Nanao's Cosplay Research

Gyakuten Saiban 3: Auchi Takefumi

Nanao-Chan — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:16:00 +0000

The "Rookie Killer" who enjoys mocking young attorneys to no avail, Auchi Takefumi is a prosecutor who generally starts the case strong, but if quickly demoralized when defense attorneys find holes in his evidence.

In the English version, his name is Winston Payne, which is a pun of “Wince in Pain”.

I miss playing the Gyakuten Saiban series and making Payne weep, haha! I’m still waiting for Miles’ game to come out early next year! It should prove to be very interesting to play the opposing team. But anyway, really great job on this cosplay! Thanks for sharing it!

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Gundam Seed Destiny: Kira Yamato and Lacus Clyne

Nanao-Chan — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:23:00 +0000

Kira was severely wounded in the war that had broken out on earth when he was brought to the Clyne Household. With the help of Lacus, her father Siegel Clyne, and their family friend Reverend Malchio, Kira recovers and they grant him safe haven in their home.

When word of the ZAFT’s forces’ plans to attack Earth Alliance base JOSH-A reaches them, Lacus provides Kira with a ZAFT uniform and helps him attain the ZGMF-X10A Freedom in order to help his friends who were still aboard Archangel. It was during this time that Lacus showed her support and affections to Kira by wishing him good fortune and giving him a kiss on the cheek.

Aren’t they cute? Admittedly, I prefer Athrun over Kira, but Kira and Lacus make a cute couple anyway! Thank you for sharing this!

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Princess Tutu: Princess Tutu

Nanao-Chan — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:52:00 +0000

The elegant and graceful dancer, Princess Tutu is Arima Ahiru’s alter ego who is unselfishly in love with Prince Mytho. She is caught in a dilemma of saying her true feeling because if she is to confess to him, she will turn into a speck of light and vanish forever. Thus, she fulfills her duty and collects the shards of Mytho’s heart in order to give him true happiness.

Beautiful cosplay! I’m glad a real ballerina decided to cosplay her since I’m a huge fan of the series. I only wish there was a Rue or Mytho with her. Great job!

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Sailor Moon S: Sailor Chibi Moon

Nanao-Chan — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:07:00 +0000

The outgoing daughter of Sailor Moon and Tuxedo Mask, Sailor Chibi Moon dreams of becoming a beautiful lady one day. She is a perfectionist who prefers to do things alone so she can have her way. As the series progresses, she learns to open herself more, learning what true maturity really is.

I didn’t think anyone could get her hair to look quite that right. But I think I like her red eyes more than anything! Very convincing cosplay, and it even has Konata’s stamp of approval! Great work!

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Xenosaga: KOS-MOS 02

Nanao-Chan — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:39:00 +0000

Cosplayer Ilonka from Puerto Rico emailed me her cosplay photos some time ago. She plays KOS-MOS from Xenosaga, showing her version 4 skeleton. Some people might think this is version 2 or 3 because of the wings from her Tertiary Weapon System, but those were photoshoped into the final picture.

Thank you for your contribution, Ilonka! We look forward to more of your cosplays soon!

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Bleach: Kurosaki Ichigo

Nanao-Chan — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:17:00 +0000

Kurosaki Ichigo has natural orange hair that always gets him into fights with bullies. He doesn’t care what other people think about him and doesn’t seem to mind fighting bullies either. He met Chad when they were still young, who was also a target for bullies because he refused to fight for his own sake as promised to his grandfather. Ichigo then decided to make a pact with him that they would fight for each other’s sake.

I couldn’t believe this was one of Jin’s works when I first saw it. She really does know how to take on the character she’s cosplaying, so much that it’s hard to tell it’s her! Great job, Jin!

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Hellsing: Sir Integral Fairbrook Wingates Hellsing

Nanao-Chan — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:17:00 +0000

At the young age of 12, Integra inherited her family’s mission to the lead the Royal Protestant Knights and protect England due to her father’s death. Arthur Hellsing had hoped his brother, Richard Hellsing, would support his daughter in this mission, but his jealousy got the better of him and he proceeded to hunt Integra and kill her.

Little did he know that Arthur had a corpse of a vampire in the Mansion’s Sub Levels, Alucard, who became Integra’s salvation and servant.

Wow, she’s so intimidating! I guess Alucard making her wait doesn’t make her happy? The wig’s a bit messy, but I still like the overall look. Great work!

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Ouran High School Host Club: Fujioka Haruhi and Ootori Kyouya

Nanao-Chan — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:57:00 +0000

The “Natural Type” and the “Cool Type” may not always meet eye to eye, but despite Kyouya’s harsh actions towards Haruhi, he truly does care about her as she does him. When the club went to the beach for some rest and relaxation, Kyouya pretended to be the “bad guy” in order to show Haruhi how worried everyone was about her.

This is so in character that it really makes me laugh! Mother is reprimanding her youngest child! But don’t tell Kyouya that, he might charge me for posting this picture. Haha! Great work!

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Sailor Stars: Princess Kakyuu

Nanao-Chan — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:35:00 +0000

The princess of Kinmoku who escaped to earth when Sailor Galaxia attacked, Princess Kakyuu is said to smell of sweet osmanthus, which is the recurring motif of her design. There are different versions with regards to her storyline in the anime and manga, but she is similar to Sailor Moon as she also has her own senshi, the Sailor Starlights.

The cosplayer looks like a doll in this photo. I’m guessing proper make-up and lighting gave that effect. Beautiful work!

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Paradise Kiss: Sakurada Miwako

Nanao-Chan — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:12:00 +0000

Unbelievably sweet and cute, Miwako is the younger sister of Kousa Mikako, the antagonist from the author’s other series, “Gokinjo Monogatari”. She works with Koizumi Joji to create their own brand known as Paradise Kiss. She tends to be childish in her unique manner of speaking and her choice of lolita dresses.

This is just too cute, and so much like Miwako. Too bad we can’t see her face with this pose. Great work!

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