Final Fantasy XII: Larsa Ferrinas Solidor and Vayne Carudas Solidor

Humes Larsa Ferrinas Solidor and Vayne Carudas Solidor are the fourth and third sons of Emperor Gramis of Archadia. They are 12 and 27 years of age respectively.  While Larsa remains pure and free form the stain of politics and war, Vayne is the Hume Council of the Archadian-occupied Dalmasca and Commandant of the Archadian Empire’s Western Armada. Larsa is idealistic and believes that the strife within Ivalice can be quelled without war, but Vayne is willing to use any means necessary to maintain order and retain power.

It’s a little sad that they are so different when they care for one another as brothers. Thanks to Machika for sending this in!

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Dead or Alive: Ayane 04

Along with her burning hatred over Raidou, the man who ruined her life by creating it in the first place, Ayane envies her half-sister, Kasumi, for being treated like a princess while Ayane was treated like dirt. Ayane then honed her skills to unbelievable heights in her attempt to make others see she is more than the “demon child” they make of her. Her former master’s death makes her the strongest ninja of the Hajin Mon, the dark side of the Mugen Tenshin clan.

Beautiful cosplay, and at such a great location too! I love how perfect the butterfly is sewn unto her kimono! Thanks to Leila for sending this in!

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Nabari no Ou: Yoite 02

WARNING: This article contains spoiler, please read at your own risk!

Named “Sora”, Yoite lived a hard life which was the reason why he so desperately wanted to be erased from the world. Although referred to as male in the series, Yoite was born intersexed and lived his life unsure of who he really was. His mother died giving birth to him, and his parents considered him to be a death god because of it. He was confined the the basement most of his life, and his half-brother Tsukasa Kodo was forbidden to approach him. At the age of 14, his family decided to kill, slitting his throat and unsuccessfully attempting to force Tsukasa to do the same. He miraculously survived, and ran away from the house with the goal to be erased from existence in his heart.

His story makes me sad. To be forgotten once you die seems like a harsh ending, even for someone like Yoite. Beautiful cosplay by Rosiael and photography by Panda Rosi! Thanks to Zeeba for suggesting this!

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Katekyo Hitman Reborn!: Rokudo Mukuro, Chrome Dokuro, Hibari Kyoya, and Dino Chiavarone

When the Varia, Vongola Assassin squad claimed the right for their boss Xanxus to be the true Vongola heir, they started a competition with Sawada Tsunayoshi in order to decide. To defeat the Varia, Reborn recruited  most of Tsuna’s schoolmates to become the Vongola guardians, including Hibari Kyoya, the deadly head prefect. They were later joined by Lambo and Chrome Dokuro, a girl who has a mental and physical link with the criminal, Rokudo Mokuro.

It’s pretty awesome to have cast mates when you cosplay at a huge convention like Japan’s Winter Comiket 2010. Thanks to Neil for sending this in!

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Touhou Project: Hakurei Reimu 05

Did you know that two or more "Reimu"s may exist in the Touhou Universe?

Apparently, there are circumstantial evidences suggesting that the Reimu from the PC-98 games may have been the ancestor of the Reimu from the Windows games. Despite Kazami Yuuka and Alice Margatroid “knowing” Reimu, they seem to compare instead of recalling a memory. Also, a different looking Reimu engaged Yakumo Yukari in battle after setting up the border in the Touhou Kinema-Kan animations, along with the fact that Reimu’s family may have also known Yukari for a long time.

It’s unlikely, but a trivia like this is always fun to read! I don’t know Touhou enough to know where this outfit is from, and are those other Touhou characters in the background? Thanks again to 4chanatic for sending this in!

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Vampire Knight: Yuki Cross and Kuran Kaname 02

With the knowledge of her childhood friend, Kiryuu Zero becoming a vampire, Yuki Cross decided that she would allow him to drink her blood in order to keep him from falling into a Level E. Little did she know that the very same night, she would run into Kuran Kaname, the vampire who saved her when she was only 5-years-old. Although Yuki tried to hide Zero’s fang marks, it was later revealed by Kaname’s conversation with Yagari Toga that Kaname did know what had happened, but he did not push Yuki to tell him so because he was afraid that he would lose her.

Beautiful cosplay by Filipino cosplayers Amma and Circles Won’t Break! And while you check out their galleries, make sure you also check out Z3ll’s awesome work as a photographer! Thanks for allowing me to feature this!

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Vampire Knight: Kuran Kaname and Yuki Cross

One fateful night in Cross Academy, Yuki found Zero in the corridor, where he lost control and bit her, revealing that he had been turned into a vampire. Kaname, who happened to be meeting with Kaien at the time, was alarmed at the scent of Yuki’s blood and hurried to the scene. Furious with what had occurred, he approached Zero, but when Yuki tried to come between them, she collapsed. In a cruel manner, Kaname told Zero that he had sucked so much blood from Yuki that she could barely stand, before carrying her away to tend her bite marks.

It’s either that, or this is the scene after Kaname asked Yuki to be his lover, and their first lunch together ended with her collapsing from the hallucinations of her lost memories. Wonderful cosplay by Gust James and Satiko-hime, nonetheless!

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Kira Kira Pop Princess: Gaby

If this is a Vocaloid of an UTAUloid character- I can’t keep up with these cosplayers and their character choices! As you can see, we are almost up to 100 Unknowns, but more than 70% have been identified thanks to you, my readers!

Better still, with more that 1000 cosplay features on Cosplay Holic, we have been able to link 30% of what would have been lost photos back to their respective owners! I never would have imagined this was possible and the cosplayers are very happy to have been identified and credited!

Thank you, dear readers, for all your support! I will keep doing my best in keeping this site alive and kicking!

EDIT: Thanks to Hamtarofan01 for letting me know this is Gaby from the game "Kira Kira Pop Princess"!

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Hellsing: Seras Victoria

Originally a police officer, Seras Victoria and her squad were sent to the village of Cheddar. The said village had been taken control by a vampire disguised as a priest and turned its inhabitants into ghouls. Seras was unfortunately taken hostage and later used as a shield from Alucard, who gave her a “choice” after he shot her to kill the vampire: to die as a human or to live as a vampire.

Beautiful cosplay! It appears she’s cosplaying the manga and OVA version of Seras, right? Thanks to Bella for sending this in!

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Gyakuten Saiban 3: Godot 02

Warning: This article contains spoilers. Please read at your own risk!

As Godot swore revenge against Naruhodo Ryuichi (Phoenix Wright) for failing to protect the sisters Ayasato Chihiro (Mia Fey) and Mayoi (Maya), he is revealed to be a former defense attorney named Kaminogi Soryu (Diego Armando) who worked with Ryuichi’s mentor, Chihiro. Godot was poisoned by Miyanagi Chinami (Dahlia Hawthorne) which placed him in a coma for five years. The poisoning did not take his life, but his eyesight was badly affected. He is only able to see if he wears the red electronic visor he is well-known for.

I think I see tears in this baby’s eyes! I hope it’s not because he’s uncomfortable in his cosplay attire! Thanks again to Lily for sending this in!

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Naruto: Sasori

A former ninja of Sunagakure, “Sayori of the Red Sand” became an orphan in the hands of Hatake Sakumo, leaving him to his grandmother Chiyo’s care. Chiyo taught him the art of puppetry, a skill Sasori refined to fit his needs over the years. It is said that Sasori left Sunagakure and joined the Akatsuki because he lacked the love only parents can give.

His story makes me a little sad, but this cosplay is pretty cool nonetheless! Thanks to Czerina for sending this!

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Vocaloid 2: Kagamine Rin 12

Kei, the illustrator for the Kagamine, was given the concept Crypton intended: their approximate ages, an image of mirror, and an image of androids. No other directions were given as Kei had already illustrated Miku before. Rin was the first one to be illustrated and Len was made to match her, just as Crypton instructed. Their legs were also designed to mimic speakers.

Another cute Rin cosplayer from Japan’s Winter Comiket 2010! I wish she had a Len with her! Thanks again to Fumiki for sending this in!

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Pokemon: Takeshi, Kasumi, Satoshi, and Okido Shigeru

A trainer from the Kanto Region, Satoshi (Ash Ketchum) started his Pokemon trainer days with Pikachu as his starter Pokemon. Satoshi and his childhood rival, Okido Shigeru (Gary Oak) race to become the Pokemon League Champion as well as becoming one of the best Pokemon Trainers in the world.

Incidentally, Satoshi accidentally destroys Kasumi’s (Misty’s) bike, and she begins following him to get her bike back. The two eventually became friends, and Kasumi helps him out in training for his battle against Pewter Gym Leader, Takeshi (Brock).

This is so many levels of awesome that I don’t even know where to begin! First found on Kurage-chan's Tumblr!

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Odin Sphere: Velvet

The fifth story known as “Fate” tells the story of Princess Velvet, one of the two uncursed survivors of the ruined kingdom of Valentine, which was destroyed by an incident with the Crystallization Cauldron. She wields a Psypher chain which has crystal weights on each end. She is later revealed to be the illegitimate daughter of Valentine’s mother and Odin, making her Gwendolyn’s half-sister.

Awesome cosplay by Himeno Shirayuki! Lovely cloth patterns and photography on this one. I like the angle too! First found on +ophanium!

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Kanon: Tsukimiya Ayu 02

Warning: This article contains spoilers! Please read at your own risk!

Seven years before the story of Kanon begins, Tsukimiya Ayu fell from a tree on Aizawa Yuichi’s last day in town. He initially thought that she passed away, but Minase Akiko revealed that Ayu was alive and had been in a coma for the last seven years. Yuichi had been meeting an astral projection of Ayu without either of them knowing so.

Beautiful cosplay photography by Hexlord! I really loved this anime, although I wasn’t able to finish the 2nd season. Perhaps it’s time I watch this series again; I miss hearing Ayu’s “ugu”!

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