Aren't a lot of the "really really good looking" Japanese cosplayers just hired models though? I thought I read that somewhere.
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@Lobster:
Well I'm sorry for failing to meet your standards. Cause' that's clearly what I was aiming for :D
You should be. :\
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I think that's the first time I've ever seen a Cabaji cosplayer. Huh.
And Mohji, for that matter.
@Carter: Yeah…like I said, I rarely see Asian cosplay and when I do it usually does look "too" professional, pretty clear that it actually is.
Speaking of such, just how big are manga/anime cons in Japan and cosplay in general? You never see any photos from Japanese cons, which is understandable really. Most manga/anime fanbase on the web aren't even anywhere near Japan to go to them and take photos.
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@Cap'n:
Aren't a lot of the "really really good looking" Japanese cosplayers just hired models though? I thought I read that somewhere.
Well, technically if anyone dresses up and gets their picture taken, they are "modeling", I guess. But alot of these are doctored, so that the skin is without blemish/glowing. (or atleast that's what I've been told)
You should be. :\
Speaking of such, just how big are manga/anime cons in Japan and cosplay in general? You never see any photos from Japanese cons, which is understandable really. Most manga/anime fanbase on the web aren't even anywhere near Japan to go to them and take photos.
Really? o__O
I've seen plenty… You usually can see like, dozens of other cosplayers behind them in the pictures. (same with American ones)
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@ Buuhan: I think I totally broke that trend, with the over professional, model-esque, Asian cosplay good sir.
I find myself to be pretty content as a Luffy cosplayer, and I'm aiming to cosplay every arc. I'm not the hottest guy around, hell, I'm far as hell from that, IMO. But people said time and time I'd make a great Luffy, and its starting to look like those statements are starting to hold their ground.
My sewing skills are nowhere near professional levels, but nor do I need to have them; people love what I already do, and I'm not gonna fix what isn't broken, as the old saying goes.
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I think what MoonNeko was getting at was the general view that a lot of people have that, if you aren't Japanese, you are a shitty cosplayer. (Yes, I apologize for the sweeping generalization, but this is not aimed at anyone here. Just something I've noted in the cosplay community over the years.)
Case In Point:
http://kotaku.com/gaming/cosplay/the-japanese-cosplay-better-than-you-304762.php
I do agree that most of the really nice Japanese cosplayers you see are probably professionally paid, as cosplay isn't really something that's as commonplace at Japanese cons. (I believe there is a specific place you have to wear them at cons and you aren't allowed to wear them elsewhere? Perhaps I was misinformed.)
Not knowing this fact about paid models, a lot of people post these photos, which are better quality photos than what many of us have at hand, with a holier-than-thou attitude towards non-Japanese cosplayers. Those of us, like myself, who don't have these professional photography skills, and who have to make all our own stuff with what skills we have, tend to view this as an insult.
This is not to say that they are bad cosplayers, but they are not cosplaying in the way that we, as Western cosplayers, are familiar with. I'm fairly certain that most of these Japanese cosplayers we see in these amazing professional shoots have their costumes either professionally made or provided for them (such as you can buy anything Gothic Lolita at specific stores in Japan, as well as cosplay costumes.)
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cosplay isn't really something that's smiled upon much in Japan
Well, I wouldn't say it's generally smiled upon too much in America either…
(But I still think it's a cool concept either way)You guys should stop viewing cosplay as a "competition", and start viewing it as an "art". You can do whatever the heck you want to, because that's your own style. :D
Now commence my puppets~
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@Youshi:
I think what MoonNeko was getting at was the general view that a lot of people have that, if you aren't Japanese, you are a shitty cosplayer. (Yes, I apologize for the sweeping generalization, but this is not aimed at anyone here. Just something I've noted in the cosplay community over the years.)
Case In Point:
http://kotaku.com/gaming/cosplay/the-japanese-cosplay-better-than-you-304762.php
I do agree that most of the really nice Japanese cosplayers you see are probably professionally paid, as cosplay isn't really something that's as commonplace at Japanese cons. (I believe there is a specific place you have to wear them at cons and you aren't allowed to wear them elsewhere? Perhaps I was misinformed.)
Not knowing this fact about paid models, a lot of people post these photos, which are better quality photos than what many of us have at hand, with a holier-than-thou attitude towards non-Japanese cosplayers, which many of us who are NOT Asian view as an insult. Read that article I linked to get a small taste of what I mean.
This is not to say that they are bad cosplayers, but they are not cosplaying in the way that we, as Western cosplayers, are familiar with. I'm fairly certain that most of these Japanese cosplayers we see in these amazing professional shoots have their costumes either professionally made or provided for them (such as you can buy anything Gothic Lolita at specific stores in Japan, as well as cosplay costumes.)
Ugh, yeah, I remember that article. It pissed me off a lot.
What I like though is how many people say "WELL ANIME CHARACTERS ARE ASIAN, SO OF COURSE ASIANS LOOK MORE LIKE THEM" but then still claim that all Asians who cosplay the royal family of Britannia from Code
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HERRAY~! i may contribute:
robin and croc:
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Robin:
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Boss&Mum are my absolute favorite Croc/Robin cossers ever. They're married too, it's adorable!
Although, I have the bestest young Robin. I've helped work on her for 4 years! She even looks, acts and eats like a real little girl!
http://images.cosplay.com/showphoto.php?photo=1101085For Nami, I'm not gonna say anything for the sole fact that I'm tossing together some more of her costumes and might come across as biased.
Fave Vivi has to go to TC: http://images.cosplay.com/showphoto.php?photo=566949
Sanji to wakusei, Paulie to flipster…and Kaku/Lucci to these other guys.
http://images.cosplay.com/showphoto.php?photo=801264
http://images.cosplay.com/showphoto.php?photo=709130
http://images.cosplay.com/showphoto.php?photo=802012Chopper to no face:
http://images.cosplay.com/showphoto.php?photo=735465Still looking for super exceptional Zoro/Luffy/Usopp. There was a really HOT Zoro at ACen '06, but I'm not too keen on the costume enough to say if it was 'the best' or not yet.
And as a general sweeping note to the last page that exploded, there's PLENTY of crappy One Piece cosplay from ALL countries even when the people are considered hot. If you'd like to see some, pm me. I'd rather not beat flames out because of detailing peeves on the public part of the boards.
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Now I didn't mean they are better by my comment, I was simply implying I have an idea where all the love for them comes from.
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Pocky, I think you has teh bestest Robin cosplayer ebar. SHe's adorwable.
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Fave Vivi has to go to TC: http://images.cosplay.com/showphoto.php?photo=566949
Oh man, I completely forgot about Tristen's Vivi, but I always loved it. Her wig is absolutely gorgeous.
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Zoro's eyes win this picture…
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JunkieMunkey is in there lol and my friend is the one cosplaying as robin haha Im so lucky to hang with her at AX XD
Where will you find…
And how will you use...
The forbidden fruit?
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JunkieMunkey is in there lol and my friend is the one cosplaying as robin haha Im so lucky to hang with her at AX XD
I loved that group. They're all awesome; Claire is definitely one of my favorite Sanjis ever.
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if only kipi would do a Nami cosplay…
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kipi
You! Stop RIGHT there. Put down the idea, turn around and get out of this thread. Right now.
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You! Stop RIGHT there. Put down the idea, turn around and get out of this thread. Right now. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/aquarianfae/crossarms.png
Haha, oh god, SECONDED.
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THIRD'D!
(I love how the three CosFu peeps were like, GTFO!)
"Sorry, Dad. I can't play WoW tonight because I've got to go play D&D."
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@Lobster:
Zoro's eyes win this picture…
Who's bright idea was it to have the Nami and Luffy switch places? XD
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OK THIS IS PISSING ME OFF!!! now i got to take more damn pictures. Fuck!!
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@Youshi:
THIRD'D!
(I love how the three CosFu peeps were like, GTFO!)
Haha, me too.
We have to take our rage out here now that cosfu's temporarily dead.
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LOL Man!Nami XD
Meh, personally, some of those Japanese cosplays are ok. Though I have to say that little Franky is adorable~
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My favorite CP9 group~
! Xian pu's cosplays are freaking amazing! O_O
! From A-kon 2007
Kyra's Robin is 10 times better than that first one imo…
! Oh and I LOVED Kuu's Tashigi!
! Pics taken by a Neko ;p
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hey neko i get no lov. walks awy mad.
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I can't post this picture enough, its one of my faves~
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Yes, Brandon, you are an awesome Sanji XD
! And sorry guys, I still love this pairing, I could care less about how many other girls do, I just find their chemistry to be really funny XD*** PlasticStar5 Instagram***
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Awesome job!!
(and that's a sweet Jyabura ;D)
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Moar amazing cosplays…
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! Neko is a happy ZoRobin fangirl <333
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Yes I have to agree.. I love Kyra's Robin. I like how she does the shading on her nose, that and the fact that she made that coat just wows me.
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@pirateneko:
I can't post this picture enough, its one of my faves~
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Yes, Brandon, you are an awesome Sanji XD
! And sorry guys, I still love this pairing, I could care less about how many other girls do, I just find their chemistry to be really funny XDthanx u beautiful. i very much want to thanx u. <3 but hey i am getting up to start working on cosplay again so i am bring sanji back out. oh and tell that shit swordsman i owe him a kick in the ass.
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Alas my Brook cosplay just can't beat this guy.
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That Ace is fricken awesome! If he had a six-pack it'd be flawless.
So, anyone know of any cons in Nashville, Tennessee where I live now?
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See, that Perona looks like it's professional. Awesome tho. And so quick, her official colors were revealed just a few months ago.
I'm really getting into cosplay…I want to make things but don't got anything to make things from. XD
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Good will or Joan's fabrics is always a good start. Twill is a good fabric for costumes too.
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Wait wait looks a little panicked Aren't Perona's boots reddish pink? loooking through ref pics
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OH SNAP just noticed that there is a picture of me kissing Nico Robin back there. LOL!
"Sorry, Dad. I can't play WoW tonight because I've got to go play D&D."
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omg xD I just noticed the Mr. 5.
That outfit is sweet. And so is the "Nico Robin Enis Lobby" one. I've never seen anyone do those before.
EDIT: Awesome Perona, Rootbeer.
EDIT^2: Wow, all of Helendragon's pics were awesome. I guess I missed the the 1st time because they were spoiler tagged.
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@Youshi:
Wait wait looks a little panicked Aren't Perona's boots reddish pink? loooking through ref pics
Yes. That's the only thing wrong with the outfit.
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Phew. That way I know what color to get.
Oh, on the subject of Baroque Works…
Okamaway!!!
Iceberg!
And since Coral-san mentioned my Shanks…just wanted to put a pic of it up here to see if it meets the standards.
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@Pass:
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h176/CaptainRootbeer/peronapink.jpg
Pretty, isn't she?Serious props for the crown xD I love that child Franky. He/She is really adorable. Agh I really want to do a cosplay now T-T.
But on the topic Asian people being better - not really. If you look at the costume quality, it's not that much different from one made by someone over here (as in North America). Most of them are pros at photoshop, and a lot of them have friends that are willing to follow them around and take a million pictures. (Might I add that Asian people can be incredibly vain and know how to work their angles?)
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But on the topic Asian people being better - not really. If you look at the costume quality, it's not that much different from one made by someone over here (as in North America). Most of them are pros at photoshop, and a lot of them have friends that are willing to follow them around and take a million pictures. (Might I add that Asian people can be incredibly vain and know how to work their angles?)
As an Asian cosplayer living in the US, that's exactly what I've been trying to say, according to what you said in your first sentence, in a couple of my posts in this thread. Personally, any cosplayer is as good as the one next to them; it's subjective, just like how artwork is. Some people like it, some don't.
I feel slightly offended by what was said in parentheses, though. D:
"Livin' the Asian life, one stereotype at a time."
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Haha, I was Kalifa with that Iceburg back in '05.
My collar kept collapsing D:
[Edit] Okay, after just looking through cosplay.com, I'm apparently the ONLY secretary Kalifa to ever bother with putting the damn boob zippers on, so I think that actually makes me an instant winner of BEST UNDERCOVER KALIFA. God, I hate people who skip significant details.
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no kidding! lol. That Nami is good, but the colors are wrong… Unless the manga has different colors than the anime?
<3 hoffy for the sig
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no kidding! lol. That Nami is good, but the colors are wrong… Unless the manga has different colors than the anime?
If you're talking about the Alabasta one in the first post, yes, it's pink in the manga. I'd originally planned to do that costume and would have done the pink version myself. I just think it's a lot prettier. I liked Vivi's better in the anime though, the blue/green in the manga didn't work for me.
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Well I think the title is stupid anyway. So our cosplays aren't good enough for you? Fine. I don't give a fuck anyway. Whats the point of cosplaying if you don't have fun? I think you guys really need get a life. I Worked FUCKING hard on thoughs costumes making props and everthing from skratch. If I'm going to work hard on something I'm going to have some fun with it, but if you losers don't dig it then thats not my problem. But fine I won't post here anymore. I hate analretentive losers like this anyway.
It CosPLAY not a fucking national DOG show.
How about this one smeg for brains. Nobody can post their own shit because they think way more of what they do than it actually deserves. That is human nature. If it is good enough, someone else will post it. So to bring this down to a level of understanding… pics in this thread should not be of you, friends, or family. If they are so good, someone else will post it.
