Cosplay Articles: USAGI Attends Fantasy Quest 2013
July 26, 2013
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Hello everyone!
Tuning in with a brief update with some local events here in the Philippines! Today, I'm going to give some heads up to everyone for this year's Fantasy Quest!
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Tuning in with a brief update with some local events here in the Philippines! Today, I'm going to give some heads up to everyone for this year's Fantasy Quest!
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Labels: arthur, cosplay, cosplay news, cosplayer, fantasy quest 3, fernwood gardens, hime, indonesia, japan, philippines, singapore, special guest, usagi, xrystal, zhel guiral
Tama's Wonderland Cafe 2013
June 17, 2013
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Hello everyone!
The most slowest blog writer in the entire world is finally back with a new entry! So pretty much I've become very busy lately due to my studies and sad to say I don't have enough time to make new entries at the moment. But nonetheless, I still try to steal a few minutes on the computer for glorious internet. (／￣(ｴ)￣)／
Last June 8, 2013, I had the chance to experience what it's like being a server in a cosplay cafe! Not only that, but it was also my group's first cafe ever!
The most slowest blog writer in the entire world is finally back with a new entry! So pretty much I've become very busy lately due to my studies and sad to say I don't have enough time to make new entries at the moment. But nonetheless, I still try to steal a few minutes on the computer for glorious internet. (／￣(ｴ)￣)／
Last June 8, 2013, I had the chance to experience what it's like being a server in a cosplay cafe! Not only that, but it was also my group's first cafe ever!
Are you ready to go to Wonderland? So pretty much this was a make or break it moment for the Tako Mako Team since this was our first event after all. But I am pleased to tell you IT WAS A HUGE SUCCES!
Speaking of which, it's time to spam you all with photos and super long text! ヽ(￣(ｴ)￣)ﾉ
Read more »Labels: alice in wonderland, cosplay, cosplay cafe, iloilo city, kyohakuhime, nanabi, philippines, tako mako, tamago, toy lounge cafe
Tutorials: Basic Crossplay Make-Up [Tiffany Sy]
April 20, 2013
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This tutorial is done by Tiffany Sy
To those who are into CROSSPLAY and want to learn basic crossplay make-up, then check out this very useful and easy to follow tutorial done by Tiffany!
This is highly recommended for crossplayers who want to achieve a simple masculine look for your favorite bishounen!
Labels: basic, cosplay, crossplay, kyohakuhime, make-up, tiffany sy, tutorials
Cosplay Discussions: Wanting To Share Thoughts
April 19, 2013
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Cosplay Discussions
Wanting To Share Thoughts
Okay, so this is one of my serious entries that involves me just typing down and no longer adding photos and etc. You're probably thinking what I want to discuss here, well it's obviously about cosplay. Recently I have seen a lot of posts and entries from fellow bloggers, facebook users and other online sites that share and give their stand on the numerous rising issues in the cosplay community. One of the issues that hasn't died down until now is how the hobby "Cosplay" is really understood and interpreted. I have seen a lot of cosplayers trying to explain and show how the hobby should really be done, but sometimes that really isn't enough.
For the other issues, I'll probably dive into them as well. I want to make it clear that these are just my observations and my opinions. You can either agree or disagree with me, but either way I am not on any side. I just want to share my thoughts about this because I've been wanting to express myself for a while now. So, if you do not wish to continue reading, you may browse through my other entries instead. :)
Labels: cosplay, cosplay discussions, japanese fashion, media, opinions, thoughts
Cosplay Articles: The Two Sides of Tiffany Sy
April 04, 2013
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The Two Sides of Tiffany Sy
We all have our own faces whenever we're in different situations. But no matter how much we change our appearance, it can never define who we truly are. I had the chance to meet and get to know a fellow cosplayer, who also is an aspiring make-up enthusiast! Let's all meet the lovely...
Tiffany Sy
Tiffany as Luka Megurine of VOCALOID
-Just Be Friends Version-
I had the opportunity to interview her and I am so glad she has agreed to share her cosplay tutorials on my blog! Follow me as we get to know more about this lovely lady's cosplay side and learn some tips from her as a make-up enthusiast!
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Labels: bloody roar, cosplay, cosplay article, hatsune mikuo, kyohakuhime, make-up, sally, sally's spa, shenlong, tiffany sy, tips and tricks, vocaloid, xion
Cosplayer Spotlight: Sese Ostara
March 31, 2013
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"I Will Force You Into Extinction."
Does that taunt ring a bell?
Because that's certainly a quote from one of the empresses from Trinity Blood! Hello again everyone, I am truly sorry for being inactive with my posts. I haven't been posting for a good 1 week if I can assume? But never fear! I'm back and ready to share a lot of wonderful new entries!
Now, I had the opportunity to interview a very inspiring cosplayer from my homeland, the Philippines. She's not only talented in her craft, but she's also a gal who has a passion for fashion whenever she's not busy bringing characters to life! I am honored to dedicate this feature to the lovely..... *drum roll*
Sese Ostara
Sese as Seth Nightroad from Trinity Blood
Sese is one of the local cosplayers here who definitely shows true determination and passion for cosplay! She blew me away when I got to see her portraying Seth during Fantasy Quest 2012 and when I also got to see her strut the runway with her AMAZING costume! ♥ This proud Filipina has made a name for herself not only as a cosplayer, but also as a fellow blogger and fashionista. Honestly speaking this girl is full of talents! Just like many cosplayers, Sese serves as a big role model and an inspiration to not only others but to me as well!
Let us get to know the ever fabulous Sese ♥
Cosplayer Name: Sese Ostara
Country: Philippines
Now my lovely readers, I present to you our empress!
Labels: blue rose, cammy white, cosplay, cosplayer, dynasty warriors, komatsuhime, miwako sakurada, paradise kiss, rin kagamine, sese ostara, seth nightroad, spotlight, tiger and bunny, trinity blood, vocaloid, zhun ji
Cosplayer Spotlight: Elffi
March 21, 2013
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You've Got Guts.
Who has not played Final Fantasy Dissidia?
Well, since I've been keeping my interviews and spotlights in the dark for a while, let's bring back the shine with a cosplayer that has never failed to bring anyone (especially girls) fangirling/fanboying with his cosplay! I'm so pleased to have been given the chance to interview the one and only.....! *drum roll*
Elffi
Elffi as Jecht from Final Fantasy Dissidia
Elffi is one of the many cosplayers who is looked up upon by many of his supporters. His Jecht cosplay has been one of the fan favorites and for some, it has become Elffi's signature cosplay. When you say Jecht, they'd go "Dude! That's the guy Elffi cosplayed!" This Finnish cosplayer has always brought smiles to my face whenever I see his new posts on my feeds, and he has amazed me even more with his accurate portrayals of numerous iconic characters. I always enjoy looking at Elffi's photos, and I know what you're thinking, NO it's not his abs. Hahaha!
Let's begin this spotlight with some basic facts:
Cosplayer Name: Elffi
Country: Finland
Now my dear readers, I give you our champion in the arena!
Labels: cosplay, cosplayer, d gray-man, elffi, fairy tail, fate stay night, Final Fantasy Dissidia, finland, gildarts clive, gilgamesh, Jecht, kyohakuhime, ragnarok, shura, spotlight, trigun, tyki mikk, vash the stampede
Cosplay Articles: The Pureblood Siblings
March 15, 2013
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Cosplay Articles
The Pureblood Siblings
Disclaimer: The photos used are copyrighted by their owners. If you are going to take the photos from this entry, GIVE CREDIT or LINK BACK to the owners.
Hello my dear readers, and we are here yet again for another entry. This time, I'll be introducing to you two very talented cosplayers who reign from the land of Singapore! But of course before that, I am quite sure you all are well aware of who those two people are in the photo above.
Yes, it's no other than the famous Kuran siblings from Hino Matsuri's Vampire Knight series. Honestly speaking, I LOVE this pair and I'm a proud "YUME" supporter. sorry Zeki fans :P So I've already given you a caution that this is a cosplay featuring this pair, if you don't like this pair then DO NOT continue reading. (because you will see my endless fangirling) To the article!
Labels: anime, cosplay, cosplay article, cosplayer, couple, hino matsuri, kaname kuran, kyohakuhime, pureblood, rieyn, romance, shizuka, vampire, vampire knight, vaxzone, yuki cross, yuuki kuran
Cosplay Articles: Head Feline Tasha
March 08, 2013
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The Head Feline Tasha
Article by NANABI
"They will fear the wild..." - Nidalee
League of Legends has been a big hit in the gaming world recently, and of course the cosplayers refuse to be left behind. Being a LoL player myself, I give my utmost respect to the cosplayers who give justice to the many heroes I adore and use in the game. Of course, I didn't have any second thoughts when I discovered a very talented lady from the lands of Korea.
This particular lady has amazed her fans with her detailed and intricate armor from a handful of her amazing cosplays. She has mesmerized both men and women with her beauty and never ceased to make everyone stop and stare at her breathe-taking photos.
TASHA or also known as GO-EUN OH is a cosplayer reigning from the Republic of Korea who made a name for herself with her jaw dropping portrayals of numerous iconic female characters from several famous console and pc games. Unlike the regular list of cosplays most female cosplayers have, Tasha is one of those who concentrate on a genre; and for her, that genre is games. Tasha has a large number of cosplays everyone remembers her for, but one of the most memorable was her portrayal of Katarina and Nidalee, two well-known heroines of League of Legends. Another is her amazing portrayal of the Demon Hunter class from Diablo III. In her anime side, Tasha presents the many attires of the famous Sheryl Nome of Macross Frontier, a diva who has played a big role in Tasha's career and became one of her signature cosplays.
Labels: Alexstrasza, cosplay, cosplay article, cosplayer, demon hunter, diablo 3, hero, korea, league of legends, macross frontier, maga, monarch online, sheryl nome, spiral cats, Sylvanas, tasha, world of warcraft
Cosplayer Spotlight: Calssara
January 17, 2013
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All Hail The King!
I mean, all hail the queen!
It's been a while since I got the chance to feature someone, and I'm so happy to have given my first 2013 spotlight to this very talented and amazing cosplayer! *drum rolls*
Calssara
Calssara as Saber of Fate/Stay Night
Calssara has captivated numerous of her fans with her amazing cosplays, one of which is a fan favorite; Saber. I for one, feel very privileged to have been given the opportunity to interview and feature this very respectable cosplayer! Calssara has amazed me with her talent, cosplays and of course her beauty! It's always such a delight to see her photos and I for one, can't stop staring haha!
Let's have some basic information about this real life Saber!
Real Name: Bell
Cosplayer Name: Calssara
Country: Germany
Now ladies and gentlemen, I present to you, your King Queen :D
Labels: aya natsume, calssara, cosplay, cosplayer, germany, luka megurine, otome youkai zakuro, rachel alucard, ruka souen, saber, spotlight, tenjo tenge, vampire knight, zakuro
Cosplay Articles: DaoRuay Cosplay Group of Thailand
December 28, 2012
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DaoRuay
Thailand's Princes of Song
What brings the little lamb to this entry?
No matter where you go, there's always going to be that single Uta No Prince-sama related thing that will pop out on your computer screen. This article, is one of them.
I'd like to introduce a very talented group of cosplayers from Thailand who has brought nothing but smiles to my face whenever I see their videos and photos. This group in particular is composed of a group of friends who want nothing more than to share their love for cosplay and Uta No Prince-sama.
Labels: ching, cosplay, cosplay article, daoruay, ittoki otoya, karkkum, kei zoldick, masato hijirikawa, natsuki shinomiya, ren jinguji, rokang, shinna, syo kurusu, thailand, tokiya ichonise, uta no prince-sama, zieon
Cosplayer Spotlight: Viospace Vio
December 06, 2012
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ARE YOU READY?
That line never gets old!
Hello everyone, it's time for another special cosplayer spotlight!
Now this spotlight is claimed by .... *drum rolls*
Now this spotlight is claimed by .... *drum rolls*
Viospace Vio
Vio as Fuwa Sho and
Libari Fatalis as Mogami Kyoko of Skip Beat!
Libari Fatalis as Mogami Kyoko of Skip Beat!
(Photography by Nik Yan)
Vio has been a very inspirational cosplayer for a lot of people including myself! I can never thank her enough for agreeing on this feature, and for answering the questions for the interview! I've been given a wonderful chance to meet this talented lady during Fantasy Quest 2012, and not once have I regretted meeting her!
Before we begin the interview, let's run down on the basic facts about Vio!
Cosplayer Name: Viospace Vio
Country: Singapore
Read more »Labels: cosplay, cosplayer, gintama, kuroko no basket, singapore, skip beat, spotlight, uta no prince-sama, viospace vio, vocaloid
Cosplay Articles: A True Prince of Cosplay
December 03, 2012
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A True "Prince" of Cosplay
Article by NANABI
Crossplay has always been a popular genre for both male and female cosplayers around the world. For most people, crossplay always brings this single thought, "Is this a boy or a girl?". We can't deny it, there are numerous cosplayers who have mastered the art of crossplay and they never failed to confuse the community with their genders. Sometimes we ask ourselves "How do they do it?" honestly speaking we might never know the answer. We can always say it's their genes, make-up, their face and other possible reasons explaining how these cosplayers shift from one gender to the opposite. But one thing's for sure, they're definitely good in their cosplay forte.
One crossplayer in particular has been the center of attention in the cosplay community today. This crossplayer has been invited to numerous cosplay events all over the world as well and has never once failed to make her fans swoon at her presence.
REIKA is a female crossplayer from Japan who dominated the world cosplay charts with her amazing portrayals of numerous iconic male characters from several well-known animes. Not only did she amaze her fans online with her photos, but she brought the fandom of her fans to a whole new level with her charming personality. One of Reika's most well recognized crossplays is her portrayal of the famous womanizer Jinguji Ren of Uta No Prince-sama. Her portrayal of the heartthrob Barnaby Brooks Jr. from Tiger and Bunny wasn't far behind from recognition as well. Two crossplays that has brought thousands of her fans squealing and begging for more.
Read more »Labels: barnaby brooks jr, cosplay, cosplay article, cosplayer, daiki aoimine, japan, kuroko no basket, reika, ren jinguji, ryota kise, shintaro midorima, sinbad, tiger and bunny, uta no prince-sama
Cosplay Articles: A Nobody's Inspiration
December 01, 2012
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A Nobody's Inspiration
Article by NANABI
Where does inspiration come from? Anyone would usually tell you inspiration comes from places, things, events and even other people. Inspiration plays a big role to numerous writers, artists, designers and etc. Without this so called "inspiration" all the most admired works would cease to exist wouldn't they? Just as the common quote dictates, "Inspiration comes from the most unexpected places."
Well it definitely does, in the world of cosplay, you can take inspiration even from the most littlest things. For otakus, we usually find inspiration from anything that reminds us of a character, a place, an anime, a famous mangaka and so much more. When one remembers something or someone from a single item, it usually fuels up our desire to draw, write, photograph or cosplay. Although in this article, I'll share to you something special about inspiration.
Can you remember your first event? The first character you ever cosplayed? But most of all, can you remember who motivated you to join the alien world of cosplay? I for one, can clearly remember who brought me into this interesting world.
Read more »Labels: cosplay, cosplay article, gakupo kamui, hatsune mikuo, kuroshitsuji, megurine luki, sebastian michaelis, thailand, vocaloid, yuegene fay
Cosplay Tutorials: Gradient Dyeing
November 03, 2012
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This tutorial is by Hiyoko-chan
You need help on gradient effects to achieve the most accurate look for your costume? Then maybe this tutorial done by Hiyoko-chan can enlighten you!
Labels: cloth, cosplay, fabric, gradient dying, tutorials
Cosplay Articles: Kaname☆ as Kaito
November 01, 2012
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KAITO is a Japanese male Vocaloid created by Crypton Future Media. He utilizes the older Vocaloid engine developed by YAMAHA. He claims the spot of the last vocal to be released for the 1st Vocaloid engine series and is the first Japanese male Vocaloid to have appeared from Crypton Future Media. The voice was supplied by a Japanese male singer Fuga Naoto (風雅 なおと). The illustration was done by Takashi Kawasaki.
Source: Vocaloid Wiki
Let’s take this time to reminiscent one of KANAME’s most well recognized cosplay during his career. KAITO, one of the vocalists from the VOCALOID series has been a big hit with a lot of fans worldwide, and the Japanese cosplayer KANAME wasn’t too far away from gaining his fan’s admiration for his portrayal of the character. Before we compare, why don’t we talk more about the famous ice cream-loving vocaloid Kaito?
Labels: cosplay, cosplay article, cosplayer, kaito, kaname, vocaloid
Cosplayer Spotlight: Tsit Kong
October 05, 2012
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Hello everyone!
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This is the first cosplay feature I've done
Hope you guys enjoy reading this blog entry!
Today, this feature is given to... *drum roll*
Tsit Kong
"Tama"
Tama as Len Kagamine of VOCALOID
In reality, I heard about Tama's cosplays thanks to my friend Kitsune. Through connections in facebook and the availability of the internet, I was able to see and also appreciate numerous cosplays done by Tama. I'm very thankful for the cooperation of Tama-san for this feature, thank you again for your time! Hopefully this blog entry will be something that will take your interest in and that you'll also be alert if ever Tama-san posts new cosplay photos ;)
Let's start off with the basic things about Tama-san.
Name: Tsit Kong
Cosplayer Name: Tama
Country: USA
Tako Mako Team
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This section is going to be all about one of the active groups I'm participating. Tako Mako is just a little group from the Philippines that started roughly, just a year ago. The group is basically composed of close friends who share the same common interests and decided to just one day make a live action. With the creation of their first live action, the team was basically formed out of the two day shoot they had. Pretty much, a lot of my friends in the group are random and just crazy. (LIKE ME 8D)
Alright, so the team was officially formed on June 3, 2011. We've been moving forward since then and have been continuing our journey. I can say that the team didn't start out with happy pasts, but the past has been overshadowed by success and new memorable experiences. All in all the original members of Tako Mako are only made up of a total of 6 people. But as time progresses, the TM family is slowly growing as well.
Labels: cosplay, group, live action, philippines, tako mako
