23 February 2013

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion: Euphemia li Britannia 02

code geass: lelouch of the rebellion cosplay - euphemia li britannia 2
Source: N.E Project on Facebook

By the end of the first season of Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, Euphemia li Britannia announced that she intended to form a Special Administrative Zone of Japan in the region under Mount Fuji. This will evidently give the Japanese people their name as well as their country back. However, during the administration changeover ceremony, she fell under the accidental influence of Lelouch Lamperouge’s Geass, compelling her to kill the Japanese people.

Beautiful cosplay by Suok Jiuan! She makes a very stunning Euphemia, and I really like the way she did her eye make up. Thanks to Syaza for suggesting this!

22 February 2013

Ano Hana: “Menma” Honma Meiko

ano hana cosplay - menma honma meiko
Source: Anime on Facebook
Honma Meiko, affectionately known as “Menma” to her group of friends, died in an accident while they were still very young. One summer day, she appeared before Yadomi Jinta, or “Jintan”, the de facto leader of their self-proclaimed Super Peace Brothers. Although she is awarer of her death, she is unsure why she has returned to see Jintan, other than remembering that she once made a request to him that has possibly remained unfulfilled.

She so cute! Definitely one of the best Menma’s I’ve yet seen! And in case you’re wondering, the full name of the anime is Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae o Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai. I’ll stick with “Ano Hana” for this blog, ok? Thanks to Sam for sending this in!

21 February 2013

Sekai-Ichi Hatsukoi: Yukina Kou

sekai-ichi hatsukoi cosplay - yukina kou by aoyu3319
Source: Aoyu3319 on World Cosplay
A 21-year-old store clerk, Yukina Kou is in charge of the Shoujo Manga section at Marimo Books. He is very sociable with his customers, and is considered to be a “Prince” among his female admirers. Yukina was aware that Kisa Shota came to the bookstore often to watch him work, but when he found out that Kisa is the editor of all of his favorite works, Yukina began to develop feelings for him as well.

Another amazing cosplay by Aoyu3319! I think I could easily become one of his (wait, “her”!) admirers too. And is that a volume of Sekai-Ichi Hatsukoi he’s holding? Thanks again to Finnie for sending this in!

20 February 2013

Sword Art Online: Alfheim Online: Leafa

Source: 肉感少女-Neneko on Facebook
Although initially disliking VRMMOs, Kirigaya Suguha took up Alfheim Online in order to better understand her cousin, Kazuto, as he was trapped in Sword Art Online. She won the Sylph tournament thanks to her Kendo background, earning the title of the strongest Sylph in ALO. Her display name in game is “リーファ”, pronounced as “Leafa”.

A very cute cosplay of Leafa by 肉感少女 – Neneko! Although I’m kinda sad she doesn’t have wings, ALO does set a time limit for those to appear, right? Thanks to Janet for sending this in!

19 February 2013

Final Fantasy XIII: Hope Estheim

final fantasy xiii cosplay - hope estheim
Source: Final Fantasy Garden on Facebook

A Cocoon exile at the start of the game, Hope Estheim and his mother, Nora, were visiting the town of Bodhum when they were caught up in the Purge and exiled to Pulse. Under Snow Villiers’ leadership, Nora joined the resistance in the Hanging Edge. Unfortunately, Nora fell to her death during the battle while trying to protect Hope and after saving Snow’s life. This incident angered Hope and he and fellow exile, Oerba Dia Vanille, followed Snow to the Pulse Vestige.

Really great cosplay and location! First time I’ve seen Takeshi Photography’s work, but I’d love to see more from this photographer. Thanks to Daniela for sending this in!

18 February 2013

Vocaloid 2: Hatsune Miku and Kaito

vocaloid 2 cosplay - hatsune miku and kaito
Source: ~ 書いてください ~

時よ止まれ今は
I just wish that time would stand still
あなたに酔いしれて
I want to savor this moment for all time
揺れる鼓動一つ一つを 刻み付けてたい
I want to be able to store it away, the sound of your beautiful beating heart
とどまれ熱く濡れ 打ち付ける昂まりに
This sensation fills me with joy, this wonderful warm and wet feeling
これ以上は動けないよ
And my whole body is immobilized
まるで御伽噺(フェアリィテイル)
It makes me feel like I'm in a fairytale

“Cendrillon”
Lyrics and Translation by: Vocalochu

Hatsune Miku and Kaito make a really cute couple! Although Miku has been paired with other guy Vocaloids in the past too, right? Maybe I just like the green and blue combination. Thanks to Kanae for sending this in!

17 February 2013

League of Legends: Fiddlesticks

league of legends cosplay - fiddlesticks by 4 itchy tasty! cosplay
Source: 4 itchy Tasty! Cosplay on Facebook

For nearly twenty years, Fiddlesticks has stood alone in the easternmost summoning chamber of the Institute of War. Only the burning emerald light of his unearthly gaze pierces the musty darkness of his dust-covered home. It is here that the Harbinger of Doom keeps a silent vigil. His is a cautionary tale of power run amok, taught to all summoners within the League.

Excerpt from:
League of Legends Wikia 

Amazing cosplay by 4 itchy Tasty! Cosplay group! It looks like the cosplayer is standing on some very well made stilts, which means s/he has very good balance to boot! Thanks for sending this in, and we hope to see more from you guys!

16 February 2013

Unknown Cosplay #140

unknown cosplay 140 from japan comiket 83
Source: Marcello Masiero on Flickr

Thanks to Marcello, I have a ton of cosplays to look through, and this is one of the first few photos that caught my attention.

I’d really like to know where this character came from because the design of her cosplay is really intricate! It must have been pretty expensive to make! Plus, she really stands out among the otaku crowd wouldn’t you agree?

I hope you guys can figure out who she is cosplaying as! And if it helps, here is another view of the same cosplayer. Thanks again to Marcello for sending this in!

Spice and Wolf: Horo

spice and wolf / okami to koshinryo cosplay - horo / holo by tanzoir
Source: Tanzoir on Facebook
A wolf harvest deity originally from a place in the north known as Yoitsu, Horo made a promise to the men of Pasloe that she would ensure them good wheat harvest year after year. However, as the years passed, the townspeople started to forsake Horo and did not rely on her as much as they used to. As a result, Horo escaped Pasloe in Kraft Lawrence’s wagon, hoping to see how much the world has changed since her stay in Pasloe.

Another cute cosplay by Tanzoir! She now has a Facebook Page, so please check her out and give her a like when you have time! Thanks again for allowing me to feature this!

15 February 2013

Chrome Shelled Regios: Layfon Wolfstein Alseif

chrome shelled regios cosplay - layfon wolfstein alseif by aoyu3319
Source: Aoyu3319 on World Cosplay
One of the twelve wielders of the “Heaven Blades”, Layfon Wolfstein Alseif held the title of Wolfstein at the young age of ten. He not only has high levels of kei, but he is also a fast learner, mastering combat techniques that earned him his elite rank. However, his participation in illegal underground matches cost him his title and was immediately exiled from Grendan. He later entered the Academy City of Zuellni as a General Education student in order to start anew.

Great cosplay by Chinese cosplayer, Aoyu3319! I love how she got Layfon’s hair right, with his left side longer than his right. Thanks to Finnie for sending this in!

14 February 2013

One Piece: Sanji 04

Source: Manga Fox on Facebook
At the beginning of the series, Sanji has always covered his left eye with his hair. This is because Sanji has an asymmetrical face, and therefore, the spiral on his eyebrows are on different ends: with his right eyebrow spiraling at the outer end, and his left at the inner end. He often gets upset when someone, Zoro in particular, mocks him over his spirals.

I don’t know about you guys, but it looks like Sanji’s found love.Happy Valentines Day! And thanks to Lilybelle for sending this in!

12 February 2013

Sword Art Online: Alfheim Online: Asuna as Titania

Source: Marcello Masiero on Flickr

Although Kirito managed to complete Sword Art Online, Asuna along 300 other players were captured by Sugo Nobuyuki into another VRMMORPG known as Alfheim Online. Asuna was forced to play the role of Titania, the Queen of the Fairies, all the while trapped in Alfheim online so that Sugo could marry her in the real world and take over her father’s company, RCT Progress Inc. The other players were trapped in a dream-like state, constantly being experimented on as part of Sugo’s research.

Beautiful Asuna cosplayer from Japan Comiket 83! I’ve always wondered how cosplayers manage to make elf ears like that. Or maybe they are store bought in Japan? Thanks to Marcello for sending this!