Soul Calibur II: Amy Sorel

Once a poor orphan who lived on the streets of Rouen, Amy Sorel’s parents died of a plague known as the Black Death which spread across all of Europe during her time. Having no other family to turn to, she came across a man named Raphael Sorel, who was being chased by the local authorities. She hid Raphael from the soldiers, for she herself feared them as they ran her poverty-stricken town. Raphael felt that he needed to repay her for saving his life, and took her in to raise her as his own daughter.

That is one amazing cosplayer. Does anyone know who she might be? This was taken at Hanami 2011 in Ludwigshafen, Germany, and the photographer, Craoz, is looking for who this cosplayer is so that he can credit her as well. Thanks again to Niena for sending this in!

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2011 Cosplay Calendar for Charity

When Natalie Parisi sent me an email regarding a 2011 Cosplay Calendar for Charity, I had to admit, I was quite skeptical at first. Mainly because I’ve had many requests like this in the past, and none seemed legitimate aside from this one:

25% of the final sale price will support Room to Read (Small deduction may apply. Learn more about eBay Giving Works)
About this nonprofit:

Room to Read seeks to transform the lives of millions of children in developing countries by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education. Working in collaboration with local communities, partner organizations and governments, we develop literacy skills and a habit of reading among primary school children, and support girls to complete secondary school with the relevant life skills to succeed in school and beyond.

This is an eBay Giving Works charitable listing (Administered by MissionFish)

Featured Cosplayers: Astarohime, Rei (Malro-doll), Ryoko (Ryoko-demon), Lune, Astellecia, Siera (Clamwings), K (K-chan009), Lillyxandra, Konoe, love-squad, Nek (neko-tin), Nichi, Green-Makakas, Kaikida

You can buy this calendar from Natalie’s Ebay… and if you do decide to buy one, please let me know how it turns out~ ^_^

Oh, and can anyone tell me which series the cosplayers are from so I can tag this in my blog properly please? I can only name a few… Thank you so much!

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Soul Calibur III: Yoshimitsu

Another cosplay from Melbourne Anime Festival 2009, only this time, I do not recognize the character at all.

Photographer and contributor, Bethany, also has no idea what series or game this cosplay is from, but she submitted the photo to me anyway. I’m impressed by all the details in the costume, and it makes me even more curious to know the character and the cosplayer behind the mask.

A little help please? Thanks again to Bethany for sending this in!

EDIT: Thanks to everyone who commented that this is Yoshimitsu from Soul Calibur III!

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