Spring 2013 Anime Chart

Hello~

Long time no post! Just been settling into uni and coming to terms as to how to deal with all those essays and assignments. Our house is also being renovated at the moment so everything’s been a bit crazy. I guess not having any inspiration would be another reason. haha!

Well, this is the chart for Spring 2013! Gosh, I feel so weird saying that every season, since everything is reverse here in Australia. Despite the gradual change into autumn, the sun just continues to beam down and burn me just as intensely anyway so…yeh, wont be feeling the cold anytime soon.

Anyway! Enough about that, onto the chart…

Credits to neregate.com for their awesome lists every season

Now the one show that I was really looking forward to, KUROKO NO BASUKE S2, is not on here!!! Well, I’m guessing it’s still in its ‘incomplete’ stage. Nonetheless it’s still  pretty thorough list.

Spring’s usually the most exciting season for me because, for some reason, all the good series just seem to get released in spring! Or…maybe that just my opinion.

I haven’t actually looked at the list thoroughly yet since there are just so many! But going on art, plot and past experience:

–> Detective Conan Movie (always a winner)

–> Hanasaku Iroha Movie

–> Aku no Hana

–> Devil Survivor 2

–> Arata Kangatari

–> Aiura

–> Suisei no Gargantia

–> Uta Puri 2000%

–> Red Data Girl

As for the OVAs, that’ll have to be another day.

Hope you guys have a lot of shows you’re looking forward to as well!

Well then, good nighties~

Cosplayer Hotspot: REIKA

Jinguji Ren

Country: Japan

Gender: Female

Cosplay Profile: http://worldcosplay.net/member/87/

With the ability to make girls swoon with her handsome cosplays, Reika is my idol and whom I aspire to be as a future cosplayer. I started to read up on her when she was to be a guest at AFA 2012 and her cosplay of Jinguji Ren really impressed me. Now, as a hardcore fan I squeal, sigh and like every photo she releases on her profile. Reika does mostly male characters, her most recent one being Natsume Takashi from Natsume Yuujinchou.

Natsume Takashi

One thing that I like about her cosplays is her make-up. She doesn’t go overboard with the eye make-up which some cosplayers do. It sometimes results in a really girly guy and just looks like the cosplayer has put on make-up that suits their tastes rather than the image of the character. Of course there nothing wrong with that, just that preferably, I like cosplayers who try to look as much alike as the character. Reika’s incredible attention to detail in all of her costumes as well as her ability to capture the personality and attitude of the character is something which I admire as well. The way she styles her hair is a winner for me! Every time!

I first unknowingly came across her photo on Google Images when I was searching from Miketsukami Soushi (Inu x Boku SS) cosplays and I found a photo which I thought was the perfect portrayal of Miketsukami. From then on, I decided to use that image as a reference for the hair and make-up. Imagine the surprise when I found this photo on Reika’s profile! I was ecstatic to find the cosplayer which had won over my heart. With a photo count of 400 and ranked constantly in the top 5 on WorldCosplay, she is my greatest idol and mentor.

Miketsukami Soushi

On that note, I shall leave you guys to be blown away at the perfectionism by Reika for the next 10 mins.

Disclaimer: These photos are all taken from worldcosplay.net and all credits go to the photographers and those involved in the process of these shoots.

Winter Anime 2012/2013

Courtesy of neregate

The latest chart for this season’s anime. Honestly, living on the other side of the world really confuses the anime seasons.

From the looks of it, there are quite a few interesting series.

Some to consider:

- Savanna Game

- Ore no Kanojo to Osananajimi ga Shuraba Sugiru

- Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai NEXT

- Hetalia

- Chihayafuru

- Cuticle Detective Inaba

- Tamako Market (K-ON fangirl here)

- Amnesia

- KUROKO NO BASUKE SPECIAAAAL~

Though a few episodes in and I’m sure I’ll be dropping a few series. Haha!
So what will you guys be watching?

 

 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!! Welcome 2013~

I realize that the festive season has already passed and everyone has gone about their daily lives again, but I would still like to write this post to celebrate this special time of the year. After, all, it’s not everyday we get to kick back, party and chug down food like there’s no tomorrow.

For me, 2012 has certainly been a turning point in my young life commemorating the end of my high school days. (Thank G0d!) As much as people say ‘high school will be the best days you ever had’, I’ll never believe that until I’ve entered uni. For me, I’m extremely looking forward to it as it steers away from textbook rote learning and doesn’t encourage you to learn things just form the sake of marks. It’ll be a chance for me to pursue my passions, meet new people, be different and not be questioned for it. Not to mention the freedom!! XD Personally, I think ‘university will be days the best you ever had’.

With the high school chapter officially coming to a close, my array of passion from cosplay to kendo may finally be wholeheartedly pursued without the troubles of parents nagging you to do my maths or skipping training to fit a few more practice test into your schedule. I’ll actually be able to live my life which is exciting considering all the paths I’ll be able to choose from. After all, life isn’t a textbook.

Throughout the last 2 months of sweet freedom, fangirling has been at an all time high, with my phone bill, internet usage being taken to the next level. Exercise is becoming a distant dream while food become your new best friend. I have blown over approximately 10 anime series and movies, become a fan of 10 cosplayers on worldcosplay.net and spent almost $2000. It’s heaven and hell at the same time.

As much as I would’ve like to hole myself up in my room forever and drool over hot 2D boys, the real world and a thinning wallet calls for some heartbreaking sacrifices. Jobless and told that the hiring season isn’t until another month, it has become a standstill with me becoming a temporary NEET. The recent release of our high school marks testing our abilities to regurgitate textbooks drags me back to reality forcing me to consider what my career will be at the age of 18. Reality hurts. And they wonder why I love anime and cosplay so much…

Nevertheless, Happy New Year to everyone!! As my friend said:

May this year bring many opportunities your way, may all your efforts turn into great achievements and may all your troubles last as long as your New Year’s resolutions!~

あけましておめでとうございます！〜

FANGIRL MOMEEENT!!!

Cosplayer Hotspot: Kaname☆

Bookman Jr. just got that much hotter~

Now before I bombard all of you guys with the epic hotness and perfection of every character Kaname has played, I would just like to say that none of these photos belong to me! All credits go to those who took these lovely shots!

So I was browsing through the CosplayGen posts as usual when they mentioned two cosplayers that would be guest stars at the AFA2012 convention. I thought “well, I DO like cosplaying” so why not check it out and learn something from the experts? Hence, that is how my burst of interest in cosplay developed until all I could think about whilst walking into a store was “what could be useful to my cosplay here? Hmm…”

This article was most interesting as it gave me insight into the amount of effort people put into making a great cosplay. It was inspirational as it gave hope to a newbie like me that great cosplay does not take a decade to master. With the advantageous prospect of cosplay delving into aspects of better health and an insight into an assortment of handy new skills along with broader connections within the cosplay community, it has enticed me all the more to join! Thanks to this and a little extra research on the side, I realised that the cosplay community was much more larger than I could have ever imagined. There were people who had been cosplaying for over a decade and to think that all of those costumes were handmade! Wow!!!

Anyway, enough about cosplay. This post is meant to be about Kaname☆! Hence, I give you a teaser of just some of the awesome cosplays he has done throughout his career.

 

Note: Due to copyright, I am unable to put too many up. If you wish to further drown yourself Kaname☆ goodness, then check out his Facebook page here. Lots to drool about there~ ^^

Well then, see you guys next time!

Happy Cosplaying!

UPDAAATE!!

Want more to ogle at?? Then check out http://worldcosplay.net/member/knm0q0/. U WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!!! CLICK IT! NOOOOW!!

Cosplay: My beginning

Disclaimer: Not my Photo. Taken from DA artist AmaRobot

Cosplay: short for “costume play”.

It was at my first convention that I had ever witnessed cosplay. My initial thought was “AVOID AVOID AVOID”. I mean, seriously! What was wrong with these people? Do they think it’s cool to dress us as an anime character? Dude, that character does NOT look like that. Gosh, is that….a girl as…a guy?? O_O Well, weird as it was, I couldn’t deny the fact that the girls were pretty hot guys and the actual guys were pretty hot as well. The more conventions I went to, the deeper I delved into cosplay. The deeper I explored, the more I learnt about this amazing art. For me, I now see it as not just dressing up. It is a way to capture your favourite character, be someone different for a day and above all, to be able to have fun with the characters you love most. The process of just trying to get everything in order let alone making the costumes, doing the make-up and the wig is frustrating enough for me right now. With my first cosplay with my friend coming up, I’m about to learn a WHOLE set of skills. How do I work a sewing machine? What fabrics are best for these costumes? How do I do the make-up? What make-up tools do I need? Which ones do I use? How much is a wig? How do I style a wig?

My first project is already in motion and I shall be cross-dressing! So far, I’ve done the first step which is RESEARCH. Next I have to buy all the materials and find a fabric store which actually sells the kind of fabric and accessory bits I want. I’ll have to start practice my sewing skills as well. However, even BEFORE that…I think I need to get a job first. 3 holidays spanning over 1 month for an unemployed high school graduate is always financially heartbreaking. T-T Well don’t know how this will all turn out, but I think I’ll enjoy being a hot butler for a tsundere for the day Yep, I’ll be cosplaying Miketsukami Soushi and my more petite friend will be Ririchiyo! I hope it’ll turn out as I plan but then again, we all know that something will, most probably, go wrong along the way. Let’s hope we don’t end up with a zombie Ririchiyo!

I’ll keep you guys updated but I don’t think I’ll be working on it anytime soon.

If anyone’s got any tips in relation to buying wigs or styling, make-up, or any secret tips to creating a better cosplay please share in the comments below!

Happy Cosplaying!

Sneak peek for my next cosplay review:

Yes, he’s a real person

 

 

 

 

New Laptop = HD ANIME!!!

My most prized collection

Its been almost a month since my exams ended and I’ve already been on two holidays, departing on a third in 2 days! It’s been fun but quite tiring as well since I get motion sickness VERY easily which sucks. Ah well, maybe the more I travel, the more my body will be used to it.

And so, with a new computer congratulating the end of the high school phase, I have gone ALL OUT downloading. Originally, I had around 60 series on my hard drive. Now, it comes to a total of around 95 series, give or take a few folders which are sequels or anime movies. In other words, I have downloaded around 30 series of anime in a span of a week…..I’ve seriously gone nuts. I never thought an upgrade in technology could create such a drastic change in download rates. Half the time I’m so busy trying to work out what series to download since the torrents just speed through the download! A more modern laptop also means no more 480p anime!!!! Wooooot! Only an true otaku would understand how heart-wrenching it is to watch 480p anime. It’s just..so…p-painful! D:

However, there will be no more of that now; oh no! It’ll be beautiful clear graphics, brilliants sounds and a smooth transitions all the way~ It can even play 1080p stuff brilliantly! Oh, I can justt die happy now!

Very soon, I’ll try start writing reviews of all the anime series I blow over in the next few months before uni starts in March. However, I’ll be on holiday soon so I can’t promise any posts any time soon.

Well then, until the next time guys~