COSPLAY MEME 'CUZ I'M COOL LIKE DAT
TiredBUT YEAH, this is mostly because I haven't updated in like forever. xP I really want to pixel and stuff, but I can't since we had to take in my computer since it died. xD; We still have all my files, but my mom and I haven't really had the time to go and pick them up from the Computer Geek Squad place. XD;;;
But yeah, hopefully I'll get them back soon so I can get back to uploading. I would go back to oekaki art, but I don't have any to draw on anymore. DDD': [Does anyone know of a place I could join? xD;]
ANYWAYS, TO THE MEMEMOBILE, ROBIN!
[[Basics]]
- What is your cosplay alias?
I don't even know if I have one. o_O;; I think I just go by the character's name...? idk
- How many years have you cosplayed?
Since about grade seven? o: I really had no idea what it was before then. xD;;
- How did you get into cosplaying?
Mah BFF Fatty, I mean Taylor. 8D;;
- What was your first convention and how did it go?
Animethon... something. xD; I don't remember what number it was, but it was back in grade seven, so that was either 2004 or 2005? XD;;
- How many cons have you been to?
I so am not counting them all. xD;;
- How many cosplays have you done?
I've worn at least 10 I think, maybe more. I can list most of them but I'm sure there's a few I'm forgetting. XD;
[In case you're wondering are few are: Aeris, Olette, Nozomi, Junpei, Mitsuru, Teddie, Navi, Little Sister, and Black Jack. LOL, even Gerard Way once. >XD]
[[Your Cosplays]]
- What was your first cosplay and why did you choose it?
Aeris. xD; Taylor lent it to me because I didn't have any costumes of my own, as it was my first con. It was fun, except for the fact that the shoes I wore were like 2 sizes to small. XD;;
- What is your favorite cosplay you've done so far?
I have no idea, I can't pick. xD My Junpei one is definitely in the top five or whatever. Running around dressed like a guy is highly amusing, especially when people think you are until you talk. Then their mind is blown. >XDD
- What is your least favorite you've cosplayed?
Probably Olette. xD; It wasn't the greatest thing in the world, but it wasn't horrible. I still had a good time wearing it though. c:
- What cosplay is the most uncomfortable?
Either Black Jack, or any other guy cosplay. xD; Black Jack because that scar thingy across my face makes me want to scratch it but I can't or else I wreak it and the rest of my makeup probably, and guy cosplays in general because BINDING SUCKS ASS. @______x It always makes me feel a little sick for some reason. xD; Full stomach or no.
[[Process]]
- How do you research the cosplay before you make it?
Not really, I usually just pick my favorite character from whatever they're from. I usually have a few things in common with them so that makes it easier. >:3
- Do you sew your cosplays yourself?
PFFFTTHAHAHAHAA. Ohwait, you're serious? XD; Ha, no. But that's why I have Fatty~ 8D -cracks whip-
- If so, how did you learn to sew? If not, do you plan to learn?
I WISH I KNEEEEEEEEEEEW~ ;O; And even if I did, I'd probably use the skills more so for lolita. xD; I wouldn't want to make everything myself cause sewing machines scare me. I think I'd also maybe try to help out Tay a bit, cause she ends up making most of our groups costumes. XD;;
- Do you make your own props?
I don't think I've ever really needed a prop, except for the Adam needle for the Little Sister and those funny glasses from Persona 4. But I usually can find them, or I try to make them or get my friend's to. xD;
- If so, how did you learn to? If not, do you plan to learn?
I just bullshit it kind of? I make it now and think later. xD;; Like I'll say, 'Yeah sure, I can make it!' and then be like 'Durrrrhhh...' when I actually start. xD; But it usually turns out in the end. c: Like Taiku's Nero necklace. THAT THING IS BITCHIN'. >8D
- Do you style your own wigs?
No, but I know people who can. |D;; Ha, I'm so lazy. XD
- What other skills do you use to create your cosplays?
... My idoitness? xD: Idk
- What skill has been most useful for making your cosplay?
My universal face. XD;;
- What is the hardest thing when making a cosplay?
Probably all the little details. xD; I can get really picky about getting things right. Also, details can be very repetitive and time consuming. @__x I remember helping out Taylor when she made the Yasogami uniform coats. We did ALL that white stitching by hand. I'm so glad I came and helped, I couldn't imagine doing all that work all by myself. xD;;
- What was the biggest screw up you've had making a cosplay?
I don't think I've had one-- THAT'S A LIE. When I was cosplaying Teddie at the past Animethon, I forgot my contacts at home. XD; It was a big deal cause I can't really see anything without my glasses and I'm HORRIBLE at remembering to take them off for photos. [SORRY TAY, ILU? 8D;;;]
- How often do you injure yourself while making a cosplay?
Not very, but tons of times DURING a cosplay cause I'm quite clumsy sometimes. XD;
[[Budget]]
- Do you try to stay cheap or do you splurge on materials?
I bargain hunt kind of. xD; I first look through thrift stores for costumes pieces and I'm usually quite lucky, but if I can't find it, I usually just buy fabric and get my friend to make it for me. xD;
[[cos-PLAY]]
- Have you ever cosplayed with a partner or group?
YES, AND I LOVE IT. I never want to cosplay on my own. Cosplaying with a group or even in pairs is just way to much fun to pass up on. So many luls-worthy moments too, especially if you pop in and out of character with everyone. xD;
- Do you try to act in character?
HELL YES. XD Every Animethon we usually try to spend the whole day in character, but it's never really happened. We all get too excited and all that jazz. XD; But yeah, I find that being in character really helps make the cosplay. Sure it's cool when you see an awesome cosplayer, but amazing when you see them playing the part too. c:
- Have you ever done fanservice at a con? (Yaoi, yuri, etc)
I don't believe so. o___O; Though depending on what it was, I suppose I wouldn't really care if I did. XD
- How do you react to cosplayers dressed as character from the same anime/game/etc?
I FREAK. I basically run up to them in character. xD So much fun~
Though, I'm not fond of running into someone who's the same character as me. xD; Well, actually it depends. If it's one or two, you just go up and be like 'Hey! Who's this dashing fellow right here?' and stuff along the lines of that, all in character, because it's funny. XD But if there's like 20 I wouldn't feel original. D:
- Do you try to duplicate your character's expressions, walk, movements, etc?
Half the time I don't need too since I probably already do them myself, but yeah. It really helps to bring the costume life. c:
- When crossplaying, do you try to act as much like the gender as possible?
I don't need too. I apparently already do half the shit actual guys do. XD;;; I'm such a man. [Thank you Manly Mannerisms theard on cosplay.com for showing me that I'm a total man somtimes. xD;]
- What was your funniest experience of acting in character?
Ohdearlord, there are way to many to list off. xD; Every moment in character is NEVER a dull one. xD
- What was your worst experience acting in character?
I has none. Buwahahaha. >:3
[[Competition]]
- Do you compete in cosplay contests?
No. I don't know if I'd like to or not. xD; It might be fun but I'm afraid I might get nervous and stuff.
- Have you won anything?
Nope, 'cause I don't enter. xD; I think I might have once had we entered, but idk. xD
- Do you prefer skits or walk-ons?
Skits. xD; They're way more entertaining, and it's fun to see how different people bring different characters to life.
[[Community]]
- How many friends have you made because of cosplay?
Shitloads! xD Every Animethon I always make like several friends. It's awesome~
- Do you attend photo shoots and meet-ups outside of conventions?
Heck yes. >:3 They're so much fun~
- What is the funniest reaction you've gotten cosplaying from people outside of the community?
ONE TIME, I scared the crap out of 5 people getting off the bus. XD; My friends and I have to take about 3 buses to get to Animethon from my house, so one time when I was in my Junpei costume coming home, I was all like, 'SCREW THIS. I WANNA BE A GIRL AGAIN.' [And by this point, my goatee and side burns had rubbed off. Also, keep in mind with was at a highly populated bus station. xD;] So I whipped of my hat and my braids fell out, and several people getting off the bus next to us were like 'HOLY TRAP BAT MAN. O_______O' It was awesome.
- What was the worst?
The worst is just people avoiding us, but it's really not bad at all. It's freaking hilarious actually. xD;
[[Future]]
- How long do you think you'll be cosplaying for?
Till I'm too old to move, because even when I'm 80, I'll still be able to cosplay Sophie from Howl's Moving Castle. >XDDD
- Name a few cosplays you're planning to do next:
Fredrick from Eternal Sonata, Zidane from FF9, hopefully a Bizenghast cosplay or two, and several others. xD;
- What is your dream cosplay?
Shit Luke, shit. Like a lot. xD; A few of them are Dinah's Plague dress and the peacock outfits from Bizenghast, Teddie's bear suit [while being human Teddie on the inside 'cause that'd just be hilarious >XD], and maybe even Sarah from Fallout 3 and her awesome suit of armor thinger. >XD OH, and maybe even a couple outfits from Twilight Princess would be freaking sweet. Like that bad guy dude, with the weird ass helmet. xD [His name escapes me right now.]
There's more but I dun wanna list them. xD;
[[Misc]]
- What do you take into consideration when picking a character to cosplay?
How much I like them and how hard their outfit would be to make. And maybe even how much time I have to get it together.
- Is cosplay serious business for you?
Kind of yes. Personally, I can get really picky so I like to try and get all the details and such as close to exact as possible. xD;; [Sometimes I think I'm OCD when it comes to stuff that. xD;] But other than that, I try to keep it about having fun and such.
- What is your favorite thing about cosplay?
Wearing the sometimes ridiculous outfits, especially in public. xD And all the freaking hilarious jokes that come out of wearing them. Oh the memories~ Cx
- What is your least favorite?
Waiting for the day to wear my costume. XD
- What is it that makes you keep cosplaying?
The outfits and the memories that'll come out it. x3 And meeting new people/making friends too! 8D
- How would you like cosplaying to change in the future?
For people to loosen up? xD; I guess sometimes a few people can take it way to seriously? I have no idea. xD;
- How do you want to grow as a cosplayer?
Again, I have no idea. xD; Maybe gain some skills so that I can help out more in the process of making the costumes? idk
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Well, t-t-that's all folks
[I still like that Fallout ending better! XDDD]
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