♥ Adelhaid - Lilith Trinity Blood

Ryeain : There're many awesome Trinity Blood cosplayers out there, with those accuracy on each and every details made. From overall that I've seen one I liked much is Adelhaid's Lilith Sahl. It's a very detail piece, and the wings are the ones that I love the most, size itself was not too big yet not too small. She have potray Lilith very well, by bringing out the elegant and wise look of Lilith~

LILITH SAHL [TRINITY BLOOD] by ADELHAID

Ryea : What is cosplay to you?

A: Cosplay is my favorite hobby. It is a way to have fun and to make friends with creative people.

Ryea: What interest you to cosplay Trinity Blood characters?

A: I am fond of Tores Shibamoto art to the Trinity Blood novels. Her works drew my attention when I saw them for the first time. After that I've read the available translation of the novels made by Russian fans. I can't say that I liked all in this story, but some characters and their relationships are really very interesting.

Lilith Sahl was the fourth of the test tube babies created for the Mars Colonization Project and the prototype for other children - Abel, Cain and Seth. The eldest and most merciful she was the only one Crusnik (in this novel it is not only the vampire that drinks the blood of other vampires but also the result of nanomachine injection) who sided with humanity during the war between earthmen and the Mars colonists who turned into the Methuselah (vampires). Her quiet confidence, ability to empathize and gentle beauty win the reader. Though she was killed by her brother Cain she could convince Abel to change his attitude to people. This are the events preceding the main line of the novels. But they have affected greatly one of the protagonists, so it was very interesting to read parts that were dedicated to Lilith.

I decided to make her cosplay for one of Moscow festivals to accompany my friends who were making Abel and Cain. This dress was the most detailed and beautiful from the costumes that had colored illustrations. So I've chosen it.



Ryea: From looking at Lilith costume, which is the most challenging part ?

A: The collar and the corset. I had no idea how to make the pattern for them as they have unusual shape. The corset has a figured cut, so I had to make a metal plate to keep the form. Besides it fixes the wings, so it has metall parts behind also. And the collar's pattern was a real problem. First I made something very uncomfortable. Now when I read comments where people worry that wearing the collar must be painfull I always smile. This collar is much better than the first monster.




Ryea: Which would be the most favorite part of the overall costume?

A: I think the claws and the wings. The claws are just beautiful. And the wings are so pleasant to touch as they are made from feathers.



Ryea: How long does it take to complete the whole costume?

A: It is hard to count the time now. About two months maybe.

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

A: I was the body art model in some parts of this costume on The Needlework Formula exibition in Moscow. There were no cosplayers there so people called me an angel, a fairy and so on all day long. And then one groop recognized Lilith's wings. It was such a surprise.


Ryea: Do you think it is a must to follow each and every detail from the original artwork when making a costume?

A: I think, if you are going to make something you need to do your best. Not only in cosplay. Sometimes you can make details more complicated if you know that it will suit the whole image.

Ryea: Some said that a true cosplayer always choose to self made the costume or props
instead of commission others to do it. If there is, they're just models not cosplayers.

What do you think?

A: I don't know why it is interesting to people to buy costumes one by one if they cosplay regularly. They lose one of the most charming parts of this hobby. The creation of new things. But I understand when someone who usualy don't cosplay and have no sewing skills orders the costume of his favorite character.


Ryea: How and what have you think you've improved from making Lilith Costume?

A: My perseverance and patience increased.

Ryea: Will you have more plans for Trinity Blood characters in the future?

A: I am sewing my Esther dress just now. I'll finish it in the end of the month.


Ryea: Any tips to share?

A: People arround you are your real treasure. Cosplay is a good occasion to make friends with them!

Thank you Adelhaid ~ 

♥ Reika - Origami Tiger&Bunny

Ryea : Thank you Reika again for replying my another interivew about her Origami Cyclone cosplay.

I felt that it's a must to share about her awesome Origami costume. So far, this is the best costume I've seen.

The craftmanship is good and a very wise material choice for Origami's costume.

And of course this work is nearly similar to the original one we seen in the anime!~

ORIGAMI [Tiger&Bunny] by Reika

Ryea: What attracts you to cosplay ORIGAMI CYCLONE from T&B ?

R: I love the works and I love the clothes production.
The design of ORIGAMI is excellent. Therefore, came the desire to make it.

Ryea: From ORIGAMI overall costume, which is the most challenging part?

R: It is the dirk on the back Origami's outfit.手裏剣！

Ryea: How long does it take to complete ORIGAMI (HERO outfit) whole costume?

R: It takes two weeks.

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

R: It is a pleasure when the costume is completed.

Ryea: What have you improved after completing ORIGAMI's HERO costume?

R: Making a mask.

Ryea: In your opinion, do you think that a best cosplay must have much accuracy and similarity to the original artwork?

R: Following as much as the original is an individual liberty.
The original artwork is expected to be a good direction for the costume production.

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Thank you so much Reika !~

♥ Reika - Barnaby Tiger&Bunny

Ryea : *stalks* Yes I do really adores Reika's cosplays. And once T&B is released, I got really attracted to Reika's Barnaby.. somehow it does relates that how Barnaby would look in real life *w*

Although it's just a simple costume, but I really love how the proportion of the costume. As the shoulder is made wider so that it will shows a stronger male proportion =D

I know I've featured her before but now would like to feature her Barnaby cosplay, later will be her Origami \o/

Barnaby [Tiger&Bunny] by Reika

Ryea: What attracts you to cosplay BARNABY from T&B ?

R: Barnaby is my favorite type in all aspects.

Ryea: From BARNABY (casual) costume, which is the most challenging part?

R: Making the silhouette for Barnaby is the most challeng part.

Ryea: and what will be the most favorite part ?

R: Barnaby's entire silhouette.

Ryea: How long does it take to complete BARNABY whole costume?

R: The whole production time took only about three hours.

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

R: I was invited to become a wig shop's model. ^^

Ryea: In your opinion, do you think that photographer is important to cosplayers?

R: YES！

Ryea: What have you think you've improved from since you started cosplay?

R: Willpower. Energy!

Ryea: Will there be any more future cosplay plans for T&B?

R: Yes. I want to make the hero suit of Burnaby in the future.

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Thank you Reika !~

♥ Molly - Clare Claymore

Ryea : The first thing I saw her photo was 'WOW'.

I'm do really impressed by the gigantic claw -is it what it's called.

Wouldn't be thinking that someone did cosplay Clare's awakened version.

The photography is also great that it able to capture the whole costume plus emotions -thumbsup to the photog!~

And the favorite part about it is that knowing she complete this costume along with the help from her father.

Ahh~ happy to see that cosplay is becoming a part of family activity.

Clare [Claymore] by Molly

Ryea: What is cosplay to you ?

M: Well, I would say it's my lifestyle or the way thinking.

Ryea: What attracts you to cosplay Clare from Claymore?

M: I like Clare's personality and her appearence. The costumes are also interesting.

And I'm the same height as her, haha!

Ryea: From Clare's overall costume, which is the most challenging part? why?

M: First, I thought it would be difficult to make huge claws of the left 'arm'. But after they were finished,

I realized that the real problem is coloring. May be because it was the last and the longest part.

Ryea: and what will be the most favorite part?

M: Making 34 small crosses on the left side, that are barely seen in the photos.

Ryea: How long does it take to complete the whole costume?

M: It took about 6 months to finish awakened Clare's costume - my longest cosplay ever!

For example, usual Clare's costume was made in 1 month.

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

M: When I was at the convention wearing this costume, I could walk through the hall only sideways

and people called me a crab, haha ))

Ryea: I'm really happy to see that this costume is made together with your dad.

What do you appreciate most through out this costume making process with your dad?

M: Dad knows a lot about materials and tools. Although most of the costume was made by me,

he helped a lot, for sure. Without his help this costume would never become real.

Ryea: How and what have you think you've improved from since you started cosplay?

M: I think I became more attentive to details. Because the details make costume look complete and beautiful.

Ryea: Any tips to share?

M: Just go and make it - your dream costume!

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Thank you so much Molly !~

♥ YuuriK - Serah FFXIII-2

Ryea : Eventually I know her through her sis YuuriC .. haha

Been seeing her Vanille FFXIII cosplay featured in some other websites too~ *thumbsup*

Love her props for Serah very much too =D

Here would like to feature her latest Serah Cosplay in Otakon 2011 !~

Serah [FFXIII-2] by YuuriK

Ryea: What is cosplay to you ?

YK: Cosplay is not a so expensive hobby and it is a way to dress up as my most favorite characters.

It also has become like a family vacation, I go to conventions with all my sisters.

Ryea: Why attracts you to cosplay Serah from Final Fantasy XIII-2 ?

YK: At first my twin sis wanted to do a duo. I was never really attracted to Serah, but while

I researched her I began to like her character, and the design of her outfit is quite extraordinary.

Ryea: From Serah's overall costume, which is the most challenging part? why?

YK: I think the most challenging part was making the bow-blade and getting the skirt’s top panel right.

Also, trying to figure out most of the Etro script (there was no good cgi renders at the time).

Ryea: and what will be the most favorite part?

YK: My favorite part was making the pouch – it’s functional!

I was able to put small items in it.

Ryea: How long does it take to complete the whole costume?

YK: It took me two-three weeks to finish the outfit and bow-blade.

My twin sis helped me a lot to finish the prop in time.

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

YK: I have to say there was a funny experience at Otakon. A lady in her car stopped in the middle of the

street during a green light and just stared out of her car window at my sis and I with her jaw wide opened.

I was glad to receive so many nice compliments for my bow-blade.

Some noticed I had made the bow-blade with a few references and they were really impressed.

Ryea: In your opinion, do you think that good craftmanship means having much details on their work?

YK: I think whether the outfit /prop calls for lots of details or not it just needs to look right to determine

good craftsmanship. Sure someone who has lots of details on their outfit/prop will always get more compliments.

Ryea: How and what have you think you've improved from since you started cosplay?

YK: I think I have improved in the way I pose, sew, make-up, style wigs, and make props.

I feel like I still have a lot of space for improvement. Practicing on what I need to improve on helps.

Ryea: Any tips to share?

YK: I always say that everyone starts from somewhere. All a cosplayer needs is creativity, confidence,

and motivation. I believe every cosplayer gets better at cosplaying with practice,

for some people it would take time and lots of hard work.

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Thank you YuuriK !~

♥ YuuriC - Lighting FFXIII-2

Ryea : I came know more about YuuriC's cosplay was through her tutorial link on Lighting Costume.

Been following the progress till it's done \o/ [LINK]

It's really superb to have this chracter for first time making amour.

Cosplay is always about taking challege - I agree!

She and her twin sister , Yuuri-K cosplayed as Lighting and Sera in Otakon2011

which both characters are also sisters .. cute! ~ =D

Lighting [FFXIII-2] by YuuriC

Ryea: What is cosplay to you ?

YC: To me cosplay is a hobby where you have fun portraying your favorite characters/series and having fun with other cosplayers. It's also a family thing; both of my sisters enjoy anime, games, Japanese culture in general.

Ryea: What attracts you to cosplay Lighting from Final Fantasy XIII-2 ?

YC: At first I cosplayed Serah from FFXIII, because I found her so cute! Once I saw the new Lightning design from FFXIII-2, I immediately fell in love with it. I also began to like that badass character of her. So far, I enjoyed cosplaying her more than Serah.

Ryea: From the Lighting's overall costume, which is the most challenging part?

YC: It was my first time making an armor cosplay so it was a challenge. The hardest part was the pauldron and lower leg armor. In the end I made the pauldrons a bit too heavy. I had trouble getting the shape right. The method I used to make the lower leg armors was a pain to wear, I remade it twice and I still had trouble getting in them.

Ryea: and what will be the most favorite part?

YC: My favorite part was making the props. I didn't have much trouble with them.

It was actually really fun!

Ryea: How long does it take to complete the whole costume?

YC: I started early February after I completely sketched out the armor designs.

It took me about 6 months of on and off work to complete the entire costume.

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

YC: My first debut was at Otakon ’11 and I thought it would be my last after I endured so much pain.

The high heels shoes I used were a disaster and the heat during Otakon '11 was terrible (100+ degrees Fahrenheit)! Though with all that pain and heat, I had fun and I won't forget the memories. My first step down the stairs of my hotel made me crash to the sliding doors. My gunblade broke, I was upset and I was late to my shoot.

I laughed about it after. When walking to the convention I was basically laughing to ignore my pain.

I was so happy that I had many lovely FFXIII cosplayers take pictures with me.

The best moments were when I left people astonished that I used craft foam. It's nice to hear the positive comments from everyone, I won't forget them!

Ryea: I see that you used craft foam as the main material for Lighting armor.

Do you think that craft foam is the best material to work on for armour? or is there better alternatives?

YC: I haven't tried other materials yet, I found craft foam easy to use. My problem was the creases it made when wearing it. I've been searching on what to use to help it not give in. So far, I'm thinking of using fiberglass resin (epoxy) on top of the craft foam.

Ryea: How and what have you think you've improved from since you started cosplay?

YC: It all takes lots of practice. I think I've improved in many aspects since I started. I'm much faster at sewing and making props. I've also have become somewhat less shy with photographers and meeting other cosplayers. I'm still learning many new things, so there's a lot of space for improvement.

Ryea: Any tips to share?

YC: It takes patience, creativity, and maybe months or years of practice to make cosplays. But most of all motivation! Nothing is perfect, so nobody should stress themselves too much. Everyone should have fun with cosplay and stay with the right crowd that enjoys cosplaying. Never give up!

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Thanks much to YuuriC !~