23 June 2015

Sailor Stars: Seiya Kou

sailor stars cosplay - seiya kou by asukaThe leader of the Sailor Starlights, Seiya Kou is the lead vocalist of the pop star group, the Three Lights. Seiya tends to act arrogantly and appears to be confident in her own abilities. When she enters a local high school, Seiya becomes the school’s star athlete in American football, upsetting Tenoh Haruka as she was the previous star (in track and field). She developed feelings for Usagi, but eventually regarded them to be unrequited love.

You might remember Korean cosplayer Asuka from a previous post in 2014. Doesn’t she look amazing as Seiya? You might want to visit her websites on Tumblr, Twitter, and World Cosplay for more of her works! Thanks again to Lara for sending this in!

Source: Asuka on World Cosplay

22 June 2015

RWBY: Weiss Schnee 02

rwby copslay - weiss schnee by joker of manipulationThe heiress of the Schnee Dust Company, Weiss Schnee is the wielder of the espada ropera, Myrtenaster, which channels the energy of Dust to create powerful spells. She is cold and demeaning towards others, and she initially does not get along well with Ruby, but their relationship takes a turn for the better after the Professor advised her to be the best person that she could be. Weiss does, however, still have a tendency to insult Ruby whenever she makes mistakes.

Joker of Manipulation makes a beautiful Weiss, wouldn’t you agree? If you like her cosplay, please support her through Deviant Art, Facebook, Twitter, and World Cosplay! Thanks to Johnson for suggesting this!

Source: Joker of Manipulation on Deviant Art

21 June 2015

Vocaloid 2: Gumi 05

vocaloid 2 cosplay - gumi by lee ji yun

Sa pagikot ng mundong ito,
In every spin this world makes
ang nais ko ika’y aking mapasaya.
my only wish, is that to make you happy
Ang tinago kong mga luha
the tears that I hid
sa iyo ay aking iniwan na sa mundo ko.
from you, are left in my world

Ngayon nandito ako na yumayakap sa iyo
Now I’m here that is hugging you
Patawarin mo ako, nasaktan ko puso mo.
forgive me if I hurt your heart
Ngayon nandito ako hindi nang bibitawan pa ang
Now I’m here, and not going to let go of
Iyong kamay dito sa’ting kuwento ng buhay.
your hand, here in our life’s story

kuwento ng buhay.
the story of our life

“COMA”
Lyrics and Translation by Vocaloid Lyrics

I didn’t know there were Tagalog songs sung by Vocaloids! And they actually sound pretty amazing too! If you’d like to have a listen, here is the Youtube broadcast for COMA!

Please support Korean cosplayer, Lee Ji Yun through her Twitter and World Cosplay! Thanks to Jackie for sending this in!

Source: QL (Lee Ji Yun) on World Cosplay

20 June 2015

Rurouni Kenshin: Himura Kenshin 06

rurouni kenshin cosplay - himura kenshin by sai

When Shishio Makoto began a movement seeking to overthrow the Meiji Government, Kenshin was forced to resume his training and mend his relationship with his teacher, Hiko Seijurou. After a heated exchange of words, Seijurou agrees, and taught Kenshin the final two techniques, Kuzu-ryusen (Nine-headed Dragon Strike) and Amakakeru Ryu no Hirameki (Heavens Gliding Dragon Flash). His training also developed a desire to survive, so that Kaoru would not be shocked by his death.

I didn’t know Kenshin’s birthday was on June 20! And I’ve loved this character forever! Maybe I will start re-reading all of the books again. Thanks to Cosplayers Archive for sharing this!

…am I the only one who thinks Sai looks a lot like Sato Takeru here?

Source: 佐威 on Cosplayers’ Archive
First seen in: Cosplayers Archive on Facebook

19 June 2015

Yu Yu Hakusho: Youko Kurama 07

yu yu hakusho cosplay - youko kurama by aiba出逢えた ことさえも
Even if we had ran into each other
奇蹟と 呼んでいい
Call it a miracle

共に走った 月日をすべて
For we can be proud of all the days
誇りに できるから
We ran together

----------歩き出す。
----------I shall walk.
この胸の 消えぬ星 連れて行くよ・・・
Taking the never-fading star of this heart

“A Goodbye is the Beginning of Tomorrow”
Lyrics and Translation by Anime Lyrics

Another amazing cosplay of Youko, this time by 相葉ゆの@はぐれメタル (あいば) Aiba from Cosplayers’ Archive! She has more than 100 photos in her account, so please pay her a visit and give her your support! Thanks to Tasha for sending this in!

Source: 相葉ゆの@はぐれメタル (あいば) on Cosplayers’ Archive

18 June 2015

Star Driver: Shindou Sugata 02

star driver cosplay - shindou sugata by enoki

As the owner of the King Cybody, the Kiraboshi order vacated the leadership of the order’s First Division “Emperor” to Sugata, hoping that he would eventually claim it. He joined the Glittering Crux, manipulating Nichi Keito, his friends, and the Crux into believing that he wanted to use Samekh’s powers to become king. It was later revealed that he actually wanted to re-seal Samekh even if it cost him his life.

Another beautiful Sugata cosplay by 牧野 エノキ(小莫)Enoki! She has a lot of great cosplays in her World Cosplay account, so please pay her a visit and continue to support her there!

Source: 牧野 エノキ(小莫)Enoki on World Cosplay

17 June 2015

Tokyo Ghoul: Kaneki Ken 02

tokyo ghoul cosplay - kaneki ken by iwakin

A 19-year-old university freshman, Kaneki Ken received an organ transplant from Kamishiro Rize, who was ironically trying to kill him before she was struck by a falling i-beam and seemingly killed. After the operation, Kaneki began developing ghoul-like tendencies and his rationality began to wane. As both human and ghoul, he often fights with his ghoul side in order to keep his ghoul identity a secret and continue to live as a normal human being.

I’ve been getting a lot of Tokyo Ghoul emails lately. This show must be pretty famous! I’d better start watching more recent anime just to keep myself in the loop!

Please support cosplayer Iwakin through her Cosplayers’ Archive or Twitter! Thanks to Flo for sending this in!

Source: いわ菌 on Cosplayers Archive

16 June 2015

Sailor Stars: Eternal Sailor Chibichibi

sailor stars cosplay - eternal sailor chibichibi moonWhen she first appeared in the series, Chibichibi appears to be about two years old, and cannot really talk yet. She usually imitates others, but mostly says “chibi”. Her names has two meanings, literally “small person” or “small child”, and as a pun meaning “making something last”.

She eventually transforms, under her own power, into a Sailor Soldier, Sailor Chibichibi. Although she does not to appear to have any attacks of her own, she does increase Sailor Moon’s power.

Oh wow, doesn’t Mikuro Nekomi make the perfect Chibichibi? I’m actually surprised to find cosplays of this character, so I had to feature it asap! Thanks again to Sophia for suggesting this!

Source: Mikuro Nekomi on World Cosplay

15 June 2015

RWBY: Ruby Rose 02

rwby cosplay - ruby rose by valxoniaRuby has the unique ability to maneuver at superhuman speed, impressing even the headmaster of Beacon Academy, Professor Ozpin, so much that he accepts her into the academy two years sooner than normal. Because she is the youngest, she can be a little childish at times and is obsessed with weapons. She was inspired to become a huntress by the fairy tales she read as a little girl and wanted to become a heroine who fought for what was right and protect people without asking for anything in return.

Meet Thai cosplayer, Valxonia! Her version of Ruby is quite impressive, don’t you think? If you’d like to support her, please visit her Blog, Deviant Art, Facebook, World Cosplay, and Youtube! Thanks to Rica for suggesting this!

Source: Valxonia Cosplay on Facebook

14 June 2015

Princess Tutu: Princess Kraehe 03

princess tutu cosplay - princess kraehe by mikuro nekomiAlthough Princess Kraehe loved Mytho dearly, her jealousy interfered with Princess Tutu’s attempts to restore Mytho’s heart, because Kraehe feared that he would fall in love with someone else. Her father, the Raven, used her as a means to revive himself, to which Kraehe dutifully obeys. It was later revealed that she was not a raven herself, but a human girl kidnapped by the Raven during his attack on the town.

Isn’t she cute? Mikuro Nekomi’s cosplays are so adorable! Please support her through Twitter and World Cosplay! Thanks to Sophia for sending this in!

Source: Mikuro Nekomi on World Cosplay

13 June 2015

Vocaloid 3: Luo Tianyi 02

vocaloid 3 cosplay - luo tianyi by seeu

東漢末狼煙不休
In the end of the Eastern Han dynasty the smoke signals have never been ended
常侍亂 朝野陷
The eunuchs are in turmoil; The empire is collapsing.
阿瞞挾天子 令諸侯
Aman overawes the the emperor and commands the nobles,
踞江東志在九州
Occupy Jiangdong (southeast of China)! The ambition is the whole China!
繼祖業 承父兄
Undertaking his ancestor's work, Succeeding his father and brother,
既冕主吳越 萬兜鍪
As the king of Wu, Owning thousands of siuts of armor,
縱天下幾變春秋
No matter how the world changes,
穩東南 面中原
Strengthen Jiangdong, face the central.

“Sun Quan The Emperor”
Lyrics and Translation by Saber Butterfly

So apparently, SeeU’s World Cosplay account is a fan site. I’ve heard of fan sites on Facebook, but never on World Cosplay! So if you’d like to support the cosplayer, please head on over to her Weibo! Thanks to Stevie for sending this in!

Source: SeeU on World Cosplay

12 June 2015

Yu Yu Hakusho: Youko Kurama 06

yu yu hakusho cosplay - youko kurama by marika

夜空が ひらく時刻
When the night skies open
瞬く 明けの金星
The bright stars twinkle

闇に生きてた オレの魂に
I’ve been living in the dark
ともった 夢のようさ
Like a piercing dream in my mind

----------忘れない。
----------I shall not forget.
閉ざされた この胸を 開けた 君を・・・
You, by whom this closed heart has been opened

今日の サヨナラは 未来のはじまり
Today’s goodbye is the beginning of tomorrow
行く道が 今は別としても
Even if we take separate paths now
着く場所は ひとつ・・・
We shall arrive at the same place…

“A Goodbye is the Beginning of Tomorrow”
Lyrics and Translation by Anime Lyrics

This might be one of my favorite Kurama image songs from the series, and Japanese cosplayer Marika (マリカ。) makes an amazing Youko to go with it! You can probably tell that I’m still working through the backlog of emails right now, I hope you guys will continue to be patient with me! Thanks to Jean for sending this in!

Source: マリカ。 on Cosplayers’ Archive