Nanao's Research

Rozen Maiden: Shinku 03

nanao_chan:kuririnmail.com — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 01:41:46 +0000

This is probably the most unique way to portray Shinku. We’ve had 2 versions so far, but neither of them made Shinku look the way she truly is: a ball jointed doll.

There was an anime episode wherein Shinku had to have her clothes washed, and this is how she looked until she got her clothes back. I can’t remember it too well anymore, but I want to watch the anime again.

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Chobits: Freya

nanao_chan:kuririnmail.com — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:03:00 +0000

Now here is a cosplay that I never thought I’d see.

Freya is the first version of the new series of persocoms known as the “Chobit” series. Unlike any other persocom, has the ability to feel emotions, specifically, to love. She was made by Mihara Ichiru to become their “daughter”.

When Hibiya Chitose, Ichiru’s wife, noticed a change in Freya’s attitude, Chitose asked Ichiru to create a younger sister for her, and she was named “Elda“. Freya was happy for a while, but her true sadness was due to the fact that she had fallen in love… with her own “father”. She knew she could never be together with him, and this caused her so much sorrow that she ceased functioning.

Aside from the hair? This is a very impressive cosplay. Great job on this! I really like her ears..!

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Naruto: Uchiha Sasuke and Uchiha Itachi

nanao_chan:kuririnmail.com — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:42:07 +0000

Itachi, the older brother of Sasuke, is the young prodigy of the Uchiha Clan. People looked to him as the future of the Uchiha Clan. This left Sasuke in Itachi’s shadows, craving for the same affection Itachi receives from their parents.

It was during these times, however, that Itachi loved and cared for his younger brother. He was the only one who acknowledge any hard work and effort Sasuke accomplished.

Isn’t this cosplay just too cute for words? Too bad we can’t see their faces, but they both looks so cute. Nice photo!

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Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion: Zero

nanao_chan:kuririnmail.com — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:46:25 +0000

The mysterious, masked revolutionary who is the leader of the Order of the Black Knights, Zero, the alias Lelouch Lamperouge uses in this guise, wishes to campaign against those who oppress the helpless.

Originally, the rebellion was to seek revenge for his mother’s death, and make a new world for his sister, Nunally. However, as the story progresses, Lelouch’s friends help him realize that the rebellion is no longer just for his sister after she becomes Viceroy of Area 11.

This is really an awesome cosplay. I wonder what the cosplayer looks like behind the mask?

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Evangelion: Ayanami Rei 02

nanao_chan:kuririnmail.com — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:30:50 +0000

She is the First (Child) Children, the pilot of Unit 00, and the clone who is a vessel for the Angel Lilith. In the beginning of the series, Ayanami Rei seemed like an emotionless puppet who apparently only had a relationship with Ikari Gendo. However, when she met Shinji, something changes, even though Asuka wants little to do with her.

It’s been a long time since I featured a cosplay from Evangelion. I love the wig used for this one, it looks so natural. Great work!

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Unknown Entry 006

nanao_chan:kuririnmail.com — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:59:05 +0000

Here is another unknown cosplay I’ve yet to figure out. Looking for her information took up some time, but I still came up with nothing. I can’t remember where I got this image from, but it might have been from Cosplay.com… Or was it Cosplaylab.com?

Not sure, but whoever knows where this character is from, feel free to comment and/or send me an email.

And yes, this is the 6th. The 5th one I’d already found out who she is before I posted it as an Unknown.

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Bleach: Urahara Kisuke

nanao_chan:kuririnmail.com — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:39:20 +0000

“Geta-boshi”, meaning “Mister Hat-and-Clogs” is a generally carefree character who mysteriously appears in the scene of some important event, being the catalyst rather than the one who does the actual work. He can be serious when the situation calls for it, but he rarely intervenes in battles unless extremely necessary.

It makes me wonder what this cosplayer really looks like behind the fan. Nice cosplay and posing! I especially like his hat. Good job!

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Gurren Lagann: Yoko Littner

nanao_chan:kuririnmail.com — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:54:32 +0000

Don’t let her cute looks fool you. Yoko is an extensive wielder of firearms, including the long range sniper rifle she’s holding in the image. She is the mature and rational member of the group, though she badmouths Kamina on occasion.

Yoko also loves children and is seen as a teacher named “Yomako” by the end of the series.

Nice pose, and her boots are pretty cute. I had no idea who this was until I searched the internet for more information. Thanks to Cosholics Cafe for the photo!

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Air Gear: Noyamano Ringo and Simca

nanao_chan:kuririnmail.com — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:37:37 +0000

She may look like a simple junior high school girl, but the King Class AT user, Noyamano Ringo, is the current Thorn King (or rather “Queen”) of the Eight Kings in the AT World. She is the successor of the legendary Storm Riders Team Sleeping Forest and Simca’s rival to Minami Itsuki aka “Ikki”.

And of course, I’ve already rambled about Simca here. No need for a repeat, am I right?

I do think I like this Simca cosplayer better than the first one though. Then again, maybe that’s just because of the costume?

I first found this on That Girls Site. Thanks for sharing the photo!

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Final Fantasy X: Auron

nanao_chan:kuririnmail.com — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:12:10 +0000

This 35-year-old unsent warrior monk for Bevelle whose attack to Yunalesca led to his death, Auron is Tidus‘ Mentor and Yuna’s guardian. He kept his status of being an unsent a secret, although there were a lot of suspicions raised when he refused to enter the farplane at Guadosalam. He was eventually laid to rest when Yu Yevon was finally defeated.

I can’t believe how accurate this cosplay is! I love the costume’s details and the cosplayer’s attitude. Nice job!

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