24 July 2012

Raks Geek: Bellydancing TARDIS with a Lightsaber

raks geek bellydancing tardis with a lightsaber

“…your argument is invalid.”

I’d have to agree with Braden there. This is just a teaser photo of a new show of geeks who can bellydance and play with real fire. And if you’re lucky enough to be anywhere near Chicago unlike yours truly, then you might want to see this live on August 3-4. So run over to Raks Geek’s website for more information.

Why are all these awesome stuffs occurring everywhere but where I am anyway? Thanks to Dawn for sending this in!

23 July 2012

Gurren Lagann: Yoko Littner 08

gurren lagan cosplay - yoko littner by maka

You’re my star どんなときでも
You’re my star, and no matter when,
キミとStart 駈け抜けていく
I’ll start with you and run past from behind
You’re my star 狙いさだめて
You’re my star, and I'll lock on my target
きっと 振り向かせるよ
And make you turn towards me for sure

“S.t.a.r.S.” Lyrics and Translation by
Anime Lyrics

Our latest cosplay features Maka, and American cosplayer from Raleigh, North Carolina. I didn’t know Yoko wore a kimono at one point. Maybe I’ll ask my nephew for a copy of this series. Thanks to the cosplayer for sending this in! Please visit her Facebook Profile for more of her photos!

22 July 2012

Unknown Entry 126

unknown cosplay 126 from comiket 77

I really love this week’s Unknown Cosplay. Red and black with a little white always makes a uniform look so cool, especially with the gold trimmings!

To be honest, she looks like she could be part of the security team in Japan’s 77th Comiket, but why the gun holster without a gun? Maybe she’s holding it behind her back?

In any case, if you know who she’s cosplaying as, feel free to comment below! Thanks to Trina for sending this in!

21 July 2012

Touhou Project: Remilia Scarlet 03

touhou project cosplay - remilia scarlet by tsugumi-sanWhile Remilia is usually self-centered and somewhat bratty, it is possible to become her friend, but most humans and youkai alike prefer to stay away her. Her name, appearance, house, and clothing all indicate she is European in origin and for some unknown reason, emigrated to Japan many years ago. Remilia claims to be a descendant of the world’s most notorious vampire, Count Vlad Ţepeş Dracul, but this is nothing more than a lie.

Stunning cosplay by Tsugumi-san from Deviant Art! I love the addition of the shadow “wing”. Thanks to anon for sharing this and to Nic Yoon for the awesome photography!

EDIT: Apparently, that's not a shadow wing after all, but a real one. My eyes are playing tricks on me, I'm so sorry about the confusion!

20 July 2012

Vocaloid 2: Hatsune Miku 30

vocaloid 2 cosplay - hatsune miku 30

今日の出来事も
What happened today
君が笑った奇跡も
A miracle smile you gave me
溢れる物語の 中に明日もいるよ
All of them will be in a happy story everyday

ずっと一緒にいるよ
I'll be here with you forever

“Forbidden Canvas” Lyrics and Translation by
Vocalochu

Thirty features of just one character? No one else but Hatsune Miku has ever done that on Cosplay Holic.

I apologize for cropping the original photo, but I really didn’t like that glaring, yellow date. Thanks to Michaela for sending this in!

19 July 2012

Future Diary: Gasai Yuno

future diary cosplay - gasai yuno

The Second diary user, Gasai Yuno is a model to most students for her intellect, beauty, and diligence. In reality, however, she is secretly obsessed with Amano Yukiteru and constantly stalks him. In fact, Yuno is so obsessed with Yuki that she is willing to hurt or kill anyone who hurts him and is constantly jealous if anyone other than her is getting close with Yuki because to her, the only important thing is that she and Yuki survive the game.

Wow, her eyes are really scary. I guess that’s one way of showing obsession through a photograph. Thanks to Anime is better than Cartoons for sharing this!

18 July 2012

Taylor Swift as Saber from Fate/Stay Night

fate/stay night cosplay - saber by taylor swift

Could it be true?

Could Taylor Swift, the cute, pop country singer who stole and broke the hearts of many actually be an otaku? Did she really cosplay, albeit casually, Saber from Fate/Stay Night?!

Well, unfortunately, this is no more than a well-photoshoped image of Taylor getting her morning coffee. The ahoge and ribbon were added to the original image, but hey, we can dream can’t we? And since a lot of cosplay photos are photoshoped anyway, I guess we can consider this one too.

Thanks to the Tambayan ng mga Anime Addicts II for the awesome photo!

17 July 2012

Rockman 2: Air Man

rockman / mega man 2 cosplay - air man

A Robot Master created by Dr. Wily, Air Man can generate powerful winds with the propeller in his torso to pull or push enemies. He can also attack with small tornadoes using his Air Shooter. Air Man dislikes Fall season because the leaves get stuck in his fan, which is why he’s weak to Leaf Shield.

I’m so surprised with how good this looks. Cosplaying from this series is certainly a challenge with all the armor and strange proportions, but I really love how this turned out. Please view the original photo uploaded to Facebook by Ssm!

16 July 2012

Final Fantasy VII Advent Children: Tifa Lockhart 12

final fantasy vii advent children cosplay - tifa lockhart 12

Cur in gremio haeremus?
Why do we stay in the womb?
Cur poenam cordi parvo damus?
Why do we provide punishment to our weak hearts?
Stella nobis non concessit, non concessit
Our star and planet wouldn’t allow, wouldn’t allow
Stella nobis non concessit, non concessit
Our star and planet wouldn’t allow, wouldn’t allow

“The Promised Land” Lyrics and Translation by
Anime Lyrics

And yet another awesome Tifa Lockhart cosplay! There seem to be a lot of great cosplayers choosing her, that I’m a little regretful for not playing the game. Thanks to Angela for sending this in!

15 July 2012

Samurai Deeper Kyo: Sarutobi Sasuke

samurai deeper kyo cosplay - sarutobi sasukeI found this while I was trying to find photos from my latest trip to Hong Kong.

You know you’ve found a lost treasure when Google Image Search can’t find a matching photo for the one you have, which is also unfortunate because I only saved a small resolution and I can’t read the text on the top right.

I don’t think any amount of photo enhancement can reveal what was written there. But as always, if you know who this is or where it’s originally from, please feel free to comment on this post. Thanks for your continuing support!

EDIT: Thanks to Syaza for letting me know this is Sarutobi Sasuke from Samurai Deeper Kyo!

14 July 2012

Angel Beats!: Tachibana Kanade

angel beats! cosplay - tachibana kanade / angel / tenshi

Better known as Tenshi or “Angel”, Kanade is the student council president who is burdened with the responsibility to suppress delinquency and other disruptive activities that the SSS team does. Yuri initially thought that Kanade was the head of the NPCs in the Afterlife School because she rarely shows any outward emotions and has a tendency of talking bluntly. She is personally dedicated to help other pass on.

She’s so cute and tiny, just like the character! And there are even “students” behind her which sets up this shot nicely. Thanks again to Lily for sending this in!

13 July 2012

Macross Frontier: Alto Saotome 02

macross frontier cosplay - alto saotome 2

A somewhat aloof and standoffish boy, Saotome Alto was born into a well-known Kabuki family, but his persistent yearning for the skies has had him disowned by his father. He constantly frets about living aboard the Macross Frontier due to the lack of a true “sky”. He piloted the VF-25 Messiah variable fighter after its original pilot, Henry Gilliam, was killed by a large type Vajra.

Well, this is one male character that definitely looks good when cosplayed by female cosplayers. Thanks again to Danielle for sending this in!