~♥~ Kizuna 宵月

Ryeain:
Yup, she's the owner of Fantasy Sheep, one of the famous wig shop in taobao.
Couldn't deny that FS wig quality is great and both the style is nice too!
Has always been the top choice for cosplayers.
Of course, she herself is also a cosplayer.
I'm really in love with her Nura cosplay, both character and location is great plus epic hair !!

✩✩ INTERVIEW SECTION ✩✩

Ryea: What is COSPLAY to you?
K: It's my hobby and also my job.
是爱好，也是工作。


Ryea: When do you first started to cosplay?
K: 2002
2002年


Ryea: How many characters have you cosplayed so far ?
K: actually there's more but couldn't remember more.
结城夏野（尸鬼）
招兵买马（荒川爆笑团）
高木秋人（BAKUMAN）
桂木桂马（只有神知道的世界）
巡音ruka（JBF）
奴良滑瓢/奴良陆生（滑头鬼之孙）
Akira（咎狗之血）
平和岛静雄（DRRR！）
金久保誉（StarrySky）
翔子/美波（笨蛋测试召唤兽）
Yuli（pop n'music8）
伊良部一郎(中) （空中秋千）
Gian Caliro（LuckyDog1）
贝阿朵莉切（海猫鸣泣之时）
王耀（APH）
土方十四郎（银魂）


Ryea: Which is your favorite character that you've cosplayed?
K: Kaito (Vocaloid)


Ryea: Which is your first character?
K: Female Rogue (RO online)
女流氓（RO online）


Ryea: Which characters is in your future cosplay list?
K:
玉章 （滑头鬼之孙）
系色望（绝望先生）
直井文人/小由理（Ａｎｇｅｌ　Ｂｅａｔｓ）
初音miku


Ryea: Do you make your own costume & props ?
K: Some but can't remember already.
有一些，不记得了=A=


Ryea: Which character costume/ props you like the most?
K: I really like Vocaloid family's
Vocaloid家族的都很喜欢^^


Ryea: What is your favorite part when cosplay?
K: Editing photos part after photos are taken, feels like everything is worth it after tiring for so long and now it's time to see the results.
拿到照片开始做后期的部分，感觉辛苦总算结束了现在来看成果=w=


Ryea: Any memorable experience when you cosplay?
K: Couldn't remember much.
不太记得了（咦）


Ryea: Do you have photoshoot experience? What's the difference between going for events and photoshoots?
K: Yup, for photo shoot we're able to invite more friends and photographers for help, plus we can choose our own location for photo shoots. As for events are some how activities and location are very limited, time is also one of the problem.
有的，外拍可以多请一些朋友和摄影师给自己帮忙，还可以专门找独特的背景拍，event则比较限制活动和场地，时间也是个大问题。


Ryea: Which is your favorite location for photoshoot?
K: My house backyard, because it's an antique type garden, it's very convenient.
自家小区，因为是旧式花园小区，景色很多拍照也很方便XD


Ryea: Do you salute/idolize any cosplayer?
K: 龙一、Raye、sadako、tokiwo


Ryea: Any tips to share ?
K: From the minute you decided to cosplay the character till the photo result is out,
must do much research on the character, if there's anything that doesn't understand always seek for help from the experienced, and also must relax and enjoy the fun of cosplay.
从开始决定cos一个角色到最后出照片，都要认真参考原作，有不懂的多向前辈学习，然后就是放平心态享受cos的乐趣。



and 3 super-random questions :

1) Which fashion genre do you follow?
K: Go with flow.
随意有质感

2) Do you like insects?
K: I like butterflies but I seriously hate caterpillars.
喜欢蝴蝶，讨厌毛虫一类/ A \

3) What is your favorite flavour?
K: Cherry and Strawberry
樱花、草莓

Ryea: And lastly, what do you think about Let's Cosplay~?
K: Awesome!!
很棒


Thanks so much, Kizuna!~

♥ LaLaax

Ryeain:
I really love her Nura, especially the wig !!~

and her name Lalaax sounds familiar to me until I click into her gallery.

Ah yes! It's the Bernard Otolani that blew me away with the awesome suit and background.

and this this THIS ...isn't it .. *nosebleeds*

✩✩ INTERVIEW SECTION ✩✩

Ryea: What is COSPLAY to you?

L:Cosplay is a hobby, a way to express love for the character.

COSPLAY是兴趣爱好,对角色喜爱的一种表现

Ryea: When do you first started to cosplay?

L: 7 years ago.. around 2002-2003

7年前,是几几年来着...2002-2003左右

Ryea: How many characters have you cosplayed so far ?

L: In 2010, there's many ...

近来是说2010年内吗?不少呢...我数数看

DRRR - Izaya

Nurarihyon no mago -Nura Rikuo

LUCKY DOG1 - Bernardo

KHR - Rokudo

KHR -Squalo

KHR - Tsuna

DOGS - Haine

Letter Bee -Lag Seeing

Ryea: Which is your favorite character that you've cosplayed?

L: I'm a universal love person~~ I'll cos the characters I like, in other words the characters that I've cosplayed are the characters that I like the most in the series.

我是个很博爱的人呀~~~喜欢的角色我都会COS,换句话说我COS的角色都是最喜欢的.

Ryea: Which is your first character?

L: HUNTER X HUNTER - Chrollo Lucilfer

Ryea: Which characters is in your future cosplay list?

L: There's to many... the latest one probably is Nura Rikuo from Nurarihyon no mago.

太.多.了...最近的应该是滑头鬼之孙的奴良滑瓢

Ryea: Do you make your own costume & props?

L: Props are all self made, costumes are tailor made but add on the details myself

道具都是自己制造的,服装是在裁缝店定做然后自己加工

Ryea: What is your favorite part when cosplay?

L: The making process and when photo shoot with friends

制作的过程.和朋友一起拍摄的过程(愉快的气氛)

Ryea: Any good/funny/memorable experience when you cosplay?

L: Once, due to rushing Final Fantasy 12 Rasler 's amour have not sleep or eat for 3 days 3 nights... suddenly realize human has unlimited potential and became superman.

曾经3天3夜不吃不喝不睡,一直原地不动的在赶制最终幻想12 RASLER的盔甲...突然发现人的潜能无限大自己变成超人了!

Ryea: Do you salute/idolize any cosplayer? Who?

L: I like everyone's cosplay they're awesome

大家的COS都很棒我都很喜欢哦!

Ryea: Any tips to share ?

L: Everyone just enjoy cosplay, this is an interesting activity~! Don't give pressure to yourself!

大家请轻松的玩COSPLAY吧,这是一个很棒很有趣的活动~!不要给自己压力哦!

and 3 super-random questions :

1) How many contact lens do you owned?

L: A bunch, if counted ... there must be over 30 pairs.. but of course thrown some away due to expiry date.

一堆,硬要数的话...30对以上肯定有的,不过很多过期了就扔掉了.

2) How long can you stay in your house without going out?

L: If there's food. =v= 2 to 3 days

只要有食物.=V=2-3天?

3) Your favorite food?

L: I love to eat all types of food! Welcome feeding me!

什么都喜欢吃!欢迎喂食!

Ryea: And lastly, what do you think about Let's Cosplay~?

L: It's an awesome page! I will always visit here!

是个很棒的网站呢!我会经常逛逛的!

Thanks Lalaax!!~

♥ Yabesuke 矢部佐

Ryeain:
My goodness, I'm seriously attracted by her Ciel. One of the best I've seen.The feel of Ciel is there!!

Not to mention some of her other cosplays is nice too as her gallery has serious lots of photos!

Anyway, I never knew it but if you guys noticed.. she was the Naruto which many websites post up long time ago. =D

✩✩ INTERVIEW SECTION ✩✩

Ryea: What is COSPLAY to you?
Y: I think that is a life and an attitude for me.


Ryea: When do you first started to cosplay?
Y: Thirteen years old.

Ryea: How many characters have you cosplayed so far ?
Y: about 40~50, not including my original characters.

Ryea: Which is your favorite character that you've cosplayed?
Y: 謝爾 Ciel ヽ(●´∀`●)ﾉ


Ryea: Which is your first character?
Y: 通靈王-葉王

Ryea: Which characters is in your future cosplay list?
Y: Special and sexy male character.

Ryea: Do you make your own costume & props?
Y: Friends make for me(´∀`)ﾉ

Ryea: What is your favorite part when cosplay?
Y: looking at the props that make by myself.


Ryea: Any good/funny/memorable experience when you cosplay?
Y: There are all sorts of people here, especially the extreme cosplayers. I've had a lot of bad experiences, such as people talking behind my back about me, and other things like that...

Even though I can laugh about it, it still hurts. Even though cosplaying is fun, it really isn't that easy, and getting slandered is just... But I've also met a lot of great people, which I count myself lucky for.


Ryea: Do you salute/idolize any cosplayer? Who?

Y: I admire 泣花 冥 and 黑崎影.


Ryea: Any tips to share ?
Y: It's nothing if you're not having fun.^^


and 3 super-random questions :

1) How old are you?
Y: I'm 22.

2) Do you have a pet?
Y: I have a really old dog that I live with.
(´∀`)ﾉ狗!!!!love!!

3) What is your favorite food ?
Y: Simple foods! bitter chocolate, milk and chocolate oatmeal.

Ryea: And lastly, what do you think about Let's Cosplay~?
Y: "Let's Cosplay is fun. It's great."(´//∀//`)ﾉ

Thanks !~ Yabesuke!!

♥ COPLAY

Ryeain:

I first found out about Cvy was her Soul cosplay through deviantart browse.

I'm surprised to see such look a like of Soul .. her expression is priceless!!~

I've been away from cosplay for a period of time. And when I came back and begin hunts for awesome photos,

Her Steampunk White Rabbit blew me away .. AGAIN!

and knowing that all the costume and props are all made by her ... *SALUTE!

You guys should check out her gallery.. trust me, you'll blew away by the details she did on her costume and props !! ~

✩✩ INTERVIEW SECTION ✩✩

Ryea: What is COSPLAY to you?

C: An extensive display of what you love in a series or character.

Ryea: When do you first started to cosplay?

C: 2003

Ryea: How many characters have you cosplayed so far ?

C: I don't count them xD

Ryea: Which is your favorite character that you've cosplayed?

C: Many. To name a few it would be Soul, Death the Kid, Sandplay Rin etc

Ryea: Which is your first character?

C: Gaara from Naruto, my love for him was so massive he was the reason why I have started cosplaying.

Ryea: Which characters is in your future cosplay list?

C: Rin, Len and Miku, oh damn, is all Vocaloid

Ryea: Do you make your own costume & props ?

C: I made most of them from scratch. Is much easier naming ones I didn't made; Okita's shinsengumi uniform, Finland's uniform and Ciel's coat and shorts carousel version - base was made but I modified it to accuracy later.

Ryea: What is your favorite part when cosplay?

C: When it is a successful portrayal, and if you are in a team made up by friends is a huge bonus because is terribly fun.

Ryea: Any memorable experience when you cosplay?

C: I went to Taipei for a cosplay convention and it was so different from our culture. They are well-mannered and organized, we have so much to learn from them, especially in cosplay etiquette. But I can see Singapore improving year by year.

Ryea: Do you salute/idolize any cosplayer? Who?

C: Mostly friends XD Like Kanasaiii, Shuui and Lenneth. But I salute many other (or any other) cosplayers too for their superb efforts/workmanship.

Ryea: Any tips to share ? *for those new cosplayers

C: Think of cosplay as an entirety:

-1- study the character you should love, its costume and mannerism

-2- a good, proportional and accurate costume with the RIGHT materials

-3- a good styled wig

-4- an appropriate makeup accordingly to the character

-5- a photographer to help you do justice to your hard work and capturing a shot that is convincing in portrayal.

You have to think of the whole picture and not missing anything out as much as possible. Is a lot of work but it will be worth it, believe me.

and 3 super-random questions :

1) Do you have a pet?

C: Nope

2) How many pairs of shoes do you have now?

C: I have to deliberately point out that I have 5 pairs of Converse shoes

3) What is your least favorite colour?

C: Green

Ryea: And lastly, what do you think about Let's Cosplay~?

Love the image in your header. Look forward into seeing more interviews.

Thanks so much, Cvy !!~

♥ Cvy cosplayer

Ryeain:

I first found out about Cvy was her Soul cosplay through deviantart browse.

I'm surprised to see such look a like of Soul .. her expression is priceless!!~

I've been away from cosplay for a period of time. And when I came back and begin hunts for awesome photos,

Her Steampunk White Rabbit blew me away .. AGAIN!

and knowing that all the costume and props are all made by her ... *SALUTE!

You guys should check out her gallery.. trust me, you'll blew away by the details she did on her costume and props !! ~

✩✩ INTERVIEW SECTION ✩✩

Ryea: What is COSPLAY to you?

C: An extensive display of what you love in a series or character.

Ryea: When do you first started to cosplay?

C: 2003

Ryea: How many characters have you cosplayed so far ?

C: I don't count them xD

Ryea: Which is your favorite character that you've cosplayed?

C: Many. To name a few it would be Soul, Death the Kid, Sandplay Rin etc

Ryea: Which is your first character?

C: Gaara from Naruto, my love for him was so massive he was the reason why I have started cosplaying.

Ryea: Which characters is in your future cosplay list?

C: Rin, Len and Miku, oh damn, is all Vocaloid

Ryea: Do you make your own costume & props ?

C: I made most of them from scratch. Is much easier naming ones I didn't made; Okita's shinsengumi uniform, Finland's uniform and Ciel's coat and shorts carousel version - base was made but I modified it to accuracy later.

Ryea: What is your favorite part when cosplay?

C: When it is a successful portrayal, and if you are in a team made up by friends is a huge bonus because is terribly fun.

Ryea: Any memorable experience when you cosplay?

C: I went to Taipei for a cosplay convention and it was so different from our culture. They are well-mannered and organized, we have so much to learn from them, especially in cosplay etiquette. But I can see Singapore improving year by year.

Ryea: Do you salute/idolize any cosplayer? Who?

C: Mostly friends XD Like Kanasaiii, Shuui and Lenneth. But I salute many other (or any other) cosplayers too for their superb efforts/workmanship.

Ryea: Any tips to share ? *for those new cosplayers

C: Think of cosplay as an entirety:

-1- study the character you should love, its costume and mannerism

-2- a good, proportional and accurate costume with the RIGHT materials

-3- a good styled wig

-4- an appropriate makeup accordingly to the character

-5- a photographer to help you do justice to your hard work and capturing a shot that is convincing in portrayal.

You have to think of the whole picture and not missing anything out as much as possible. Is a lot of work but it will be worth it, believe me.

and 3 super-random questions :

1) Do you have a pet?

C: Nope

2) How many pairs of shoes do you have now?

C: I have to deliberately point out that I have 5 pairs of Converse shoes

3) What is your least favorite colour?

C: Green

Ryea: And lastly, what do you think about Let's Cosplay~?

Love the image in your header. Look forward into seeing more interviews.

Thanks so much, Cvy !!~

♥ Koshinaka

Ryeain:

Koshinaka's Madame Red is the first that attracts me to take a look deeper into her gallery.

The feel that she bring out is really looks in Madame Red in posses!

Anyway, after a look through her gallery. Her cosplay are quite amusing!

Then, I saw her Beast from Kuroshitsuji and Paine from Final Fantasy XII cosplay

.. OMG total look a like.. *speachless.

I'm really glad that I'm able to future and interview her!



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✩✩ INTERVIEW SECTION ✩✩



Ryea: What is COSPLAY to you?

K : Cosplay is a very important hobby to me!

I cannot imagine how my life would be like if I never cosplayed! XD





Ryea : When do you first started to cosplay?

K : My first cosplay was at Fantasia 2003. It was the end of year event at Singapore Expo.





Ryea : How many characters have you cosplayed so far ?

K : Haha, oh gosh, I don't even know if I can remember but let's see.



Anime/Manga:

Angel Sanctuary, Barbelo (Private Shoot)

Peacemaker Kurogane, Okita (Cosfest 2004)

Peacemaker Kurogane, Hijikata (Osaka 2009)

Bleach, Renji (Cosfest 2005)

Trinity Blood, Mary Spencer (EOY 2005)

Prince of Tennis, Niou Masaharu (Private Shoot)

Prince of Tennis, Fuji Syusuke (Private Shoot)

Rurouni Kenshin, Battousai/Kenshin (Private Shoot)

Soul Eater, Tsubaki (Private)

Soul Eater, Giriko (Private)

Slam Dunk, Rukawa Kaede (Comic Fiesta @ Malaysia 2008)

Kuroshitsuji, Madam Red (SOY 2009 & Private)

Kuroshitsuji, Beast (Private)

Kuroshitsuji, Sebastian (Private)

Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo, Makoto Konno (Private)

Ouran High School Host Club, Hikaru Hitachiin (Cosfest 2009)

Samurai Deeper Kyo, Shinrei (Cosfest 2009)

Gundam Wing, Trowa (Private)

Code Geass, Suzaku (AFA 2009)

Code Geass, Lelouch (Code Geass event, Tokyo)

Ookiku Furikabutte, Abe Takaya (Private)

Nodame Cantabile, Masumi (AFA 2008)



Game:

Final Fantasy X-2, Paine Warrior Ver. (Fantasia 2003)

Final Fantasy X-2, Paine Matsuri Ver. (Summer Tonacos Event 2010, Tokyo)

Final Fantasy X-2, Yuna (Private Shoot)

Final Fantasy 8, Seifer (Private Shoot)

Final Fantasy 12, Ashe (EOY 2004)

Final Fantasy 10, Lulu (Streetfest 2005)

Final Fantasy 7 Advent Children, Sephiroth (Cosfest 2006)

Final Fantasy 7, Tifa Lockhart (AFA 2009)

Final Fantasy 13 Agito, Girl with the Scythe (Private Shoot)

Final Fantasy 7 Dirge of Cerberus, Rosso (EOY 2006)

Final Fantasy 4, Rydia (EOY 2008)

Final Fantasy 2, Ingus default (Private)

Final Fantasy Dissidia, Tina Bradford

Hakuoki, Harada Sanosuke (Winter Tonacos Event 2009, Tokyo & Private)



Jrock/VK:

Dir En Grey, Toshiya Myaku Ver. (Streetfest 2004)

Gazette, Ruki (Private Shoot)

Alice Nine, Shou Akatsuki Ver. (Streetfest 2006)



yep, I THINK that is about it~





Ryea : Which is your favorite character that you've cosplayed?

K: Do I have to choose one or can I choose a few?

I really love most of my Final Fantasy cosplays especially Paine, Tina and Ingus!





Ryea : Which is your first character?

K: Paine's warrior image from Final Fantasy X-2





Ryea : Which characters is in your future cosplay list?

K: haha it's going to be never ending, but for now..

- Final Fantasy 13, Fang

- Kingdom Hearts Birth by sleep, Terra

- Final Fantasy 8, Shiva

- Chaos Rings: Escher or Ayuta

- Final Fantasy 4, Edge

- Final Fantasy 6, Amano Tina





Ryea: Do you make your own costume & props ?

K: I make all my props but as for costumes, some are tailored.

There are too many to list so I'll list some of the memorable costumes and/or props that I've made (due to lots of time and effort spent):



- FFX-2, Paine warrior :

first time working with wood as well. (look at my dA description for costume/prop details)

- FF7DC, Rosso :

Imported fur from the states, had to remake weapon cos it was too heavy that it broke into 2.

- FF3, Ingus:

Another memorable one. Armour was a killer but it was worth it! <3

- FF Dissidia:

Made it in a night! Shoes, costume, weapon & wig! Received lots of help from Cvy & Kanasaiii.



Actually all of my Final Fantasy costumes and props are made with lots of love! ^0^

Yikes am I going out of topic?





Ryea: What is your favorite part when cosplay?

K: The sense of satisfaction from completing the cosplay outfit and definitely meeting fellow fans!!





Ryea: Any good/funny/memorable experience when you cosplay?

K: oh wow. Plenty!



I mean I've made so many friends from Cosplay, learnt how to sew, take pictures, pose and a lot more!



I remembered my first Cosplay event very well. It was much smaller as compared to the events nowadays. The community was very much warmer and welcoming as well.



I went dressed to Fantasia 2003 and was warmly welcomed by fellow fans shouting and fangirling over my character! I was really happy and at the same time relieved that my character was recognizable! It was an amazing virgin experience!



Private shoots are a whole lot of fun as well, especially when done with a bunch of good friends! My first overseas photo shoot was at Cameron Highlands with Cvy, elpheal and gk-reiko. We had A LOT of fun being in character and enjoying the scenery! We didn't have a photographer with us and had to rely on Cvy's tripod and remote!







I also experienced my very first night shoot when Shiroin from Taiwan came to Singapore! Night shoots are difficult because of the lack of light but we still managed to complete it!

What happened during the night shoot is explained under the description.







Finally, I think my most memorable shoot would be last year's Hakuouki shoot done at Edo Village, Nikko, Tokyo. It was winter, snowing and freezing as we did the shoot!









Ryeain: Do you salute/idolize any cosplayer?

K: Definitely!!



- Kanata

- Kanasaiii

I really admire and respect the time and effort she puts into her props and costume.

AND it always turns out perfect!

- Cvy

I don't think I need to say more, just look at her site!

- Drefano

- Amatasu

cos his sephiroth is brilliant!





Ryea: Any tips to share ?

K: Practice makes perfect. No one is perfect the first time round.

Be open to criticism because it helps one to improve.



But most important of all, enjoy what you do. Do not Cosplay for the sake of gaining recognition or to be popular. Cosplay because you love the character & the hobby!







and 3 super-random questions :



1) Do you have any obsession?

Haha YES! Λucifer（リュシフェル), especially the vocalist Makoto Koshinaka (thus my nick >_<). Everything about them! They were a band that was created for the anime Kaikan Phrase. They have disbanded but recently had their 10th Anniversary live tour (one time only T__T) last week at Akasaka Blitz in Tokyo! <3<3<3



2) Which is your favorite Anime?

K: Ok this is difficult. Can I list a few again? >_<

Slam Dunk, Rurouni Kenshin, The girl who leapt through time, Ghibli animes, Flame of Recca, K: Kimi ni Todoke & Angel Santuary



3) What language of songs do you listen most?

K: I listen to an equal number of English and Japanese songs.





Ryea: And lastly, what do you think about Let's Cosplay~?

K: I think it's awesome! Good to see the site back up again! It is a good way to introduce Cosplayers from all over the world! Keep up the great job!





Thanks to Koshinaka !!