What got you into cosplay?
Well, technically when I was younger I did costumes of characters from games and anime for Halloween since it's my favorite holiday of the year. Getting to be something or someone else for a day can be fun. So naturally my passion for gaming and anime combined with my love for Halloween into a wonderful mix.
What was your first costume and why?
Back in my teenage years I loved Dragon Ball Z (surprise surprise) and Goku was my favorite character at the time so for Halloween my senior year I used an old Tae Kwon Do uniform I had, dyed it orange and bought some boots and wrist bands and presto.
Do you have a dream costume you'd like to make?
If it weren't for money or ability, I'd love to do Ramza from Final Fantasy Tactics in his Chapter 4 armor. My prop making is improving so maybe one day.
What has been your most memorable cosplay experience?
Probably the first time I cosplayed at an actual convention and had people running up to me asking for pictures, hugs, etc. just because I was dressed up as a character they like. It was really eye opening.
Do you participate in masquerades?
Not yet. Maybe one day.
Tell us a little about yourself
Recent college graduate from Penn State University residing in the Lehigh Valley. Outside of anime some of my hobbies include video games, computers, movies, art, volleyball, swimming, lifting.
My favorite anime
In no particular order: Hajime no Ippo Slayers Cowboy Bebop Gurren Lagann Eureka 7 Mobile Suit Gundam Z Naruto Melancholy Of Haruhi Eureka 7 Evangelion Macross
My favorite game(s)
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Super Smash Bros. series Final Fantasy IV/VI/Tactics Ikaruga Ouendan Valkyrie Profile Tales of Symphonia/Vesperia Halo Mario Kart series Super Mario Bros. series Phoenix Wright series. Left 4 Dead series