Ten Count | How to Train Your Dragon: Kurose Riku, Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, and Shirotani Tadaomi

I can almost hear the fujoshi scream.

This, my dear readers, is a very cute photo of Baozi and Hana, along with Liui in the middle. Liui posted this on his Facebook Page, and I thought you guys might like it too.

I’m sure a lot of you are brain storming some fan fiction about these three, so let’s leave today’s feature like this now, shall we?

Source: Liui Aquino on Facebook

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Rise of the Guardians | Frozen: Jack Frost and Elsa 03

It’s funny how some distance makes everything seem small
And the fears that once controlled me can’t get to me at all
Up here in the cold thin air, I finally can breathe
I know I left a life behind, but I'm too relieved to grieve

“Let It Go” Lyrics from Disney Wiki

Quite possibly one of the prettiest crossovers I’ve seen today! I think a lot of fans would love to see a movie with these two, but seeing they’re from different studios, we can only dream. Thanks to Lara for sending this in!

Source: Asuka on World Cosplay

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Frozen | Rise of the Guardians: Elsa and Jack Frost 02

I still think theirs would have been one of the best love stories the world’s yet seen or read.

Happy Valentines Day, everyone!

Source: ATO on World Cosplay

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Rise of the Guardians | Frozen: Jack Frost and Elsa

Just… just look at how perfect this is! To pair Jack Frost with Elsa the Snow Queen?! If only they were made by the same animation company, we’d have the most awesome crossover ever!

I’d bet this love story would be super cool and heart warming! By the way, please visit Elsa’s cosplayer’s page, Ivy Cosplay and Art, and Jack’s cosplayer’s page, TidusSurya. Thanks to Dania for sending this in!

Source: Cosplay Fever on Facebook

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Shingeki no Kyojin | Uta no Prince-sama: Mikasa Ackermann and Jinguji Ren

This is probably one of the cutest photos I’ve seen in a long time.

I don’t know about you guys, but I can picture Ren dancing PSY’s “Gentleman” if it means he could make a little girl laugh. And tiny Mikasa looks like she’s really happy to meet Ren.

Excuse me while I melt in a puddle of fangirl goo.

Source: Reika on Facebook

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Chobits / Marvel: Chi and Deadpool

While waiting for the second batch of cosplayers to walk on to the stage, I saw this adorable scene of Chi sitting with Deadpool. I think a conversation between these two characters would be pretty interesting, so even though the photo is pretty blurry, I wanted to feature them anyway.

I found out on the Octo Con event page that Deadpool’s cosplayer is Mark Anthony Vibas. He was pretty funny when he danced to Hatsune Miku’s “The World is Mine”, and he was a great stand up comedian too! I do hope I get to see more of him and his cosplays in future events.

Source: 黑火子 ~Kurohiko

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X-Men / Scooby Doo: Cyclops and Velma Dinkley

“Our glasses! We can't see without our glasses!”

I have nothing to say. This crossover is way too awesome for words. Surely you must understand why? Thanks to Janet for sending this in!

Source: Humble Shield on Facebook

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Naruto Shippuden / Bleach: Uchiha Sasuke and Kurosaki Ichigo

Source: Crunchyroll

Leave it to Miguel and Jin Joson to come up with a crossover pairing like this! (What? They’re in a relationship after all!)

They make a spectacular pair of cosplayers and they never cease to amaze me! I’m a little curious why they decided to go to a convention as characters from two different series though, but I guess we’ll never know! Both Naruto and Bleach are equally popular though, so I don’t think their fans are complaining! Thanks again to Fumiki for sending this in!

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Rozen Maiden Träumend: Kirakishou and Souseiseki

Source: Marcello Masiero on Flickr

Sometime after Suigintou stole Souseiseki’s Rosa Mystica, Kirakishou used Souseiseki’s body to materialize in the not-wound world. Before she could complete her materialization however, Jun of this world formed a contract with Souseiseki’s ring, causing her body to reject both Kirakishou and her Rosa Mystica. Suigintou later returned Souseiseki’s Rosa Mystica and told her to keep it until she finds an answer to the Alice Game.

Cute cosplayers from Japan Comiket 83! And this may not be an official crossover photo, but that is definitely Hatsune Miku in the background. Thanks again to Marcello for letting me feature this!

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D.Ice: Icarus Quinto and Isa Ortega

Source: Ray Magbanua on Facebook

Detectives are seekers of truth.

Even though they fight crime, the don’t necessarily do the action stunts, hold a licensed gun, or know martial arts. They simply seek the truth and expose it. They are on the side of justice.

That’s their style.

However… there is a special detective who has his own style…

Unlike the usual investigators, he has an eccentric behavior which is highlighted by his deviant taste in clothing.

He is Detective Icarus Quinto, the Blue Detective.

Quoted from D.Ice Manga

I wasn’t able to take a proper photo of the blue detective and his lovely assistant, Isa Ortega by Ira Orduna, so I will have to borrow Ray’s photo for now. Would you believe me if I told you the author and artist of D.Ice is also the cosplayer himself? Now that is what I call dedication! Thank you once again for Ray for sharing this!

Oh, and the cosplayers in the background? You’ll probably recognize them all! That’s Yupi on the left, Iincho in the center, and Rei on the right.

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The Prince of Tennis: Echizen Ryoma 02

Source: Get News

A twelve-year-old tennis prodigy who won four consecutive Junior Tennis Tournaments in America, Echizen Ryoma is the son of Echizen Nanjiro, a former tennis pro nicknamed “Samurai Nanjiro”. At his father’s request, Ryoma returned to Japan in order to attend Seishun Academy, also known as “Seigaku”, which is a private middle school famous for its tennis team. His arrogance often leads him to constant arguments with both his opponents and upperclassmen, but he is usually able to back up his statements with his tennis skills. Throughout the story, Ryoma continues to find and develop his own playing style and techniques instead of merely being a copy of his father.

This cosplayer’s just adorable! And am I seeing things or is that Shinomori Aoshi from Rurouni Kenshin on the left? Thanks again to Lira for sending this in!

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Kiki’s Delivery Service: Kiki and Jiji

As it is traditional for witches, Kiki left home when she turned 13 together with her loquacious black cat, Jiji. She arrived is the big city of Koriko and, despite her insecurity, managed to to find friends and a place to stay. In order to support herself, she uses the only witch skill she has, flying on a broom, and starts a delivery service.

I believe that’s Akira Itsuki on the left in the same cosplay I featured her in two weeks ago, but I’m not sure who that girl on the right side of the photo is. Please let me know so I can add a tag for her cosplay too! Thanks again to 4chanatic for sending this in!

EDIT: Thanks to anon for letting me know the girl on the right isSherlock Shellingford from Tantei Opera Milky Holmes!

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Devil May Cry / Black★Rock Shooter: Dante and Black Rock Shooter

Now here’s an epic crossover you don’t get to see everyday.

Cosplay couple Dante from Devil May Cry and Black Rock Shooter were spotted last Otakuthon 2012 at the Palais des congrès de Montréal - Montreal Convention Center (I say couple because of this other photo but correct me if I’m wrong).

A friend of mine, Satty, was one of the attendees at the convention, and he took a ton of photos. You might want to check out his Otakuthon album if you were one of the cosplayers at the con.

It looked like a pretty big convention. I wish I was there too.

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Vocaloid 2: Hatsune Miku 31

ハロ　窓を開けて　小さく呟いた
Hello - I opened the window, and softly whispered out
ハワユ　誰もいない　部屋で一人
How are you? There's no one here, I'm alone in the room
モーニン　朝が来たよ　土砂降りの朝が
Mornin’ - The morning's come, a morning of pouring rain
ティクタク　私のネジを　誰か巻いて
Tick-tock - Somebody, wind up my coil…

ハロ　昔のアニメにそんなのいたっけな
Hello - In an old anime, that was how it was
ハワユ　羨ましいな　皆に愛されて
How are you - So enviable, everyone being loved
スリーピン　馬鹿な事言ってないで支度をしなくちゃ
Sleepin’ - Don't say anything stupid, I have to prepare
クライン　涙の跡を隠す為
Cryin’ - To hide the traces of my tears

“How Are You” Lyrics and Translation by
Vocalochu

A “MikuPiku” was spotted at the AX 2012 in Los Angeles. 愛子 took this photo, but this makes me wonder, did Miku sing Pokemon songs or something? Why merge two really cute and really popular characters together in one cosplay?

Thanks again for sending this in in, 愛子!

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Fate/Extra: Saber and Super Sarah G.

It might be a little early for our weekly Unknown Feature, but this is a crossover anyway and I thought this photo needed to be featured as soon as possible.

This was taken by Kira Hokuten during the Philippine Toy Convention 2012. I know Alodia Gosiengfiao is cosplaying Fate/Extra’s Saber, but I’m not sure who Sarah Geronimo is cosplaying as. It’s funny that from this angle, they look like sisters! I thought this was a photo of Alodia and Ashley at first until I read the description on Facebook.

Got a better idea? Thanks to Ernz for sharing this!

EDIT: Thanks to Keneth for letting me know that this is Sarah Geronimo's alternate ego, "Super Sarah G."!

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Vocaloid 2: Hatsune Miku 28

山の麓の森の奥深く
At the foot of a mountain, deep into the forest
青い髪した魔女が住んでいる
There lives a blue-haired witch
魔女の姿はとても美しく
She is very beautiful
誰もが一目で恋してしまう
So beautiful that everybody instantly falls for her
麗しき歌声　聴いたときはもう遅い
Her voice is sweet, if once you hear it, it captivates you
山の麓の森の奥深く
At the foot of a mountain, deep into the forest
迷い人は一人も帰らない
None of lost people has ever come back

“The Lost House” Lyrics and Translation by
Vocalochu

More Vocaloid cosplay from Japan’s Comiket 79! I wonder what this Miku is offering to her photographers? Flower petals? Thanks again to Michael for sending this in!

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Tokyo NicoNico Cospllection

On the 4th of December 2011, Nico Nico, in cooperation with Japan’s largest cosplay community website “Cure”, came together to introduce the world to Japanese Cosplay Culture.

Niconico’s special stage replicated each cosplayer’s world in detail using 360 degree LED screens accompanied by powerful sound systems! Top cosplayers from popular anime series including Tiger and Bunny, Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica, Final Fantasy, Touhou Project, and even Vocaloid made their appearances on stage!

If you missed the event like I did, you can download the show through torrent. If you’re a cosplay fan, this is a rare chance for you to see your favorite cosplayers moving and without photoshop! Even Kipi made a special appearance dressed as Hatsune Miku!

Thanks to Marcello for letting me know about this! For now, I will leave you with a video of Danceroid members Ikura, Aikawa Kozue, Yuzuki, and Maam performing Maji Love 1000% from Uta no Prince-sama!

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Rio: Rainbow Gate!: Rio Rollins Tachibana

She’s a cute, red-haired, bishoujo, but with only a portrait shot like this, she could probably be anyone! I’d have better lucky identifying that character behind her (who’s either Kyon or Koizumi Itsuki from The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi)!

But I’m sure you guys know better than I do. So please leave a comment if you know who she might be! Thanks again to Fumiki for sending this in!

EDIT: Thanks to anon for letting me know this is Rio Rollins Tachibana from Rio: Rainbow Gate!

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LovePlus / Arakawa Under the Bridge: Takane Manaka and Nino

Alright guys, here’s another “unknown” for you, because I’ve given up trying to figure this one out.

I know the girl on the left is Takane Manaka from LovePlus, but as for the other girl(?) beside her, I’m about as clueless as it gets. There’s not a lot of information with regards to this game, so she might be a minor character unlisted in wikipedia. Then again, she could just as easily be from a completely different series.

So how about it? Any ideas? Thanks to Yuri for sending this!

EDIT: Thanks to satori-chan for letting me know this is Nino from Arakawa Under the Bridge!

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The Five Star Stories and Ah! Megami-Sama! Cast

I wanted to write something witty about this epic cast of cosplayers, but I don't think any article will be able to give this photo proper justice!

…at least, that’s what I want to say, and it’s really half-true! But as for the other half… well, I don’t know a thing about the Five Star Stories! I only know this is such a beautiful set of cosplayers, and that I had to feature it!

Can anyone name all the characters in this photo? I know Skuld, Belldandy, and Urd, but none else!

EDIT: Syaza has pointed out a few of the characters from Five Star Stories:

Back row from left to right: unknown, Alecto, unknown, Candana(orange), Machi(blue?)

Front row from left to right: Violet Tryton, Lachesis

Is she right? Let me know and help me identify the rest of the cast if you're familiar with the series. Thanks guys!

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