Pandora Hearts: Alice Baskerville

Alice Baskerville first appeared as a chain that persuaded Oz Vessalius to form a contract with her in the Abyss. She is actually the infamous B-Rabbit (Blood-stained Black Rabbit), the most powerful chain in the Abyss. She is hotheaded and loud-spoken, but cares deeply for her “manservant” Oz, as she considers her health when using her powers.

Cute cosplayer with a lot of attention to detail! I can’t read what’s written on the lower right corner of the photo, but please let me know if anyone knows who the cosplayer is. Thanks to Julia for sending this in!

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Nana: Okazaki Shinichi 02

Okazaki Shinichi, better known as “Shin”, is the bass player of Blast who uses a black Fender Precision Bass. He is 15-years-old and the youngest member of the band, but is considered to be tall and quite mature for his age. Born and raised in Sweden, Shin's mother committed suicide when he was still very young. His mother's husband then adopted him but he refused to acknowledge Shin as his son.

Takeru, the vocalist of the Visual Kei band SuG makes an amazing Shin! You guys may have heard of this band, who sang the 14th Ending Song, “gr8 Story” for Katekyo Hitman: Reborn! Doesn’t this make the cosplay all the more perfect? Thanks to Satty and Jane for sharing this!

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Fate/Stay Night: Tohsaka Rin 03

Tohsaka Rin specializes in the transformation of energy, which include the storage of Mana in objects. Her preferred objects for mana storage are jewels which she regularly charges to bypass her body's natural energy limitations. Rin can detonate her jewels like well-timed bombs upon contact with her target, resulting in a release of energy equivalent to an attack rank of "A".

Cute cosplay by Japanese cosplayer, Minato Misa! I think looking good in a convention can be very difficult, especially when you’re cosplaying famous characters. Thanks to Jeannie for sending this in!

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K-On!: Akiyama Mio 04

Akiyama Mio cited that she chose bass since it is not the center of attention in the band, unlike the guitarist. Similarly, she is the second vocalist of the band, but she tries to avoid taking the lead vocal if possible, generally singing if Hirasawa Yui is unable to. Mio is more technical when it comes to music, and Yui often comes to her when she is in need of more guitar tutorials.

This is Minatsuki Naru, a Japanese cosplayer from Ibaraki Prefecture. It looks like she’s using her real hair for this cosplay, which makes this extra special for me. Thanks to Millia for sending this and adding some information about the cosplayer!

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Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4: Satonaka Chie 03

After encountering her Shadow self, Satonaka Chie received the Persona “Gozen Tomoe”, a muscular female figure wearing a yellow outfit and armed with a naginata. Thanks to her interactions with the protagonist, Seta Souji, Chie discovered that she genuinely wanted to protect Amagi Yukiko without any underlying selfish motivations. Her Persona then evolved into “Suzuka Gongen”, whose yellow jumpsuit turned black and is decked in silver samurai armor. Chie’s desire to protect people eventually inspired her to seek a career as a police officer.

Cute cosplayer! I love the colorful details on her uniform, and she has a pretty smile too! Thanks again to 藤原愛子 for sending this in and to MPzero for the awesome photography!

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Neon Genesis Evangelion: Ayanami Rei 13

In “The End of Evangelion”, the third Rei acted as the main catalyst behind Third Impact, which was initiated after she fused with Lilith. During Third Impact, a shining figure of Rei was shown for a few frames looking down at Katsuragi Misato and Akagi Ritsuko moments before they died. These spectral images also appeared over the corpses of the slain Nerv personnel.

Awesome cosplay! And according to Gene, this was taken during Japan’s Comiket 81. Thanks again for sending this in!

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Vocaloid 2: Hatsune Miku 27

私はまだ生きて 生き延びて
I'm still alive; I've lived it out

この人生はまるで気まぐれに
Finding reasons
理由をつけては続くのでしょう
My life, like a clown, will go on
お見苦しいかとは思いますが
Pardon my ugly struggling
お付き合い願います
Keep an eye on my life a little longer

“Suicide Melody” Lyrics and Translation by
Vocalochu

So many awesome Miku’s, so little time. I think I’ve seen this outfit before… is it Hatsune Miku Append? Thanks to Lyrica for sending this in and to MPzero for the awesome photography!

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Air Gear: Minami Itsuki 02

Originally trained to become the Wind King, and eventually the Sky King, Minami Itsuki soon found himself betrayed by Takeuchi Sora and his twin brother Nike, who conspired together to steal his Regalia. When they did this, Ikki is stripped of the chance to become the next Wind King. Shortly thereafter, however, Ikki was instead named the Storm King, following the “Hurricane Road” by his Principal.

Indonesian cosplayer Zero Rama send me his version of Ikki, and yes, he’s a “he”! Looks like the guys are finally sending their cosplays to Cosplay Holic now. Thanks again for letting me post this!

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Ranma 1/2 Live Action Movie

Ranma ½ also got its live action movie adaptation which aired on NTV last December 2011.

The movie was largely based on stories from early volumes of the manga with special stars Aragaki Yui as Akane, Kaku Kento and Watanabe Natsuna as male and female Ranma respectively. Tayama Ryousei was cast as the antagonist Okamada, a new character made especially for the movie. The theme song “Chikutaku☆2Nite” was contributed by the all-girl pop group 9nine.

Is this a trend of some sort, or am I just extremely late for this party? Whatever it is though, I’m so loving it. Thanks again to Tanaka for sending this in!

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The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi: Suzumiya Haruhi 07

In the third novel “The Boredom of Suzumiya Haruhi”, Haruhi told everyone during the SOS Brigade's standard after-school meeting to write down wishes for the Tanabata festival. After the meeting was over, Mikuru took Kyon back in time, to the Tanabata festival three years ago, where he met Haruhi in seventh grade. He was then coerced into helping her, much like she does in present time. When she asked him his name, Kyon simply replied, “John Smith”.

Cute cosplay from Tanzoir of Deviant Art! I love her expression on this photo! It looks like she’s either plotting something, or seeing through a lie. Thanks again for letting me post this!

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Gyakuten Saiban Live Action Trailer

Released in Japan last February 2012, Gyakuten Saiban is based on Capcom’s game series which is more commonly known as Ace Attorney in the west. It was directed by Takashi Miike, with stars Narimiya Hiroki as Naruhodo Ryuichi (Phoenix Wright), Kiritani Mirei as Ayasato Mayoi (Maya Fey), and Saito Takumi as Mitsurugi Reiji (Miles Edgeworth).

Don’t worry guys, Miike has stated that there are plans for an international release, so I guess we’ll just have to sit patiently until then. Thanks to Katserest for sending this in!

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Vocaloid 2: Kagamine Rin 16

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 monosomy, all alone

“Deep Sea City Underground” Lyrics and Translation by
Vocalochu

Such a cute Kagamine Rin! You might want to check out the rest of this photo shoot from コスプレ! Thanks again to Michelle for sending this in!

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