The Cosplay Corner
Cosplay Corner Episode #45: Garnet Runestar
If you were to look up ‘Epic Cosplay’ in an encyclopedia, you would surely find Garnet Runestar’s image in the entry. Takes about five seconds of looking through her works as a cosplayer to conclude that she doesn’t understand (or chooses to...
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Cosplay Corner Episode #44: AnaAesthetic
It would be impossible to quantify the influence Meredith Placko – AKA AnaAesthetic - has had in cosplay over the past decade. A journalist/producer by day, her cosplay work has been featured in the multiple print publications – including Cosmode, The New...
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Cosplay Corner Episode #43: Shannon Kelley
Meet Shannon Kelley, a 22 year old art student with a passion for illustration. In addition to scripting and illustrating her own comic, Shannon is also a passionate cosplayer who has been interested in the hobby for seven years. Over the past...
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Cosplay Corner Episode #42: VickyBunnyAngel
Currently in Canada, we wanted to feature Victoria because perfection is her drive in life. It's a futile goal, but the journey of continual improvement is forever enriching for her. I think that the evidence can be seen in her great work...
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Cosplay Corner Episode #41: Giorgia
Giorgia is a famous Italian Cosplayer, eurobeat singer and model (duh! How gorgeous is she?)! She lives in Italy near Verona (the city of Romeo and Juliet), but, thanks to cosplay, she travels very often around the world as a guest in...
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Cosplay Corner Episode #40: Ryuu Seika
When French computer science student Ryuu Seika discovered cosplay in 2010, she just knew she had to try it out. Though it was only meant to be a one-time thing, Ryuu Seika’s experience cosplaying Rikku (with her sister and friend as Yuna...
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Cosplay Corner Episode #39: Tali
First off, introduce yourself! How old are you, where do you live, what do you do, etc. Tali: Hello! My name is Tali, I’m a 23 year old Canadian living in a dorm on top of a mountain! I’m a full time student...
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Cosplay Corner Episode #38: Jenn Croft
Don't be fooled by Jenn Croft's pretty face. In addition to cosplaying since 2000, she is a licensed skydiver, who rock climbs, base jumper, and hope to tackle ice climbing in the future. No wonder she is the perfect real life version...
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Cosplay Corner Episode #37: RPGirlNess
There’s a good chance most cosplay fans will instantly recognize our next cosplayer due to the massive popularity of her Juri costume from Street Fighter IV. Since its construction in 2010, Vanessa Wedge’s (AKA RPGirlNess) strikingly realistic portrayal of the popular new...
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Cosplay Corner Episode #36: PhDPepper
I’m going to kick off the Cosplay Corner today with something that we have never done here at JapanCinema’s cosplay section – feature a male cosplayer!! CRAZY! We do tend to be a bit guilty of showing too much love to the...
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Cosplay Corner Episode #35: HezaChan
It’s impossible to know how many people have viewed her images on the internet – from her now-canonical Cutie Honey cosplay to her multiple features on powerhouse video game website Kotaku. A cosplayer since 2000, HezaChan began skyrocketing to notoriety in 2008...
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Cosplay Corner Episode #34: Fire Lily
Virginia certaintly seems to be a breeding ground for fantastic cosplayers and this week's Virginia-based cosplayer is no exception! Veteran cosplayer Fire Lily has been cosplaying since 2004 - as well as attending and staffing a variety of conventions. A look over...
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Cosplay Corner Episode #33: Dessi-Desu
This week, JapanCinema had the pleasure of sitting down with lovely and infinitely talented cosplayer Dessi_Desu. Since first starting cosplay in 2002, Dessi_Desu has assembled a wonderful collection of beautifully-constructed costumes and photographs. While her extensive experience with a wide variety of...
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Cosplay Corner Episode #32: Ani-Mia
Meet Ani-Mia, a Seattle-based cosplayer who has combined her work in modeling with her love of anime, videogames, and costume creation. Since starting cosplay in 2008, she is also one of the most ambitious young cosplayers out there; one of her goals...
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Cosplay Corner Episode #31: SachikoYumi
Meet SachikoYumi, an 18 year old cosplayer based in the U.K. Yes, she looks like a real-life incarnation of a Final Fantasy character, but she is also a highly talented young artist who has been trained in both Fashion, Textiles, and Animation....
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Cosplay Corner Episode #30: Meagan Marie
We celebrate the 30th episode of the Cosplay Corner with all around powerhouse beauty, Meagan Marie. For her, cosplay is by far her most engrossing (and expensive) hobby. She has been dressing up and attending conventions for six years now. If you...
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Cosplay Corner Episode #29: Tora-rin
Tora-rin (AKA Lauren) is a fun and energetic cosplayer located in California. In addition to making costumes, Tora-rin is an Archaeology student with a passion for historically-based anime and videogames like Sengoku Basara and Dynasty Warriors. Since starting cosplay three years ago,...
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Cosplay Corner Episode #28: Lana Marie
Lana Marie is like a Jill of all trades & believes in no limits. For over 10 years Lana has Experience in Acting, Voice acting, Modeling, Costume making & design, Cosplay, As well as being a Brand Ambassador (Promotional Model). Today we...
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Cosplay Corner Episode #27: Vera Chimera
Vera Chimera is a cosplayer who is looking to make a big splash in the community in 2012. Hailing from Australia, she has experience in cosplay, editorial, alternative and runway modelling. More importantly, she is passionate about cosplay and has a bright...
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Cosplay Corner Episode #26: Konoe
Cosplay is a global hobby and, thanks to the internet, it has rapidly expanded into hundreds of countries. In particular, cosplayers from Russia and Eastern Europe are beginning to build a reputation for themselves as exceptionally talented and passionate newcomers to the...
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Cosplay Corner Episode #25: Denise Kuan
Denise Kuan is definitely a woman who knows her craft. She is a versatile, knowledgeable, organized and efficient womenswear designer with a strong background in embroidered, beaded cut-and-sewn garments and knitted-to-shape sweaters. Naturally, these lists of talents gravitated their way into the...
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Cosplay Corner Episode #24: Echoing Artemis
Echo is a cosplayer who masquerades as a psychologist by day and although her studies mean that costuming has to play second fiddle, it has always been her sanity break and will be for years to come. Admittedly, one of the nicest...
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Cosplay Corner Episode #23: Bur Loire
While there tends to be some argument among the cosplay community about whether cosplayers gain notoriety due to their technical skill or their appearance, there can be no argument that this next cosplayer possesses ample quantities of both skill and beauty. Though...
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Cosplay Corner Episode #22: Eternitie
Eternitie is another newcomer to the cosplay world having began cosplaying in February of 2011. She cosplays ALL sorts of characters from Comics & Anime to videogames and movies. Cosplaying is a huge part of her life and I she wants to...
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Cosplay Corner Episode #21: Kimmie
Bringing a fresh approach to this weeks Cosplay Corner I wanted to reach out to a newer cosplayer to gain some perspective on what it is like to still be new to the game. Enter Kimmie, who only has been cosplaying for...
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Cosplay Corner Episode #20: Kearstin Nicholson
Triple threat Kearstin Nicholson celebrates with us as the 20th Cosplay Corner gets underway. Not only is she a scorching hot model, she is also a musician with classical training and an award winning artist! A very versatile woman, she loves costuming...
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