Posted by Alandria on 06-15-2008 - 11:25 PM
I've noticed something these days: people tend to expect me to cosplay as cute characters. Shy-cute, happy-cute, bratty-cute, tomboyish-cute, anything cute-related.
Well, most of my costumes are of cute characters, indeed (Marle, Skuld, Rena, Hinata, Mizuho, Mia... perhaps Aika and Misty, too). The real me is happy and reserved. But I like b***ss characters, too. I mean, Ruki and Rukia are not exactly cute, and Lafiel has some sort of sacastic attitude.
Recently, I asked at a blog what cosplay should I do next, giving the preferable sources. Most answers pointed to blonde, sweet girls. Roll from Megaman was one of the most voted! x_x Nothing against her, but she's far from being one of my favorite characters.
The only cute blonde I really WANT to cosplay as someday is Princess Peach.
I want to know if all those people think that I'm not capable of acting like a strong character, or if I'm REALLY unable to look like a strong character... or if I just fit into cute roles better. Some people were saying that I ressembled Mia too much when dressed as her. I really take that as a compliment.
The whole thing still bothers me, though. Some voice inside me keep telling me to choose a VERY strong character, or a villain, next time, and wash away this stereotype people insist on putting upon me.
I wonder if everyone has/had this sort of doubt? If it's better to follow a pattern and always choose characters that you already know that should fit you... or risk a little once in a while, waiting for surprised compliments - or a heartbreaking general reproval.
Well, most of my costumes are of cute characters, indeed (Marle, Skuld, Rena, Hinata, Mizuho, Mia... perhaps Aika and Misty, too). The real me is happy and reserved. But I like b***ss characters, too. I mean, Ruki and Rukia are not exactly cute, and Lafiel has some sort of sacastic attitude.
Recently, I asked at a blog what cosplay should I do next, giving the preferable sources. Most answers pointed to blonde, sweet girls. Roll from Megaman was one of the most voted! x_x Nothing against her, but she's far from being one of my favorite characters.
The only cute blonde I really WANT to cosplay as someday is Princess Peach.
I want to know if all those people think that I'm not capable of acting like a strong character, or if I'm REALLY unable to look like a strong character... or if I just fit into cute roles better. Some people were saying that I ressembled Mia too much when dressed as her. I really take that as a compliment.
The whole thing still bothers me, though. Some voice inside me keep telling me to choose a VERY strong character, or a villain, next time, and wash away this stereotype people insist on putting upon me.
I wonder if everyone has/had this sort of doubt? If it's better to follow a pattern and always choose characters that you already know that should fit you... or risk a little once in a while, waiting for surprised compliments - or a heartbreaking general reproval.
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