24 November 2008

Ragnarok Online: Assassin Cross

unknown cosplay 019 / ragnarok online cosplay - assassin crossI think this week will be pretty easy for those who are familiar with online games.

My guess is that she’s from Ragnarok. But it’s been years since I last played the game, so I’m no longer that updated when it comes to character looks and such.

This could also mean that I’m lazy or something of the like to look for information regarding this cosplay. Haha!

EDIT: Thanks to Fairlady-Z for letting me know this is Ragnarok Online’s Assassin Cross!

23 November 2008

Gankutsuou: Le Comte de Monte Cristo

gankutsuou the count of monte cristo cosplay - le comte de monte cristoA mysterious noble man who suddenly appears in the Moon Colony, Luna, Le Comte de Monte Cristo or “The Count of Monte Cristo” is actually Edmond Dantès, a plain sailor who was imprisoned in Château d’If on false charges. It’s on Château d’If that he meets Gankutsuou, a cold-blooded demon who promises him revenge in exchange for possessing his body. It is because of the demon that his body became crystalline, revealing his bones and internal organs.

Another fantastic shot by Tony Quan, the same photographer behind the Bleach cosplay, Ayasegawa Yumichika, during Anime Expo 2007. I really like this anime for its original style in animation. And of course, “The Count of Monte Cristo” is an excellent novel in itself. Thanks for sharing!

22 November 2008

Fate/Hollow Ataraxia: Dark Saber 02

fate/hollow ataraxia cosplay - dark saber 02 Once the noble spirit of Arturia Pendragon, Saber’s soul was later corrupted in Fate/Stay Night’s installment, Fate/Hollow Ataraxia. Dark Saber is actually more powerful, but she is slightly less agile.

Sadly, the only way her soul could be cleansed is for her Master to kill her… but you all knew that already, right?

Beautiful cosplay! She makes an excellent rival for Calssara. Which do you like best?

21 November 2008

Vampire Knight: Seiren

image Little is known about Kuran Kaname’s unofficial bodyguard, Seiren. She is quiet, reserved, and obey Kaname’s orders absolutely. She is also the first to defend Kaname against any threat, barely restraining herself from killing Zero when he threatened Kaname with the Bloody Rose.

Beautiful cosplay! Loon captured Seiren’s expression perfectly. This was taken in Cosmania Philippines some time ago. Thanks also to Erving Go for the awesome photography! Great job!

20 November 2008

Card Captor Sakura: Kinomoto Sakura 02 and 03

These girls are probably among the cutest cosplayers I’ve ever seen.

card captor sakura cosplay - kinomoto sakura 02 and 03

Featuring the student Kinomoto Sakura and the Card Captor Sakura! I love the little wings on Card Captor Sakura’s back, and their hats too! I’m not sure, but they could be sisters, or even twins. I wish there was a larger version of this picture so we can see their faces better, but this was the best that I could come up with.

How do you think they fair with the other Sakura cosplayer?

By the way, I’ve opened up a Blogger account that has the same content as my Sanriotown one. Why you ask? It’s because I’ve been seeing a lot of blogspot blogs that have been taking my content without crediting me. I’ve ranted about this before, and even though most of the pictures are not mine, I’d still prefer to be credited when they’ve obviously taken my pictures and content.

My thanks to everyone supporting my blog(s)! Oh, and please answer the poll I have in コスプレイ. Thank you~!

19 November 2008

Dead or Alive: Ayane

dead or alive cosplay - ayane by shizuka / rainer tachibanaA child born from rape, Ayane was labelled a “poison child” in her ninja clan. She was made to believe that she was an orphan, abandoned by her own mother because of the circumstances of her birth.

One village festival, Ayame, the wife of the leader of her clan, revealed to her that she was Ayane’s mother. This made her envious of the clan princess, Kasumi for being treated like a princess while she, her half sister, was being treated like dirt.

A sad fate for such a young girl. This is a cosplay by Shizuka aka Rainer Tachibana of Deviant Art! She commented in my blog one day which lead me to find her beautiful gallery of cosplays. Thanks for that! Thank you also to Ahbu for the great photography!

18 November 2008

Bleach: Ayasegawa Yumichika

bleach cosplay - ayasegawa yumichikaA narcissist by nature, Ayasegawa Yumichika is a shinigami from the 11th division occupying the 5th seat. In truth, he is actually capable and powerful enough to occupy the 4th seat, but he thinks the kanji of the number 4, “四” looks ugly.

He entered the 11th division to serve Zaraki Kenpachi, along with his best friend Madarame Ikkaku. Yumichika and Ikkaku have been friends for a very long time, and so he didn’t mind it so much that Ikkaku took the 3rd seat, his true preference because the kanji for 3, “三” is the most beautiful to him. In fact, he judges everything by their appearance and chooses to forget all things ugly and does his best to fight against ugly hollows with his eyes closed.

Great detailing for this character! Photographer Tony Quan took this in Anime Expo 2007. He has a large collection of cosplay photos, and I will do my best to feature a lot of them! Thanks for sharing!

17 November 2008

Shoujo Kakumei Utena: Tenjou Utena

unknown cosplay 018 - shoujo kakumei utena / revolutionary girl utena - tenjou utena You know, technically speaking, I know that I know from what series she’s from. I’ve seen hundreds of cosplayers dress up as her and her partner in the series.

Yet, there are simply days when the name escapes me. And how can I search for information about something I can’t remember?

Why, I put it in the Unknown Category, of course, and let my readers help me out.

So, help please?

Thanks to Syaoyue for letting me know this is Utena from Shoujo Kakumei Utena!

16 November 2008

Dream of Teenager: Sha and Tender Shall

dream of teenager cosplay - sha and tender shall / jumplove and king crimsonI never thought I’d be able to find another cosplay from Dream of Doll.

This one is the young priest Sha and Tender Shall is a nun from Aeren, the City of Water Color. Together, they have been retrieving and purifying the lost souls of Aeren from their contracts with Lucifer and his troops.

They are also in love with each other, but they cannot fulfill their love because they have given up their lives to God.

Beautiful cosplay! Tender Shall is cosplayed by King Crimson, the girl who cosplayed Chi from Chobits, and She is cosplayed by Jump Love. King Crimson and Jump Love often cosplay together, and they have a huge gallery in their website! I hope we get to see more of their cosplays soon!

15 November 2008

Street Fighter II: Champion Edition: Chun-Li

street fighter 2 cosplay - chun-li First appeared on Street Fighter II: The World Warrior, Chun-Li is an undercover Interpol agent who joins M.Bison’s Fighting Tournament to avenge her father, the investigator of M.Bison’s Crime Syndicate, Shadaloo. Chun-Li is said to be the “First Lady of Fighting Games”, a nickname she gained among enthusiasts.

This girl really does look a lot like Chun-Li, although I think her boots should be higher. Was there really a pink version though? I remember a red version of her outfit as an option to her blue one, (I think there was a green one too?) but I don’t remember a pink one… Great cosplay though!

14 November 2008

Fate/Hollow Ataraxia: Dark Saber

fate/hollow ataraxia cosplay - dark saber

Consumed by the darkness provided by Avenger (who was thought to be Angara Mainyu at the time), Dark Saber is the servant of Mato Sakura. Her original Master, Emiya Shiro, later had to make the bitter choice of killing Saber in order to save her from her misery; a fate she gladly accepted.

Beautiful costume! I found this on Flickr the other day, and the cosplayer’s name is Calssara there. Most of her photos had descriptions saying the costume is for a German Convention, so maybe she’s German? Either way, she makes a great Saber! Good job!

13 November 2008

Onegai My Melody ~Kuru Kuru Shuffle!~: Hiiragi Jun

onegai my melody kuru kuru shuffle cosplay - hiiragi junThe energetic younger brother of the infamous violinist, Hiiragi Keiichi, Hiiragi Jun tries his best to outdo his brother in every way, often failing in the process. He appears in the end of the first season arriving in from America and becomes Kuromi’s source of power in the second season, Kuru Kuru Shuffle!

I’m very impressed at the details with Jun’s hair this cosplayer was able to achieve! No doubt it took a lot of patience to get it to look just right. Good job!