Late Edo, Japan. The time of the Shogunate. In the 1840s, pro-imperialistic political currents flourish in the shadows, plots about overthrowing the Shogun and giving power to the Emperor being heard in almost every back-alley tavern. Tensions rise among the clans loyal to each side, the stench[...]

So far, this was a bad year for me. I was ill, I was overwhelmed with my studies and work (still am), and so I found time and resources to create only two new costumes this year, up until the beginning of July.
The one I created for Japanizam 2016 was in hand with the con's theme, music[...]

Studio shots may not be the best replication of realism, but they allow me to bring myself into many fictive worlds, and underlay symbols that otherwise I probably couldn't. Many of my photos have hidden meanings behind them, which can be interpreted only if, well, you're familiar with the fra[...]

On this day, White Day is celebrated in Japan!! It somewhat reciprocates Valentine's day, on 14. February, girls usually give "courtesy chocolate" and "chocolate of love" to boys, while one month later, boys are supposed to return the favor. Common gifts include white candy, chocolate, marshmal[...]

As I might have mentioned previously, I myself feel a lot more comfortable cosplaying boys then girls. Unless, of course, female characters speak to me on an emotional and ideological basis, in which case it's super simple and super enjoyable to talk them through to people. For guys, on the oth[...]

Now that I received photos from my Gakupo Kamui photoshoot, I became sort of sentimental so I felt like writing a few words about this cosplay of mine.

For those who don't know what Gakupo or Vocaloid are, here's a brief explanation.
Vocaloid is a Japanese software which p[...]