INTERVIEW CG: A necessary part in cosplay is the photoshooting. How important do you think it is the relationship between the cosplayer and the photographer? J: This is a very important part when it comes to photoshooting; the photographer has to know how to shoot and it’s better to do some research before the photoshooting day. The coser and photographer have to be very close, so that you know how to pose, and the photographer knows how to take a photo of you. That’s why I prefer to have only one or two photographers for the photoshoot. CG: To you, what is the most important thing in cosplay? J: The most important things in cosplay are motivation and passion; if you don’t have that, you can’t set your goals to finish your costumes. And don’t let people influence your moral. CG: What is your most ardent wish as a cosplayer for the future? We’re sure you have a set of goals that you want to accomplish. What are these goals? J: I wish that more and more people will appreciate cosplay in a correct way and I would really want to share my experience with other people from other countries. My goals are to improve my cosplay and travel around the world to different events, and share experiences with other people... Well, maybe a cosplay café in Singapore might sound good? // Interview by Ruxandra Târcă and Cristian Botea
Cosplay & Photo Credits: 1. Sakata Gintoki, Gintama, Photo by Shiro Ang (shiroang.deviantart.com) 2. Giulio di Bondone, Lucky Dog, Photo by Staci (sumomo-love.deviantart.com, fotologue.jp/#staci-ng) 3. Giulio di Bondone, Lucky Dog, Photo by Staci (sumomo-love.deviantart.com, fotologue.jp/#staci-ng) 4. L, Death Note, Photo by Staci (sumomo-love.deviantart.com, fotologue.jp/#staci-ng) 5. Ranka Lee, Macross F, Photo by Staci (sumomo-love.deviantart.com, fotologue.jp/#staci-ng) 6. Howl, Howl’s Moving Castle, Photo by Staci (sumomo-love.deviantart.com, fotologue.jp/#staci-ng) 7. Litchi Faye-Ling, BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger, Photo by Staci (sumomo-love.deviantart.com, fotologue.jp/#staci-ng) 8. Lockon Stratoss, Gundam 00, Photo by Staci (sumomo-love.deviantart.com, fotologue.jp/#staci-ng) 9. Cross Marian, D.Gray-man, Photo by Windy (rox-windy.deviantart.com) 10. Cao Pi, Dynasty Warrios, Photo by Windy (rox-windy.deviantart.com) 11. Snow Villiers, Final Fantasy XIII, Photo by Zerartul (zerartul.deviantart.com) 12. Squall Leonhart, Dissidia: Final Fantasy, Photo by Staci (sumomo-love.deviantart.com, fotologue.jp/#staci-ng) 13. Lelouch Lamperouge, Code Geass, Photo by Windy (rox-windy.deviantart.com) 14. Sheryl Nome, Macross F, Photo by Staci (sumomo-love.deviantart.com, fotologue.jp/#staci-ng) 15. Kaito, Vocaloid, Photo by Staci (sumomo-love.deviantart.com, fotologue.jp/#staci-ng)
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