Touhou Project: Kirisame Marisa 03

Known to be a hard worker, Marisa is trying to catch up to Reimu with her secret training and magic development. This makes her a good contrast to other humans appearing in the series because most of them either have natural born talent like Reimu, or strong abilities like Sakuya. So she is sometimes referred as the "most human-ish human" in Touhou Project.

Cute cosplayer! It looks like she's in a convention hall. I wonder which one? Thanks again to Fumiki for sending this in!

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Inuyasha: Sesshoumaru 06

When Kohaku and Rin were taken to the underworld by a hellhound, Sesshomaru pursued them but Rin unfortunately stopped breathing during her captivity. Furious, Sesshomaru killed the Underworld Master in an attempt to save her, but was still unable to revive her. Realizing the pain of losing someone important, Tenseiga reacted to his compassion and purified the underworld, bringing them back to the world of the living.

This is Stein, a male cosplayer from the Philippines who makes a wonderful Sesshoumaru. I'm actually glad a guy cosplayed him this time, because he is also one of my most favorite characters. The photo was taken by ~eLLeDejaVu during the 888 Chinatown Square's "Pearl of the Orient" Convention in Bacolod City, Philippines. Thanks again for allowing me to feature this, Stein! We're looking forward to more cosplays from you!

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K-On!: Akiyama Mio 04

Akiyama Mio cited that she chose bass since it is not the center of attention in the band, unlike the guitarist. Similarly, she is the second vocalist of the band, but she tries to avoid taking the lead vocal if possible, generally singing if Hirasawa Yui is unable to. Mio is more technical when it comes to music, and Yui often comes to her when she is in need of more guitar tutorials.

This is Minatsuki Naru, a Japanese cosplayer from Ibaraki Prefecture. It looks like she's using her real hair for this cosplay, which makes this extra special for me. Thanks to Millia for sending this and adding some information about the cosplayer!

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Fate/Stay Night: Tohsaka Rin 03

Tohsaka Rin specializes in the transformation of energy, which include the storage of Mana in objects. Her preferred objects for mana storage are jewels which she regularly charges to bypass her body's natural energy limitations. Rin can detonate her jewels like well-timed bombs upon contact with her target, resulting in a release of energy equivalent to an attack rank of "A".

Cute cosplay by Japanese cosplayer, Minato Misa! I think looking good in a convention can be very difficult, especially when you're cosplaying famous characters. Thanks to Jeannie for sending this in!

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THE iDOLM@STER: Otonashi Kotori

While Kotori only appears at the end of the actual Idolmaster game, this quiet office clerk of 765 Production is actually a recurring character within the Drama CDs. She is said to be a little older than Azusa, which makes her somewhere in her twenties. Despite not being an idol herself, Kotori loves to sing, which is ironic considering her last name literally means "soundless".

Another awesome cosplay from Japan Comiket 79! I actually thought she was Suzumiya Haruhi at first, but I saw her name tag " " which reads "Kotori" in Japanese.

I guess those Japanese self-study lessons are paying off. Thanks to Janet for sending this in!

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K-On!: Hirasawa Yui 07

Although she didn't have any musical experience at the beginning of the series, Hirasawa Yui has absolute pitch, the ability to identify or re-create a given musical note without an external reference. She can tune her guitar perfectly without a tuner, which impressed Azusa as she has been playing the guitar much longer than Yui has. She has a younger sister named Ui, who actually acts as Yui's older sister, taking care of her and keeping her in line.

Cute cosplay by Misaki! It makes me wonder if she can also play that guitar like the character she's cosplaying as. Thanks again to Millia for sending this and to MPzero for the awesome photography!

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Bleach: Kyoraku Shunsui and Yadomaru Lisa

Approximately 110 years before the series began, Lisa was the Lieutenant of the 8th Division then under Captain Shunsui Kyoraku. She was known to engage in reading to the youngest female member of the 8th Division, Ise Nanao, during the first day of each month. Although she seems detached and secretive, Lisa does have a playful side similar to Kyoraku's, as the two often shared mutual advances toward each other.

Another beautiful piece by Filipina cosplayer, Juliann Ysabel! I just wonder who the cosplayer behind Shunsui is. Thanks again for allowing me to feature this! And please visit Ysabel's Facebook Page for more photos!

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