Ken'yuu

Anime fanatic, internet addict. Loves anime in general and SAIYUKI in particular, and the internet. Hates sch**l. Cosplays, roleplays, and writes fanfiction.

What got you into cosplay?
My love for anime, specifically, Kurapika of Hunter X Hunter (who remains to be a cos-plan. Woe.) and my friend and fellow cosplayer, Kynkyn. I had to wait for three years before my parents allowed me to join her in the cosplay scene though, but it sure didn't take me very long after that to get hooked!
What was your first costume and why?
Mitarashi Anko (Black) from Naruto. Kynkyn organized a Naruto group cosplay for my cosplay debut and, because I had short hair then, she had me choose between Anko and Hinata. Anko looked more fun to pull off, and Black Anko looked cooler than the usual one. Please note the word 'looked' because I didn't really look that great at the end.
What is your favorite costume and why?
Gokudera Hayato from Katekyo Hitman REBORN! I love his character and my famiglia.
Do you have a dream costume you'd like to make?
Wrath from Full Metal Alchemist; not hard AT ALL, just that I don't have the body OR the guts to pull him off.
Have you won any awards for your costumes?
Yuki Sohma from Fruits Basket - Best Group Cosplay (Crossover) at Internet Cafe Congress. Naoki Fujieda of Trapnest from NANA - Best Group Cosplay at L'Arc~CON:PIECES of Yesterday. Road Camelot from DGM - Second Place Best Group Cosplay at Mangaholix Manga Mania 2008 [SIGIL Project]
Tell us a little about yourself
I HATE SCH**L. I love anime and the internet--and SAIYUKI!
Is there anything else you'd like to add?
...have I mentioned that I HATE SCH**L and I LOVE SAIYUKI?^_^
My favorite anime
Katekyo Hitman REBORN! SAIYUKI (Gensoumaden Saiyuki, Saiyuki Reload, Saiyuki Reload Gunlock and Saiyuki Reload Burial). ...Lots of other anime besides.
My favorite game(s)
Final Fantasy, Fatal Frame.
My favorite book(s)
Fools Die by Mario Puzo and most of Michael Chricton's novels.
My favorite character(s)
Gokudera Hayato. Hakkai, Sanzo and Gojyo. Kami-sama. Kamui. Kurapika, Kurama, Hiei and Kenshin. ...Lots of other bishies besides.
My favorite movies(s)
Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children, Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Saiyuki Requiem, Sixth Sense, etc.
My favorite actors/actresses
(Voice) Hideaki Ichinose, Ishida Akira, Seki Toshihiko, Hirata Hiroaki, Hochi Souichiro.