~J-Chan~

What got you into cosplay?
Prior to attending my first convention, I spent a lot of time viewing cosplay costumes on the web. I thought it was a really interesting craft, and I decided to try it.
What was your first costume and why?
I chose to dress up as Kotoko from Chobits in 2004 because I admired her character design. Chobits was also the first manga I read.
Do you participate in masquerades?
I enjoy participating in Masquerades because it gives me the opportunity to showcase and share my work with others. So I take advantage of it whenever my convention schedule allows me to do so.
Have you won any awards for your costumes?
-Best in Class: Fall Fairy 2005 -Best Children's Costume: Vash 2005 -Children's Award: Vash 2005 -Most Original: Snow Fairy 2006 -1st Place J-Rock: Mana Gardenia 2007 -2nd Place J-Rock Cosplay Labrats: Mana Gardenia 2008
My favorite anime
-Hellsing -Trinity Blood -Totoro -Castle in the Sky -Princess Mononoke -Howl's Moving Castle -Spirited Away -Inuyasha -Ghost in the Shell -Paradise Kiss -Chobits -Naruto -One Piece -Dragon Ball Z
My favorite game(s)
-The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time
My favorite book(s)
-Not Without my Daughter: Betty Mahmoody
My favorite movies(s)
-The Nightmare Before Christmas -Corpse Bride -Sweeney Todd -Big Fish -Batman Returns -Pan's Labyrinth -Sleepy Hallow -Edward Scissor Hands -Alice in Wonderland -James and the Giant Peach
My favorite actors/actresses
-Christopher Walkin -Johnny Depp -Helena Bonham Carter