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Getting a Cosplay Wig Styled Can Be Easy to Do

August 17, 2010 - 6:48 am 1 Comment

A great part of a cosplay wig is that it can be styled in a variety of ways. There are many things that can be done with a cosplay wig but it will help for a person to use the right steps when getting a wig styled for some kind of purpose.

A wig can be trimmed with traditional cutting materials. If these materials are going to be used they should work in that the wig will need to be pinned down. Horizontal cuts will be recommended for this purpose. This is because a horizontal cut will make the hair look even and proper. A vertical cut will made it look unusual and uneven.

A spike can be added to a cosplay wig. A spike can be used by using hair glue or some type of freezing spray to get the wig styled. This is useful in that these materials can work to make it so a spike on the wig can be easier to handle. A spike can be easily created when it works through the tips of one’s hair.

It can be easy to get a ponytail created on a cosplay wig as well. It can be formed in practically the same way as that of a ponytail on a regular head of hair. However, it is best to take a look at the ability to keep the ponytail fastened. A hairpin or other fastening material that will not create a great deal of pressure on the hairs of the wig should be used to make the ponytail stick.

Even special unusual looking cosplay wigs can be styled. This can work in that the wig can be styled with a foam base. The wig can be placed flat on a foam base and then styled to work with a proper shape that the cosplay wig is going to work with. This can help to ensure that the wig is going to be easier to handle no matter how unusual the wig is going to look when it is finished.

A cosplay wig can be great when the right styling is used. The styling should work to where it will be easier for a proper wig to look its best. Using these considerations for styling a person will work to make sure that a person is going to work with the best looking outfit for a cosplay event.

How to Get Ready for a Cosplay Game?

July 20, 2010 - 5:24 am No Comments

Halloween gives you the opportunity to get a costume play only once a year. However, if you are a follower of cosplay and love to get out on the street with fellow cosplayers to enjoy your holidays then dressing all up as your favorite anime or manga character would be really a good thing to do, and unlike Halloween, cosplay games can be enjoyed all round the year.

Many people dress up as their favorite characters and head out on a beach or a private show to portray an entire game of anime. Like a themed party, there have been instances where people are advised to dress up as any character of a particular manga series.

So if you are one of the attendees at the party then you should create an image in your mind about the character that will perfectly look good on you. You should have in mind the character specifications such as personality, dress and body type, height, moral ethics and also last but not the least the body language. In cosplay you not only imitate the costumes but the entire character and hence you have to keep all this in mind before zeroing down on a character you wish to imitate.

How to Get a Cosplay Sword Ready

May 24, 2010 - 3:59 am 4 Comments

A good cosplay sword is something that you can make on your own. Here is a simple process to use with regards to getting a sword ready for your cosplay costume.

You should first consider the sword that you are working with. It will help to take a look at how the size of the sword is proportionate to the body of the character that is using it. This should be used as a guide for helping you to figure out how many physical materials will have to be used for your costume.

After you figure out what sword you will be making you can begin. You should look to get a durable type of material ready for your base. A good piece of foam board or cardboard should be used. You can easily cut this material with a sharp knife.

After this is done you should take a look at the coverage materials that will be used for your sword. A good amount of aluminum foil can work as a cover for the fake blade. This is provided that you make sure that the foil is completely flat and does not have any creases in it.

It will help to look into the handle. You should look to get a durable glue or tape material to work between your handle and your fake blade. This comes from how the handle can feature a width or shape that is different from what your blade will be using. One tip to use at this point is to consider getting a large circular area ready between the handle and the blade ends. A hole that will be used on the inside of this area can be used.

You should look into one of two things for your handle cover. Either a ribbon or a piece of foil can be used over the handle. The material should be of the same color as what is used on the sword that you are copying.

After you get the entire sword built up you should look to see that it works with all of its details. A good sword will feature details like marks, etchings and fake gems. These are things that can easily get a sword to look just like what your character is going to be using.

This is a simple procedure that can be used for you to get your cosplay sword set up. This can be used to help with making your costume look great.

Female Seiyuu in the Anime World

May 19, 2010 - 3:24 am No Comments

Seiyuu’s are always acknowledged and acclaimed for their contribution in the amine world of Japan. There have been the growth of many seiyuu’s in Japan and many of them have been able to get their name on the top list and have a bunch of fans following them. There have been many female voices which have been admired by the audiences. Some of them include; Koshimizu Ami, Tomatsu Haruka, Kugimiya Rie, Hirano Aya, etc.

Though there are followers of many of them, the best one among the lot, undoubtedly would be Koshimizu Ami. Born on February 15th 1986, she was raised up in Kokubunji, Tokyo Perfecture in Japan and is presently working with Production Baobab (Jun Fukuyama is also associated with the same). She was previously working for Gekidan Wakakusa. While her works there, she was backed by the senior member Mayumi to pursue a hard hitting and acknowledging career of a seiyuu. Initially hesitant but later confident, Koshimizu Ami, started her career by her debut in the TV amine Ahita no Nadja. Her personality is that of a happy go lucky person and she is always admired and liked by the fellow colleagues. She doesn’t hesitate to ask for advice when she cannot understand and relate to particular words because of her weakness in English and kanji.

She has a really tall stature compared to the Japanese women (5 feet 6 inches), and because of her height her school friends often though that she would come up in the career of modeling. However, that thought never materialized but she still works as leading and supporting roles in many of the commercials. Apart from that she has been co-hosting the Comchat Countdown radio series with Takahiro.

She has bagged the award of the best actress in a supporting role for the role of Kallen Stadtfeld in the Jun Fukuyama starrer Code Geass- Lelouch of Rebellion. In the year 2006 she had more than 10 TV amines in which she took part and some of them were for the leading roles as well.

Her career graph has notices a huge upscale ever since she has started as a seiyuu. From DVD’s to commercials to Game amines she has been there and done that all. She has always been liked for her bubbly nature and the ever helping hand that she offers in times of need to her friends and colleagues.

Must Know Cosplay Information

May 17, 2010 - 3:43 am No Comments

Cosplay is a world famous culture and performing art which originated in Japan and has gained popularity in Indonesia, Malaysia, China, United States and many other parts of the world. This moniker was coined from the two words costume and play. Since it is a performance art, costumes play an invincible role. As the name Cosplay implies, here actors dress up exactly like the character or theme they portray on stage. Cosplay artists mostly replicate mythological, fiction series characters from movies, book series or games and cartoon characters.

Cosplay is gaining momentum and many budding artists are trying to launch a career by attending various Cosplay competitions which are conducted in anime conventions. The Madman National Cosplay Competition which happens in Australia every year is one such place where aspiring cosplayers convene to participate by acting in their own plays wearing the perfect costume and accessories to portray their character. Originality, attention to detail and creativity are three basic parameters which Cosplay artists should always keep in mind. The contestants will be evaluated both by the judges and by the fans and winners become very successful and famous. Cosplay generates lots of business opportunities in various forms. Cosmode and Dengeki Layers are very popular Cosplay magazines in Japan. MTV airs some episodes dedicated to the art of Cosplay in the series True Life. Cosplay costumes, accessories and make up are manufactured and sold.

Some renowned cosplayers are Li or Pimlink as we all know who lived as Zelda from ‘The Legend of Zelda’ series and C. J. Collins has earned millions of fans for his role of Refka of the Final Fantasy series. The popularly elected Taiwanese President Lee Teng Hui dressed as Heihachi Edajima from the series Sakigake. A Japanese entrepreneur who was scheduled to be the fourth private space tourist wished to dress as Char Aznable Gundam. The Canadian talk show ‘Ed’s Night Party’s’ Liana Kerzner is well known for her sexy Cosplay costumes and attends many anime conventions in North America.

Cosplay is not simply following your idol character in features, dressing and accessories but it also involves performing like the character and replicating their actions. This means you cannot just choose any theme or idea and base your Cosplay act on it, but need to know the intricacies of the character. Do you think you have it in you to become a cosplayer? Explore your interests and start getting dressed!!!

How to Maintain Cosplay Costumes

May 14, 2010 - 6:38 am 3 Comments

Cosplay costumes are unique, complex, and they make a statement. They are also expensive to buy and to make. That is why you want to maintain them to the best of your ability so that you can get the most wear out of them.

But being that cosplay costumes are so complicated in design and can have various types of fabric. You can have as many as three or four different fabrics making up your costume, which can make maintaining the cosplay costume rather complicated.

Washing the fabric


You must pay close attention to the fabric. Different types of fabric have different types of maintenance. For instance, a cosplay costume may consist of silk. If this is the case, you always want to wash it with a mild detergent. However, machine washing can be too rough, so you want to hand wash your costume. This is ideal when your cosplay costume is made of different types of fabric. When the costume consists of both silk and cotton, the cotton will still clean up if washed by hand in a mild detergent.

And believe it or not, other materials such as satin may be present on the costume as well. Being that satin can be made of different types of fibers, you’ll need to be careful. Satin can be made of polyester or of silk. You’ll need to know which your costume is made of because, if you have a costume made of cotton and satin, you may be able to machine wash it if made of polyester satin. If made of a silk satin, you will need to gently wash your cosplay costume by hand.

Some individuals are more comfortable with washing their cosplay costume by hand regardless of what it is made out of. The washing machine can be rather rough on clothing and shorten its life.

Simple maintenance


You don’t always have to wash your cosplay costume. You can simply spot clean it with a wet cloth if there are spots that can be easily removed.

When storing your costume, store it in a garment bag and away from areas that may encounter moisture. You don’t want your costume to become moldy or smell musty. If there is any indication that the area may not be favorable, hang the garment bag on the back of a door or another open area so that it does not obtain strange smells.

If you must, you can have your cosplay costume dry cleaned on a schedule. You can have it cleaned every 3 or 6 months, depending on how often you wear it and if it becomes accidentally soiled during an event.

Maintaining your cosplay costume doesn’t have to be difficult. Maintenance has to do more with careful handling and ensuring that it does not become soiled. Where you store your costume also has a lot to do with how well you care for your costume. When you store it in the right place and clean it accordingly, you can get the most out of your costume.

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