Vocaloid 2: Hatsune Miku and Kagamine Len

The most popular Vocaloid, Hatsune Miku, is accompanied by a rather grown-up looking version of Kagamine Rin's "twin", Kagamine Len. It makes you wonder if Kaito will get jealous over this picture.

Then again, Len and Rin are supposedly "one and the same", aren't they? Where in the world could Rin be?

Thanks to Fakir for sending this in!

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Nana: Osaki Nana

The tough looking punk rocker with a kind heart, Nana Osaki is the vocalist of the band called Black Stones, which is also known as Blast. Raised by her grandmother after being abandoned by her parents, Nana was expelled from high school after being falsely accused of prostitution. These hardships may have led to her dark and possessive behavior, going so far as to hooking up Komatsu Nana with her guitarist, Terashima Nobuo so that she could keep Komatsu Nana by her side.

Impressive cosplay! I've never seen the series, but I do love the way she customized her eyepatch with chains instead of elastic. Thanks to Miguel for sending this in!

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Final Fantasy X-2: Yuna and Tidus

Two years after the events that occured in Final Fantasy X, Yuna becomes a prominently featured gunner who journeys to Spira to find the truth, and to see Tidus once again. Now 19, she is significantly more confident and outgoing, but also tends to be quite nostalgic. The fayth is her key to finding Tidus, who is the only one able to locate Tidus' scattered pyreflies and reform.

So cute! It seems kids can beat professional cosplayers any day. Thanks to Manuel for sending this in!

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Loveless: Sagan Youji and Sagan Natsuo 02

Created by an easily angered woman named Sagan Nagisa, Youji and Natsuo are known as the 2nd generation of Zero fighters... that is, a fighting pair that cannot feel any pain. You might think this will give them an advantage when it comes to spell battles, but Soubi was able to prove otherwise.

Cute cosplay! I had to crop the original image again to focus more on the cosplayers. Thanks to Deborah and KCC Studio for sending this in!

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Hetalia: Axis Powers: Italy Romano and Italy Veneziano

I bet people guessed this was coming...

Winter Comiket's flood of cosplays are not over yet! There are several more photos sent to that were impressive and cute, but I have no idea who they are cosplaying!

Take these two for example. Pure white clothing and they are holding what appears to be... apples. tomatoes! Could they be cosplaying twin characters? Or is the same character cosplayed by two people?

Take a guess and let me know! And yes, posting links for unknown entries as references is completely acceptable, but those who want to contribute, please be sure to email them instead in kurohiko at gmail dot com. Otherwise, comments with links in other posts will be deleted. Thank you for understanding!

EDIT: Thanks to anon for letting me know they are Romano and Italy from Hetalia! ...and that those are tomatoes, not apples.

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Bayonetta: Bayonetta 02

500 years before the incident behind Bayonetta's memory loss came to be, the Umbra Witches and the Lumen Sages shared two distinct treasures known as the "Eyes of the World". Each faction has one of the two eyes, but they mysteriously disappeared under unknown circumstances. Bayonetta believes the red gem on her jewelry is the Left Eye and searches for the Right Eye in order to regain her memory.

A late entry from last year's Winter Comiket! She kinda reminds me of Lucy Liu with that look of hers. I'm confused though; does Bayonetta like lollipops? Thanks to Reeve for sending this in!

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Final Fantasy X-2: Rikku 08

The prominently featured Theif and one of the main protagonists of Final Fantasy X-2, 17-year-old Rikku showed Yuna a mysterious sphere featuring a familiar person. This convinced Yuna to leave Besaid on a journey, with Rikku following close behind her.

People might say her hair is all wrong since she's not blond, but she still makes a pretty Rikku! Thanks to Benjamin for sending this in!

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Final Fantasy IX: Kuja

The main antagonist of Final Fantasy IX, Kuja is a gunrunner obsessed with power. He is narcissistic, flamboyant, and ruthless who is considered a classic villain due to his habit of monologuing. He is well versed in the arts and has a great fondness for classical works such as Lord Avon’s play, “I Want To Be Your Canary”.

Cosplayer Saya makes a beautiful Kuja. I cropped the original photo in order to focus the image on the cosplayer more. Thanks to Mini Mandy for sending this in!

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He Is My Master: Sawatari Mitsuki 02

Izumi's younger sister who was also hired by Yoshitaka to become one of his maids, Mitsuki is an industrious young girl who, with the help of Yoshitaka's media archive, makes her older sister a "Net Idol". Izumi's popularity and Mitsuki's hard work, eventually allows Izumi to pay off her debt. Mitsuki also gains popularity and has her own fan club from her school and other schools as well.

Cute cosplay! I really love her expression in this photo. It's a bit similar to Orihime's isn't it? Thanks to Lila2021 for sending this in!

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D.N.Angel: Hiwatari Satoshi

The police commander in charge of capturing Dark, Satoshi graduated from high school at the age of 8, and college at the age of 13. He enrolled in Daisuke’s middle school as he knew Diasuke was Dark’s alter ego. Although most people find him cold and distant, Daisuke insisted that they become friends.

This is Hagaren, the same cosplayer as X/1999’s Monou Fuma. When I first saw this on Deviant Art, I immediately fell in love with the photo, so I had to feature it here!

Important Announcement!

Please take note that Nanao's Cosplay Research may be closing down soon! New cosplays will be added on Cosplay Holic from now on. Thanks for everyone's support! Watch out for more cosplays here on Cosplay Holic!

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Vocaloid: Meiko

One of the first Vocaloids created by Crypton Future Media, Meiko’s voice is based on a Japanese female singer, Haigou Meiko, whose singing is suitable for any musical genre. The anime character added on the box of the DTM (Desktop Music) software had nothing to do with the singer’s image, but her appearance had an appeal to the mainstream audience, selling the software quite well.

Beautiful cosplay! I love how she did her make-up and nails in Meiko’s signature red color. I wonder if this cosplay is from one of her music videos? Thanks to Lilica for sending this!

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Kuroshitsuji: Sebastian Michaelis 04

A demon and a butler, Sebastian Michaelis formed a contract with Ciel Phantomhive to abide by his master’s will in exchange for his soul. He is required to do whatever Ciel commands, including becoming his personal bodyguard. Sebastian bears a striking resemblance to Ciel’s late father, Lord Vincent Phantomhive.

Awesome cosplay! And that blurred hand… do you think that’s blood on his glove? Thanks to Bailiff for sending this in!

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