Defense of the Ancients: Lina Inverse, the Slayer

One of the deadliest offensive spellcasters in the game, Lina is capable of killing heroes with one combo of her spells. Her two main spells, “Dragon Slave” and “Light Strike Array”, both provide a large Area of Effect combo. She also has the most powerful single-target spell in the game: the Laguna Blade.

I’m not completely sure she’s cosplaying Lina, since her costume is partially covered because of her pose, and I’ve never played DotA before. But that’s what the contributor, Gabrielle said, so I’m sticking with this until someone says otherwise! Thanks again for the email!

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Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4: Satonaka Chie 02

An upbeat girl who has an obsession with Kung Fu, Satonaka Chie described to be friendly, cheerful, and energetic, but she also has a short temper. She is best friends with Amagi Yukiko, but is secretly envious of Yukiko’s feminine side and talents. This rings true when Chie entered the TV World and meets her Shadow who represented her jealousy.

A great pose and cosplay of Chie! I think the people in the background are actually the rest of the Persona 4 cast, but I guess Chie was ready to pose before her cast mates were. Thanks again to Andrew for sending this in!

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Touhou Project: Izayoi Sakuya 04

WARNING: This article contains spoilers, please read at your own risk!

In Touhou Project 10.5: Scarlet Weather Rhapsody, Sakuya was initially commanded by Remilia Scarlet to find all possible suspects behind the strange weather. When Remilia grew tired of “questioning”, she then ordered Sakuya to personally find and deal with the culprit. After doing so, she told Reimu where to find the culprit and helped rebuild the Hakurei Shrine after it was destroyed for the second time.

That’s an interesting outfit for Sakuya. I wonder if this an official costume or a fan-made one? Thanks again to 4chanatic for sending this in!

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Steins;Gate: Makise Kurisu 02

A neuroscience researcher at an American university, Kurisu has had her research published in the academic journal “Sciency” at the young age of 18. She is extremely talented and and even skipped a grade in the American school system. Despite all her accomplishments, she does not get along with her father and has not spoken to him for many years.

Beautiful cosplayer from Comiket 81! I wonder if that’s her real hair or a wig? Thanks again to 2chmod for sending this in!

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Orix Buffaloes: BuffaloBell

Well, what can you expect? It is Comiket Season, so there will be a ton of awesome cosplays that I don’t know about!

Now, I’m not much of a sports fan to begin with, and that doesn’t change much when it’s an anime or manga series. But I can’t seem to shake off the feeling that this isn’t even from an anime. I think she’s a baseball mascot from a real team, and Japan is well-known for its love of baseball.

I’m going to need your help as usual with this one guys! Thanks again to 4chanatic for sending this in!

EDIT: Thanks to anon for pointing out this is BuffaloBell from the Oric Buffaloes! For once, my guess ringed true, she really is a baseball mascot! I guess the Japanese really love baseball!

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Rozen Maiden: Shinku 05

Being the fifth Rozen Maiden, Shinku's name could also be a play on the Japanese pronunciation of the word "cinq", which is French for the number five. Nevertheless, Shinku in Japanese could mean Reiner Rubin or Crimson.

Shinku is a true lady and a pacifist who doesn’t want to fight against her sisters. Her presence in the Sakurada home has led to other Rozen Maidens appearing there.

A really cute Shinku from Comiket 81! It looks like her dress is made of velvet! Not to mention that her face looks like porcelain! A true doll! Thanks to Andrew for sending this in!

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Rurouni Kenshin: Makimachi Misao

Born in Kyoto Prefecture in November 1863, Makimachi Misao is the granddaughter of the former Okashira of the Oniwabanshuu. She was in the care of the last leader, Shinomori Aoshi, until he, Han’nya, Shikijo, Beshimi, and Hyottoko left her to Kashiwazaki Nenji, also known as Okina of the Oniwabanshuu, when she was eight. She and Okina formed a strong bond, but in her mind, Aoshi was still the best.

I can’t believe there’s a cosplay for my favorite character from this classic series! I guess with the new live action movie coming out, fans won’t miss the chance to show their support through cosplay! Thanks again to Ingrid for sending this in!

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Vocaloid 2: Hatsune Miku 25

Kimi ga ita sekai wa ima mo
The world you were with me in is still
Boku no kokoro de samayou
Wandering in my heart

Tōku hanareta ima mo
You're far from me but still
kono koe ga kikoe masu ka
Can you hear my voice?

Tōi hi no sora o miage te
Looking up to the sky of those days
Tsunagu omoi sagashi teta
I tried finding feelings that could connect to you

“Kimi to Sekai” Lyrics and Translation by
Vocalochu

She's probably one of the cutest Miku's I've ever seen! And seeing that there are already 25 Miku features in Cosplay Holic, that's saying a lot. Thanks again to Fumiki for sending this in!

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Ore no Imoto ga Konna ni Kawaii Wake ga Nai: Goko Ruri aka Kuroneko 04

In the anime, Ruri began calling Kosaka Kyosuke “Nii-san” because of two reasons: one is her wish to have an older brother and the other is simply to annoy Kosaka Kirino. However, it was also revealed that she was hinting some affection towards Kyosuke, as she later gives him a kiss on the cheek. In the light novels, Kuroneko became Kyosuke’s first lover by the seventh volume, but they broke up in the very next book.

There’s no way Kuroneko is this cute! But she is! Another awesome cosplay from Comiket 81! I really love this maid outfit version of her more than her gothic one. Thanks again to Miki for sending this in!

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Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica: Kyubey

A genderless extra terrestrial being posing as a familiar, Kyubey can grant any wish to a certain girl on the condition that she becomes a magical girl who fights against witches. When the chosen girl makes a contract with him, he extracts her soul and places it inside a Soul Gem, reconstructing their body into a more resistant shell able to withstand magical battles. He can only be seen or heard by magical girls as well as those with magical potential.

Comiket 81 has come and gone, but the photos remain to be featured! Thanks for the flood of photos once again, guys! I will do my best to try and keep up with all the requests. Thanks again to 2chmod 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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Otome Youkai Zakuro: Zakuro

An impulsive, half-spirit girl with fox ears on the top of her head, Zakuro is chosen to be a spirit representative in the Ministry of Spirit Affairs. However, she is opposed to the idea of forming the Ministry and believes allowing humans and their Jesuit ideas into the manor is disgusting. She did become smitten with Agemaki Kei when they were first partnered together, but her her opinion of him changes when she finds out he is afraid of spirits.

I’m constantly and pleasantly surprised by Z3LL’s photography skills. What a great photo to start the new year with! Thanks to Kaika, the cosplayer, as well as to Stilzkin for sending this in! Happy 2012 everyone!

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