Metal Gear Cosplay

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Metal Gear is a series of stealth video games created by Kojima Hideo which are developed and published by Konami. The player takes control of a special forces operative Solid Snake, assigned to find the titular superweapon "Metal Gear", said to be a bipedal walking tank with the ability to launch nuclear weapons. Several sequels have been released for multiple consoles to this day, with the first game released in 1987 for the MSX2.

I’m not sure who this guy is, but I definitely know that “!” when I see it. Can anyone tell me who he is and from which Metal Gear series he first appeared in? That would be great! Thanks to Mike for sending this in!

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Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: Ryugu Rena 03

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Rena’s real name is actually “Reina”, a name she used before she moved from Hinamizawa to Ibaraki with her parents one year prior to the events of Higurashi no Naku Koro ni. She discovered that her mother having an affair, triggering the Hinamizawa syndrome, which caused Reina to smash all the windows in her new school and assault three male students with a metal bat. Believing herself to be cursed by Oyashiro for leaving Hinamizawa, Reina returned to the village with her father shortly after the incident and changed her name to “Rena” out of shame of her parents’ subsequent divorce.

This cosplayer looks familiar, but I’m not sure who she could be. She really adorable though! Thanks again to Lily for sending this in!

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Full Metal Panic!: Chidori Kaname

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Known to be the most popular girl in school, Chidori Kaname is said to be “The kind of girl everyone looks up to, but no boy wants as their girlfriend”. She can be very loud as she has a tendency to speak her mind; a trait she picked up when she studied abroad in the United States. However, Kaname does have the heart of a girl who secretly has a crush on the paranoid “Military Maniac”, Sagara Sousuke.

Such a cute cosplayer! Although I remember Kaname’s hair to be a darker shade of blue, I still think she looks the part. Thanks again to Lily for sending this in!

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D. Gray-man: Lavi 05

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Lavi’s anti-akuma weapon, simply known as Tettsui, literally means the “Iron Hammer”. Its full name is the Ozuchi Kozuchi, “Big Hammer, Little Hammer”, appropriately named as it is capable of growing and extending to undefined sizes and lengths. Although this affects its weight, this does not affect Lavi himself, allowing him to use Tettsui even if it’s in its full size with seemingly effortless ease. The weapon also allows him to use “seals” that control several elements of nature.

The cosplayer looks rather handsome, but I do my best not to say that just in case the cosplayer’s actually a girl. Thanks again to Daniela for sending this in!

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Neon Genesis Evangelion: Soryu Asuka Langley 08

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In “The End of Evangelion”, the Japanese Strategic Self Defense Force invaded NERV, forcing the team to place the mentally disturbed Asuka inside Unit-02, which was then submerged in a lake within the Geofront for her protection. As she was bombarded by depth charges, Asuka declared that she did not want to die and, in a moment of clarity, realized that her mother's soul was within the Eva and has been protecting her all along. With her self-identity regained, she emerged from the lake and defeated the JSSDF before being confronted by the Mass Produced Evas.

Cute cosplay of the aggressive Eva pilot! This is a rather interesting costume for Asuka, I wonder if there’s a figure of this somewhere? Thanks again to Daniela for sending this in!

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Final Fantasy X-2: Paine 03

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While most of the Crimson Squad candidates had died during the group’s final field exercise, Nooj, Baralai, Gippal and Paine had somehow managed to escape from the Yevon monks. Unbeknownst to them, it was actually because of the undead Shuyin, who gave a glimpse of Vegnagun, that cause the Crimson Squad turned on one another. Unfortunately, Nooj was later possessed by Shuyin and fired on his friends, effectively ending their friendship for two years.

Just before Yuna joined the group, Paine enlisted in the Gullwings in the hopes of finding answers regarding the Crimson Squad’s massacre. That, and because she had long desired to fly in an airship.

That is some epic looking details! And you gotta love the attitude the cosplayer is projecting. Thanks again to Miguel for sending this in!

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Gundam Wing: Zechs Merquise aka Milliardo Peacecraft

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OZ’s ace mobile suit pilot, Zechs Merquis is well known as the “Lightning Count” or “Lightning Baron” due to his high-speed fighting style, striking his enemies without warning. He wears a mask supposedly to hide a facial deformity, but in reality, it is to hide his true identity, Milliardo Peacecraft, the lost son of the pacifist Peacecraft family. The Peacecrafts were massacred by the United Earth Sphere Alliance, who considered King Peacecraft a threat to their complete and toral rule of Earth and the colonies. Zechs worked his way through the inside to become an OZ soldier in order to seek revenge on the Alliance for the murder of his family.

Wow, this series is definitely one of the classics, and I’m happy to see a detailed cosplay of one of my favorite characters. Thanks again to Fumiki for sending this in!

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Naruto: Hatake Kakashi 03

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Hatake Kakashi was introduced as the leader in charge of Team 7, a new ninja team including Uzumaki Naruto, Uchiha Sasuke, and Haruno Sakura. At first, he was thought to be a weak character as he has a tendency to lose track of time, and is thus frequently late to his appointments. However, as he was testing his students, Kakashi revealed himself as a strong opponent to the point he fights while reading “Make Out”, a series of erotic novels.

It was later revealed that Kakashi was actually the infamous “Sharingan no Kakashi”. He possessed the eye technique known as the Sharingan in his left eye which granted him the ability to mimic the movements and as well as the jutsu of others.

Awesome cosplay! I checked out MemoSite.cn, and it looks like the site is down. Too bad, I would have loved to have seen more of Photographer Len’s work. Thanks again to Jerald for sending this in!

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Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun: Yoshida Haru and Mizutani Shizuku

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Mizutani Shizuku is the number 1 ranked student who has absolutely no interests except in studying and her plans for the future. Yoshida Haru, on the other hand, is a trouble maker who sits next to Shizuku in class but rarely attends school. After Shizuku is tasked with delivering class printouts to Haru's home, Haru immediately greets her as a friend, his first “real” friend, starting their new relationship.

Such an adorable cosplay! I haven’t read this manga yet, but this cosplay has got me really interested in checking it out. Thanks to Lianne for sending this in!

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The Prince of Tennis: Echizen Ryoma 02

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A twelve-year-old tennis prodigy who won four consecutive Junior Tennis Tournaments in America, Echizen Ryoma is the son of Echizen Nanjiro, a former tennis pro nicknamed “Samurai Nanjiro”. At his father’s request, Ryoma returned to Japan in order to attend Seishun Academy, also known as “Seigaku”, which is a private middle school famous for its tennis team. His arrogance often leads him to constant arguments with both his opponents and upperclassmen, but he is usually able to back up his statements with his tennis skills. Throughout the story, Ryoma continues to find and develop his own playing style and techniques instead of merely being a copy of his father.

This cosplayer’s just adorable! And am I seeing things or is that Shinomori Aoshi from Rurouni Kenshin on the left? Thanks again to Lira for sending this in!

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The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi: Suzumiya Haruhi 07

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Highly competitive in nature, Suzumiya Haruhi has a tendency to accept any challenge, regardless of difficulty or time constraint, without even a hint of hesitation. While her constant optimism and over-confidence make her seem arrogant, Haruhi seems to be unable to make any proper tactical decisions as she often rushes into things without any regard to her members. She has very high standards and won’t accept anything less than perfection from herself and her Brigade.

Very cute Haruhi cosplay! I always thought she was extremely bossy, but she does have her adorable side which she only shows to Kyon. Thanks again to Lirica for sending this in!

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Final Fantasy IX: Vivi Ornitier

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In the beginning of Final Fantasy IX, Vivi was a shy and gullible Black Mage, often stumbling over his speech and lacking self-confidence. He was afraid to use his magic even to save his friends because he believed he was incapable to do so. As time went on, his personality grew and he became much braver in the face of danger. Despite his new-found confidence, however, Vivi still questioned his existence throughout the game.

This is so cute! I’m wondering if this is a little kid cosplaying Vivi or an adult who is kneeling down. I’ve seen a lot of really good cosplays of smaller characters that were done that way. Thanks to Miriam for sending this in!

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Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance: Ayanami Rei and Makinami Mari Illustrious 02

evangelion: 2.0 you can {not) advance cosplay - ayanami rei and makinami mari illustrious 2
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WARNING: This article contains spoilers. Please read at your own risk!

When the Tenth Angel began its rampage, Mari hijacked Unit-02 in order to head out to fight Zeruel, activating Unit-02’s second best mode “The Beast”, thereby removing the unit’s restraints. In this mode, Mari successfully smashed through most of Zeruel’s multiple AT Fields, but was still unfortunately taken out by the Angel’s rapid extending blade-like arms.

It was then that Rei’s damaged Unit-00 emerged onto the battlefield and charged at Zeruel with an N² mine-armed missile. The battered Unit-02 tore through the Angel’s remaining AT Fields and Unit-00 threw Unit-02 out of the blast radius before the missile detonates.

Despite their combined effort, however, the missile failed to destroy Zeruel, and blew off Unit-00’s arms in the process.

Awesome cosplay pair from Comiket 77! Some parts of Mari’s suit looks really shiny, I wonder what it’s made of? Thanks again to Quince for sending this in!

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