First Time Cosplaying

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First Time Cosplaying

Post by StarryEyedEllen » Sat Jun 30, 2007 6:29 pm

This will be my first time I am cosplaying. I am lost because there are so many anime series out there and I can't decide on what to cosplay. I will be attending Anime USA and NekoCon X this year and luckily they are both in November. Please help!!!

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Post by StarryEyedEllen » Sun Jul 01, 2007 5:41 pm

Can anyone help?

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Post by Captain Izu » Mon Jul 02, 2007 10:07 am

Umm, I don't know what series you like, or if you'd rather cosplay a girl or guy, but here's some random thoughts off the top of my head...

Fuu (Samurai Champloo)
Kazuki (Get Backers)
Fuji (Prince of Tennis)
Yuya Shiina (Samurai Deeper Kyo)
Wolfram (Kyo Kara Maoh)

I'm sure you could pull off a great variety of characters ^^
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Post by Choji Warrior » Mon Jul 02, 2007 11:59 am

I could of sworn I posted here oh well.

Miaka from Fushigi Yugi http://www.dybex.com/catalogue/small/30 ... gi_OAV.jpg

Shizune from Naruto.

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Post by StarryEyedEllen » Mon Jul 02, 2007 8:14 pm

Fuu from Samurai Champloo looks like a fun character to cosplay as well as Miaka from Fushigi Yugi. Thanks for the suggestions everyone.

I think Fuu is the best one of the two thus far. Are there any more suggestions?

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Post by SStarx » Mon Jul 02, 2007 9:00 pm

You'd make a good elfish character xD
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Post by StarryEyedEllen » Mon Jul 02, 2007 9:06 pm

I don't know any elf characters.

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Post by Choji Warrior » Tue Jul 03, 2007 5:47 am

Record of Lodoss Wars has one named Deedlit. Blonde.

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Post by StarryEyedEllen » Tue Jul 03, 2007 8:23 am

Choji Warrior wrote:Record of Lodoss Wars has one named Deedlit. Blonde.
This one doesn't look too hard to cosplay. I can buy a blonde wig and I also need the ears as well. :D

Princess Zelda is also an elf character too.

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Post by Choji Warrior » Tue Jul 03, 2007 2:57 pm

True so is Link-san. And anyone daunting the Elf ears.

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Post by Mistress_9 » Tue Jul 03, 2007 3:10 pm

i would say sailor jupiter... when i have more ideas i'll let u know ^^

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Post by StarryEyedEllen » Tue Jul 03, 2007 11:29 pm

Mistress_9 wrote:i would say sailor jupiter... when i have more ideas i'll let u know ^^
I wouldn't mind cosplaying as Sailor Jupiter since one of my favorite animes is Sailor Moon.

It's kinda hard deciding between Fuu (Samurai Champloo), Miaka (Fushigi Yugi), Deedlit (Record of Lodoss War) and Sailor Jupiter (Sailor Moon).

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Post by Choji Warrior » Wed Jul 04, 2007 6:57 am

Id say Jupiter wouldbe good. But hmm...would you still want to leave the convention as jupiter or have a back up like say Miaka. Since their outfits are similar but Miaka has a kimono like Fuu.

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Post by StarryEyedEllen » Wed Jul 04, 2007 10:01 am

I think I am going to cosplay as Sailor Jupiter. Is it hard to make or is it easier to just buy the outfit?

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Post by Synnie » Thu Jul 05, 2007 5:38 am

All Sailor Scout Uniforms require (or at least should require) spandex, or some other type of dance wear material. If you have enough motivation, and time to commit to heavy drinking before tackling the task, then go for it. But just be warned that the satin in the skirt slips and slides a lot while you're pinning it, and the stretch material for the bodice and gloves is notorious for jamming sewing machines.

Heh, I'm currently cosplaying Sailor Jupiter myself. ^^ The other thing I had trouble with was her boots. You'd think you'd find them on eBay somewhere, but... surprisingly, you won't.

Did I mention how cute your avie was? Bah! Off subject! XD
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Post by StarryEyedEllen » Thu Jul 05, 2007 11:47 am

I plan on someone making it for me. I never made a costume before and I don't want to mess it up.

I am going to go as Kino Makoto in her Sailor Jupiter costume as well as her school uniform.

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Post by Choji Warrior » Thu Jul 05, 2007 12:34 pm

Thats cute.

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Post by Mistress_9 » Mon Jul 09, 2007 4:17 pm

yayyy sailor jupiter!!

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Post by StarryEyedEllen » Tue Jul 10, 2007 5:05 pm

Mistress_9 wrote:yayyy sailor jupiter!!
I think I will make a good Sailor Jupiter.

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Post by StarryEyedEllen » Tue Jul 10, 2007 5:05 pm

Choji Warrior wrote:Thats cute.
Thanks!!! :D

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Post by Choji Warrior » Tue Jul 10, 2007 5:43 pm

I like her best because she is the best cooker besides that one guy she met in the anime.

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Post by StarryEyedEllen » Tue Jul 10, 2007 6:13 pm

Choji Warrior wrote:I like her best because she is the best cooker besides that one guy she met in the anime.
I can cook as well. The only difference between me and Sailor Jupiter is that she is taller.

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Post by FoxyTabitha » Mon Jul 23, 2007 3:06 pm

You should go as an elf.

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Post by Choji Warrior » Wed Jul 25, 2007 10:56 am

hmm...whoa?!! I guess that is true... Lita is the tallest girl ive seen in anime or manga for that matter.

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Post by StarryEyedEllen » Wed Jul 25, 2007 11:09 am

Choji Warrior wrote:hmm...whoa?!! I guess that is true... Lita is the tallest girl ive seen in anime or manga for that matter.
I'm like 5'3. I can't recall how tall Lita is. Is Jupiter a bad choice then?

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Post by StarryEyedEllen » Tue Aug 07, 2007 11:08 pm

I got an e-mail stating that my Sailor Jupiter outfit and the school uniform that Makoto wears are shipping. :D

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Post by Choji Warrior » Wed Aug 08, 2007 7:48 am

:D Sweet!!

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Post by StarryEyedEllen » Thu Sep 13, 2007 7:56 pm

I need another costume. I can't decide on these characters: Karin from Kamichama Karin, Kahlua Marjoram or Apricot Sakuraba from Galaxy Angel Rune, or Milfeulle Sakuraba from Galaxy Angel?

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Post by StarryEyedEllen » Sat Sep 22, 2007 2:00 pm

StarryEyedEllen wrote:I need another costume. I can't decide on these characters: Karin from Kamichama Karin, Kahlua Marjoram or Apricot Sakuraba from Galaxy Angel Rune, or Milfeulle Sakuraba from Galaxy Angel?
Do you all think any of these characters are good or can you guys think of new ones?

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Post by Choji Warrior » Sat Sep 22, 2007 8:31 pm

I knew i forgot to post something here... These cosplay ideas you have here are good...I would pick the last three. Karin sounds good but theres something...different. but she could be a nice idea though.
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I need help figuring out a good costume for me.

Post by Twilight Soul » Wed Sep 26, 2007 8:30 pm

Like my posts states i need help on a costume or ideas on which character i could do(from the Naruto, One Piece, or Bleach) that would help me for a costume party that im planning. So theres that and i hate to sound like a noob but how can i post a pic of face or body to get the help im lookin for. If it helps i have a myspace under the similar name of TwilightSoul, I woul really be aprreciative and hope o hear from some good ideas.

P.S. if it isn't clear i'm really new to this but cant wait to join the ranks of great anime look-a-likes, or RPG characters.

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Re: I need help figuring out a good costume for me.

Post by Choji Warrior » Fri Sep 28, 2007 2:29 pm

Twilight Soul wrote:Like my posts states i need help on a costume or ideas on which character i could do(from the Naruto, One Piece, or Bleach) that would help me for a costume party that im planning. So theres that and i hate to sound like a noob but how can i post a pic of face or body to get the help im lookin for. If it helps i have a myspace under the similar name of TwilightSoul, I woul really be aprreciative and hope o hear from some good ideas.

P.S. if it isn't clear i'm really new to this but cant wait to join the ranks of great anime look-a-likes, or RPG characters.

wait is this how you put an image in

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Be nice please lol.
Well you had it backwards and such but hmmm...The second picture reminds me of that one guy. one Piece? Usopp? Not that you look like him you. I know theres other try my favorite character from Yu Yu Hakusho. Kuwabara?
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Re: I need help figuring out a good costume for me.

Post by snoosue » Sun Oct 21, 2007 4:26 am

Twilight Soul wrote:Like my posts states i need help on a costume or ideas on which character i could do(from the Naruto, One Piece, or Bleach) that would help me for a costume party that im planning. So theres that and i hate to sound like a noob but how can i post a pic of face or body to get the help im lookin for. If it helps i have a myspace under the similar name of TwilightSoul, I woul really be aprreciative and hope o hear from some good ideas.

P.S. if it isn't clear i'm really new to this but cant wait to join the ranks of great anime look-a-likes, or RPG characters.

wait is this how you put an image in

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Re: I need help figuring out a good costume for me.

Post by Choji Warrior » Sun Oct 21, 2007 10:17 am

snoosue wrote:
Twilight Soul wrote:Like my posts states i need help on a costume or ideas on which character i could do(from the Naruto, One Piece, or Bleach) that would help me for a costume party that im planning. So theres that and i hate to sound like a noob but how can i post a pic of face or body to get the help im lookin for. If it helps i have a myspace under the similar name of TwilightSoul, I woul really be aprreciative and hope o hear from some good ideas.

P.S. if it isn't clear i'm really new to this but cant wait to join the ranks of great anime look-a-likes, or RPG characters.

wait is this how you put an image in

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Nabishen from excel saga!

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Just hope he looks here too... Thats an uncanny resemblance. O_O Thats him alright?! Whoa.
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