Vocaloid: Kaito 05

On his first release, Kaito was deemed a failure as he had only sold 500 packages in the initial distribution. However, on the 16th of September 2007, Tatsunami uploaded a parody of the song in Higurashi no naku koro ni, “A Request from Hatsune” onto NicoNicoDouga at the height of Miku’s popularity. The video began with the words “please sometimes recall [KAITO],” as well as Miku asking “where are you and what are you doing now?” from the song Dear You.

It so happened that Ice-P was producing the cover “The Ice Cream Song” sung by Saeko Shee in 1960. Four hours later, the song was uploaded as a response to Miku, with Kaito saying “yes? I was eating an ice cream,” and “Miku, let's eat it together next time.”

The rediscovery led to Kaito’s success, winning the second best seller of the year in Nico nico Market 2008.

Poor Kaito! At least now he has awesome cosplays to go with his success! Awesome cosplay by Reika 麗華 (れいか)!

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Gintama: Kondo Isao

The goofy commander of the Shinsengumi, Kondo Isao takes his job seriously and will not hesitate to sacrifice his life in order to protect his people. All of the members of the Shinsengumi are fiercely loyal to him, seeing as they revere him for being the one to give them back their swords after the Sword Prohibition Act. Sogo Okita often remarks that their commander’s nice attitude is also his weak point because he never notices negative points about other people.

Another brilliant cosplay by Chibified Kitsunes! It’s amazing how she can change her looks into a guy’s so convincingly! Thanks again to Brenda for sending this in!

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Cowboy Bebop: Faye Valentine

A femme fatale with a persistent gambling addiction, Faye Valentine joined the Bebop uninvited to the consternation of Jet and Spike. Although she abandoned the ship several times, her attachment to the crew always brings her back one way or the other. She also pilots a generic, heavy spacecraft called “Red Tail” which is actually pale blue in color and has been heavily modified with armament and tracking sensors.

Beautiful cosplay by Chibified Kitsunes! I’m guessing it would be safe to say she’s Singaporean thanks to the location of the photograph. Thanks to Brenda for sending this!

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Kuroshitsuji: Ciel Phantomhive and Meirin

A young master and his clumsy maid, Meirin was employed into the Phantomhive household in order to gain a new life and protect Ciel. Meirin is a talented sniper who does not need to use a scope due to her sharp, far-sighted vision. She was given glasses by Ciel in order to limit her vision and keep her from getting distracted in her work.

Impressive cosplays by Scootkadoot and Mostflogged! I really love how in character they are on this photo! Please do have a look through their galleries on Deviant Art when you have the time! Thank you also to The Dreamer World for the brilliant photography!

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Guilty Gear: Ky Kiske, A.B.A., Millia Rage, and Sol Badguy

In the year 2010, mankind discovered an unlimited energy source of incredible power, which they labeled as “Magic”. Despite providing a solution for the world’s energy crisis, wars continued to erupt from all parts of the globe. Eventually, the power of Magic was combined with humans and other creatures creating living weapons known as Gears.

Stunning cosplay by Twinklee, Shastachan, Rallamajoop, and Velithya! You gotta love how in character all the poses are! Thanks also to Risachantag for the awesome photography!

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Air Gear: Minami Itsuki

A free spirited AT rider, Minami Itsuki is known as "Ikki" by his friends and "Crow" to many others. He has a natural affiliation for being in the sky and was introduced to ATs by the Noyamano family, an acquaintance he lives with after the death of his parents. Ikki is often characterized as a crow thanks to the small crow, Kuu, who uses his hair as a nest.

Another awesome cosplay from Chen Mei Yi! I just hope she doesn’t have a crow nesting in her hair too! Thanks to Nanami for sharing this!

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Hetalia: Axis Powers: Prussia

Now isn’t this a lovely image?

Ok, so maybe only the girls will agree with me here, but I couldn’t resist posting this piece of eye candy even though I have no idea where the character is from. I just hope I’m right in assuming this silver-haired character is male..?

Hopefully someone can identify him! Thanks to Millie for sharing this!

EDIT: Thanks to Alice for letting me know this is Prussia from Hetalia: Axis Powers!

EDIT2: Thanks to Syaza for sharing the cosplayer's page, Nanjo Koji of Deviant Art!

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Katekyo Hitman Reborn!: Dino Chiavarone 02

Thanks to Reborn's training, Dino made a name for himself and became known as “Haneuma Dino” which means “Bucking Horse Dino”. He managed to fix the Chiavarone’s financial problems and turned them into the third most influential family. Dino is so devoted to the family that, when none of the family members are around, his skills decrease dramatically; often accidentally hitting people with his whip and falling down the stairs.

Sounds like a fun character to be with! Thanks to Simon for sharing this!

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Neon Genesis Evangelion: Soryu Asuka Langley 04

Shortly after her mom's suicide, Asuka's Japanese-American father quickly remarries Kyoko’s doctor with whom he was having an affair with. Asuka’s defensiveness quickly repels her new stepmother, but the two eventually learn to tolerate one another while maintaining a cheerful facade of a normal family. Asuka proves to be a child prodigy, earning her university degree while still in her teens and becoming fluent in spoken Japanese.

Now that’s what I call authentic! And the detailing of the plug suit is wonderfully made. Thanks to Trina for sharing this!

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Final Fantasy VII: Vincent Valentine 02

Thirty years before the beginning of Final Fantasy VII, Vincent was a member of the Shin-Ra Electric Power Company's Administrative Research Division; a fancy title for the company’s Black Ops unit more commonly known as the Turks. At the age of 27, he was assigned to supervise the Jenova Project in a town called Nibelheim, and fell in love with one of the supporting scientists, Lucrecia Crescent. Despite their love for each other, Lucrecia harbored a secret past related to the death of Vincent’s father and therefore decided to break off the relationship, leaving Vincent for another scientist named Hojo.

Impressive cosplay of a much younger Vincent! Although I didn’t think he was actually so old in the game. Thanks to Feanne for sharing this!

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Kimi ni Todoke: Kazehaya Shota and Maru

An outgoing and friendly guy, Kazehaya Shota has become so popular during middle school that his admirers formed a “Kazehaya is Everyone’s” alliance in order to maintain some level of peace. More than half of the girls now attend the same high school as he does. What they don’t know is that Kazehaya is in love with Kuronuma Sawako, but he has no idea that she also feels the same way for him.

Such an adorable cosplay by Hagaren! I really love the rough lineart that was added in the background and grass. Be sure to check out Hagaren’s Deviant Art for more photos!

EDIT: Thanks to Fumiki for letting me know that the puppy's name is Maru!

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Trigun: Vash the Stampede

An man-made, energy source known as a sentient Plante, Vash the Stampede is nicknamed "The Humanoid Typhoon" because of the destruction that surrounds him. He was initially discovered by Meryl and Milly, representatives from an insurance agency who were investigating the claims that were made for damages caused by the mysterious “Humanoid Typhoon”. He also has a bounty on his head; a total of 60 billion dollars which gives him another nickname, “The $$60,000,000,000 (sixty billion double dollar) Man”.

I was pretty stumped to see this lying in my inbox for such a long time (almost a year now, can you believe it?!). I apologize to everyone who is emailing me such awesome cosplays, but my email is going bonkers on me! I will do my very best to get to all of them! Thanks to Hanna for sharing this!

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