Vocaloid 2: Kagamine Rin 15

真夜中の4時にみつけた　四ツ葉のクローバー焼きついた
At 4 o'clock that midnight I found a four-leaf clover, I was impressed
三ツ足のカラス　屋根の上で不気味に見つめる
Three legged crow, upon the roof it ghastly watches us
双子はいつまでも石油で体を清めて　ほのかに香る
Twins eternally cleanse their bodies with oil, faintly emitting a scent
有機モノソミー　ひとりきり
Organic monotony, all alone

“Deep Sea Underground” Lyrics and Translation by
Vocalochu

Peter, the one who sent in this photo, thought this cosplayer might be the same one I featured back in January 2010. What do you guys think? Thanks again for sending this!

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Ikkitousen: Ryuubi Gentoku

A klutzy, ditzy, bespectacled bookworm with seemingly no combat skills whatsoever, Ryuubi Gentoku is destined to become a great leader, but is presently too timid and carefree to become one. She is, however, more than willing to do her best for her friends. She possesses the most destructive dragon ever seen, which is so evil that it radiates entropic energy and nearly made her disembowel herself.

Hard to imagine how such a cute and timid girl would have something so powerful. Thanks to Orion for sending this in! First found on Kyoko’s Tumblr!

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Street Fighter II: The World Warrior: Chun Li 03

Chun Li is generally a cheerful woman who often gets happy and excited whenever she wins a fight. As a member of the police Interpol, she takes her job very seriously and always does her best to complete her mission. Chun Li can be quite competitive with other female fighters, but sometimes becomes allies or even friends with them outside the ring.

Cute cosplayer! I wonder what that game is? It looks like a slot machine of some sort. Thanks to Ingrid for sending this in!

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The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi: Nagato Yuki 08

In one of the episodes of the Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi, Yuki and Haruhi acted as stand-ins for four-member band in their school cultural festival. Surprisingly (or unsurprisingly), Yuki was able to memorize the music piece just by looking at it, and played the guitar flawlessly on stage. Kyon later commented that Yuki probably played along with Haruhi to keep her from being bored.

Awesome cosplay! I had to crop this, but the original image is linked on the thumbnail, so feel free to see the high-res version! Thanks to Shinji for sending this in!

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Death Note: Amane Misa and Yagami Light

Death Note
How to Use It

• The human whose name is written in this notebook will die.
• This notebook will not take effect unless the writer has the subject's face in their mind when writing his/her name. Therefore, people sharing the same name will not be affected.
• If the cause of death is written within 40 seconds of writing the subject's name, it will happen.
• If the cause of death is not specified, the subject will simply die of a heart attack.
• After writing the cause of death, the details of the death should be written in the next 6 minutes and 40 seconds.

I wonder, if you found a Death Note, would you use it? Thanks to Lexi for sending this in!

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Hakuoki: Hetukuturoku: Hijikata Toshizo

The Vice-Commander of the Shinsengumi, Hijikata Toshizo is often called oni-fukuchou or “the Demon Vice-Commander” due to his strict nature - demanding both respect and fear from his men. He makes most of the Shinsengumi’s decisions, and was the one who ordered to bring Yukimura Chizuru back to headquarters the night she witnessed their “secret”. Although he acts as if Chizuru is more trouble that she’s worth, he actually cares quite deeply for her safety and often protects her in battle.

Beautiful cosplay by Tooya of World Cosplay! Hijikata is probably one of the characters I felt most pity for when I read his real story in the history of Japan. It feels harsh for someone so young to die in war. Thanks to Miki-chan for sending this!

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Fushigi Yuugi: Nuriko

First appearing to be “Korin” from Hotohori’s harem, Nuriko is one of the seven Suzaku warriors and he is, in fact, a man. Korin was the name of his younger sister who died at a young age, and Nuriko began dressing like her to keep her memory alive. He later comes to terms with the fact that his cross-dressing resulted from the unyielding pain of the loss of his sister, and that he had been trying to live his life the way Korin would have, not as he would have.

I think this may be Saya, but I’m not completely sure. Can anyone verify this for me? Thanks to Sammy for sending this in!

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Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII: Genesis Rhapsodos

A 1st-class SOLDIER who rebelled against Shinra, Genesis Rhapsodos went AWOL hoping to find a cure for his illness, degradation. He is an end result of Project G, an experiment involving a woman named Gillian was injected with Jenova cells before her cells were harvested and injected into Genesis when he was still a fetus. Genesis is considered a traitor to Shinra, but he is a close friend of Angeal Hewly’s as well as Sephiroth’s.

Although the contrast is pretty high on this photo, I liked the sinister effect that it gives to the cosplayer. Thanks again to Julia for sending this in!

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Naruto: Shippuden: Uzumaki Naruto

Although appearing to be similar to the Bunshin no Jutsu, the Kage Bunshin no Jutsu creates clones of the user that are actual copies rather than illusions. The user’s chakra is evenly distributed among every clone, each receiving an equal fraction of the user’s overall power. The clones are capable of performing their own techniques, but will usually disperse after one or two solid blows.

This is an amazing photo! I don’t know if this is just one cosplayer or several but it made me stare at it for several minutes trying to figure it out. Thanks to Jerald for sharing this!

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High School of the Dead: Busujima Saeko

A third-year student and president of the Fujimi High School Kendo Club, Busujima Saeko is a calm and collected girl with a sense of pride in her skills. Her weapon of choice is the bokken or wooden sword, and is an expert in close combat fighting. He love for kendo is probably influenced by her father, who had traveled abroad for a martial arts tournament.

Another awesome piece by Kanda Midori! I don’t know how the cosplayers manage to keep their wigs looking so neat and perfect during conventions. Thanks again to Anthony for sending this!

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Kannazuki no Miko: Kurusugawa Himeko and Himemiya Chikane

The reincarnations of the Solar and Luna Miko respectively, Kurusugawa Himeko and Himemiya Chikane were two, normal high school girls of Mahoroba’s prestigious Ototachibana Academy until an ancient evil, the eight Orochi, arose once more. It was on the first day of October, which was also both Himeko’s and Chikane’s birthday, when the Orochi had awaken. That day is also known as the Kannazuki, literally “the goddess month”, in the traditional Japanese lunisolar calendar.

This is pretty spectacular! Both girls look the part, and the photo has a dreamy effect to it! Thanks again to Lily for sending this in!

EDIT: Thanks to Phantomhive Yuharu for letting me know the cosplayers are Saya and Mishin!

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Kuroshitsuji: Ciel Phantomhive 12

出会いに色はなくて　モノクロ　吹き抜ける
There’s no color in our encounter; the monochromy blew through it
痛みごと　君　委ねましょう
I shall entrust every pain of mine to you

傷跡　強くなぞる　容赦ない秋がきて
The unforgiving autumn, which forcefully traces my scars, comes
涼しい指　手招くままに
While your cool fingers still beckon me

“Monochrome no Kiss” Lyrics and Translation by
Words of Songs

I kinda like the strange setting for this cosplay. I mean really, Ciel in the bathtub? Thanks to Anna for sending this in!

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Soul Eater: Death the Kid 03

Death the Kid's status as a Death God grants him formidable power, particularly the destructive Soul Resonance “Death Cannon”. Although he is not required to collect souls or attend the DWMA, he does so anyway to fulfill his personal desires. His most distinguishing feature is the set of three white streaks on the left side of his head known as the “Lines of Sanzu” which increases his godlike powers whenever they connect.

I’ve always found the way Death the Kid holds his guns to be very interesting. I don’t know about you guys, but my pinky fingers aren’t exactly strong enough to pull the trigger of a gun. Thanks to Sheila for sending this in!

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Vocaloid 2: Megurine Luka 15

凍える　私に気づいて
Please notice that I'm freezing

サヨナラは幾千の願い融かして
Our breakup ruined thousands of wishes I had
唇に覚えたあなたを奪うように
As if taken away the feel of you from my lips
あの日から目覚めた想いが眠らない
Unable to sleepless since the day this ardent feeling woke up
この部屋は独りの夜には広すぎて
This room is too big to be left alone

“Sleepless” Lyrics and Translation by
Vocalochu

Another one from the same series as Meiko and Rin. I'm beginning to this that Gumi's from the same series as well. Thanks again to Billy for sending this in!

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Rurouni Kenshin Live Action 2nd Trailer

Yes, I know I already posted the first trailer, but oh dear… Sato-san’s got the part right, down to the “Oro” and “de gozaru”! Haha~ It’s so cute that I couldn’t resist! Takei-san is also very convincing as Kaoru! And we get to see Aoki-san as Sanosuke in this trailer!

Ok, I’m rambling. Please watch and enjoy!

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Hakuoki: Zuisouroku: Saito Hajime 02

Saito Hajime once left the Shinsengumi to apparently join Kashitarou Itou's group of Imperial National Guards. However, it was later revealed that he was under orders from Hijikata Toshizo to infiltrate and gather information regarding Itou’s plans. He successfully completes his mission and returns to the Shinsengumi after Itou’s assassination.

I don’t know what it is about this photo that’s so mesmerizing, but it’s a highly convincing cosplay of Saito! Thanks again to Michelle for sending this in!

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Witch Hunter Robin: Sena Robin

Soft-spoken and pyrokinetic, Sena Robin is a 15-year-old girl who carries thousands of years of witches’ memories, enabling her to understand the sadness from the conflict between humans and witches. This understanding should have allowed her to find a way for humans and witches to peacefully coexist as the “Eve of Witches”. She was raised in a convent in Italy before she joined the STN-J as a Hunter and partner to Amon.

Awesome cosplay! I really loved this series, but I wish the ending wasn’t such a cliff-hanger. Thanks again to Fumiki for sending this in!

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