Neon Genesis Evangelion: Soryu Asuka Langley 05

First introduced in episode 8 with the arrival of the Eva Unit 02, Soryu Asuka Langley is shown maintaining a high synchronization ratio and exceptional skills as an Eva pilot. With the battle against the Angel Gaghiel, Asuka proved to be very aggressive and confident in battle. However, when she was first defeated in the fight against Zeruel, Asuka’s self-confidence begins to dwindle, affecting her effectiveness as a pilot.

Kipi makes such a cute Asuka that I had to feature her again. But I’m not sure if this breaks any of blogger’s rules in blogging, so please let me know otherwise so I can delete this just in case!

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Avatar: Neytiri

The daughter of the leader of the Omaticaya Na’vi clan, Neytiri reluctantly rescued Jake Sully from Pandora’s wildlife. She later becomes attracted to him because of his bravery, although she is frustrated with him for what she sees as his naiveté and stupidity.

Another incredible cosplay from Ilonka! Would you believe me if I told you this photo was not edited on Photoshop? Ilonka wrote in her email that this cosplay took 3 months to make (using natural materials) and 4 hours of makeup. This photo was taken in Puerto Rico by JB Art Photography at the EL Yunque National Rainforest.

Now that is unbelievable dedication! Thanks again for allowing me to post this and for the additional info on the cosplay!

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Unknown Entry 100

And here to celebrate my centennial lack of otaku knowledge, we have Japanese cosplayer Akasan and her cosplay photo from Winter Comiket 2010!

Apparently, a lot of people are debating whether Akasan is cute or scary! I don’t think she’s scary at all, but her photos do look heavily photoshoped? I’m not sure though because I’m not really an expert in the field!

What do you think? Cute or scary? And who is she cosplaying as anyway? Thanks to Jamie for sending this in!

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Clannad: Ibuki Fuko 02

WARNING: This article contains spoiler, please read at your own risk!

After they learned about Fuko’s accident and her unknown existence as an ikiryo or astral projection, Furukawa Nagisa and Okazaki Tomoya decided to assist Fuko to accomplish her dreams: to carve 700 starfishes to be distributed in the school as a form of invitation to her sister, Kouko’s wedding. However, just when they thought everything was going well, Fuko started to disappear from everyone’s hearts because the real Fuko had stopped breathing in the hospital. Tomoya then asked Komura Toshio to organize the wedding ceremony on the 18th of May. The wedding turned out to be a success and everyone who received a starfish came to the ceremony.

Cute Fuko cosplayer! It’s been a long time since I’ve last seen Clannad. I don’t think I was even able to finish watching the second season! Guess I should start watching again. Thanks to again to Hannah for sending this in!

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Naruto: Shippuden: Haruno Sakura 02

Aside from her ability heal others with proficiency and speed that surpasses most medical ninja with more experience, Haruno Sakura also has superhuman strength. A ninja team relies on their medical ninja to survive, and in order to do so, Sakura must both avoid opponents and keep them at bay during battle. By building up chakra in her fists and releasing it on contact, Sakura can reduce most obstacles with ease.

Beautiful cosplay by Ansa! I only wish my anonymous contributor left his/her name so I can thank them properly. I would not have found Ansa if it wasn’t for them! Please do check out her website as well!

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Nabari no Ou: Yoite 02

WARNING: This article contains spoilers, please read at your own risk!

Named “Sora”, Yoite lived a hard life which was the reason why he so desperately wanted to be erased from the world. Although referred to as male in the series, Yoite was born intersexed and lived his life unsure of who he really was. His mother died giving birth to him, and his parents considered him to be a death god because of it. He was confined the the basement most of his life, and his half-brother Tsukasa Kodo was forbidden to approach him. At the age of 14, his family decided to kill, slitting his throat and unsuccessfully attempting to force Tsukasa to do the same. He miraculously survived, and ran away from the house with the goal to be erased from existence in his heart.

His story makes me sad. To be forgotten once you die seems like a harsh ending, even for someone like Yoite. Beautiful cosplay by Rosiael and photography by Panda Rosi! Thanks to Zeeba for suggesting this!

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Vampire Knight: Yuki Cross and Kuran Kaname 02

With the knowledge of her childhood friend, Kiryuu Zero becoming a vampire, Yuki Cross decided that she would allow him to drink her blood in order to keep him from falling into a Level E. Little did she know that the very same night, she would run into Kuran Kaname, the vampire who saved her when she was only 5-years-old. Although Yuki tried to hide Zero’s fang marks, it was later revealed by Kaname’s conversation with Yagari Toga that Kaname did know what had happened, but he did not push Yuki to tell him so because he was afraid that he would lose her.

Beautiful cosplay by Filipino cosplayers Amma and Circles Won’t Break! And while you check out their galleries, make sure you also check out Z3ll’s awesome work as a photographer on his Deviant Art and Blogspot accounts! Thanks for allowing me to feature this!

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Vampire Knight: Kuran Kaname and Yuki Cross

One fateful night in Cross Academy, Yuki found Zero in the corridor, where he lost control and bit her, revealing that he had been turned into a vampire. Kaname, who happened to be meeting with Kaien at the time, was alarmed at the scent of Yuki’s blood and hurried to the scene. Furious with what had occurred, he approached Zero, but when Yuki tried to come between them, she collapsed. In a cruel manner, Kaname told Zero that he had sucked so much blood from Yuki that she could barely stand, before carrying her away to tend her bite marks.

It’s either that, or this is the scene after Kaname asked Yuki to be his lover, and their first lunch together ended with her collapsing from the hallucinations of her lost memories. Wonderful cosplay by Gust James and Satiko-hime, nonetheless!

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Odin Sphere: Velvet

The fifth story known as “Fate” tells the story of Princess Velvet, one of the two uncursed survivors of the ruined kingdom of Valentine, which was destroyed by an incident with the Crystallization Cauldron. She wields a Psypher chain which has crystal weights on each end. She is later revealed to be the illegitimate daughter of Valentine’s mother and Odin, making her Gwendolyn’s half-sister.

Awesome cosplay by Himeno Shirayuki! Lovely cloth patterns and photography on this one. I like the angle too! First found on +ophanium!

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Final Fantasy IX: Zidane Tribal

A Genome created by Garland on the planet Terra, Zidane Tribal was created to replace Kuja as a more powerful “Angel of Death”. However, Kuja became jealous of his successor and cast Zidane down to Gaia, where he was found by Baku and his group of thieves, Tantalus.

Before the events of the game, Zidane left Baku in search of his real home with only his memory of a blue light to guide him. He was unsuccessful in his quest and returned to Baku to rejoin Tantalus.

Awesome cosplay by da-monkey! Definitely well-deserving of the Daily Deviation award. Congratulations also to the photographer, Kogenta85!

NOTE: Photo was only cropped for thumbnail purposes. See the original for a more detailed view.

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Bleach: Kurosaki Ichigo 03

While training under Urahara Kisuke to become a Soul Reaper with his own powers, Kurosaki Ichigo partially becomes a hollow, the same evil spirit that he is fighting to protect people from. This leaves him with an insane inner hollow spirit that tries to take control of his body to fight. Within his inner world, the hollow mirrors Ichigo’s appearance, usually with pale white skin and hair, revealing black eyes with golden pupils.

Awesome cosplay by Coco-kun! The black and white photography is very effective in achieving the hollow world setting! Be sure to check out his deviant art gallery!

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Vampire Knight: Kiryuu Ichiru

Zero's younger identical twin brother, Ichiru failed to become a Vampire Hunter due to his weak body and lack of hunter talents. He was believed to have been killed by the pure-blood vampire, Hio Shizuka, but he returned to Zero’s side 4 years later, revealing that he had willingly become Shizuka’s servant. She had given him her blood to cure his chronic illness in exchange for his loyalty, but she did not turn him into a vampire.

Amore’s twin, Artemisia makes a great Ichiru, much like how Amore makes an awesome Zero. Twins cosplaying twins; can’t go wrong there! Thanks again for allowing me to post this!

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Kuroshitsuji II: Claude Faustus and Alois Trancy

Just as Alois Trancy is the literary foil of Ciel Phantomhive, Claude Faustus also contrasts Sebastian Michaelis in order to highlight various features of Sebastian’s personality. Claude is more indifferent, hardly ever showing any emotion, and a perfectionist who has complete control over the other household servants. Unlike Sebastian, Claude never seems to attempt to stop Alois from doing anything unjust or inappropriate.

Welcome to the new Cosplay Holic, the Kuroshitsuji Edition! Please let me know if anything isn’t working properly, or if the colors are too bright, and I will do my best to adjust them accordingly! I just hope using pink and gray won’t drive the boys away from my site.

Featuring Neko16 as Claude Faustus and Juunana as Alois Trancy! Please pay them a visit in the deviant art accounts!

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Sailor Moon: Tuxedo Mask

“Tuxedo Mask” is a disguise Chiba Mamoru created for himself in order to hunt for the Silver Crystal incognito. He later used this persona to assist the Sailor Senshi in battle. It was revealed in the series that he takes the place of Sailor Earth, the only male Senshi in the group.

I didn’t know that about Tuxedo Mask. I knew he was from Earth, but I didn’t think of him much as a Senshi. Awesome cosplay by Twin Fools and photography by Miko Piko!

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Dissidia: Final Fantasy: Squall Leonhart 02

Squall Leonhart is the hero representing Final Fantasy VIII in the fighting game, Dissidia: Final Fantasy. His personality was designed to reflect the original in the previous game. He and the entire cast have been confirmed to appear in the sequel, Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy.

That is one very cool cosplayer! And is that a phoenix down in his hand? Thanks to again to Michael for sending this!

EDIT: Thanks to Fang Shinobi for letting us know the cosplayer is Score6 from Deviant Art!

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