Kuroko no Basuke: Aida Riko

Source: Tambayan ng mga Anime Addicts II on Facebook

A second-year student, and a student coach, Aido Riko has a unique ability to immediately scan and evaluate the physical capabilities of players at a glance. She learned this skill from going to work with her father, who is a sports trainer, and spending her time looking at the muscles of athletes and their related data. She is very devoted to her job as a coach, and thus she diligently researches other teams to devise strategies against them.

Aww, she’s adorable! Kanda Laam definitely makes a perfect Riko! Thanks to Vergil for sending this in!

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Magic Knight Rayearth: Ryuuzaki Umi, Shidou Hikaru, and Hououji Fuu

Source: Tasha on Facebook

When Shidou Hikaru, Ryuuzaki Umi, and Hououji Fuu went on a field trip to the Tokyo Tower with their respective schools, the girls never would have guessed what amazing adventure awaited them that fateful day. The three girls were blinded by a flash of light where they heard a voice calling for the Legendary Magic Knights to save Cephiro. They fall through the sky into another world, a magical world where the power of your will determines the efficiency of one’s magic.

Beautiful Umi by Tasha! And I don’t know who her companions are exactly, but they all really look the part! Thanks again to Sean for sending this in!

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Vocaloid 2: Hatsune Miku 35

Source: Thai Cosplays on Facebook

名前なんていらないよ　君が呼んでくれないなら
I don’t need a name if you don’t call me

鈴のように鳥のように雨のように風のように
Like a bell, like a bird, like a raindrop, like a wind
草のように海のように星のようにお湯のように
Like a grass, like the sea, like a star, like hot water
袖のように本のように猫のようにかぼちゃのように
Like a sleeve, like a book, like a cat, like a pumpkin

そんなふうにはなりたくない　そんなふうにはなりたくないよ
I don’t wanna be like that, I don’t wanna be like that

“Flowers for You, Songs for Me”
Lyrics and Translation by Vocalochu

This photo is one of the most unique and awesome cosplays of Hatsune Miku that I’ve ever seen! Cosplay really does crosses all boundaries, even that of religion! Thanks to John for sending this in!

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Fairy Tale: Erza Scarlet 03

Source: Manga Fox on Facebook

Erza Scarlet described herself as someone who was always crying, since she wasn’t able to protect the important people in her life. Several examples include Rob, who tried to shield her from destruction, and Jellal when he was captured for saving her and brainwashed by “Zeref”. Erza also stated that she feels uncomfortable and insecure when she’s not wearing her armor. However, when Erza encountered Ikaruga of Trinity Raven, she was able to overcome her fear and defeated her without her armor.

Beautiful cosplayer! I apologize for the lack of updates, Christmas is around the corner, so we’re busy preparing a lot of stuff at home. Thanks to Jeannie for sending this in!

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Vampire Knight: Kiryuu Zero 09

Source: Crunchyroll

Despite being a gifted hunter even at a young age, Zero was turned into a vampire himself, and thus has a difficult time thinking of himself or any vampire as anything but a monster. He is intelligent, athletic and good-hearted, but he struggles his desire for blood and his equally strong desire to kill vampires. This heavy burden has made Zero a very private person, making him difficult to understand or even be close to.

I do like how Zero looks in a Night Class’ uniform, but I remember he almost killed Kaien Cross for simply suggesting it. In any case, thanks to Yukina for sending this in!

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K-On!: Nakano Azusa 05

Source: Yahoo Blogs

ただ 独りきりじゃ知ることなかったgrooveへ じゃじゃ馬つれて
Just take this shrew to a groove
That doesn't know how to be alone
引っかき回すよ だって嬉しくて楽しい コトバじゃ言えない
Though I pull away, I'm happy and having fun
I just don't know how to say it
まっすぐに届け ピュアでピーキーなMy Sound
I'll straightforwardly convey it with my pure and peaky sound

“Shrew Way to Go”
Lyrics and Translation by Anime Lyrics

Another cute Azusa to add to the list! I kinda wish she’s wearing cat ears for this one. Thanks to Bennett for sending this in!

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Touhou Project: Kazami Yuuka

Source: My Save

Although very little is known about Kazami Yuuka at this point, Touhou Project has established that she is very powerful and dangerous despite being a peaceful-looking, flower-loving Youkai. In Lotus Land Story, Hakurei Reimu and Kirisame Marisa broke into her mansion in the dream world of Mugenkan, and Yuuka managed to defend herself effectively. In Phantasmagoria of Flower View, she went out to enjoy herself, trying to remember why the event that touches off the game’s story seems familiar.

Cute cosplay and a lovely setting for this character as well! I really like her umbrella too, but I wouldn’t use it on a rainy day. Thanks to Marimo for sending this in!

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Sword Art Online Cast

Source: Alfheim Online on Facebook

In the year 2022, the Virtual Reality Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (VRMMORPG), Sword Art Online (SAO), is released along with the Nerve Gear, a virtual reality helmet that stimulates the user’s five senses via their brain. This allows players to experience and control their in-game characters with their minds.

On November 6, 2022, when all the players log in for the first time, they subsequently discover that they are unable to log out. Akihiko Kayaba, the creator of SAO, informs them that if they wish to be free, they must reach the 100th floor of the game’s tower and defeat the final boss. However, if their avatars die in-game, their bodies will also die in the real world. The story follows Kirito, a skilled player who is determined to beat the game.

Unfortunately, I haven’t started watching this anime yet, so I don’t know much about it. Anyone care to name all the characters featured in this amazing cast of cosplayers? Thanks to Janice for submitting this, Alfheim Online for sharing, and Upita Photography for the shot!

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Vocaloid 2: Hatsune Miku 34

Source: ayaka-ch.com

流れる　流れる　赤い川
Flowing, flowing, the flowing red river
わたしの心まで
It flows to my mind
深く　深く　刻み込む
Deeply, deeply, he engraves
ふたりの永遠(とわ)のために
For our eternity

その命の味を
The taste of his life

“The Red River in the Woods”
Lyrics and Translation by Vocalochu

Another amazing cosplay by Shooting Star’s! I love this photo so much because it almost looks like a CD cover, wouldn’t you agree? Thanks to Gatamon for sending this in!

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Street Fighter II: The World Warrior: Dhalsim

Source: F. Yoshimi on Facebook

In Street Fighter II: The World Warrior, Dhalsim entered the tournament in order to raise money for his village in the Kerala region of India. However, he realized that doing so actually contradicts his pacifist beliefs. He managed to win the tournament for his people and retired from fighting after the second World Warrior tournament, continuing his quest to help those who are in need. Dhalsim has a wife, Sally, and a son named Datta.

He looks absolutely amazing! His eyes are really scary too, but that’s how the character is, right? Thanks to Gino for sending this in!

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D.Ice: Icarus Quinto and Isa Ortega

Source: Ray Magbanua on Facebook

Detectives are seekers of truth.

Even though they fight crime, the don’t necessarily do the action stunts, hold a licensed gun, or know martial arts. They simply seek the truth and expose it. They are on the side of justice.

That’s their style.

However… there is a special detective who has his own style…

Unlike the usual investigators, he has an eccentric behavior which is highlighted by his deviant taste in clothing.

He is Detective Icarus Quinto, the Blue Detective.

Quoted from D.Ice Manga

I wasn’t able to take a proper photo of the blue detective and his lovely assistant, Isa Ortega by Ira Orduna, so I will have to borrow Ray’s photo for now. Would you believe me if I told you the author and artist of D.Ice is also the cosplayer himself? Now that is what I call dedication! Thank you once again for Ray for sharing this!

Oh, and the cosplayers in the background? You’ll probably recognize them all! That’s Yupi on the left, Iincho in the center, and Rei on the right.

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Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha: Fate Testarossa

Source: Photobucket

Blonde twintails and black ribbons (or could those actually be bunny ears)?

Nope, sorry, I got nothing, except maybe that she’s really, really cute! Honestly though, the closest character that I can think of is Kooh from Pangya, but I don’t think there’s an outfit like this in the game.

Your guesses would probably be much better than mine, so please do comment away! Thanks again to 4chanatic for sending this in!

EDIT: Thanks to anon for letting me know that she is Fate Testarossa from Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha!

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