Monthly Archives: October 2009

Cosplay #4 ~ the prince

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Mana (MDM) by FallenAngel1973

Mana (MDM) by FallenAngel1973

Mana-sama, formerly of Malice Mizer, and currently leader and guitarist of “solo” project Moi Dix Mois, mentor to Lolita-rock rising star Kanon Wakeshima, founder of Elegant Gothic Lolita fashion label Moi Meme Moitie, and prince of gothic Visual Kei, is hailed as one of the most difficult cosplays to get right. You really have to have the natural physiology for it– a certain facial structure that makeup can’t alter. This Elegant Gothic Aristocrat version, done with roots in the MDM era, is pretty much spot-on. Check out FallenAngel1973′s page to see more Mana cosplays, as incredible as this one.

acce_main~Sources and Tutorials that may or may not help you achieve the perfect Mana Cosplay~

xxfullmoonxx’s makeup tutorial for a Gothic Lolita Bible-inspired Mana

Mana Wannabe’s Versailles-era inspired Mana makeup tutorial

and a few videos that may help you get the signature lips and hair down pat….

And remember…personality….is everything:

Cosplay #2 ~ girugamesh

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girugamesh_cosplay_by_AngelAzuraI honestly don’t know enough Jrock fans to cosplay a duet, let alone an entire band lineup. ’nuff said. girugamesh lineup, as cosplayed by AngelAzura et all.

8163Cosplay by AngelAzura… also check out her artwork. She’s done an amazing portrait of Sakurai Atsushi from BUCK-TICK.

Cosplay #1~ Reita

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Reita_Cosplay_I_by_Kei_DynamiteReita, illustrious bass-player of the GazettE, as cosplayed by Kei_Dynamite. Not only has kei_dynamite totally captured Reita, the quality and lighting of the photograph is completely typical of the Gazette. Photograph of the real Reita below:

Reita

Although I can’t help you find the leather jacket, here is a video that will help you get the (longer version) hair and basic makeup. The divine help me, it looks so simple.

Credits: visit Kei_Dynamite’s deviantart page

Video by Eme-Raude, visit her youtube page for more excellent Visual Kei makeup and hair tutorials