailor Moon: Kumada Yuuichirou

sailor moon cosplay - kumada yuuichirou by thedarkenedelf

In his first appearance, Kumada Yuuichirou was sleeping on the steps in front of Hikawa Shrine. He fell in love with Hino Rei at first sight and begged her grandfather to allow him to become an apprentice at the shrine. Rei’s grandfather trained Yuuichirou vigorously and he continued to work hard in order to become a better version of himself.

I never thought anyone would be interested into cosplaying this character! I loved Yuuichirou very much, and thought he would be a perfect match for Rei, but since he’s an anime-only character, I guess that could only happen in fan fiction! Anyway, please support the cosplayer, The Darkened Elf, through Deviant Art, Facebook, and Tumblr! Thanks to Rikachan for sending this in!

05 February 2016

Uta no Prince-sama: Camus and Mikaze Ai

uta no prince-sama cosplay - camus by stayxxxx and mikaze ai by aza miyukoルージュに隠した
Real lips concealed in rouge
言葉に出来ない Secretなハート
Have no right to speak of a secret heart
ホントの自分は何処にある?
Where is my true self?
黄昏れた心
A faded heart

ヴィヴィッド色な
In vivid colors,

My old dream

弾けていた
Has burst open!

In those days…

君だけは何故だろう?
Why is it that you’re the only one
騙せない…
I cannot deceive…?


“Moonlight DEAREST”
Lyrics and Translation by 

Another amazing cosplay by stayxxxx and this time, she is with Aza Miyuko! Please do support them through their Facebook pages: stayxxxx and Miyuko Cosplayer! Thanks again to Linda for sending this in!

01 February 2016

Final Fantasy XIII: Éclair Farron aka Lightning 05

final fantasy xiii cosplay - lightning by kiyorami kanon 「泣いたっていいんだよ」 君が不意にそう言ってくれたから
You suddenly said, “You can cry if you want”
なんだか嬉しくて 涙じゃなく笑顔がこぼれた
Somehow it made me happy, instead of tears I smiled不器用すぎる言葉で 君を傷つけてしまった
My words so clumsy, they hurt you
それでも離れたりしないで 今もこうして支えになってくれてるんだ
But I don’t want you to leave me, I want you to stay beside me
きっと…
always

叶えたい願い 叶えたい夢
Wishes and dreams I want to come true
届けたい 想いすべて
The feelings I wish I could tell you
信じ続ける事が 奇跡を呼んで
A miracle created from the things I’ve always believed
未来に繋がってゆくよ
Is connected to the futureずっと ねぇずっと 見守っていて欲しい
Always, always I want you to watch over me

Dear my friend

“Because You’re Here”
Lyrics and Translation by
Lyric Wikia

Amazing Lightning cosplay by Japanese cosplayer, Kiyorami Kanon (響羅美 奏音)! This simple, front view shot of the cosplayer really makes her look like a CG character! Please be sure to follow and support her on Twitter and World Cosplay! Thanks to Leia for sending this in!