♥ 麗華 REIKA

Ryeain :
'When I first found out about her was her cosplay of Snow from FFXIII.
It was the best snow cosplay I've seen.. seriously.
yeap.. that's how I get my way to her gallery and again..
I got attracted by her stunning cosplay series of Hijikata Toshizo from Hakuouki.
What I really like about her cosplay, is the details of the costume itself..
just take a look at her Cid Rains, Harukanaru Toki no Naka de and others.
and one more thing I like about her cosplay gallery is that every photos is taken with
the correct mood, lightning, angle and background.. Kudos to the photograhper as well.
Please do really take a look at her gallery, maybe you'll be amazed just like me ! ^^

✩✩ INTERVIEW SECTION ✩✩

Ryea: What is COSPLAY to you?
R: Expression of one's love


Ryea:When do you first started to cosplay?
R: I started cosplay at the age of 16.


Ryea: How many characters have you cosplayed so far ?
R: 100 or more


Ryea: Which is your favorite character that you've cosplayed?
R: 薄桜鬼：Hijikata Toshizou


Ryea: Which is your first character?
R: Shinsengumi (Rurounikensin)


Ryea: Which characters is in your future cosplay list?
R: Inazuma Irebun


Ryea: Do you make your own costume & props ?
R: I make my own costume.


Ryea: What is your favorite part when cosplay?
R: Silhouette of clothes


Ryea: Any good/funny/memorable experience when you cosplay?
R:When I'm cosplaying one of the game character, I actually met the voice actor of the character.


Ryea: Do you salute/idolize any cosplayer? Who?
R: Not in specially. Anyone.


Ryea: Any tips or words to share?
R: Costume play is a wonderful hobby.
I hope for the thing that everyone enjoys and has fun with cosplay.


and 3 random questions :

1) How many wigs do you have?
R: 12

2) What is your favorite colour?
R: Purple

3) How tall are you ?
R: 163cm


Ryea: And lastly, what do you think about Let's Cosplay~?
R: I like it very much.

♥ 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]

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.