Shakugan no Shana: Shana 06

In the first volume of the original light novel, Alastor stated that the reason why Shana did not explode after being shot by Friagne's Trigger Happy was because she held a capacity that existed in dimensional space, who was able to contain the Flame of Heaven's. Shana’s duty initially made her indifferent towards human life, but because of Sakai Yuji's influence, she has become slightly more open. Although she still remains confused and disgruntled by some human traits which she considers to be “pointless”, some of it is actually used to mask her jealousy of her desire to monopolize Yuji.

Cute Shana! And the background is really well-suited for this cosplay. Thanks to Miharu for sending this in!

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K-On!: Akiyama Mio 03

Akiyama Mio has excellent grades in school and is mature and strict especially towards her childhood friend, Tainaka Ritsu. However, Mio has a weakness against the macabre and horrific, and she is often incapacitated with fear when stories involving ghosts, blood, injuries, haunted houses, barnacles, or any other disturbing topics that come up. She also has a fear of being in the spotlight and gets embarrassed easily, and is the recurrent subject to teasing from Ritsu as well as their their club adviser, Yamanaka Sawako.

This cosplayer looks familiar, but I’m not certain who she is. I’m guessing she’s Kipi, but with her face partially covered by her hand, I can’t be sure. Thanks to Francesca for sending this in!

EDIT: My bad, the cosplayer is actually Arisa Mizuhara!

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Bakemonogatari: Senjogahara Hitagi

A weak-looking girl with an “incurable disease”, Senjogahara Hitagi is in the same class as Araragi Koyomi, but she rarely speaks. During her first year of high school, she encountered a mysterious crab, and for whatever reason, she became weightless. She has avoided contact with everyone ever since, and threatens anyone who discovers her secret.

I was wondering why she’s holding a cutter like that. I’m guessing that’s what she uses for her threats. So much for being a weak girl? Thanks to Kyo for sending this in!

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Street Fighter IV: Kasugano Sakura

In 2008, the people behind Street Fighter IV hired cosplayer Takada Hikari (高田光莉) to cosplay Kasugano Sakura for some marketing materials to promote the franchise. Hikari pulled it off very well, and she was only 12 years old at the time this was taken.

You’ve gotta admit, the girl’s got a lot of talent. And she really makes a cute Sakura. Thanks again to Lily for sending this in!

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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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Uta no Prince-sama: Nanami Haruka 02

Despite having dizzy spells from the city’s “noise”, Nanami Haruka enrolled in the prestigious Saotome Academy in the hopes of becoming a composer for her idol, Hayato. Prior to her enrollment, she had no experience in reading sheet music, but she is able to play the piano very well as taught by her grandmother. Haruka proves to be a very talented as the series progresses, even learning how to read sheet music after studying for only one day.

Such a cute Haruka by cosplayer Yuu! I really like this summer uniform better than the regular one for the girls. Thanks to Misakichan for sending this in!

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Neon Genesis Evangelion: Soryu Asuka Langley 07

Miyamura Yuko, Asuka's Japanese voice actress, noted that “Asuka wasn't the most open-hearted character I've ever met… every time I tried to draw myself in closer synchronization, Asuka would never allow herself to sync with ‘me’… One day, I figured out that there was a wall in Asuka's heart.” as translated by William Flanagan. Much later, she included that working on the series was “very hard” and that at times she had “wanted to erase Evangelion.”

I know I featured Kanda Midori as Asuka before, but we didn’t really get to see her face in that photo, and this is the uniform version anyway. Thanks to Daniela for sending this in!

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Rozen Maiden Träumend: Kirakishou 02

Kirakishou is the true seventh Rozen Maiden Doll whom Barasuishou was modeled after. According to Shinku, "Her left eye can see everything, but reflects nothing, while her right eye is an empty hole, with a white rose growing out of it." In the anime, Kirakishou’s shoulders are not ball-jointed, presumably because she is an entity that only exists in the N-Field.

Cute cosplay by Chamaro and another great photo by MPzero! It’s difficult for me to tell how she placed that rose on her eye. Maybe the strings are under her wig? Thanks to Shuya for sending this in!

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Dead or Alive: Lei Fang 03

As she grew up in a wealthy family, Lei Fang has a strong sense of justice and bears a very independent spirit, but is also spunky, intelligent, and cheerful. Practicing martial arts has made her dedicated in improving herself both mentally and physically. Lei Fang hopes that by honing her own skills, she can eventually help others to do the same.

Cute cosplayer! And the character is really quite perfect for her! Thanks to Manami for sending this in!

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Dynasty Warriors MV: Unparalleled

箭矢漫天飛舞
Arrows dance and fly in the sky
竟然在城牆上遮蔽了日出
Unexpectedly they cover up the sunrise on the city wall
是誰 在哭
Who is crying?

“Unparalleled” Lyrics and Translation by
Jay Chou Studio

This is probably old news, but I've only recently heard about Jay Chou, and I'm surprised to find one of his music videos to be a Cosplay MV for Dynasty Warriors Online! He looks so cool as a warrior, doesn’t he? But I wonder if Jay Chou’s cosplaying a character in particular? Do you guys know?

EDIT: Thanks to Stein for letting me know Jay Chou is cosplaying Lu Bu (the horse rider) and Zhao Yun!

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Resident Evil 4: Ada Wong

Six years after the Raccoon City incident, Ada Wong was recruited by Albert Wesker to the "3rd Organization". She was sent to an undisclosed village in Europe that had been taken over by Osmund Saddler, leader of the “Los lIIuminados” religious cult, after he infected the villagers with Plaga. Her mission was to steal a specialized sample of the Plaga held by Saddler and a researcher named Luis Sera, who knows everything about the sample, is willing to help Ada retrieve it.

Awesome cosplay! Ada Wong has really come to life in this photo! Thanks again to Ingrid for sending this in!

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Pop'n Music 4: Smile

Well now, will you look at that? This category’s finally come back to life! All thanks to this… creepy looking cosplay that I can’t seem to get myself to ignore.

Anyone know who this blue-skinned, blue-haired character with rosaries could be? With all those bandages on, I’d think he or she is either unwell, or undead!

Then again, this could just be an original character made by the cosplayer. Thanks again to Ingrid for sending this in!

EDIT: Thanks to anon for letting me know this is Smile from the music video game series Pop'n Music!

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