HeartCatch PreCure!: Cure Marine

People would think that after all these years of writing for this cosplay blog that I would know a lot about different characters from anime, manga and games.
Well, you’d be wrong, because I get surprises like this in my inbox quite often!
To be completely honest, the first character that came to mind when I saw this was Sailor Mercury from Sailor Moon… a stylized version of her anyway! But I’m pretty sure this is not the case.
You guys know the drill, comment and discuss who she could be in the comments, but I hope you guys can leave your name next time so that I can credit you properly if you guess right! So many anonymous comments… I wonder if it’s because they don’t want people to know that they’re reading Cosplay Holic? In any case, thanks to Paton Saint for sending this in!
EDIT: Thanks to St. Arcana among many others for letting me know this is Cure Marine from HeartCatch PreCure!

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: Hanyu

I have a feeling I know who she's cosplaying as, but the name of the series escapes me.

I’m guessing she’s a demon because of those horns, but isn’t she wearing a miko’s kimono as well? Or maybe a variation of the traditional shrine maiden?

I can’t help thinking she looks a lot like Kagami from Lucky Stars though.

Guesses are greatly appreciated!

EDIT: Thanks to Sachi for commenting this is Hanyu from Higurashi no Naku Koro ni!

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Togainu no Chi: Shiki

I know the cosplayer is Stay, but I don’t know what character she’s cosplaying as in this photo. Katana, leather jacket, leather gloves, crosses, and red eyes… This character seems very interesting and probably has a great story behind him or her.

Anyone have any good guesses?

And we’ve finished another Cosplay Holic Poll! I got 173 votes in total, but all the categories looked pretty close until the very end.

I guess most people prefer cosplays and not “cross-plays”. I will definitely do my best to look for more photos like these (even if the unknown feature today is of Stay cross-playing). Thanks for participating guys! Until the next poll!

EDIT: Thanks to Comic for commenting this is Shiki from Tougainu no Chi!

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Soul Calibur III: Yoshimitsu

Another cosplay from Melbourne Anime Festival 2009, only this time, I do not recognize the character at all.

Photographer and contributor, Bethany, also has no idea what series or game this cosplay is from, but she submitted the photo to me anyway. I’m impressed by all the details in the costume, and it makes me even more curious to know the character and the cosplayer behind the mask.

A little help please? Thanks again to Bethany for sending this in!

EDIT: Thanks to everyone who commented that this is Yoshimitsu from Soul Calibur III!

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Soul Calibur III: Yoshimitsu

Another cosplay from Melbourne Anime Festival 2009, only this time, I do not recognize the character at all.

Photographer and contributor, Bethany, also has no idea what series or game this cosplay is from, but she submitted the photo to me anyway. I’m impressed by all the details in the costume, and it makes me even more curious to know the character and the cosplayer behind the mask.

A little help please? Thanks again to Bethany for sending this in!

EDIT: Thanks to everyone who commented that this is Yoshimitsu from Soul Calibur III!

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Ichigo 100%: Toujou Aya

This photo is one of the first few cosplays that I’ve ever had in my collection.

I actually thought she was just a school girl from Japan. I didn’t think much of it until I went through the website and realized there were many different photos of anime characters in the web album.

I never really found out who she was cosplaying as, and I can’t remember which website I saw this from as it was several years back. If it were a recent photo, my first guess would have been Makinami Mari Illustrious from Neon Genesis Evangelion. Anyone got a better idea?

EDIT: Thanks to anons and Phoenix for commenting this is Toujou Aya from Ichigo 100%!

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Ichigo 100%: Toujou Aya

This photo is one of the first few cosplays that I’ve ever had in my collection.

I actually thought she was just a school girl from Japan. I didn’t think much of it until I went through the website and realized there were many different photos of anime characters in the web album.

I never really found out who she was cosplaying as, and I can’t remember which website I saw this from as it was several years back. If it were a recent photo, my first guess would have been Makinami Mari Illustrious from Neon Genesis Evangelion. Anyone got a better idea?

EDIT: Thanks to anons and Phoenix for commenting this is Toujou Aya from Ichigo 100%!

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The Twelve Kingdoms: Renrin

I had to skip last week's Unknown Cosplay Section because I didn't have any more unknowns until today.

I found this photo in my old hard drive. I didn't even know I still had cosplay photos in there! This is quite possibly very old already, so anyone's guess with who this girl is cosplaying is as good as mine.

Yes, I have absolutely no idea who the character is, so feel free to discuss this over at the comments section!

Also, we have the final results in Cosplay Holic's Poll! 168 votes total in only 30 days! You guys are amazing! Thanks for taking the time to vote! The winning vote is for me to update twice a day with 42%, and the runner up is the regular update of once a day at 36%!

I honestly don't know if I have enough cosplays from you guys to maintain a twice a day update, but I promise I will work very hard to reach this goal! For now, though, I may need to stick to once a day. That twice a day option was suppose to be a joke, but I guess the joke's on me now!

Thanks again to everyone who voted and especially to those who send me cosplay photos! Until the next update!

EDIT: Thanks to Reichan for commenting this character is Renrin also known as Ren Taiho from the series "The Twelve Kingdoms"!

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The Twelve Kingdoms: Renrin

I had to skip last week's Unknown Cosplay Section because I didn't have any more unknowns until today.

I found this photo in my old hard drive. I didn't even know I still had cosplay photos in there! This is quite possibly very old already, so anyone's guess with who this girl is cosplaying is as good as mine.

Yes, I have absolutely no idea who the character is, so feel free to discuss this over at the comments section!

Also, we have the final results in Cosplay Holic's Poll! 168 votes total in only 30 days! You guys are amazing! Thanks for taking the time to vote! The winning vote is for me to update twice a day with 42%, and the runner up is the regular update of once a day at 36%!

I honestly don't know if I have enough cosplays from you guys to maintain a twice a day update, but I promise I will work very hard to reach this goal! For now, though, I may need to stick to once a day. That twice a day option was suppose to be a joke, but I guess the joke's on me now!

Thanks again to everyone who voted and especially to those who send me cosplay photos! Until the next update!

EDIT: Thanks to Reichan for commenting this character is Renrin also known as Ren Taiho from the series "The Twelve Kingdoms"!

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Hetalia: Axis Powers: Hungary and Liechtenstein

I suddenly feel like I'm so far behind on the latest anime trends that my readers are probably laughing at me with all these cosplays that I don't know about.

Forgiveness, please?

The girl in the red dress does remind me of Saber, and Saber has been seen wearing a red dress before, but I don't think that's really the case here, is it? I mean, if it is, then who's the girl behind her?

Anyone care to point me in the right direction..? Thanks to Jacob for sending this in!

EDIT: Thanks to Tara for letting me know this is Hungary and Liechtenstein from Hetalia: Axis Powers! Thanks also to Ame for emailing me the information!

I'm beginning to think I should check this anime out. This is the second cosplay from the series that I missed completely.

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Hetalia: Axis Powers: Hungary and Liechtenstein

I suddenly feel like I'm so far behind on the latest anime trends that my readers are probably laughing at me with all these cosplays that I don't know about.

Forgiveness, please?

The girl in the red dress does remind me of Saber, and Saber has been seen wearing a red dress before, but I don't think that's really the case here, is it? I mean, if it is, then who's the girl behind her?

Anyone care to point me in the right direction..? Thanks to Jacob for sending this in!

EDIT: Thanks to Tara for letting me know this is Hungary and Liechtenstein from Hetalia: Axis Powers! Thanks also to Ame for emailing me the information!

I'm beginning to think I should check this anime out. This is the second cosplay from the series that I missed completely.

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Hi.Ma.Wa.Ri: Aries

I have no idea where she's from, but she's certainly very cute!

When a reader who prefers to remain anonymous sent this in, the only clue s/he has about this photo are the words "Blank Note" and "Himawari" which makes absolutely no sense to me. Anyone else have an idea?

Oh, you may have noticed I turned comment moderation on. I was spammed the other day so I may need to do this from now on. Don't worry! I'll be checking comments as often as I possibly can!

First seen on Winter Comiket 2009! Thanks again for everyone's contributions!

EDIT: Thanks to anon for researching about this! The character is Aries from the Game and Manga, "Hi.Ma.Wa.Ri"!

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Hi.Ma.Wa.Ri: Aries

I have no idea where she's from, but she's certainly very cute!

When a reader who prefers to remain anonymous sent this in, the only clue s/he has about this photo are the words "Blank Note" and "Himawari" which makes absolutely no sense to me. Anyone else have an idea?

Oh, you may have noticed I turned comment moderation on. I was spammed the other day so I may need to do this from now on. Don't worry! I'll be checking comments as often as I possibly can!

First seen on Winter Comiket 2009! Thanks again for everyone's contributions!

EDIT: Thanks to anon for researching about this! The character is Aries from the Game and Manga, "Hi.Ma.Wa.Ri"!

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Macross Frontier: Ranka Lee and Sheryl Nome

MoeHaku certainly has a lot of great looking cosplays.

I could be wrong, but I think these two are probably from Macross Frontier; Ranka Lee and Sheryl Nome respectively, minus the anime-colored hair. Since I'm not entirely sure, I decided to put them in the Unknown Section for now and see what you guys think.

Thanks to Macabre-hime for sending this in!

EDIT: Thank to Afiqah

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Macross Frontier: Ranka Lee and Sheryl Nome

MoeHaku certainly has a lot of great looking cosplays.

I could be wrong, but I think these two are probably from Macross Frontier; Ranka Lee and Sheryl Nome respectively, minus the anime-colored hair. Since I'm not entirely sure, I decided to put them in the Unknown Section for now and see what you guys think.

Thanks to Macabre-hime for sending this in!

EDIT: Thank to Afiqah

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Steins;Gate: Makise Kurisu

MoeHaku 2010 paid host to a fair amount of official cosplayers to accompany the anime-themed cars, bicycles, motorcycles, and even a bus on display for public viewing.

And as usual, it appears my loyal readers are on top of things, as I have a mountain of cosplay photos from the event! Thanks a lot guys!

Unfortunately, one of the first photos that caught my eye was a character I am unfamiliar with. Anyone care to take a guess as to who this cute girl is? Thanks to 2chMod for sending this in!

EDIT: Thanks to anon for mentioning she is Makise Kurisu from the Xbox game, Steins;Gate!

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Steins;Gate: Makise Kurisu

MoeHaku 2010 paid host to a fair amount of official cosplayers to accompany the anime-themed cars, bicycles, motorcycles, and even a bus on display for public viewing.

And as usual, it appears my loyal readers are on top of things, as I have a mountain of cosplay photos from the event! Thanks a lot guys!

Unfortunately, one of the first photos that caught my eye was a character I am unfamiliar with. Anyone care to take a guess as to who this cute girl is? Thanks to 2chMod for sending this in!

EDIT: Thanks to anon for mentioning she is Makise Kurisu from the Xbox game, Steins;Gate!

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Dragon Ball: Launch

I feel like she's glaring at me for not knowing who she's cosplaying as... A glare with a pout combination from a cute girl can be quite deadly to die hard otakus as far as I know.

And I know that I've seen here somewhere before, but it's at the tip of my brain! So if anyone recognizes this blonde, female character with a huge, red bow on her hair, please feel free to leave a comment and let me know! Links to references are welcome!

EDIT: Thanks to Sheik-chan for letting us know this is Launch from Dragon Ball!

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Sekirei: Musubi

I have no idea who this one is either, but she's from Winter Comiket 2009, and she looks like a fighter to me. Maybe she's from a game I haven't played yet?

I have to admit though, her costume is really cute. I love the ribbon details on her outfit. Who knew you could string the ribbons on your stockings?

Guesses are definitely welcome! Oh, and in case you're wondering why I don't reply to emails lately, it's because I have too many contributions coming in! I will try to feature them all, so please be patient with me! Thank you for all the beautiful photos! Keep sending, and keep a look out for new posts on Cosplay Holic!

EDIT: Thanks to anon and Furei for commenting that this is Musubi from Sekirei!

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Hetalia: Axis Powers: Italy Romano and Italy Veneziano

I bet people guessed this was coming...

Winter Comiket's flood of cosplays are not over yet! There are several more photos sent to that were impressive and cute, but I have no idea who they are cosplaying!

Take these two for example. Pure white clothing and they are holding what appears to be... apples. tomatoes! Could they be cosplaying twin characters? Or is the same character cosplayed by two people?

Take a guess and let me know! And yes, posting links for unknown entries as references is completely acceptable, but those who want to contribute, please be sure to email them instead in kurohiko at gmail dot com. Otherwise, comments with links in other posts will be deleted. Thank you for understanding!

EDIT: Thanks to anon for letting me know they are Romano and Italy from Hetalia! ...and that those are tomatoes, not apples.

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