Monday, January 31, 2011

Katekyo Hitman Reborn!: Chrome Dokuro and Hibari Kyoya

katekyo hitman reborn! cosplay - chrome dokuro and hibari kyoya by schoki and hibanatorWhen she was transferred into the future, Chrome’s physical condition became worse as her illusionary internal organs began failing one after the other. The adult Hibari Kyoya then instructed her to use the power of her Vongola Ring to sustain her organs through her own illusions. This allowed Chrome to escape any immediate danger, and thus prolonging her life.

Cosplayers Schoki and Hibanator make an excellent Chrome and Kyoya! I love the setting and Kyoya’s fierce attitude! Thanks to Itsuchi, their photographer as well as Miranda for the suggestion!

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Sunday, January 30, 2011

Unknown Entry 084

unknown cosplay 84 from comiket 2010If I were to take a wild guess (which I did), I’d say she was from Pink Sweets; the game I’m not entirely familiar with. However, after further searching, I was not able to come across any character from that series who resembles this cosplayer at all.

I’m just hoping my readers’ guesses turn out to be much better than mine. Thanks to Ikehara for suggesting this!

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Saturday, January 29, 2011

Gundam Seed Destiny: Cagalli Yula Athha 02

gundam seed destiny cosplay - caglli yula athha 02Although Cagalli knew the true nature of the Atlantic Federation, she was manipulated into endorsing an alliance between Earth Alliance and Orb by her fiancé, Yuna Roma Seiran and his father, Unato Ema Seiran. Her arranged marriage to Yuna would finalize this agreement, but her twin brother Kira decides to kidnap her in order to remind her of her late father’s ideals. Cagalli later assumes the bridge position in the Archangel previously held by Miriallia Haw.

Cute cosplayer! It’s been a while since I last saw this series, and even though I have some reservations, it still reminds me of some good memories. Thanks to Cain for suggesting this!

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✿ ブレイブルー BLAZBLUE ✿


RAGNA THE BLOODEDGE

JIN KISARAGI

NOEL VERMILLION

RACHEL ALUCARD

TAOKAKA

LITCHI FAYE-LING

BANG SHISHIGAMI

CARL CLOVER

V-13


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Friday, January 28, 2011

Umineko no Naku Koro ni: Beatrice

umineko no naku koro ni cosplay - beatrice

The series’ main antagonist, Beatrice is an Endless Witch who was once human; straying from the domain of mortals. Similar to demons, it is said that she appears when summoned and lends to that individual her power for a compensation of equivalent value. She has the ability to control Life and Death as well as repairing damaged objects if she so wishes.

Impressive cosplay! I really love her dress with all the laces, ribbons, and layers! Thanks to Orin for sending this!

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Thursday, January 27, 2011

Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt: Panty and Stocking

panty & stocking with garterbelt cosplay - panty and stocking by tasha and tomiaWhen the Anarchy sisters, Panty and Stocking, were kicked out of heaven for bad behavior, they are sent to Daten City in order to collect Heaven Coins to regain entrance to Heaven. Panty is quite rude and aggressive, almost an exact opposite to Stocking who is generally more level-headed and intelligent. Panty does not take her Ghost-hunting duties as seriously as Stocking does, preferring other earthly pleasures before she returns to heaven.

Beautiful cosplay by legendary Korean duo, Tasha and Tomia! I really love their matching poses and gorgeous wigs! Thanks to Alberstein for sending this!

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Wednesday, January 26, 2011

To Aru Kagaku no Railgun: Misaka Mikoto

to aru kagaku no railgun cosplay - misaka mikoto by kanda midoriMikoto was discovered as a Level 1 Electromaster, espers with the ability to generate and control electricity, when she was still a young girl. She enrolled in Academy City to train herself, working very hard until she was ranked a Level 5, becoming the third strongest among seven in this rank. Her ability to shoot projectiles such as coins at high, destructive speeds earned her the nickname, “The Railgun”.

Stunning cosplay by Kanda Midori! I love how clean yet effective this photo is in portraying Mikoto. Thanks to Zerina for sending this!

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Tuesday, January 25, 2011

The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi: Suzumiya Haruhi 05

the melancholy of suzumiya haruhi cosplay - suzumiya haruhi 05 by mizuno shiroAlthough very little is revealed about Haruhi’s childhood, she mentioned a revelatory incident when she attended a baseball game with her family. While she regarded her life as special as a child, the sheer number of people in the stadium brings her to the realization that they fit into the normal, everyday occurrences and habits of Japanese citizens and humans in general. Haruhi believes that at least one person in the world would have a truly unique and interesting life, and she searched for the extraordinary in order to become that person.

Stunning cosplay by Mizuno Shiro! I really like this outfit for Haruhi, although I have no idea whether this actually appeared in the series or not. I know there’s a figure though… Thanks again to Yuna for sending this!

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Ore no Imoto ga Konna ni Kawaii Wake ga Nai: Goko Ruri aka Kuroneko

ore no imoto ga konna ni kawaii wake ga nai cosplay - goko ruri aka kuroneko by ekiAnother otaku who lives near Kirino, Ruri’s often wears gothic lolita clothing based on a character from her favorite anime. Her nickname, Kuroneko, comes from her love of wearing cat ears and tail in addition to her cosplays. Although she and Kirino often clash due to their strong personalities, she actually does care very much for Kirino.

Beautiful cosplay by Eki! I have a soft spot for gothic lolitas, and she really reminds me of Suigintou from Rozen Maiden. Thanks to Cyan for sending this!

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Sunday, January 23, 2011

Unknown Entry 083

unknown cosplay 83 from comiket 2010I've seen a lot of gothic lolita in conventions before, so it’s no surprise that Comiket would have a lot of them too! I’m hoping this kitty girl is from an anime, manga, or game because I really love her overall design!

Not to mention that she’s such an adorable cosplayer too!

Does anyone have any guesses? Thanks to Triscia for suggesting this!

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Saturday, January 22, 2011

Angel Beats!: Shiina

angel beats! cosplay - shiinaA female ninja who specializes in dual-wielding kodachi and shuriken, Shiina  rarely speaks, but is well-known for her remark “how shallow-minded” which she uses whenever something obvious or stupid is said. Despite her serious demeanor, she has a weakness for cute things and can be very self-critical when she fails. She can sense danger coming and is a highly capable fighter.

Philippine cosplayer Nichan Solano makes an excellent Shiina! Really love the setting and lighting of this photo. Thanks to Michan for sending this in!

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Friday, January 21, 2011

Sailor Moon R: Moonlight Knight

sailor moon r cosplay - moonlight knight by raven

At the end of the first arc, everyone’s memories were hidden so that Tsukino Usagi’s wish to become a normal girl could be granted. Such was the case for Chiba Mamoru but he subconsciously still wanted to protect Usagi so strongly that his memories separated from him and reformed into the Moonlight Knight. Although Moonlight Knight can co-exist with Mamoru in the same space and time, Moonlight Knight rejoined Mamoru when he regained his memories and Moonlight Knight disappeared forever.

Impressive cosplay! I didn’t think there were still a lot of fans from this meta series, but seeing Raven cosplayed Moonlight Knight in Sakura Con 2010, I guess I was wrong. Thanks to Rachael Masako for sharing this!

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Thursday, January 20, 2011

✩Hexlord

Ryeain:
Hexlord, I bet some of you guys have already know him through DA. Yup, I've been following on his cosplay photography too waaaaay before I started cosplay. Have always been loving the way he capture close up potrait photos. Love how he always plays with lights and shadows to create a suitable atmospher for the character.

✩Hexlord✩







Ryea: What type of camera do you use in capturing those awesome photos?


In the past I was using the Panasonic LC43, the FZ30 and the Nikon D80.

Currently I use the Nikon D300s, with a compliment of lenses ranging from an ultra-wide zoom lens (11-16mm f2.8 Tokina) to a telephoto lens (70-300mm Nikkor f4-5.6). I also use prime lenses, consisting of the 35mm, 50mm and 85mm for most of my works.


Ryea: What inspires you to start photography?

I started out in photography after attending some of the Singapore cosplay events back in 2003-2004. After being invited to some of the photoshoots during that period of time by friends, I decided that it is not too bad to pick up a camera and learn a few things. :)

Also, with the advent of amazing things produced by cosplayers, what better way to showcase their works other than photography?



Ryea: What makes you to continue in photography with passion?

The world of photography is very vast. There's a lot to learn, things to explore... the possibilities are endless.

It is like chess, easy to learn but hard to master. For cosplay, there are also new series to encounter.

And in the process of learning more about photography, I can make new friends, travel the world, and experience new things!



Ryea: Which is your most satisfied/favorite shot so far?

The Puppet IV - I quite like it because of her outfit, the background that I have chosen, as well as the umbrella that she used. Red is nice too.
Burst Angel Broken Wings
Nunnally Her Endless Dreams
Sandplay Miku
The Moon King II
The Lone Wolf II
The World is his Stage


Ryea: Which photo you've taken is the most challenging to you? why?

My most challenging shot so far would be this shot The Tale of Odin's Daughter because of the extreme lighting condition presented to me during that time. Also, because of the strong wind it is not that easy for my friend to keep still!


Ryea: What aspect do you think that you have improved a lot since you started photography?

In the past I tend to be 'trigger happy' in taking photos and love to spend a lot of time behind the computer to 'fix' up the shots. Nowadays, I try to get it right during the photo taking stage, doing a bit of touch up at the post-processing stage.

I also have a better understanding of how light works, both natural and artificial, as well as the equipments used to achieve the effects required.



Ryea: What's your goal achievement in photography?

To make memories, to make people laugh, to inspire others to do better. I also wish to present cosplay photography as a serious genre, not as something that is easily dismissed by the rest of the photography community.


Ryea: Who do you look up to or inspires you?

Here are some of the people that inspires me, which by no means exhaustive.

John Raddell Rankin: http://rankin.co.uk/
Nick Brandt: http://www.nickbrandt.com/
Colin Bell: http://www.colinbellphoto.com/
Steve McCurry: http://www.stevemccurry.com/


Ryea: Any advise to those are new starter or interested in photography?

Never to be intimidated, to always learn from mistakes, and to practice often. There's really no special magic to it, everybody can learn and improve in their own photography!


Ryea: In your opinion, what defines a photo as an average photo and an awesome photo?

An average photo, is a photo that can be well taken in every technical aspect. It can even have a momentary wow factor, an instant gratifiying feeling.

But an awesome photo, to me, is something people can remember for years to come. Such a photo, defines the photographer who takes it, and goes beyond the mainstream. It can be unique, it can even be a shot that is not techically perfect. In short, a photo that can tell a thousand words (or tales).



Ryea: Lastly, what do you think about Let's Cosplay this site?

It is a nice site that showcases some of the most amazing cosplays around, with balanced coverage featuring the photographers too. I hope to see the site grow from strength to strength in the near future.


Thanks a lot, Hexlord !!~
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Lucky Star: Hiiragi Kagami 02

lucky star cosplay - hiiragi kagami 02 by kanda midoriDespite her annoyance with Konata's constant references to her otaku interests, Kagami is quite knowledgeable with anime and games, preferring light novels over manga. She tends to fret about her weight even though she has no willpower in controlling her eating habits. Although she and Konata are often seen arguing, Kagami has a strong attachment to Konata and is almost always willing do favors for her.

Cosplayer Kanda Midori makes a great Kagamin! This Miko outfit really suits her character as well. I don’t remember an episode from the series showing Kagami as a shrine maiden though, do you? Thanks to Wendy for suggesting this!

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Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Dance in the Vampire Bund: Mina Ţepeş

dance in the vampire bund cosplay - mina tepes by koyukiThe current ruler of the Vampire world, Mina tends to act aggressive and cocky despite feeling very lonely deep down. She cares for the welfare of her people very much and will do anything in her power to protect her kind. She also sympathizes with the Fangless, creating a city underneath the Bund where they can live freely without persecution.

Cosplayer Koyuki makes an excellent Mina! I really love the ribbons on her hair. Thanks to Kanririn for sending this!

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