Macross Frontier: Alto Saotome 02

A somewhat aloof and standoffish boy, Saotome Alto was born into a well-known Kabuki family, but his persistent yearning for the skies has had him disowned by his father. He constantly frets about living aboard the Macross Frontier due to the lack of a true “sky”. He piloted the VF-25 Messiah variable fighter after its original pilot, Henry Gilliam, was killed by a large type Vajra.

Well, this is one male character that definitely looks good when cosplayed by female cosplayers. Thanks again to Danielle for sending this in!

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Macross Frontier: Sheryl Nome 09

乗っかっちゃってる恋でもGO!
Even if this love is a lie, GO!
もう一回なんてないからHAPPY
You only get one shot, so be HAPPY!

no more chance! no rules!

GETしたいから　ラララ　I all give it to you.
I want to GET you, lalala, I all give it to you.

3. Hey, I count down.
2. Are you ready?

1. 覚悟はどう？
1. Are you prepared?
0. 愛、鳴らして！
0. Let my love be heard!

What ‘bout my star?

“What ‘bout my star?” Lyrics and Translation by
Anime Lyrics

Another awesome cosplay by Japanese cosplayer Aira! She really doesn’t fail to impress with her cosplays.

I do apologize for the delay in posts lately. My internet connection has not been cooperating, and I’m this close to finding a new provider. In any case, thanks again to Lilica for sending this in!

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Macross Frontier: Sheryl Nome 08

During a major audition for the lead role in an upcoming musical, Grace noticed that Sheryl's singing abilities attracted Vajra. Lylith sacrificed herself to save Sheryl and told her that her songs must convey feelings to others. Sheryl then promised to Lylith and her parents that she will be the best singer in the entire galaxy.

Beautiful cosplayer! I wonder if she drew that tattoo on her leg by herself? Thanks to Mila for sending this in and once again to MPzero for the amazing photography!

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Macross Frontier: Mikhail Blanc

Not only is this character unfamiliar to me, but I can’t even tell if the character is a boy or a girl! But I’m pretty sure the cosplayer is a girl though? If not a very handsome young man!

We have too many blond-haired, blue-eyed characters, so he could be any one of them, but perhaps that jacket will be a vital clue for those of you who like playing this blog game. Thanks to Rhianne for sending this in!

EDIT: Thanks to M for letting me know he is Mikhail Blanc from Macross Frontier!

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Macross Frontier: Ranka Lee and Sheryl Nome 02

On the Macross timeline, Macross Frontier is set in the year 2059; that’s 47 years after the original Super Dimension Fortress Macross, 19 years after Macross Plus, and 14 years after Macross 7. The series featured the 25th New Macross-class Colonial Fleet, dubbed the “Macross Frontier”, en route to the galactic center. The heavily populated interstellar fleet contained a makeup of both humans and their Zentradi allies.

Cute cosplayers from Comiket 78! Can someone please tell me what Ranka is holding? I’ve yet to actually watch this series. Thanks to Uzuri for sending this in!

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Macross Frontier: Brera Sterne 02

Later in the series, Brera Sterne was eventually revealed to be a Major in the Galaxy Fleet Antares Squadron. He became Ranka’s bodyguard and loved listening to her songs, telling Ranka that he felt as if he was being enveloped in a universe that accepted him instead of rejecting him. Brera later assisted Ranka in delivering her stage 2 Vajra pet “Ai-kun” to the rest of its species.

Great cosplay! Really love the pose on this photo, but I’m not that sure if it’s in character or not since I haven’t seen Macross Frontier yet. Thanks to Tamia for sending this in!

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Macross Frontier: Saotome Alto

A high school student in the Mihoshi Academy Pilot Training course, Alto Saotome is often mistaken for a girl at first glance because of his long hair and fine features.  He was even give the nickname “Hime” which means “Princess”. His good looks were revealed to have been inherited from his late mother, Miyo Saotome, who was said to be a considerable beauty.

I think the cosplayer is Stay, but the photo isn’t big enough for me to confirm. Not to mention the fact that I’m not very good with faces! Thanks to Danielle for sending this in!

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Macross Frontier: Sheryl Nome 06

Despite being a proud and self-assured person, Sheryl recognizes Ranka Lee's singing talent and offered to help her behind the scenes in order to realize her dream of singing. Ozma and the rest of the S.M.S. deserters found a photograph in the remains of the 117th fleet suggesting that Sheryl is Dr. Mao Nome’s biological granddaughter and that her fold quartz earrings were inherited from her. It also suggests that her mother fell on hard times shortly after the death of her grandmother.

Very impressive cosplay of Sheryl from Comiket 2010! I love the colors of her hair and outfit, and the photography is absolutely stunning as well! Thanks to Dallia for sending this!

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2011 Cosplay Calendar for Charity

When Natalie Parisi sent me an email regarding a 2011 Cosplay Calendar for Charity, I had to admit, I was quite skeptical at first. Mainly because I’ve had many requests like this in the past, and none seemed legitimate aside from this one:

25% of the final sale price will support Room to Read (Small deduction may apply. Learn more about eBay Giving Works)
About this nonprofit:

Room to Read seeks to transform the lives of millions of children in developing countries by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education. Working in collaboration with local communities, partner organizations and governments, we develop literacy skills and a habit of reading among primary school children, and support girls to complete secondary school with the relevant life skills to succeed in school and beyond.

This is an eBay Giving Works charitable listing (Administered by MissionFish)

Featured Cosplayers: Astarohime, Rei (Malro-doll), Ryoko (Ryoko-demon), Lune, Astellecia, Siera (Clamwings), K (K-chan009), Lillyxandra, Konoe, love-squad, Nek (neko-tin), Nichi, Green-Makakas, Kaikida

You can buy this calendar from Natalie’s Ebay… and if you do decide to buy one, please let me know how it turns out~ ^_^

Oh, and can anyone tell me which series the cosplayers are from so I can tag this in my blog properly please? I can only name a few… Thank you so much!

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Macross Frontier: Ranka Lee 03

A lively, cheerful and naive teenage girl, Ranka Lee is referred to as the “Little Queen” by Grace O’Connor due to her connection to Vajra. Her songs tend to confuse the Vajra and Ranka feels severe pain whenever large amounts of Vajra are killed within her vicinity. She and her bodyguard, Brera Sterne, left Macross Frontier for a time in order to deliver her Vajra pet “Ai-kun: to the rest of its species.

Looks like Ranka’s not a teenager anymore in this cosplay. Thanks again, Jamie!

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Macross Frontier: Sheryl Nome 04

In the prequel manga, Sheryl is revealed to be the daughter of a couple residing in Macross Galaxy who actively opposed mandatory cybernetic implants by the government. They were ordered to either be captured dead or alive by the authorities for treason. Her parents were killed for their resistance, leaving Sheryl to spend a part of her childhood in poverty until she met Grace O’Connor.

Beautiful cosplay! This probably took a long time to put together, with such amazing results. Thanks Lain for the photo!

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Macross Frontier: Sheryl Nome 03

When Sheryl Nome found out that she was terminally infected with “V-Type”, she was crushed and almost quit singing altogether. Saotome Alto encouraged her not to give up hope and Luca Angelloni discovered that her infection gave her similar abilities to Ranka Lee’s in producing fold waves through her singing. It was during the final battle that Ranka was able to cure Sheryl’s infection which resulted in giving Sheryl the same capabilities as Ranka to link up with the Vajra through singing.

Awesome cosplay! And you can see the Gurren Lagann cosplayers, Kamina and Yoko Littner, in the background in this photo. I spy a Misty cosplayer too! Thanks to Tanaka for sending this!

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Macross Frontier: Brera Sterne

The mysterious pilot of the crimson VF-27 variable fighter, Brera is a cyborg whose memories have been modified some time ago. The only thing he does remember from his past is Ranka's song "Aimo", the first part of which he can play with his harmonica. He is very protective of Ranka but is uncertain with the reason behind his actions.

Beautiful cosplay and wonderful photography once again by Hexlord! I wonder if the cosplayer actually has a harmonica or is just posed to appear as if s/he has one? Thanks to Joanne for sending this in!

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Macross Frontier: Ranka Lee and Sheryl Nome

MoeHaku certainly has a lot of great looking cosplays.

I could be wrong, but I think these two are probably from Macross Frontier; Ranka Lee and Sheryl Nome respectively, minus the anime-colored hair. Since I'm not entirely sure, I decided to put them in the Unknown Section for now and see what you guys think.

Thanks to Macabre-hime for sending this in!

EDIT: Thank to Afiqah

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Macross Frontier: Ranka Lee

Suffering from post-traumatic stress syndrome as she witnessed the destruction of the 117th Long Distance Research Fleet where her family perished, Ranka Lee is one-quarter Zentradi, which allows her to move her hair based on her emotions and above-average resistance to the vacuum of space. She becomes the adopted younger sister of S.M.S. ace, Ozma Lee and is later discovered in a Miss Macross Contest. She idolizes Sheryl Nome and dreamed of becoming a singer ever since she was young.

Such a cute Ranka! Though I doubt any cosplayer can make their hair or wig move depending on what they're feeling. Unless Japan has developed something like that, which is highly likely! Thanks to Recca for sending this in!

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Macross Frontier: Sheryl Nome

The pop idol from Macross Galaxy, Macross Frontier's sister fleet, Sheryl Nome is a very proud and self-assured person with the beauty and talent to back it up. She is later revealed to be a failed experiment known as Fairy 9 and was nothing more than an anonymous, orphan girl from the Galaxy Slums. Having outlived her usefulness, Grace O'Connor discards her, not really counting on the fact that she might survive.

Beautiful cosplay! I like the strawberry highlights on her hair, and her gorgeous shoes. Really great work!

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