Primrose

Primrose 2018

Book 1, Year 2018

PRIM

ROSE A COSPLAY PHOTO COLLECTION BY RIIYUUKII

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Book 1, Year 2018

Primrose 2018 A COSPLAY PHOTO COLLECTION BY RIIYUUKII

Riiyuukii Cosplay - Primrose 2018

© 2018 Dreamatives Group Pte Ltd All rights reserved, including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any form.

No portion of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission from the copyright holders.

Originally published in Singapore by Dreamatives Group Pte Ltd.

The Velvet Room logo and signature are trademarks of Velvet Room Cosplay, a Dreamatives Group Pte Ltd brand.

Fate/stay night and Fate/stay night’s Heaven’s Feel copyright © Type-Moon. Harley Quinn copyright © DC Comics, Inc. Kakegurui - Compulsive Gambler and Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World copyright © SQUARE ENIX. Kickstarter copyright © 2017 Kickstarter PBC. Overwatch copyright © Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

ISBN: 978-981-11-6864-2

Printing Code: The rightmost double-digit number is the year of the book’s printing; the rightmost single-digit number is the number of the book’s printing. For example, 18-1 shows that the first printing of the book occurred in 2018

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Printed in Singapore

FOREWORD BY Riiyuukii

When I first came across a cosplayer on Instagram, I was so amazed and in awe at how beautifully a person can portray a fictional character. (For the record, I remember it was Jinx, a League of Legends Champion.) I started looking out for cosplays more than I thought I would. When I was a kid, I always loved making little instruments or props during my free time; every item I crafted gave me a real sense of satisfaction and happiness. Originally, I only cosplayed game characters because of my old love for crafting weapons and armor. Cosplaying gave me a reason to build things just like I did when I was a child, but this slowly involved into so much more. Meeting new people through cosplaying made me more intrigued in anime, and I slowly found myself watching a bunch of anime and cosplaying as my favorite characters. I do still try to find ways where I can craft something for every single costume.

As everyone reading this probably know, cosplaying is a super expensive hobby to do properly. It honestly made a HUUUGGGE gaping hole in my wallet. I have always wanted to find ways where I could financially manage this hobby with greater ease. Thankfully, the Velvet Room has helped me find a lot of more reasonably priced ways to cosplay without sacrificing quality. With everyone’s kind words and support, I am able to maintain this hobby of mine and get the motivation to improve on it at the same time. Within this year alone, I have met dozens of people who have given me kind words and gestures and helped me in ways I never imagined. I want to thank all of you so much for supporting my hobby and enabling me to continue doing what I love.

The people I have met, the friends I’ve made, and the fans who have supported me through the years are the whole reason why I am still doing what I love to do. Without my crafting friends, I wouldn’t have been able to learn more about my favorite aspect of making a new costume. I never thought I would have been able to construct legit two meter long weapons, but thanks to their love and their guidance, that’s exactly what I’m doing now. Without my cosplay friends, I wouldn’t have been able to feel confident and loved in a society where we are often considered weird or looked down upon. They help me along and wholeheartedly support me through my endeavors. Without everyone else I have met, I would not have been able to grow and become the person I am today.

Everyone gave me such positive motivation and encouragement which has allowed me to strive forward to this day. Every constructive criticism, every compliment, and every friendship made all mean something to me, and I am forever grateful to everyone. I’m not even trying to be cheesy, but I truthfully feel that no amount of words or context would be able to express my immense gratitude to everyone. So thank you all from the bottom of my heart for all the love and support you’ve shown. I really couldn’t have made it to where I am now without you. I love you guys! T~T

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CONTENTS

FOREWORD

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CONTRIBUTORS & CREDITS

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Rin Tohsaka (Fate/Grand Order) – Ishtar & Valentines, Street Choco-Maid

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Diamond (Land of the Lustrous)

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Momobami Kirari (Kakegurui, Compulsive Gambler)

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Jabami Yumeko (Kakegurui, Compulsive Gambler)

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Mordred (Fate/Apocrypha)

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Hinata Hyūga (The Last : Naruto The Movie)

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Jeanne D’Arc (Fate/Apocrypha)

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Mashu Kyrielite (Fate/Grand Order – 2nd Anniversary)

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KICKSTARTER BACKERS

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CREDITS

Author & Cosplayer Riiyuukii Managed by Velvet Room Cosplay Layout/Graphic Designer Ngoc Dao Editor Drew Weissman

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CONTRIBUTORS Below is a list of contributors who helped make my first photobook possible. Without them, I would not be able to bring my passion to life, much less share them with you. Thank you for helping me live my dream!

CHARACTER / SERIES (ENGLISH): Rin Tohsaka (Fate/Grand Order) – Valentines, Street Choco-Maid)

CHARACTER / SERIES (ENGLISH): Rin Tohsaka (Fate/Grand Order) – Ishtar PHOTOGRAPHER NAME: Simply Random

PHOTOGRAPHER NAME: Simply Random

STUDIO NAME: J-Rise Photography Studio

STUDIO NAME: CoffeeMin

CHARACTER / SERIES (ENGLISH): Diamond (Land of the Lustrous) PHOTOGRAPHER NAME: Simply Random STUDIO NAME: That Photography Studio

CHARACTER / SERIES (ENGLISH): Momobami Kirari (Kakegurui, Compulsive Gambler) PHOTOGRAPHER NAME: Simply Random STUDIO NAME: LunarWorks Studiot

CHARACTER / SERIES (ENGLISH): Jabami Yumeko (Kakegurui, Compulsive Gambler) PHOTOGRAPHER NAME: Simply Random STUDIO NAME: LunarWorks Studio

CHARACTER / SERIES (ENGLISH): Mordred (Fate/Apocrypha)

CHARACTER / SERIES (ENGLISH): Hinata Hyūga (The Last : Naruto The Movie)

PHOTOGRAPHER NAME: White Specs Photography

PHOTOGRAPHER NAME: Braised Egg Photography

ASSISTANT NAME: Nick Chak, Darren Lee

CHARACTER / SERIES (ENGLISH): Jeanne D’Arc (Fate/Apocrypha)

CHARACTER / SERIES (ENGLISH): Mashu Kyrielite (Fate/Grand Order – 2nd Anniversary)

PHOTOGRAPHER NAME: Zerartulpeaktures

PHOTOGRAPHER NAME: Zerartulpeaktures

ASSISTANT NAME: Nick Chak

STUDIO NAME: LunarWorks Studio

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CONTRIBUTORS This page is dedicated to my supportive Kickstarter backers who helped make my first Photo Collection possible. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart ♥

Keemo Jung Blanc Dmitri B Jeff Colvard Andrew P Nick Fai Lam Thomas Bull Kai-Werner Lüddecke robert simms Scott Klein James Tighe Kevin proper Jeanette Volintine janis Ken Private Cheah Ka-Weng Colin Tse Lunari Rae Crimson Jager Sirwyn Xw Lee Dave Brown EmmanueL Blake Macauley Quek JiaJin Jerome Colmelet Ashley Vo Michael Shiyang Marco Oderkerk Ethan Lim Ash Vu Andrew Peckham asamiya.akira Goh Woon Keat samsontrader Jason Valdez Samuel Gilmore starmaru Spacewyvern the_lion50 GeassGx Tony Anjo tomas Chris Luong Orcus

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