K-On!: Nakano Azusa 03

Azusa looks up to Mio from the light music club due to her maturity and experience as a bassist. Once, she even tried to give Mio chocolate for Valentine’s Day. However, she sometimes unintentionally points out Mio’s weaknesses, such as her weight. She also thinks Mugi is very beautiful, envious of her hair and large eyes.

To be honest, Azusa has nothing to be envious of. She herself is very talented and cute, right? Thanks to MP Zero for the awesome photography and also to Ange for the contribution!

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♥ Kazeki

Ryeain:
Kazeki, I've been 'stalking' her awesome cosplays way before I started cosplaying. I'm certainly impressed by her cosplays, always bringing it to a higher level. Her cosplay of Fatima from Five Star Story really did blew me away with the suit and even more epic headgear... and she did portray Fatima very well*lovelove

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✩✩ INTERVIEW SECTION ✩✩

Ryea: What is COSPLAY to you?
Being able to bring a 2D character to the real world.


Ryea: When do you first started to cosplay?
2005


Ryea: How many characters have you cosplayed so far ?
-2005-
Komachi Mikumari - Samurai 7
Athrun Zala ; Zaft uniform - Gundam SEED *borrowed from Roxanne*
Soi Fong ; battle and taichou uniform - Bleach
Seth Nightlord ; ROM III novel cover - Trinity Blood

-2006-
Miranda Lott ; Exorcist uniform version - D.Gray-man
Dizzy ; battle form - Guilty Gear XX
Seth Nightlord (tea seller) - Trinity Blood
Athrun Zala; Akatsuki no Kuruma - Gundam SEED special OVA ending
Athrun Zala/Alex Dino - Gundam SEED Destiny *borrowed from Fenix*
Maya - Magna Carta Crimson Stigmata

-2007-
Soi Fong ;Captain version - BLEACH
Agito - Air Gear *borrowed from Sizer*
C.C. - Code Geass
Firi - Lamento ~Beyond the Void~
Ion Fortuna (Court Version) - Trinity Blood *borrowed from Skye*

-2008-
Dawn/Hikari from Pokemon : Diamond & Pearl
Shirayuri Hime - Zone 00
Sailor Star Healer - SailorMoon : Sailor Stars
Sharon Apple - Macross PLUS
Mercedes - Odin Sphere

-2009-
Sheryl Nome (Iteza gogo Kuji don't be late)
Kimihiro Watanuki - xxxHolic *costume borrowed from ElderG*
Kasumi - Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach
Chie Satonaka - Persona 4
C.C. (Mutuality artbook) - Code Geass
Meg - Bakuretsu Tenshi
Velvet - Odin Sphere
Gumi Megpoid - Vocaloid
Fatima Hugtrang - Five Star Stories

-2010-
Mita Makoto - Sweet Pool
Lady Gaga (Pokerface)
DEADMASTER - Black★Rock Shooter
Anti-Spiral Nia - Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann
Nia Teppelin (timeskip version) - Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann
Shimohira Reika - GANTZ
Beast - Kuroshitsuji


Ryea: Which is your favorite character that you've cosplayed?
Mercedes, Anti Spiral Nia, Fatima Hugtrang.


Ryea: Which is your first character?
Komachi from Samurai 7. Definitely too old for her now lol


Ryea: Which characters are in your future cosplay list?
More Magna Carta, I can't get over Hyung Tae Kim.


Ryea: Do you make your own costume & props ?
Costumes are usually tailored/modified but my props are made by Jarold and I.
I have awesome friends like Rain, Stick and Jac'kee that always help me out as well.


Ryea: What is your favorite part when cosplay?
Seeing a prop completed, wearing the full costume for the first time and I get very strange satisfaction when it comes to editing photos, I guess it's because I consider it the final touches of my cosplay.


Ryea: Any good/funny/memorable experience when you cosplay?
Persona 4 - waking up at 3am to get ready for a long road to Sekinchan.
C.C. Mutuality - Got to cosplay with the amazing Kanasaii and Lenneth pair. I felt like the luckiest C.C. ;_____;
Deadmaster - Shiroin, my photographer, sunk his leg into a giant pit of mud during the shoot!!!
Gumi/Miki - Vocaloids drowning in the swimming pool is quite a sight.

Ryea: How and what have you think you've improved from since you started cosplay?
Definitely improved in every aspect from prop making to make up and of course *~editing photos~* BEFORE & AFTER


Ryea: Do you salute/idolize any cosplayer?
Omi Gibson http://en.curecos.com/profile/?ch=168966
HRM http://en.curecos.com/profile/?ch=20651
-aira- http://ja.curecos.com/profile/?ch=72312
Kanasaii http://kanasaiii.deviantart.com/
LennethXVii http://lennethxvii.deviantart.com/
Cvy http://cvy.deviantart.com/


Ryea: Any tips to share ?
Study, research, work smart, enjoy!


Ryea: Do you think as a 'qualified' cosplayer, it's a must to do everything without the help from professionals ; costume props and others?
If that's the case, a lot of us wouldn't be "qualified" enough to cosplay.
Some people just have strengths on certain aspects while others don't.


and 3 random questions :

1) Which convention do you like most in Malaysia?
Comic Fiesta

2) How much money do you spend on Seth Nightroad.. the outfit is such AMAZING piece!!
Thank you! I spent about RM1.5k, it pales in comparism to the Trinity Blood team that debuted at CF2010 though, that team was AMAZING.

3) What do you do in events?
Meet old friends and new ones. I don't really have much stamina for events though.
I do better in photoshoots.

Thank you so much Kazeki !!~

Kaika in Cosplayland (2010 recap)

Click on the picture to see the details and read the dates XD!

Because 2010 was such a wonderful Cosplay year for me, I decided to compile a list of the cosplay related stuffs I did this year. I know it's not the usual 'Costume portfolio' thing that other people do because I added 34394396482 other nonsense stuffs.

But that's really because each event/shoot meant something to me even if I was just a helper/spectator. It meant a day of my life spent with that specific group of people and getting to know each other.

You would notice I didn't have much costumes but more of event coverage, shoot helper and competitions. Yeah, I prefer to have fun enjoying cosplays than rush costumes hahah . Am lazy, yes.

HAPPY NEW YEAR IN ADVANCE PEOPLE!

RustBlaster: Aldred Van Envurio

Born without a Lineage Weapon, Aldred van Envurio is the adopted son of Headmaster Kain van Envurio of the Mercenary Specialized School. Although physically strong, he could not compare against Lineage Weapons, which initially bothered him. He was deemed by most as a failure at the beginning of the manga, with the exception of his teammates.

Another awesome cosplay by Lirlys! And this time, she works with a different photographer, ~yayagami. Thanks to Reneta for sending this!

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Cosplay Character Naruto

Hinata Cosplay from Naruto

 

Opinion

Amazing pose! I adore how she able to pose like this. Hope she doesn’t get inujured. The background is really amaze me. It really looks like Naruto worlds. Another great hinata cosplay. Love it very much
 
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DIY: Make a Brush cap!

Hey guys! A new tutorial video of sort! I know it's not directly Cosplay related but let's just say no self respectful female cosplayer can go without makeup. So I guess they still link up yeah xD?

In this video, I share with you guys how I create a make up brush cap to protect my eyeshadow brushes =)

THINGS YOU NEED

1. Scissor
2. Candle & fire
3. Big round straws (the kind Asians use to drink bubble tea)
4. Some heat resistent thing like tweezers or ruler to help you clasp and hold your cap down

 Hope you guys enjoy the video!

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Blood Type Personality-Anime

In Japan, Blood Type can be a source of information about human personality.
Wanted to know more about your personality by blood type?
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Final Fantasy Versus XIII: Noctis Lucis Caelum 03

Noctis can wield different weapons ranging from swords, spears, lances, to guns. He controls them using telekinesis though the power of the Crystal for both attack and defense. Noctis also has the ability to teleport and move at high speed.

Beautiful cosplay by Jesuke! According to her deviant art description, this mimics a screenshot from one of the Final Fantasy Versus XIII trailers. Thanks to Mia for sending this!

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Heian Aristocrat Casual

Abamama Hax has two new Heian-era Japanese nōshi outfits, one indigo-dyed (ai) and one purple. Click here for TP.

Also, there is a tiny rabbit dressed in a kan-nōshi outfit in a lucky letter board! (My letter came out as I was taking the SLURL coordinates! ^^;)

Avatar: The Last Airbender: Azula

The 14-year-old, manipulative princess of the Fire Nation, Azula is a Firebending prodigy and one of the few living Firebenders capable of casting lightning. She is Zuko’s younger sister and is loyal only to her father, Fire Lord Ozai. She uses fear to control her relatives and friends but even though everyone admired her when she was young, her mother favored her older brother over her.

A beautiful display of Firebending without actual fire by *risachantag! According to her description, she used “Flowlights”, a bright LED glow poi for her fire. She won best solo skit during Manifest 2010. Thanks to Rivalry for suggesting this!

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Vampire Knight: Kiryuu Zero 07

Zero is very hostile towards the Night Class because of his deep hatred towards all vampires, especially to purebloods who have changed his life forever. He can be very tsundere, meaning cold and distant in the beginning but eventually warming up to people. Despite his anger, his sense of duty overrides his issues, ensuring his reliability and trustworthiness.

Cosplayer Amore of DreamS TraderS makes quite an interesting Zero, especially this photo with plushie Kaname! Looks like she owns a lot of plushies actually; can anyone name them all?

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Tsubasa - Reservoir Chronicle: Ashura-o

The King of Shura Country, Ashura-o is in constant war with the Yasha clan over the possession of a mysterious castle said to fulfill its master’s every wish. It was later revealed that Ashura-o was in love with Yasha-o and Ashura-o wished to resurrect him from the dead. He died in the castle as it crumbled around him unable to fulfill his wish. However, what the castle could not do, Yuuko was able to grant; she made Ashura-o and Yasha-o gods to their clans, allowing them to be together.

Beautiful cosplay by ~Syszeii! It’s pretty embarrassing that I made a mistake with which Ashura-o this was. It’s a good thing St. Arcana, Syaza, Meg, and Rae made the effort to correct me and gave me more information about this Ashura. Thanks again to Tori for sending this in!

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Comic Fiesta 2010 (Day 2)

Comic Fiesta day 2 photo pimps!
I’m sorry I didn’t managed to have as much photos as I should because my camera battery decided to die on me so it got very difficult to take photos T_T. In the end I had to resort to using my Mobile phone. There were so much eye candy, I really wanted to stab myself for not bringing my battery charger along (lazy) oTL.
An as my return coach was 7pm, I didn't find it wise to cosplay. So I was in plain clothes on Sunday and was definitely surprised when people recognise me O_O. Much thanks to all who said hi and please continue to support TCC  ^_^!

 

We took the Monorail to the event hall on day2 and experienced the insane Malaysian public transport culture.
There were a lot of teenagers in t-shirts like these. With prints on their collars and the collars turned up.

 

Dragon Ball! I love old school cosplays even though I'm not a fan of the series. Cha-la-head-cha-la!

 

 

Akihiko and friend as Kaito and Miku

 

Someone had this big paper tank prop. I wonder what series its from o_o

Very kawaii Len & Rin!

 

Very impressive prop *_*

 

OMG, Shuui, Min, Ying, Look! Nintama! They seemed busy so I didn't approach for a photo =(

  

YAHIKO from RUROUNI KENSHIN!
He was in a rush when I approached him but he still kindly posed for me ^^;

 

 

A very good Noctis Lucis Caelum from Final Fantasy Versus XIII. Very good weapon! Would have loved to get more/better shots of him but the event hall was TOO CRAMP!

Digimon!

Kawaii girls from K-on. Sport anything special ^_^?

Misaki Maid Sama!

Super cute BLEACH cosplays >.<!

 

Very cute pair of Suzaku and Euphie!!!! I was so happy to see them T_T. Pretty costume coupled with pretty faces and hair !
I kept thinking in my heart "OMG! the two of you are finally togatharrrr!!!". Fan girl much yes oTL

Now that I look at it, the Euphie looks like Sakana Sashimi. Anyone knows?

Kagamine Len and Rin, Boss Death version.

With Zoey who was the Malaysian representative or AFAXRCC!! It was nice to meet her amidst the crowd and I'm so glad she recognised me ^_^! Didn't get to meet Chris though D:
Zoey cosplaying as Yui from K-on. Christmas version!

 

Vampire Knights

 

So sweet right >w<?.
Personally I think she did a pretty neat job with her make up. making her look almost Caucasian from far.

I had a photo of him holding a pair of panties but my stupid camera battery died and didn't register that=_=

 

Chizurus from hakuouki Shinsengumi Kitan!

 

With Kazeki's awesome Beast from Kuroshitsuji

 

Ciel from Kuroshitsuji

I thought his umbrella prop was pretty well done

 

 

Akatsuki

Dannychoo.com's mascot, Mirai Chan!

Yes, the APH fever burns in Malaysia too

Yes awesome wings O_O. It was so big she had difficulties just walking and needed 2 minders to help. Sadly, these are the only photos I have of her awesomeness=_=

SUPER CUTE Gintama Okita! Okita and chibi Okita! They were blood sisters so its easy to understand why they look SO ALIKE.

 

The best freaking Radu I've ever seen. We met him while waiting for the lift and it was SUPER crowded. The costume was VERY well done and he looked really good *_* Bishie face with awesome makeup. Photo don't do him justice at all =(

And this ends my photo collection from Day2. There were so much more awesome cosplayers but my dying battery life really stopped me from taking photos of them T_T. SHall remember to bring extra batteries next time!

Spent the rest of the afternoon shopping at Sungei Wang Plaza with Faizul, Maria, Peggy, Zephyus and ZY before we rushed off for our coach.

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To sum my entire CF trip up, the event area was really cool with many side rooms/alleys and at a very strategic prime location. I would say, having the event at such a prime location definitely helped foreigners like myself in planning our trip and better encourage travelling down.  But I guess the turn out of the event this year probably far exceeded the organiser's expectation. And in turn, yes, the event area was VERY cramped.
Also, I think Malaysia have prettier girls and bishi-er (Handsome) guys than Singapore =( . Any non-Malaysian on this with me?
p/s: They also have a lot of pretty...em  boys. *points to 2nd pic*

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Okay, I know I shouldn't annoy you guys with this but I'm taking part in a 'Smiling' competition now. And the most voted contestant will win herself a trip to .... *drum rolls* JAPAN !!!
So please pop over to http://tinyurl.com/greenpinkkaika and click on the 'vote' button! You can vote once daily and I found out that each different browser can vote once! (So if you have Firefox and IE you can vote twice a day!). You DO NOT need to login or sign up for anything ^^
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