Vocaloid 2: Kagamine Rin, Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Len, and Kaito

Blessings for your birthday
Blessings for your everyday

最後の一秒まで前を向け
Face forward until the very last second

剥がしても何故だか増えてくタグと
With tags that multiply even if torn off,
ランク付けされてく理不尽な価値
And the unreasonable worth from the rank attached to you,
そんな数値で人を推し量らないでと
You shouldn’t make assumptions about people with those values.
飛び交う言葉を手で覆い隠した
I masked those fluttering words with my hands.

Oh... It’s time to get up

灯火を消す前に
Before you turn off the light.

Oh... It's time to get up

足元を照らせ！
Brighten your step!

ほらここをじっと見つめてみて
Hey, try to take a good look over here,
最高の味方が映ってるでしょ？
Your greatest ally is reflected back at you, right?
それは命の証
That’s the proof of life.

“Blessing”
Lyrics and Translation by Vocaloid Lyrics

I immediately recognized that this is another amazing photo by the late Saya. It seems she and Kaname are close friends because this is the second Vocaloid shoot that they did together (you can see the other one I featured last February here). It still makes me sad to think she’s gone. Thanks to Midori for sending this in!

Source: Yuukayuuchan on Deviant Art

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Vocaloid 2: Kaito and Hatsune Miku 03

もし　あの頃と同じように
わたしが　空き地で泣いていたなら
If I cry on the empty lot like I used to
また　あの時と同じように
あなたは　守ってくれるのかしら
Will you solace me like you used to?

あの頃は　何もあまり考えず
In those days I vaguely believed
あなたのお嫁さんになると　思ってた
I would be your bride

まだ　これからも同じように
As usual, let me walk with you
歩いて　ゆこうね
Holding each other’s hands
手をつないで　どこまでも
To the end of the world

“Just Like We Used to Be”
Lyrics by Vocaloid Lyrics | Translation by Vocaloid English

I still can’t believe Saya is gone… it makes me sad whenever I remember this, but I’m very happy that there are still many photos of her around. Many thanks to Saya’s fans who maintain her Fan Site!

Source: Angel Cosplayer Saya on Blogspot

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Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: Ryugu Rena 03

Source: Photobucket

Rena’s real name is actually “Reina”, a name she used before she moved from Hinamizawa to Ibaraki with her parents one year prior to the events of Higurashi no Naku Koro ni. She discovered that her mother having an affair, triggering the Hinamizawa syndrome, which caused Reina to smash all the windows in her new school and assault three male students with a metal bat. Believing herself to be cursed by Oyashiro for leaving Hinamizawa, Reina returned to the village with her father shortly after the incident and changed her name to “Rena” out of shame of her parents’ subsequent divorce.

This cosplayer looks familiar, but I’m not sure who she could be. She really adorable though! Thanks again to Lily for sending this in!

EDIT: Thanks to Crispy Chip for letting me know this is Saya!

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Sailor Moon R: Sailor Pluto

The oldest among the Sailor Senshi, Sailor Pluto has been described as distant and somewhat lonely. This is possibly due to duty of being stationed at the Space-Time door entrusted to her by Queen Serenity. However, she does consistently display warmth and affection for Chibiusa, and later cares for Hotaru along with Michiru and Haruka.

Another epic cosplay by Saya! I wonder why I’m getting a lot of her photos lately. I guess her fans are missing her a lot these days? Thanks to Maritess for sending this in and to MPzero for the awesome photography!

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Final Fantasy VII Advent Children: Kadaj 02

Like Sephiroth before him, Kadaj’s trip into the Lifestream does not actually kill him. He eventually revived himself along with two more Remnants of Sephiroth, Loz and Yazoo, inside the Northern Cave Crater as the Turks were collecting Jenova's head. The three of them effortlessly defeated the Turks before deciding to locate Jenova's head, that of which the Turks had somehow managed to escape with.

Another awesome cosplay by Saya! Every time I see her cosplay photos, it makes me sad that we will never be able to see new ones from her anymore. Thanks again to Sheila for sending this in!

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Togainu no Chi: Akira 03

Faced with no other option, Akira left for the city of Toshima as a fugitive falsely accused of murder. Upon his arrival, he was harassed by a group of thugs, only to be saved by a man dressed in black, who brutally murdered his attackers with his sword. The man threatened Akira as well, but when he showed too much pride to beg for his life, his “savior” decided to let him live.

I’m guessing that the man dressed in black is actually Shiki, but I haven’t seen the anime nor played the games. In any case, this is yet another great cosplay by the late Saya! Thanks again to Ophelia for sending this in!

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Fushigi Yuugi: Nuriko

First appearing to be “Korin” from Hotohori’s harem, Nuriko is one of the seven Suzaku warriors and he is, in fact, a man. Korin was the name of his younger sister who died at a young age, and Nuriko began dressing like her to keep her memory alive. He later comes to terms with the fact that his cross-dressing resulted from the unyielding pain of the loss of his sister, and that he had been trying to live his life the way Korin would have, not as he would have.

I think this may be Saya, but I’m not completely sure. Can anyone verify this for me? Thanks to Sammy for sending this in!

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Kannazuki no Miko: Kurusugawa Himeko and Himemiya Chikane

The reincarnations of the Solar and Luna Miko respectively, Kurusugawa Himeko and Himemiya Chikane were two, normal high school girls of Mahoroba’s prestigious Ototachibana Academy until an ancient evil, the eight Orochi, arose once more. It was on the first day of October, which was also both Himeko’s and Chikane’s birthday, when the Orochi had awaken. That day is also known as the Kannazuki, literally “the goddess month”, in the traditional Japanese lunisolar calendar.

This is pretty spectacular! Both girls look the part, and the photo has a dreamy effect to it! Thanks again to Lily for sending this in!

EDIT: Thanks to Phantomhive Yuharu for letting me know the cosplayers are Saya and Mishin!

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Lucky Star: Hiiragi Kagami 03

Kagami is a bit egotistical, although she is also somewhat weak when it comes to common household chores such as cooking and cleaning. For some reason or other, she is constantly attempting to hide the fact that she has a deep sense of attachment to her friends. However, Kagami does enjoy mocking Konata’s smaller-than-average physique, much to the latter's chagrin.

Such a cute Kagami! Although the lighting is playing tricks with the real color of her wig. Thanks again to Melanie for sending this in!

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Gundam Seed Destiny: Lacus Clyne 02

In the beginning of the 2nd season, Lacus was living with Kira Yamato at Reverend Malchio’s Orphanage in the Marshall Islands. However, the peaceful days came to an abrupt end when a disaster from the new war forced them to move in with their former comrades, Andrew Waltfeld and Murrue Ramius at their shared mansion in Orb. The Coordinators made an attempt on Lacus’ life, but Kira was able to defeat them with the Freedom.

Cute cosplayer and oh-so-many Haros! I love how she colored her eyebrows pink, those blue eyes are really captivating! Thanks again to Michelle for sending this!

EDIT: Thanks to kohta for letting me know the cosplayer is Saya!

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Vampire Knight: Touya Rima 03

Touya Rima possesses a strong, self-assured personality similar to Shiki Senri. She does not like to expend energy needlessly and is a lady with few words. She is a quick thinker, indifferent, and aloof, but often worries about Shiki and Ichijo Takuma. Despite her apparent lack of interest, she has no qualms about speaking her mind and unexpectedly has a short-tempered side as well.

Cute Rima! I believe this is another one of Saya’s works, but I’m not completely certain. Thanks to Emilio for sending this in!

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Kuroshitsuji: Sebastian Michaelis 06

The Phantomhive butler that can do everything no matter how impossible it may seem, Sebastian Michaelis is demon bound to Ciel Phantomhive by a Faustian contract. His demonic self has yet to be revealed, but a depiction of sharp teeth, high-heeled boots, and elongated nails have been given. His present appearance bears a striking resemblance to Ciel’s father, Lord Vincent Phantomhive.

Beautiful cosplay by the late Saya! This scene is from one of my favorite episodes in the anime, so of course I had to feature it! Thanks to Mariane for sending this!

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Farewell, Saya…

Many of you have probably already heard the news, but I didn’t want to post this until I confirmed it myself… Sadly, it appears the rumor regarding Miss Saya’s untimely death appears to be true.

According to her little sister, Miss Saya (沙谷) passed away at 5:27 am on the 15th of March due to an accident. There are no further details as of yet, and there isn’t much we can do at this point because we don’t even know what Miss Saya’s real name is.

In her official blog, however, Miss Saya did confirm that she was not affected by the recent earthquake, not the tsunami that is devastating Japan up until now. Her facebook fanpage has also confirmed that her death was not caused by suicide, nor is the news any sort of sick April Fool’s joke; as there have been rumors that Saya was retiring from cosplaying.

For me, I am a huge fan of Miss Saya’s. And as a tribute to her, I would like to ask my readers to help me find some of her cosplay photos that I have yet to feature on Cosplay Holic for the entire month of April (You can contribute by sending me an email via kurohiko at gmail dot com). Although I can’t feature her every single day, I would like to do as much as I can to show that we, her fans, will never forget her.

Rest in peace, Miss Saya… I wish I had met you before you had gone… My thanks to Tina, St. Arcana, and Katserest for letting me know about this sad news.

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Black★Rock Shooter: Black Rock Shooter 07

A calm and collected girl, Black Rock Shooter keeps to herself and only spoke once in the OVA confronting her “other self” Kuroi Mato. She does not focus on anything else aside from the most important thing that she has to do at this very moment she’s doing it. Black Rock Shooter is a highly skilled fighter, despite her seeming defeat by Black Gold Saw, she easily manages to fight evenly with Dead Master even though she’s appears as if she’s trying not to hurt her.

Beautiful Black Rock Shooter cosplay by Saya! I love how her scar looks so real and her long hair! Thanks to Pamela for sending this!

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Fate/Stay Night: Tosaka Rin

A model student and idol of Kamiya Shiro’s school, Tosaka Rin seemingly prefers to be alone than be in the company of other students. This is because she is secretly a magus, the successor to her family’s magecraft, and she was instructed by her father, Tokiomi, to prioritize sorcery over her own interests. Since then, she strived to earn the admiration of her peers to avoid drawing attention to her private life.

Saya makes quite a convincing Rin! I love the simple beauty of this cosplay. Thanks to Michi for sending this in!

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Final Fantasy X-2: Yuna 06

Costume designer for Final Fantasy X-2, Tsukamoto Tetsu states that the radical design changes for Yuna from Final Fantasy X to Final Fantasy X-2 reflect a huge cultural change. Because Yuna, Rikku, and Paine now lives in a more care-free world, the designers wanted them to be able to dress up. Scriptwriter Nojima Kazushige added that Yuna's new outfit was a "natural reaction to the heavy stuff she wore in FFX".

Beautiful cosplay! I love how the cosplayer looks as if she has a secret that she's not about to tell. Thanks again to Linda for her contributions!

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