Vocaloid 2: Kagamine Rin 30

思い通りに いかないことだらけ
Nothing ever goes the way I want it to,
どうしようもなく 自己嫌悪
and I can’t help but hate myself for it
八百万の 痛みや悲しみから
To hide from these eight million pains and sorrows,
逃げ込める場所を
I’ve gone off on a search
探してる
for a place I can hide away in

いっそ 岩の隙間に引きこもって
I’d rather stay inside a rocky crevice
月も太陽も無視して 眠ろう
and sleep without regard for the sun or moon
生まれてきたことの 意味なんて
Why was I even born in the first place?
知らない 分かんないよ
I don’t know, it just doesn’t make sense

でも そんな風に 思えるってこと
But while it may seem like that,
それは 君がもっともっと素敵に なれる力が
it means you have the ability to become even greater
あるって 教えてるんだよ
And I’ll tell you why

“As the Gods Say”
Lyrics and Translation by Vocaloid Lyrics

Alright guys, Yukino and I are not completely sure, but we think this might be Arisa Mizuhara. I’ll put this feature under her tab for now, but if someone could confirm it, then we’d be extremely grateful! Thanks again to Yukino for sending this in!

Source: Fan de Manga 35

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Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: Sonozaki Shion

Although she appears to be more refined and feminine than her younger, twin sister, Mion, Shion is actually incredibly shrewd and manipulative. She hated attending St. Lucia’s Boarding School, and escaped with the help of the Sonozaki Family’s bodyguard, Kasai Tasuyoshi. Shion works as a waitress at the Angel Mort and is also the manager’s assistant for the Hinamizawa Fighters little league team.

Isn’t this just breath-taking? Gotta leave it to Arisa, she cosplays so many characters so well! Thanks to nopqr for sharing this!

Source: Crunchyroll

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The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi: Suzumiya Haruhi 11

大事&大事な heavenly time
A crucial, crucial heavenly time
階段が over the way
The stairs are over the way
その場限り無敵のアイだアイだアイ
It’s the spontaneous invincibility of love, of love, of love

忘れないから悲劇だ
You can’t forget it, so it's a tragedy
ものがたりのオキテ
That’s the law of stories
その場限り無心のアイだアイだアイ
It’s the spontaneous innocence of love, of love, of love

実際はか弱き胸 せつないでしょ?
In reality, your delicate heart pains you, doesn’t it?
放っといて欲しいよ
You wish to be left alone
でも、たまに会ったら無我夢中!
But sometimes, you lose yourself in others!

“Star Way to Heaven”
Lyrics and Translation by
Anime Lyrics

I featured Arisa Mizuhara’s version of Haruhi way back in 2007, when the blog was just beginning. I thought that a second look couldn’t hurt, am I right? Thanks to EvenGodDoesntKnow for sharing this!

Source: Crunchyroll

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Ragnarok Online: Priestess

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Acolyte players from Ragnarok Online become Priests and Priestesses by first applying to Bishop Paul at the Prontera Church. Those below Job Level 50 Acolytes must visit all three Ascetics from the Acolyte Job Quests, whom include Mother Marthilda, Father Yosuke, and Father Rubalkabara. Upon returning, Bishop Paul will then give the player access to a room where the next two tests will take place: Exorcism and Temptation.

Another cute cosplay by Arisa Mizuhara! She seems to be a fan favorite among Cosplay Holic readers. A lot of classic series being featured lately too. Thanks again to Jasmine for sending this in!

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Final Fantasy VII: Aerith Gainsborough 02

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When Zack Fair and Aerith Gainsborough went on their first date together, he bought her a pink hair ribbon and suggested to Aerith that she should wear pink more often. By Final Fantasy VII, she had completely changed her wardrobe from her blue and white dress, to her iconic pink and red outfit while still wearing Zack’s ribbon.

I guess the story does show off Aerith’s stubborness. Once she’s made up her mind about something, she’s not going to listen to anyone who tells her otherwise. In any case, another cute cosplay by Arisa Mizuhara! Thanks again to Anthony for sending this in!

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Street Fighter II: The World Warrior: Chun Li 04

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Chun Li is the original fast character in Street Fighter. She utilizes multiple, rapid attacks to make up for her lower damage strikes. Her agility and swift movements make her a favorite among players, and many other female characters that followed played in a similar speedy style. Chun Li’s signature attack is the Hakuretsukyaku or Hundred Rending Kick commonly known as the Lightning Kick.

A beautiful rendition of Chun Li by Japanese cosplayer, Arisa Mizuhara! I must admit, she is also my first choice when playing Street Fighter, and the Lightning Kick is one of my favorite moves. Thanks to Cassandra for sending this in!

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Dead or Alive: Kasumi 06

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When Kasumi was 17, her uncle, the rogue ninja Raidou returned to their village in order to obtain a ninpo spell used by the clan’s leaders known as the “Torn Sky Blast” technique. After managing to defeat Ayane, Raidou eventually mimicked the technique from Hayate, and rendered him both comatose and paraplegic before escaping. Kasumi was unfortunately not present during the attack and since no one told her about what had transpired between Hayate and Raidou, she did not know who attacked her brother until much later in the game.

Another amazing cosplay by Arisa Mizuhara! She sure has a lot of cosplays of different characters. I wonder how many costumes she now owns and keeps in her closet? Thanks to Jasmine for sending this in!

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Gintama: Sarutobi Ayame

A kunoichi from the Oniwabanshu, Sarutobi Ayame met Gintoki when she fell through his roof. When she tried to convince him that he had inappropriate relations with her, he briefly played along despite knowing that she was lying to get his help. Ever since then, Ayame has become infatuated with Gintoki, much to his exasperation. Because oh her extreme masochism, she thinks her feelings for him are encouraged, as she enjoys being put down and threatened.

Cute cosplay by Arisa Mizuhara! It seems she has a lot of new cosplays I don’t know about. Maybe it's time I look through her website again. Thanks to Jeni for sending this in!

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K-On!: Akiyama Mio 03

Akiyama Mio has excellent grades in school and is mature and strict especially towards her childhood friend, Tainaka Ritsu. However, Mio has a weakness against the macabre and horrific, and she is often incapacitated with fear when stories involving ghosts, blood, injuries, haunted houses, barnacles, or any other disturbing topics that come up. She also has a fear of being in the spotlight and gets embarrassed easily, and is the recurrent subject to teasing from Ritsu as well as their their club adviser, Yamanaka Sawako.

This cosplayer looks familiar, but I’m not certain who she is. I’m guessing she’s Kipi, but with her face partially covered by her hand, I can’t be sure. Thanks to Francesca for sending this in!

EDIT: My bad, the cosplayer is actually Arisa Mizuhara!

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Sailor Moon: Sailor Jupiter 02

One of the most consistent characters in Sailor Moon, Sailor Jupiter is depicted as simultaneously the most masculine and most feminine of the younger Senshi. She is tall, strong, and practices martial arts and other sports, but she is also an excellent cook and house-cleaner. As Makoto, she also joined cooking and gardening clubs in her high school.

Cute cosplay by Arisa Mizuhara! It’s been a while since I’ve last featured her. Thanks to Faith for sending this!

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Rozen Maiden: Shinku

You didn’t think I would forget about Arisa Mizuhara, did you?

Yeah I know I’m featuring her too much, and I’m such a fanatic that I made a category in my blog exclusively for her…

But I can’t help it. She’s cosplaying the characters that I adore, how could I resist? Though one can argue that the expression in her photos remain the same, it’s not really a bad thing all together.

It really suits her to cosplay as a Rozen Maiden… She has the qualities of a real live doll. Though I think she could probably look a bit more snobbish, since Shinku is the doll who embodies the traditional Victorian aristocrat…

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Fate/Stay Night: Saber a.k.a. Arturia Pendragon

My apologies for flooding the blog with Arisa Mizuhara’s cosplays, but this is a rare opportunity to show a really good Fate/Stay Night cosplay of Saber. And, might I add, this is also a good time to post a requested cosplay image.

It’s quite difficult to look for a nice cosplay of this character (who is my very favorite!). I’m not entirely sure why. It may be because of the costume or the hair, but whatever the reason… This cosplay is done very nicely.

Alright, so her eyes aren’t the same color as the original character’s. And the sword can use some work. But really… The cosplayer herself is breath-taking, don’t you think? A really nice camera angle too… No wonder Arisa is a professional cosplay idol.

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Vocaloid 2: Hatsune Miku

Double post day perhaps? You know I have something really good when I double post… More to my amusement really.

To the fans of my previous cosplay article, including: The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi: Suzumiya Haruhi, Gundam Seed Destiny: Meer Campbell 03, Inuyasha: Kikyo and Inuyasha, Inyusaha: Inuyasha… I give you, the name behind the cosplays… Arisa Mizuhara!

I was only able to find her after reading up an article on Vocaloid 2, which is apparently a “singing” synthesizer. But anyway, the character they made, Hatsune Miku, is rather cute and I thought I’d look up to see if anyone cosplayed her yet.

That’s how I found Arisa… Thank you, Google!

Please visit Arisa’s site, which has a lot more impressive cosplays!

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Gundam Seed Destiny: Meer Campbell 03

More people seem to like cosplaying the fake than the real Lacus Clyne. I wonder why that is?

I’m not really complaining… Maybe just a little bit. I like Lacus better than Meer. But I did feel sorry for her in the end. Having to live someone else’s life… no matter how glamorous it is, is torture. You may enjoy it for a while, but you’ll be destroyed once you’ve been found out.

But anyway, this is a beautiful cosplay! She definitely a rival for the two other Meers I’ve featured before. Great Job!

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Inuyasha: Kikyo and Inuyasha

This is an image I know I first found from Wikipedia, but now I can’t seem to locate the page as to where it’s located…

Anyway, moving on…

Kikyo is a priestess or “miko” in the anime and manga series “Inuyasha”. She is the keeper of the sacred Shikon no Tama (Jewel of Four Souls) who fell in love with the half - human, half - dog demon Inuyasha. The couple had planned on using the Sacred Jewel’s power to turn Inuyasha into a full - fledged human so that they could spent eternity together, but the antagonist, Naraku, tricked them into thinking that they were betrayed by each other, resulting in Kikyo’s death and Inuyasha’s fifty year slumber on the Goshinboku (Sacred Tree).

Kikyo’s Resurrection and the awakening of Inuyasha by Kikyo’s Reincarnate, Kagome, gave them a second chance to clear things up. Unfortunately, Kikyo perishes once more in the hands of Naraku, separating them once more…

Beautiful cosplay this pair! Makes me wonder if the Inuyasha in the background is the same Inuyasha I featured last July… Hm…

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The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi: Suzumiya Haruhi

Another redundant title, same with my Inuyasha entry… I find it rather amusing that the titles of the anime are the same with the character’s… Makes me wonder if they had a hard time thinking about a proper title or something…

Not that I’m complaining of course..!

I suppose the only critique I can give about this photo is… her smile… It looks a bit forced, but I’m guessing it’s because of the unnatural pose/look..?

*look in the mirror trying to smile and wink at the same time without distorting any facial muscles*

Yeah, it’s possible alright, but extremely hard to look natural. But the risky pose is worth it; I think she really captured Haruhi’s feisty nature… She looks like she’s up to something again… I wonder it’s aliens? Hm…

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Inuyasha: Inuyasha

A rather, redundant title for this one… But the title of this anime is in fact the character’s name after all.

Inuyasha, whose name literally means “dog spirit” is a half demon, half human being, rejected by both races. He embraces his demon side more than his human side, but hates being referred as a “dog” or “puppy”. He has a half brother, Sesshoumaru, in whom he shares the same father.

Great choice of scenery, pose, and costume. You can hardly see how his fake dog ears are attached to his head. Wonderful job on this one! Though I’m not sure if this Inuyasha is a male or female cosplayer…

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I’s: Yoshizuki Iori

Yoshizuki Iori from the I’s Manga is a 16-year-old, friendly girl who is easy to get along with. In the beginning of the series, her usual, positive outlook on life is changed drastically when she becomes famous thanks to a swimsuit magazine spread.

Now she has no idea whether guys like her because she is herself, or because of her beauty.

And what a gorgeous cosplayer this is… She really does look like Iori from I’s.

I remember finding this picture from Anime Illusions, but I can’t find it anymore today… Kind of sad, really.

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