One Piece: Nami

A thief and pickpocket who possesses skills to analyze the slightest changes in climate and draw sea charts, Nami was forced to become a subordinate of the fishman Arlong, the man who killed her guardian Bellemere. When she realized Arlong was working for the Marines to cover his tracks, Nami turned on him and Monkey D. Luffy, along with his crew, defeated Arlong and freed Nami as well as the entire village from his tyranny. Nami joined the Straw Hat Pirates as their navigator in order to fulfill her dream of writing the complete map of the Grand Line.

Awesome cosplay by Kozuki Tsukasa (紅月司)! Make sure you view the original photo uploaded on Facebook. Thanks to Julie for sending this in!

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Ranma 1/2: Shampoo 03

After Shampoo learned about Ranma’s curse, she could not kill or marry him and decided to return home, heartbroken. As punishment for her failure, her great-grandmother Cologne brought her to Jusenkyo for retraining. During her lessons, her lack of concentration made her fall into the “Spring of Drowned Cat”. She was then cursed to turn into a cat whenever she’s doused with cold water. Unfortunately, cats are the one thing Ranma fears most, and Shampoo blames him for this status.

She’s so cute! I think Shampoo is my favorite character from the series. I mean, it’s really hard not to like her! Thanks again to Jane for sending this in!

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Touhou Project: Izayoi Sakuya and Flandre Scarlet

Because she was ordered by her sister Remilia never to leave the mansion for nearly 500 years, Flandre Scarlet knows very little about the outside world. In fact, she has never had any substantive contact with humans before the events of the Extra Stage from the “Embodiment of Scarlet Devil”. Izayoi Sakuya is the only exception, as she is the maid of the mansion with Remilia as her mistress.

This is so cute! You can almost hear Sakuya telling the young mistress not to move as she adjust her ribbon! Flandre looks like she’s a very good girl. Thanks to Jane for sending this and please view the rest of the photo shoot from Hasui!

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Vocaloid 2: Kagamine Len, Kaito, and Kamui Gakupo

愛し愛され　狂いそうなほどに
To love and be loved to the point of going mad
甘く熱いくちづけは　IMITATION
The sweet inferno burning kiss is an Imitation
麻痺する感覚　遠くなる意識
Senses numbing and consciousness slowly fading
溢れる想いと真実
The overflowing emotions all over me.
黒で塗り潰して
Just Paint It All Over In Black!!!

“Imitation Black” Lyrics and Translation by
Vocalochu

This is probably one of my most favorite Vocaloid songs, so you can guess why I jumped at the opportunity to feature this. Cain, the contributor, said that one of the cosplayers featured here is Tasha. Can anyone confirm this?

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Oh No! Manga Cosplay Camp

For all cosplayers and cosplay fanatics in the Philippines: one of the biggest cosplay event of the season is coming this July!

Oh No! Manga’s official series launch will include a Cosplay Camp with special guests, Ryan Simbul and Loki Heart revealing their secrets and techniques in costume-making!

There will also be a cosplay competition with very hot prizes including a netbook laptop, Nokia C3, and a Hatsune Miku figure!

Better hurry! If you buy your tickets before July 16, you may get a chance to win 1 of 4 kimonos from Loki’s Heaven!

The event will take place in SM North Edsa’s Sky Dome on the 29th of July 2012. I may be going as a secret photographer during the event, so there might be a vast feature of cosplayers from the Philippines in Cosplay Holic soon! See you there! >w<;;;

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07-Ghost: Teito Klein

Later revealed to be the son of Weldeschtein Krom Raggs, Teito Klein is actually the prince of the former Raggs Kingdom, Wahrheit Tiashe Raggs.

After he was entrusted with the Eye of Mikhail during the invasion by the Barsburg Empire, Teito was hidden away and raised by his uncle, Fea Kreuz, as a church orphan. Unfortunately, when Kreuz passed away, Teito was made into a combat slave. He eventually entered the Barsburg military academy and became known as a star pupil.

Awesome cosplay by Yeu! This is one of her older costumes as she wore this at Katsucon in 2009, but it’s probably one of my favorites. Thanks to Julie for showing me her profile!

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Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 Card Builder: Reiko Holinger

An original character designed by Yoshizaki Mine for the Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 Card Builder arcade trading game, Reiko Holinger is a secret character and one of the game's mascots. Like other original game characters, she can take role of a secretary and interact with player during gameplay. Reiko’s hobbies include reading manga, playing video games, and riding her bicycle.

Another awesome cosplay by Ani-Mia! If you’d like to see more of her photos as Reiko, please check out her Facebook Page for the album. Thanks again for allowing me to feature this!

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Martian Successor Nadesico: The Prince of Darkness: Hoshino Ruri

Hoshino Ruri became the captain of the Nadesico-B (and later, Nadesico-C) and has matured a great deal just three years after the series. She is idolized by much of the navy, and Captain Arragi, who was in charge of the escort for the Nadesico crew shuttle when it heads for the moon said that it was his privilege to escort the denshi no yousei (the electronic spirit/fairy). He goes so fas as recording his conversation with Ruri and announcing his intention to share it with the crew.

This is quite an old series, so I wonder if any of my readers will appreciate this cosplay. I hope this won’t be the last though, because I happen to like this character. Thanks to Vincent for sending this in!

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LovePlus: Takane Manaka 05

あなたを知るたび
Anata wo shiru
願いが増えてく
Tabi negai ga fueteku
揺れてる気持ちに
Yureteru kimochi ni
ウソはないから
Uso wa naikara

逢いたい数だけ
Aitai kazudake
嘘つきなわたし
Usotsukina watashi
イケナイことでも
Ikenai koto demo
もっと知りたくなるよ
Motto shiritakunaruyo

“Lovely Feelings” Lyrics by
Anime Lyrics

Another awesome cosplay of the “unattainable flower”, Takane Manaka! I love the setting for this one too. Thanks again to Yuri for sending this in!

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Angel Beats!: Yui and Hinata Hideki

Although Hinata Hideki initially found Yui to be very annoying, they actually care deeply about one another. Yui often pesters him about anything she can think of and Hinata would usually ignore or shout back at her. Hinata later finds out that one of Yui’s regrets in her life was that she wasn’t able to get married, and Hinata helped her pass on by promising to marry her even if she was still paralyzed when they are reincarnated.

I find this photo to be so cute, especially knowing the relationship these two had, it’s just perfect. I really do hope they find each other again in their second lives. I only wish I knew who Kousaka Yun was cosplaying with. Thanks again to Lily 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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Fate/Stay Night: Saber 09

When Arturia was only fifteen, her father, King Uther passed away. With no known eligible heir to the throne, Britain entered a period of turmoil following the growing threat of the Saxon invasion. It was then that Merlin approached her and explained that the British people would recognize her as a destined ruler if she draws Caliburn, a ceremonial sword embedded in a large slab of stone. However, pulling this sword was also symbolic of accepting the hardships of a monarch, and Arturia will bear the responsibility of preserving the welfare of her people. She drew Caliburn without hesitation and shouldered Britain’s mantle of leadership.

Impressive cosplay by Izuru(いづる)! I really love the detailing in her armor as well as her dress! She even has Saber’s signature ahoge. Thanks to Jenny for sending this in!

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