Fushigi Yuugi: Nakago

One of the strongest Celestial warriors among the Seiryuu, and even the Suzaku warriors, Nakago is the main antagonist of Fushigi Yuugi. He is charismatic, manipulative, and does not hesitate to eliminate those who are no longer useful to him. He has exceptional control over his chi, enabling himself to become psychokinetic as he can fire energy blasts and set up force fields. He is also skillful in using a whip and sword.

JURI, who portrayed Amame Hikaru from The Prince of Tennis live-action film, will be playing Nakago in the upcoming two-part musical adaptation of Fushigi Yuugi entitled “Shu no Shou”! The play will be performed 15 times at Owlspot in Tokyo from April 8 to 17, 2016. Tickets are now available on Amipro Ticket Service, but according to Crunchyroll, tickets for April 9,16, and 17 are already sold out.

Personally, the cast looks pretty impressive! But I’ll be posting only my favorites on this blog. If you’d like to see the whole cast yourself, feel free to head on over to Crunchyroll! Thanks to Mica for sending this in!

Source: Crunchyroll

Card Captor Sakura: Yue 04

In contrast to his kind and gentle alter-ego, Yue is a serious and aloof individual who is extremely loyal to Clow Reed. Similarly, although Yukito is fond of Sakura, Yue is reluctant to accept her. As the series progresses, however, Yue begins to respond to Sakura’s request that, rather than being his master, she wanted to be his friend.

This series of photos of Loki Heart cross-playing shocked me; in a very good way! I’ve always admired her cosplays as female characters, but I never thought she would cosplay one of my favorite male characters! (Although technically, CLAMP did state that Yue is neither human nor male!)

Please support her in her new Facebook Page: Loki Heart! Thanks again for letting me feature this!

Source: Loki Heart on Facebook

Sailor Moon S: Tenou Haruka

Although Haruka is female, she is known to use her androgynous appearance to complicate the perception of her gender. In her first appearance in the series, she is dressed similar to Tuxedo Mask instead of a Sailor Soldier (although this form is never discussed again). She is also extremely flirtatious and loves to tease pretty girls. However, when it comes to her relationship to Michiru, Haruka’s boldness becomes that of protectiveness, as she finds it impolite to discuss romantic matters in public.

Wow, just… wow! LadaSever definitely looks like Haruka! Please do give her your support by visiting her Deviant Art! Thanks to Kira for sending this in!

Source: LadaSever on Deviant Art

Kamigami no Asobi: Hades Aidoneus

Hades Aidoneus is the Greek God of the Underworld, who is Apollon’s Uncle and Zeus’ older brother. He is a quiet individual who distances himself from others as he believes himself to be unlucky and cursed. Despite his cold, unapproachable appearance, he is actually kind and gentle on the inside.

Hades’ cosplayer is Hyuga Nozomi from Japan! Would you be surprised to know that Hyuga is actually female? I was definitely taken aback! She looks just like Hades here!

As usual, please support the cosplayer though her Archive, Twitter, and World Cosplay! Thanks to Mikichan for sending this in!

Source: 日向 望 on World Cosplay

Touken Ranbu: Tsurumaru Kuninaga 02

Tsurumaru’s name uses the kanji “鶴” which could also mean “crane”. The crane is said to be a symbol of fortune and longevity in Japan, but Tsurumaru historically brought ruin to his chain of masters. Nevertheless, he is still the best preserved blade from the Heian perios despite his turbulent history.

Doesn’t Japanese cosplayer Mikado look absolutely stunning? Please be sure to send her your messages and support the cosplayer through Archive, Twitter, or World Cosplay! Thanks to Shio for sending this in!

Source: △ (mikado) on World Cosplay

Free!: Nanase Haruka and Tachibana Makoto 03

Rage on

眩しい光
brilliant light
鋭く目を背ける一瞬へ
Stay sharp and turn your eyes to the moment

the sun is blazing on my zealot
better nothing else to be
what I want

手にしたゼロは何だ?
what is the nothing that I got?

find delight in this siren

“Rage On” by Anime Lyrics
with transliteration by Chokoreeto
and translation by bambooXZX

Don’t KumaQi and XiLou make a lovely pair of cosplayers for Free!? I wonder how they managed to get this shot… Did they hire a photographer or rent a pool? Maybe they used an underwater camera? Either way, it’s a very lovely photo! Thanks to Mica for sending this in!

Source: 夕楼76 Shiro on Facebook

Amnesia Cast 02: Kent, Shin, Ukyo, Toma, and Ikki

注がれる運命が
My fate that rains down
両手を満たしていく
Fills up both of my hands.
私ひとりだけじゃ　足りない
But my hands alone are not enough.

あふれてしまう前に
Before it overflows...

受け止めて　支えていて

Accept me, support me,

少しだけでも
Even if just a little,
無意味な世界なんて無いと
I can make a tomorrow that you are able to believe
信じるための明日をつくりあげるの
That there is no such thing as a world without meaning.
もう諦めたりしないから
I won’t give up anymore.

“Zoetrope”
Lyrics by Crimson Silk
Translation by Sarah Nelkin

I wonder why this particular series draws me in, even though I have never played the game nor have I even seen the anime? I even bought the art book at the Manila International Book Fair, even though it was the browsing copy… I guess it sold out pretty quickly. Not surprising though, because the artwork is really amazing.

Anyway, I believe this set of cosplayers have done the characters justice, wouldn’t you agree? Thanks to Elbereth for sharing this!

Source: Elbereth Gilthoniel Bathory on Google+

EDIT: Thanks to Hitori for letting me know that Ikki's cosplayer is Zixell from World Cosplay! The others that we know of are UM as Kent, Yapa as Toma, and Nia as Ukyo!

Uta no Prince-sama: Prince Parka

君と信じたこの夢は
This dream that I’ve believed in with you
何よりも輝くよ
Shines brighter than anything!
一緒に歩いて行けるのなら
As long as we can walk forward together,
怖くないんだ
I won’t be afraid

間違いないって証明するよ
We’ll prove it beyond a doubt,
これが真実のharmony
This is the harmony of truth!

Chase the chance
Chase my dream
Chase your love

“SHINE”
Lyrics by: Uta-Net
Translations by: ☽ Moonlit Sanctuary ☾

Wow, they’re complete and in character too! Unfortunately, I don’t know much about this photo since it was sent to me via email, and the sender, Reijin, would also like to know if anyone has any idea who the cosplayers are! Please do post your comments in the form below and let us know, thank you very much!

Source: SINA

DC Comics: Jokers and Harley Quinns

“Wait for me, Mister J!”

Well, I guess, it’s the season of love after all! This is so amusing, I can’t stop watching it!

If any of the cosplayers happen to pass by my blog, please do comment below and let me know who you are so I can link and credit you! Thanks to Raymond for sharing this!

Source: Raymond R. Sison II on Facebook

Yami no Matsuei: Muraki Kazutaka and Tsuzuki Asato 03

ぬれた瞳の奥蒼い月は
In the depths of eyes filled with tears
静かにこぼれ落ちて行く
A pale moon quietly spills over and falls

鮮やかな世界は音も無く
A brilliant world makes no sound
静かに闇に消えて行く
As it quietly disappears into the darkness

秒読みの中かけめぐる闇の中を
I run about in the dark hearing a countdown
そして新たなる時をむかえ今…
And this moment now summons a new era...

“Eden”
Lyrics by Anime Lyrics
Translation by Kannuki

Well, I suppose that opposites do attract? In some levels?

Anyway! Please do continue to support きづきさくら “Kidzuki Sakura” (Archive) and 黒蜜 “Kuromitsu” (Archive and World Cosplay)! Thanks again to Hachimitsu for sending this in!

Source: きづきさくら on Cosplayers’ Archive

Hetalia: Axis Powers: Hungary 03

Hungary was a nomadic girl who loved to chase horses on the plains. She was a tomboyish girl who believed herself to be a boy until she hit puberty. She is described to be a reliable older sister, and the manliest character in the series.

In 2008, Himaruya gave human names to some of the characters in Hetalia: Axis Powers. Hungary received the name Elizabeta Héderváry.

I still haven’t been able to read or watch this series yet, but does anyone remember this cosplayer? She is Teru Terumii, who was featured on Cosplay Holic before as Alice Baskerville and Hatsune Miku!

I hope you will continue to support her through her Blog and Facebook! Thanks to Ivan for sending this in!

Source: Teru Terumii~ (｡・ω・｡)- テルテルミ on Facebook

Kuroshitsuji: Book of Circus: Doll 02

When she is performing as a first-string member of the Noah’s Arc Circus, Doll appears to be solemn and taciturn, just like her name suggests. As Freckles, however, she has a warm, welcoming personality that is somewhat innocent. Upon first meeting Ciel Phantomhive, Doll felt it was necessary to look after and protect him. She woke him up when he overslept, shared her food with him, and taught him to become a better performer. She readily believed Ciel’s lies, something the other members reprimanded her for multiple times.

Isn’t she adorable? Rin is an Italian-Vietnamese cosplayer, and she already has a lot of cosplays in her Facebook page! Please do support her! And also, please support her photographer, Marcello Masiero! Thanks again to Marcello for sending this in!

Source: Rin – Cosplay Project on Facebook