16 March 2015

Naruto: Hatake Kakashi 05

naruto stage cosplay - hatake kakashi by kimisawa yuki

Hatake Kakashi was not always as carefree as most people know him to be. He used to be very stern and serious, but after the supposed death of teammate, Uchiha Obito, he came to adapt his friend’s cheerful personality. Kakashi even become regularly late for his appointments and would come up with grand excuses, the same way Obito did. However, most of the time that he’s late is because Kakashi frequently visited the memorial stone where Obito’s name is engraved in, and he loses track of time when doing so.

Has anyone seen Naruto Stage yet? I wonder how it is? The cast looks absolutely amazing, so I bet the show’s pretty good too! I really think Kimisawa Yuki’s version of Kakashi is spot on, don’t you?

Do you guys have any favorites from the list of cast members?

Source: Naruto Stage

15 March 2015

Shingeki no Kyojin: Sasha Blouse and Connie Springer

shingeki no kyojin / attack on titan cosplay - sasha blouse by junez-chan and connie springer by amayaren

As part of the 104th Trainees Squad, Sasha Blouse and Connie Springer were required to practice hand-to-hand combat as part of their training. Many of the trainees did not see the point in learning martial arts when they were supposed to be fighting against titans, not humans. It would appear that Sasha and Connie felt the same way, as they were seen goofing around instead of sparring seriously.

Aren’t they adorable? I distinctly remember this scene from the anime… I really loved how these two characters could still find ways to take it easy, despite the ever-looming fear of titans devouring them. Please visit the cosplayers’ Deviant Art accounts: Junez-chan as Sasha and AmayaRen as Connie! Thanks to J Nonymous for sharing this!

Source: Junez-chan on Deviant Art
First seen on: J Nonymous on Google+

14 March 2015

Hetalia: Axis Powers: Germany 02

hetalia: axis powers cosplay - germany / ludwigA serious and efficient individual, Germany is a perfectionist who always abides by the rules. He is a pessimist and a neat freak, who loves making sweets, reading, and walking his dogs. His patience is often tested by his unreasonable boss and the trouble-making Italy.

It’s not very often that we see a male cosplayer from this series, so I thought I had to feature this too. Thanks to Daily Hetalia for sharing this!

Source: Daily Hetalia on Google+

13 March 2015

The Seven Deadly Sins Cast

the seven deadly sins cosplay - satan by youne, leviathan by sameki, mammon by arisa chan, lucifer by shimo, beelzebub by neneko, asmodeus by hisui, and belphegor by yukino

Not really sure what this is about, but I’ve been seeing a lot of fan art and cosplays of these ladies recently. As far as I can tell, they are Demon Kings based on the Seven Deadly Sins, so let me just enumerate them for now:

  • Satan (cosplayed by Youne) is the Demon King of Wrath
  • Leviathan (cosplayed by Sameki) is the Demon King of Envy
  • Mammon (cosplayed by Arisa Chan) is the Demon King of Greed
  • Lucifer (cosplayed by Shimo) is the Demon King of Pride
  • Beelzebub (cosplayed by Neneko) is the Demon King of Gluttony
  • Asmodeus (cosplayed by Hisui) is the Demon King of Lust
  • Belphegor (cosplayed by Yukino) is the Demon King of Sloth

Well, whatever this is, please head on over to each of these Taiwanese cosplayers’ pages (linked above) and give them your support! Thanks to Sam for sending this in!

…shouldn’t they be Demon “Queens” instead of Kings? Hm…

12 March 2015

Sword Art Online: Gun Gale Online: Kirito 02

sword art online - gun gale online - kirito (girl version)Like all new players, Kirito had minimal funds when he entered Gun Gale Online. He knew he had to get a lot of money in the game fast if he wanted to enter the 3rd Bullet of Bullets event and find the Death Gun. He managed to come across a bullet dodging game when Sinon was giving him a tour, and used his previous experience with NPC targeting to win the game. Most of his winnings were used up in buying a laser sword, the Kagemitsu G4, a weapon he is most comfortable with despite have to go against other players equipped with guns.

I really hope I get to cosplay this character some day. Maybe when all the hype is gone so that I can gather enough courage to do so, haha! Thanks to Lorry for sending this in!

Source: SAO 52pk

11 March 2015

Vocaloid 2: Hatsune Miku 61

vocaloid cosplay - hatsune miku wearing a chinese dress

今日も謝謝 お疲れ様
Thank you for your hard work today
お気に入りの席 開けて置いたよ
We have your favorite seat ready for you

ネクタイ少し緩めたら
Loosen your tie a bit
お好きな料理をどうぞ選んで
Then choose whatever food you’d like

青椒肉絲(チンジャオロース)に 蟹玉 回鍋肉(ホイコーロー)
Peppered Steak, Crab Balls, or Twice-Cooked Pork
食べきれ ないほど とびきりのサービスしてあげる
Aside from food, I’ll give you great service

“China Dress”
Lyrics from AtWiki
Translation by Kurohiko

Hatsune Miku looks adorable in a Chinese Dress, so I thought this song would be appropriate. Unfortunately, my Japanese is not very good, but I hope it’s more or less a good translation of this cute song! Thanks to Mikachu for sending this in!

Source: Fandomsky on WordPress

10 March 2015

Kuroshitsuji: Sebastian Michaelis and Ciel Phantomhive 05

kuroshitsuji cosplay - ciel phantomhive and sebastian michaelis by kayan and lalaaxあれから幾らか 夜 好きにもなりました
Since then, I even came to love the night somewhat
依存の海 息も忘れて
In the sea of dependence, I forget to even breathe

夢中のその手前で 生温さだけ残して
Right before we get absorbed in each other, you only leave behind a tepid warmth
引き際の美学 得意げなキス 嫌う
In the art of knowing when to quit, I hate your conceited kisses

“Monochrome Kiss”
Lyrics and Translation by
Words of Songs

Now this really reminds me of the opening theme in Kuroshitsuji! I really love LALAax’s work, and KaYan looks so tiny! Just the right height for these two characters! Please be sure to visit LALAax on Facebook! Thanks to Michelin for sending this in!

Source: LALAax on Facebook

09 March 2015

Starry Sky: Tohzuki Suzuya (Cancer)

starry sky cosplay - tohzuki suzuya (cancer) by kagami sakiThe representation of Cancer, Tohzuki Suzuya is a childhood friend of Yahisa Tsukiko’s and Nanami Kanata’s. He is the reliable “older brother” of the trio who does his best to keep them out of harm’s way. At Seigetsu Academy, he would often use the school’s kitchen to cook and prepare food for his friends. He loves Tsukiko dearly, but because Kanata is also in love with her, Suzuya decided to hold back his feelings.

Japanese cosplayer Kagami Saki (カガミ 咲) makes such a lovely Suzuya! As always, please support the cosplayer through her Archive, Blog, Cure, Twitter, and World Cosplay accounts! Thanks again to Florentine for sending this in!

Source: Saki (カガミ 咲) on World Cosplay

08 March 2015

Naruto: Haruno Sakura 05

naruto cosplay - haruno sakura by ito yui

Although she could be considered as a boy-crazy, spoiled brat in the beginning of the series, Haruno Sakura is a compassionate and courageous girl who is willing to sacrifice herself to defend her team mates, Uzumaki Naruto and Uchiha Sasuke. She has always had a deep infatuation for Sasuke, and thus finds Naruto’s advances irksome. Sakura is noted for her scholastic intelligence in the Academy and, by training under Master Tsunande, becomes a strong kunoichi and an excellent medical-nin.

I never thought pink hair could look so natural, but Ito Yui certainly pulls it off without a hitch! She’s definitely one of the cutest Sakura’s I’ve seen! Anyway, please visit the the official Naruto Stage website for the full cast list and the actors’ profiles!

Source: Naruto Stage

07 March 2015

One Piece: Sanji 05

one piece cosplay - sanji 5お手をどうぞハニー
Take my hand HONEY
僕のロマンティックディナーへようこそ
welcome to my ROMANTIC DINNER
喜んでハニー
be happy HONEY
お気に召すまま、気の向くまま
take it easy and relax
メインディッシュを召し上がれ
taste my MAIN DISH
ただし、デザートを忘れないで…
but, don't forget your DESSERT...

“Sanji The Great Blue ~ You Are Dessert”
Lyrics and Translation by Anime Lyrics

I don’t know about you guys, but I find this particular cosplay of Sanji to be… smoking. No pun intended. Thanks to Black for sharing this!

Source: Black C. Neko on Google+

06 March 2015

Fate/Unlimited Codes: Saber Lily 07

fate/unlimited codes cosplay - saber lily by banr

白く 白く 真白な未来が
This bright, bright white future
たった ひとつ 僕達の希望
Is our one and only hope
今の僕には 闇雲な このきもち しかないけど
Right now I don’t have anything but these reckless feelings
正解なんて ひとつじゃない
But there's not just one right answer
僕だけの明日を探してる ずっと
I’m always searching for a tomorrow that's just for me

凍てつく空に 鈍る感覚
The frozen sky dulls sensation
それでも 手を伸ばして
But even so, reach out your hand

“Ideal White” by Anime Lyrics
with transliteration by Haze~
and translation by bluepenguin

A beautiful Saber Lily cosplay by Hongkonger, Banr(板儿)! Please be sure to visit her on World Cosplay and Twitter! Thanks to Cosplay and Anime Game World for sharing this!

Source: 板儿 on World Cosplay
First seen in: Cosplay and Anime Game World on Google+

05 March 2015

Love Live! Cast 02

love live! cosplay cast - toujo nozomi, sonoda umi, ayaze eri, koizumi hanayo, aizawa nico, kousaka honoka, and minami kotori

真っ直ぐな想いがみんなを結ぶ
This clear thought we share binds us together,
本気でも不器用 ぶつかり合うこころ
We're serious, but still clumsy. Our hearts met as we bumped into each other.
それでも見たいよ大きな夢は
But still, we want to see this big dream of ours through.
ここにあるよ 始まったばかり
It began right about here!

“We're Here in the Present”
Lyrics and Translation by Anime Lyrics

Aren’t they beautiful? Not sure who the other cosplayers are, but please visit Rodail on World Cosplay for more of her work! Thanks to Love Live! on Google+ for sharing this!

Source: Rodail on World Cosplay
First seen in: Love Live! on Google+