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What got you into cosplay?
I have been a historical reenactor for a very long time (started when I was 10). When I learned about the Anime Cosplay scene I couldn't resist.
What was your first costume and why?
Yamazaki Hiromi from Patlabor. It's not exactly something you see every day. Actually most people confuse me for con security or a real police officer. If you didn't like the way the masquerade line was set up at Katsucon 04... yeah that was my bad. I didn't realize that the con staff thought I was hotel security and they kinda asked me what to do and actually took my advice ^^;
What is your favorite costume and why?
My favorite anime costume would be my new and improved Patlabor gig. But honestly it's my WWII stuff. Love going to Vetran's memorials and meeting and honoring the people who wore the uniforms for real.
Do you have a dream costume you'd like to make?
A Knight of Zexen from Suikoden III... one day.
What has been your most memorable cosplay experience?
That would be the Culture Shock of Otakon 2003. My first convention.
Have you won any awards for your costumes?
Not really my gig, Although I have made the news paper before and my WWII reenactment unit has been in a PBS historical documentary and were recently used in a documentary for the History Chanel.
Tell us a little about yourself
Well I lived in Aomori Prefecture Japan for the past 3 years, temporarily residing in America, then moving to Tokyo for 4 years after Otakon. I'm an Emergency Medical Technician, but will be hanging up my ambulance keys for University very shortly. I've also taught elementary school as an Assistant Language Teacher at an english cram school in Hachinohe.
Is there anything else you'd like to add?
Having lived in Florida, Texas, California, Washington DC, New Mexico, Japan, and Thailand my favorite place in the world is South West Florida.
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