Posted by Etsu on 04-01-2009 - 07:12 AM
1. Most Accurate Cosplay:
Winry Rockbell from Fullmetal Alchemist – Considering that she's one of the few non-dark haired characters I've cosplayed, it's ironic. Still, the outfit is pretty exact save the earrings, which I haven't been able to fine (my ears aren't pierced). Also, I can’t fix the issue of blue eyes since they don't make gas permeable colored contacts.
2. Most Difficult Cosplay:
Amano Tifa Lockhart from Final Fantasy VII – Anything Amano automatically becomes 10 times harder because of the embellishments. Even if Tifa is probably the least shiny/decorated of his characters, making a duct tape miniskirt takes time.
3. Easiest Cosplay:
Haruhi Fujioka (commoner version) from Ouran High School Host Club - I’ve done a lot of last minute cosplays, but this was the one that turned out the best with the least amount of effort. I didn’t even need to fix my hair or put on make-up (probably should have done the latter since Haruhi has perfect skin, like all anime characters).
4. Most Out Of Character Cosplay:
Lara Croft from Tomb Raider: Angel of Darkness – She just doesn’t fit me. I don't do sexy and elegant at the same time (or really, elegant).
5. Most Fun to Cosplay:
Nana Osaki (manga version) from NANA – I get wear my vinyl jacket and boots, be a punk rocker, and throw the horns in pictures. What’s there not to love about that?
6. Sexiest Cosplay:
Jill Valentine from Resident Evil – Actually I felt more exposed than sexy. I haven’t successfully done sexy unless you’ve got a fetish for librarians and school girls.
7. Most Comfortable Cosplay:
Commoner Haruhi – I didn’t have to wear a wig, a skirt, heels, or contacts. Contacts play a huge part in determining comfort since I have rigid gas permeable lenses.
8. Least Comfortable Cosplay:
Tie between Amano Tifa and Jill Valentine – Jill because I felt naked and the top didn’t fit right (clearly I lost my mind when I decided to cosplay her). Amano Tifa because I had forgotten that people aren’t cylinders when I made the skirt. As a result, I couldn’t sit down and get up easily. Also, I hate showing my stomach.
9. Costume with Longest Prep Time:
Tie between Amano Tifa and Miho Tohya from Megatokyo – Amano Tifa because I had to deal with the wig and fake nails. The skirt was tricky to get on since it was so tight. Miho Tohya because of her evil hairstyle (this is why I should start using wigs more).
10. Costume Garment You Wear Out of Costume:
I wear a lot of “costumes” as normal clothes (and I use normal clothes to make cosplay). The one that I enjoy wearing normally the most is Nana Osaki (manga version). Yay for the vinyl jacket!
11. Favorite Wig/Hairstyle:
Nana Osaki – I’ve asked for the specific haircut three times already.
12. Favorite Prop:
Kyoya Hibari’s tonfas – I put a lot of hard work in making them, and they are fun to pose with.
13. Favorite Accessory:
Studded belt for Miho Tohya and Nana Osaki – I used to hate belts, but having a cool studded belt changed my mind. It’s become one of my staple fashion items.
14. Ever been in a group cosplay?
Yes – Harry Potter, Magic Knights Rayearth, Megatokyo, the world record video game character gathering, and Katekyo Hitman Reborn! (well the last one was a pair)
15. Ever cosplayed a pairing with someone?
Yes - Dino x Hibari from KHR!
16. Pairing support, yes or no? If yes, how steamy?
Yes for the pairings I like, which are usually explicit/canonical. Unless it was a private shoot, I wouldn’t do PDA, and even then, there would be a lot of faking (theatre has taught me how to look like I’m kissing without doing it)
17. Ever been to a photoshoot?
Yes – for Yomiko Readman, Amano Tifa, Rin Tohsaka, and non-cosplay (though I did wear part of my costumes). I also like to do our own shoots.
18. Ever entered a contest? Did you win an award?
I’ve been in 3 contests: the Amano Cosplay Showcase at Oni-con ’06, A-kon 18 Hall Cosplay, and the Unconventional Couture Fashion Show at Oni-con ’07. No wins...yet. ^_~
19 . The Costume You'll Never Finish:
Mirai Trunks from Dragon Ball Z – The perfectionist in me wants to start from scratch because the jacket I used for Halloween isn’t right. Also, I don’t even know where to begin with the orange shoes.
20. The Costume You've Always Wanted to Make:
Tifa Lockhart from Final Fantasy VII Advent Children – I love the outfit so much, and I love Tifa. It’s a little more feasible than my other dream cosplay (see #22).
21. The Costume You'd Wear If It Weren't For Your Body Type:
Revy from Black Lagoon – I have most of the costume, but I'm what my mother calls "fat". -_-# (I know I'm not really, but I do need to work out).
22. The Costume that You Can't Make for Lack of Money:
Lucifer from Angel Sanctuary – I don’t got the skillz either.
23. Show us your best cosplay photo.
http://www.cosplay.com/photo/1073525/ - Thank you Skypirate!
Winry Rockbell from Fullmetal Alchemist – Considering that she's one of the few non-dark haired characters I've cosplayed, it's ironic. Still, the outfit is pretty exact save the earrings, which I haven't been able to fine (my ears aren't pierced). Also, I can’t fix the issue of blue eyes since they don't make gas permeable colored contacts.
2. Most Difficult Cosplay:
Amano Tifa Lockhart from Final Fantasy VII – Anything Amano automatically becomes 10 times harder because of the embellishments. Even if Tifa is probably the least shiny/decorated of his characters, making a duct tape miniskirt takes time.
3. Easiest Cosplay:
Haruhi Fujioka (commoner version) from Ouran High School Host Club - I’ve done a lot of last minute cosplays, but this was the one that turned out the best with the least amount of effort. I didn’t even need to fix my hair or put on make-up (probably should have done the latter since Haruhi has perfect skin, like all anime characters).
4. Most Out Of Character Cosplay:
Lara Croft from Tomb Raider: Angel of Darkness – She just doesn’t fit me. I don't do sexy and elegant at the same time (or really, elegant).
5. Most Fun to Cosplay:
Nana Osaki (manga version) from NANA – I get wear my vinyl jacket and boots, be a punk rocker, and throw the horns in pictures. What’s there not to love about that?
6. Sexiest Cosplay:
Jill Valentine from Resident Evil – Actually I felt more exposed than sexy. I haven’t successfully done sexy unless you’ve got a fetish for librarians and school girls.
7. Most Comfortable Cosplay:
Commoner Haruhi – I didn’t have to wear a wig, a skirt, heels, or contacts. Contacts play a huge part in determining comfort since I have rigid gas permeable lenses.
8. Least Comfortable Cosplay:
Tie between Amano Tifa and Jill Valentine – Jill because I felt naked and the top didn’t fit right (clearly I lost my mind when I decided to cosplay her). Amano Tifa because I had forgotten that people aren’t cylinders when I made the skirt. As a result, I couldn’t sit down and get up easily. Also, I hate showing my stomach.
9. Costume with Longest Prep Time:
Tie between Amano Tifa and Miho Tohya from Megatokyo – Amano Tifa because I had to deal with the wig and fake nails. The skirt was tricky to get on since it was so tight. Miho Tohya because of her evil hairstyle (this is why I should start using wigs more).
10. Costume Garment You Wear Out of Costume:
I wear a lot of “costumes” as normal clothes (and I use normal clothes to make cosplay). The one that I enjoy wearing normally the most is Nana Osaki (manga version). Yay for the vinyl jacket!
11. Favorite Wig/Hairstyle:
Nana Osaki – I’ve asked for the specific haircut three times already.
12. Favorite Prop:
Kyoya Hibari’s tonfas – I put a lot of hard work in making them, and they are fun to pose with.
13. Favorite Accessory:
Studded belt for Miho Tohya and Nana Osaki – I used to hate belts, but having a cool studded belt changed my mind. It’s become one of my staple fashion items.
14. Ever been in a group cosplay?
Yes – Harry Potter, Magic Knights Rayearth, Megatokyo, the world record video game character gathering, and Katekyo Hitman Reborn! (well the last one was a pair)
15. Ever cosplayed a pairing with someone?
Yes - Dino x Hibari from KHR!
16. Pairing support, yes or no? If yes, how steamy?
Yes for the pairings I like, which are usually explicit/canonical. Unless it was a private shoot, I wouldn’t do PDA, and even then, there would be a lot of faking (theatre has taught me how to look like I’m kissing without doing it)
17. Ever been to a photoshoot?
Yes – for Yomiko Readman, Amano Tifa, Rin Tohsaka, and non-cosplay (though I did wear part of my costumes). I also like to do our own shoots.
18. Ever entered a contest? Did you win an award?
I’ve been in 3 contests: the Amano Cosplay Showcase at Oni-con ’06, A-kon 18 Hall Cosplay, and the Unconventional Couture Fashion Show at Oni-con ’07. No wins...yet. ^_~
19 . The Costume You'll Never Finish:
Mirai Trunks from Dragon Ball Z – The perfectionist in me wants to start from scratch because the jacket I used for Halloween isn’t right. Also, I don’t even know where to begin with the orange shoes.
20. The Costume You've Always Wanted to Make:
Tifa Lockhart from Final Fantasy VII Advent Children – I love the outfit so much, and I love Tifa. It’s a little more feasible than my other dream cosplay (see #22).
21. The Costume You'd Wear If It Weren't For Your Body Type:
Revy from Black Lagoon – I have most of the costume, but I'm what my mother calls "fat". -_-# (I know I'm not really, but I do need to work out).
22. The Costume that You Can't Make for Lack of Money:
Lucifer from Angel Sanctuary – I don’t got the skillz either.
23. Show us your best cosplay photo.
http://www.cosplay.com/photo/1073525/ - Thank you Skypirate!
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