I can't feel my legs

...that was the feeling I had over last weekend due to Animania.

It all started on day 1, Friday, which was Jrocker Gackt costume day. I head off to Mi So's home as she'll be doing my make up, but when I get there, I'm outside ringing her cell. She doesn't pick up. I'm a bit scared knowing that families are conservative and when a stranger boy who dresses up Jrock that they've never met knocks on the door, the father or mother would be scared.

After waiting 10 mins and continuing to ring without success, I finally make the journey up to the door.

*ding dong*

My chest tightens.

Then I hear Mi So's voice, she runs to the door and greets me. I let out a sigh of relief. *phew*

1 hr later and I look smashing.

My thighs look HUGE!

Bad ass Jrock pose

Yes, those are guys in skirts/dresses/feminine wear. XD

Sexy beasts

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Day 2

Saturday was even more hectic as it was a full day of craziness and we had a Death Note group happening. Once again I was Yagami Light, Mi So was Misa Misa and Tarou was L.

We made the effort to go to Kinokuniya and surprise all the patrons as we cosplayed in our outfits. There were lots of looks and attention and even inquiries on if we were international students. >_<

Misa and L actively looking for the Death Note manga section.

Misa being herself. ^_^ How adorable.

L thinking he figured out Light...

Me at Kinokuniya

Death Note

The night ended, not surprisingly with karaoke at K.

Miso and Patrick

Miso and Ed

Sean

Lyrics to Perhaps Love, song from Goong, that Miso sang, OMG I LOVE YOU!!

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Day 3

Sunday was just as fun but by this time I was exhausted and didn't take as many photos of myself.

I turned up as Rukawa Kaede/Sakuragi Hanamichi from the manga/anime Slam Dunk!

This was the only decent pic of me in my costume, I covered my face cos I was dead tired that night, oh and of course, the night ended with karaoke again.

HEHEHE. Love it!!

Rukawa/Sakuragi!

Yes, that's Patrick in a lolita dress. hehe

Lana cosplayed as Yuna in her wedding dress with Miso.

Himiko (the doll's name) drinking Iced coffee at Ichiban Boshi.

Delicious cheese ramen from Ichiban Boshi.

Sean and Vivienne so cute with the dolls.

Me with a lolita head dress, a photo which I didn't know was taken. -_-

Eiki singing Kimi ga Sukida to Sakebitai from Slam Dunk!

Miso and Sean rockin' it

Misa and Gina acting as Jpoppers

The night is over...

Overall it was a great weekend, caught up with friends and met new people. Was a total blast and can't wait for next year.

Glad its over in a way cos I had my photo taken waaaayyy too many times. My eyes were so Chinky tiny. ^^* Plus the random cosplayers/attendees to the event pestered me about looking like a Japanese host from Osaka, Yul from Goong, Rain (Silly Anna and Warren), Hankyung from Super Junior, or any random Korean/Japanese idol. Gah!!

Song of the moment: Perhaps Love - J & Howl

Animania

Yup, it's around that time of the year again, for Animania!

Animania, much like SMASH, is an event for the masses to share in their interests of Japanese culture, namely manga and anime.

For me, it's an excuse dress up in various costumes for fun, and also to catch up with old friends, whilst making new ones. XD

Luckily, the venue is at the Sydney Town Hall. The big, oldish looking building, across the street from QVB and next to Town Hall train station. This is much more easily accessible than SMASH, which was held at UNSW. Plus food will be more accessible at this venue. Yehey!!!

Food is very important to me. :p

I'll be cosplaying again, but this time, I'm making the effort to attend as a different character on all 3 days.

Rukawa Kaede from Slam Dunk!

I kinda prefer Sakuragi Hanamichi, because he has more character than Rukawa, but I'm told I look more like Rukawa, and play like him too, plus Sakuragi has red hair, I can't do red hair. >_<>

Yagami Light from Death Note

Pretty much going to be the same costume I wore at SMASH. It's Light-kun's outfit which he wore at the funeral.

Great thing is, is that we're doing a Death Note cosplay group. I will be Light, Tarou will be L (and handcuffed to me, hehe), and Miso and/or Sharyn will be Misa-Misa.

Kawaii!!

Now if only we had someone to do a Ryuk or Rem. Hhmmmmz, any takers??

Gackt

I wanted to go as a Jrocker, and was advised that I would most successfully pull off Gackt's look. Not this exact look in particular, but I recently purchased a similar jacket as he does in this pic. I certainly won't wear the vampire coat he has, or bleach my hair blond, however, I will be getting my ears pierced to wear crucifix earrings on them.

Waaahhhh!!

I'm sacrificing my ears with pain just to pull this cosplay look off. Isn't that dedication? *sigh*

Sharyn, has had some experience with Jrock make up and she'll be doing mine. :p With the aid of Miso I believe. Oh dear, I hope they won't make me look too feminine.

Tarou will be Ryutarou (Plastic Tree), and Miso will be dressed up as Nana.

But girls, we'll need to meet up and do a practice run ASAP.

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So if you're interested in Japanese culture, manga and anime, or me (?), please feel free to come down on the last weekend of September, 28th-30th, at Sydney Town Hall and enjoy the festivities.

Say hi if you see me. XD

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Song of the moment: Sekai ga Owaru Made Wa - Slam Dunk OST