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What got you into cosplay?
The idea of running around as a favoured character, either alone or with other cosplayers, absolutely thrilled me. It soon took over me completely and I've had a blast with the challenges of the art that -is- cosplay.
What was your first costume and why?
Quistis Trepe; Final Fantasy VII
I was entranced by her ingame story, and I also admired her intellegence, bravery, determination, leadership capabilities and I also adored her calm/caring dispostion.
It's probably the most 'hated' of my costumes, as it is on version 3.5 and I still don't think it does her battle outfit justice. *shrug* I also made her final weapon, the Save the Queen, just 'cause of my admiration.
What is your favorite costume and why?
That is tough... any of the Rikku ones I guess.
Rikku in general. She is a riot to run around as.
Do you have a dream costume you'd like to make?
Oh, my list is always changing.
Right now, it consists of:
- Princess Serenity with wings,
- Female "Blood Knight" regalia from WoW
- SOME form of Princess Peach,
- Zhen Ji's DW4 outfit
- Lady Karura of RG Veda in her full armor. :) [If I ever DO make it, it'll be my last costume...]
What has been your most memorable cosplay experience?
For Ai-Kon '03, I did this skit called "Things Squall Would Never Say", as his Kingdom Hearts incarnation. The most memorable thing about that was I was SO completely nervous, I thought I did badly. Apparently everyone loved it. I -did- recall that the line "Hey Seifer... discipline me," got the most laughter, espescially from the fangirls. *laughs* Oh God was I a wreck after I walked off that stage.
Though as of recent, I think -running- the masquerades for JAAW are the best experiences I've had.
I love 'performing'... but being able to watch everyone have fun and getting a good look at the wonderful work the entrants have done on their costume is what really gets me going! And seeing people in great costumes makes me all squishy inside.
Do you participate in masquerades?
To an extent, yes. Skits terrify me, unless I'm with someone. Then I'm brave for them.
I've also recently started hosting them for the small anime club I'm with. That's much more fun!
What was your best masquerade experience?
Then there was my speech at Ai-Kon 2007 where I was Trainer Rikku and I compaired her to other Squaresoft girls... only to re-iterate that Rikku is by far the best. Everyone seemed to enjoy it and I had a little crowd participation... good times!
Me: "Kairi. Need I say more? I mean, does SHE have a trained monkey? I mean other than Sora?"
Sora cosplayer in front row: "Hey!! XD"
Have you won any awards for your costumes?
Yes, several over the years... but I shall be humble about it. *shy smile*
Tell us a little about yourself
I'm currently in University, majoring in Anthropology & Archaeology.
Is there anything else you'd like to add?
Eh, I'm decent enough to contend with. But I loathe comment-mongers. [people who are obsessed with getting comments on their photos.]
I'm always up for positive giving/recieving of feedback and -constructive- criticism. Well, depending on my mood at the time. :P
Oh, and although I *heart* Lulu cosplayers, I am heavily convinced that Lulu's that have more meat on their bones make better for the saucy guardian. Honestly, I think Lulu has the attitude of a self-assured, curvier woman! XD
My favorite anime
Get Backers, Vandread, Samurai Champloo, Loveless, D.N.Angel, Trigun, NOIR, Ayashi no Ceres, Excel Saga, Kamikaze Kaitou Jeanne, Digimon 01 & 02, Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon, Devil Hunter Yohko, Tsubasa Resovoir Chronicle, Sousei No Aquarion,
My favorite game(s)
The Silent Hill series, Castlevania: Lament of Innocence/Legacy of Darkness/Symphony of the Night, Final Fantasy VII & X-2, Kingdom Hearts 1 & 2, Almost any 'Mario' title, Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time/Majora's Mask/Twilight Princess, Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2/Defiance, Haunting Ground, Dynasty Warriors 5,
My favorite book(s)
The Noble Dead Saga, Vampire Hunter D novels, Myst; The book of T'iana, The Historian, Bram Stoker's Dracula, The Journal of Abraham von Helsing, Dhampir, Resenting the Hero, The Enchanted Forest series, RGVeda manga,
My favorite character(s)
*see costumes*
My favorite movies(s)
Far too many to mention - and there's at least one favorite in nearly all genres! [Except 'Adult/Porn'. Eww.]
My favorite actors/actresses
A lot of voice actors/actresses would be in this list. I tend to respect them more because of my opinion that they have to work twice as hard to get across the emotion that their characters are going for. Live actors sometimes get distracted with everything else they have to do to 'act', and so voice/expression can easily lose it's effect.
At least, that's what I think. [Anyone else ever cry during a dramatic, animated scene?]
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