AKB0048: Sugar Rush

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I don’t know if it’s just me, but these girls look like they’re wearing cupcake inspired skirts..?

They’re certainly very colorful and it appears the characters are quite popular in the last Japan Comiket 83. I’m wondering in there’s a series or game based on these or if they’re original design… Can anyone take a wild guess please? Thanks to Darren for sending this in!

EDIT: Thanks to Marc for letting me know they’re AKB0048 from the music video, “Sugar Rush” for Wreck-It Ralph!

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THE iDOLM@STER: Cinderella Girls: Kanzaki Ranko and Futaba Anzu

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It seems I’ve been ignoring this blog a lot for the past few weeks, I’m really sorry about that! Still trying to find that perfect balance of work, play, and party!

Now that I’m back to sorting out the huge amount of cosplays from Japan Comiket 83, I can have a few more additions to the Unknown section which will all hopefully be moved to the Unraveled section. That’s the hope anyway! So will you guys please check out this week’s featured photo and let me know what you think? Thanks to Kiara for sending this in!

EDIT: Thanks to anon for letting me know they are Kanzaki Ranko and Futaba Anzu from THE iDOLM@STER: Cinderella Girls!

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Vocaloid 2: Hatsune Miku 44

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大胆不敵にハイカラ革命
With a bold and sudden calling, Western Revolution's starting
磊々落々反戦国家
Let our hearts be open to it
Pacifist nation
日の丸印の二輪車転がし
Riding on a penny-farthing, it’s the flag of our sun rising,
悪霊退散　ICBM
Warding evil spirits like an ICBM

環状線を走り抜けて
On the train tracks, running along the line,
東奔西走なんのその
let us move forward. Don't look behind.
少年少女戦国無双
Boys and girls becoming like samurai
浮世の 随に
just like those from our previous life

“A Thousand Sakura”
Lyrics and Translation by
Vocalochu

This Miku cosplayer really reminds me of Saya somehow. There are some similarities to the late cosplayer, but I guess I’m just really missing her a lot. Thanks to Tamara for sending this in!

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SoniComi: Sonico 04

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I think I may actually know this one, but I can’t be completely sure since I don’t know the game that well…

It looks to me that she might be Sonico from SoniComi, but that’s only basing it off of her pink hair and headphones. I don’t think I’ve seen artwork of her with a fur hoodie and blue cat ears. That’s pretty specific, unless this is the cosplayer’s original outfit for the character.

Then again, she can just as easily be Megurine Luka from Vocaloid 2, right?

I’m confused. Someone give me a vote of confidence!

EDIT: Thanks to Sans for letting me know this is Sonico from SoniComi!

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Vocaloid 2: Hatsune Miku 37

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ハロ
Hello
窓を開けて　小さく呟いた
I opened the window, and softly whispered out

ハワユ
How are you?
誰もいない　部屋で一人
There’s no one here, I’m alone in the room

モーニン
Mornin’
朝が来たよ　土砂降りの朝が
The morning’s come, a morning of pouring rain

ティクタク
Tick-tock
私のネジを　誰か巻いて
Somebody, wind up my coil…

“Hello / How Are You”
Lyrics and Translation by: Vocalochu

Miku is probably one of the most cosplayed character out there! I think there may already be 40 Mikus in this blog alone, including Sakura Miku and Snow Miku. It would be interesting to see what other variations she’ll have in the near future! Thanks again to 2chmod for sending this in!

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Unknown Cosplay #138

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First of all, let me just say that the details of her cosplay are simply amazing! Just look at all the little ribbons and lace! Someone must have spent a long time putting this costume together for the cosplayer’s Comiket 83 debut!

But who could this girl be? The design seems too specific to be just be a random blond, French maid!

I’m beginning to wonder why there are a lot of blond anime, manga, and game characters. Anyway, thanks to Katie for sending this in!

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Vocaloid 2: Hatsune “Snow” Miku 02

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ねえ　覚えてますか　私の名前
Hey, do you remember my name?
肩に積もった雪を　振り払う
I shake off the piled snow falling on my shoulder.

ねえ　届いてますか　私の想い
Hey, I thought you would arrive
降り積もる雪は　止みそうにない
The snow shows no sign of letting up

“Regret Snow”
Lyrics and Translation by Vocalochu

Oh my goodness, she’s such a cute Snow Miku! And probably more comfortable in that fluffy coat compared to the other cosplayers in Japan Comiket 83. Thanks again to Fumiki for sending this in!

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Fate/Stay Night: Saber 12

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Saber was summoned onto the Fifth Holy Grail War as the Servant of Emiya Shirou. When Lancer was revived by Tohsaka Rin’s pendant, he pursued Shirou in an attempt to kill him once more. By luck, or fate, the remnants of Irisviel’s magic circle happened to still be present in Shirou’s shed, which allowed him to summon Saber (albeit rather clumsily).

This cosplayer looks very familiar. I think she may have cosplayer Saber in one of the Comiket events in the past. Would you happen to know who she might be? Thanks again to Fumiki for sending this in!

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Doraemon: Dorami and Doraemon

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In March 2008, Japan’s Foreign Ministry appointed Doraemon as the nation's first “anime ambassador”. The Ministry spokesman explained that the novel decision was an attempt to help people in other countries understand Japanese anime better, as well as to deepen their interest in Japanese culture. The Foreign Ministry’s action confirms that Doraemon is now considered to be a Japanese cultural icon.

On September 3, 2012, Doraemon was granted official residence in the city of Kawasaki, celebrating one hundred years before he was born.

No wonder there’s another pair of cosplayers from the series this year. I didn’t know Doraemon was still this popular. Thanks again to 4chanatic for sending this in!

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Material Brave Ignition: Ogi Kanae

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These types of cosplays can be pretty hard to guess.

I’m not sure how true this information is, but I’ve heard that there are a lot of independent manga circles who actually hire cosplayers to cosplay their original characters. If that’s true, then only a small number of people will know who this girl is and what series she’s from.

It must be nice to be a mangaka (manga artist) in Japan. Maybe I should learn the language and reset my goal to living there so that I can make a decent living from my art. In any case, thanks agin to Fumiki for sending this in!

EDIT: Thanks to Katserest for letting me know she's from Material Brave Ignition! And now I've found out that the name of the character she's cosplaying is Ogi Kanae!

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Touhou Project: Hakurei Reimu 08

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Hakurei Reimu may be described as easygoing and optimistic, but she is also a dutiful priestess of the Hakurei Shrine. She is also quite sympathetic towards most of the other characters in the game as there are only very few who remain her rivals past the first encounter. Her shrine later became a popular locale for some of Gensokyo’s residents.

Cute cosplayer from Japan Comiket 83! Those twintails are actually a very nice touch, wouldn’t you agree? Tied with strawberry hairclips too! Thanks again to 2chmod for sending this in!

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Supreme Candy: Amano Hanei

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We have come to that time of the year again! With Japan Comiket 83 now come and gone, there are several batches of unknown cosplays ready and waiting to be discovered! …well, ok, they are unknown to me but probably fairly common to you guys!

Today we have a cute, twin-tailed girl who had pink hair and a cross brooch. I really like the cream colored uniform for this character, and there are a lot of line details to her uniform too! Maybe someone might have an idea who she is and where she’s from? Thanks to Fumiki for sending this in!

EDIT: Thanks to Patrick for letting me know the cosplayer is Enako!

EDIT 2: Thanks to anon for letting me know she is Amano Hanei from Supreme Candy!

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Vocaloid 2: Meiko and Megurine Luka

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かわいた木枯らし　そよそよと　
A dry wintry wind breezing-ly.
かわいた木の葉は　ひらひらと
A dry leaf fluttering-ly.
相見える日を　待ちながら　
Waiting for the day when (No subject) come across
刻を数え歩く
And (No subject) count times and walk.
綴る言の葉に　彩られ　
Colored by the gathered leaves of words [by the composed words],
紅く色めき　刹那に踊る
(No subject) turn red and (No subject) dance in a moment.
紅葉一枚　手の平に滑り　
Single deep red leaf falls in a palm of the hand
語るは・・・
and (No subject) tell
焼けた故郷に　別れを告げて　
(No subject) say goodbye to the burnt birthplace,
木の葉の手に引かれ　走り去る
And (No subject) is pulled by the leaf's hands, (No subject) run away.
未だ見ぬ未来への　不安など　感じる暇など　ありもせず
There is no time for feeling fears for the future (No subject) haven't seen yet.

“Paired Wintry Wind”
Lyrics and Translation by Vocalochu

Seeing that Japan Comiket 83 took place during the holidays, it’s not all that surprising to find several Christmas themed cosplays from the bunch! Thanks to Lily for sending this in!

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LovePlus: Takane Manaka 06

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あふれ出す想いが
Afuredasu omoi ga
届きますように
Todokimasuyou ni
いつものコートで
Itsumo no COURT de
あなたのこと想うの
Anata no koto omouno

あなたを感じて
Anata wo kanjite
眠りにつきたい
Nemuri ni tsukitai
新しいわたしに
Atarashii watashi ni
そっと気づいてほしい
Sotto kidzuitehoshii

“Lovely Feelings”
Lyrics by Anime Lyrics

And so we begin with the cosplays from Japan Comiket 83! Thanks to the loyal readers who keep sending this in to keep me up to date! I hope that I can survive this year’s flood of requests!

I may have underestimated this visual novel game. It looks like LovePlus still has a loyal following, even though the game premiered last 2009. Time sure flies these days. Thanks to Shuichi-chan for sending this in!

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