KATE is a Japanese cosmetic brand aimed at makeup lovers who enjoy trying out new makeup. The company will have their own booth at this Comiket 95 which is set to run at Tokyo Big Sight from December 29 to 31 where they will hand out free books on cosplay makeup.
Japanese illustrator TCB designed an original line-up of characters (pictured above) for the book based on popular cosplayers: Akira Itsuki, Kasyou Rosiel, Nashiko Momotsuki, Will, and Eiri. The book includes a mountain of cosplay photos and how-to’s from the cosplayers.
If you’re attending this year’s Comiket and love cosplay then make sure to get there early to pick up a copy!
Information
Cosplay Makeup Book
Location: KATE Booth, Comiket 95, Tokyo Big Sight
Running: December 29, 2018 – December 31, 2018
KATE ST Series: https://www.nomorerules.net/special/station/
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Fairy-tale themed cosmetic brand Fairy Tale Cosmetics has joined hands with virtual idol Hatsune Miku to release a range of original beauty products. Village Vanguard are now taking orders for the cosmetic line via their online store.
The lineup is inspired by Hatsune Miku falling into Wonderland. It includes three different eyeshadows packaged in gorgeous antique-looking books, three varieties of blush that comes stored in pocket watches, three types of lip gloss, and three sets that include one of each item plus bonus items. Antique Book Eyeshadow The eyeshadow range comes stored in high quality antique-looking books, the kind you would imagine in an old library. Each palette offers an alluring gaze that can cater to whichever situation you need it to. Pocket Watch Blush The pocket watch blush is a handy item that can be carried around as a charm. Pick from your favourite colour of either red, rose or pink. Small Bottle Lip Gloss This bottle type lip gloss is high quality in both application and colour and is easy to use. The colouring gives subtle tint that your lips will easily become familiar with. The colour selection also allows for use in a variety of situations. Cosmetic Set Each set comes with one of each eyeshadow, blush and lip gloss as well as a reversable pouch, card mirror, and masking tape. The pouch has double pockets so you can store numerous small accessories or makeup bits, and since it’s reversable you can pick from two different designs depending on how you’re feeling. Have fun with this antique collection of cosmetic items. ■Information Fairy Tale Cosmetics x Hatsune Miku Collaboration Sales Page: https://vvstore.jp/feature/detail/12888/?utm_source=press -
LeChat is a cosplayer from Japan who loves all things beautiful and horror. She recently moved record labels to Nippon Crown. She will release her first single since the move titled Kimi no Inai Kono Sekai de on November 21, 2018.
It has also been announced that LeChat will act as a bridge between France and Japan by becoming a goodwill ambassador for the hugely popular French virtual singer ALYS. The digital single Kimi no Inai Kono Sekai de is in fact a Japanese cover of ALYS' most popular song Sous cette pluie. The original French version was produced by France-based musician Lightning who so happens to hold an interest in LeChat's style as cosplayer and singer and so collaborated on the track once more to provide the Japanese version. Comment: Lightning "It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that Japan has always been a part of my life. I have always dreamed of being able to work with artists from Japan. Three years ago, a wrote a song called 'Sous cette pluie' for the French virtual singer ALYS. I am honoured to have been able to produce a new version of the song for LeChat's Japanese cover with her cute and powerful voice. This unprecedented and innovative collaboration is sure to make history in music and act as a bridge between Japan and France. It is truly an honour and a privilege to be part of this valuable collaboration. I hope to continue making more songs with beautiful melodies that touch the hearts of LeChat and the people of Japan." (*Translated from Japanese) LeChat will appear at Anim' Est which is taking place in Nancy, France on November 24 and 25. She will perform on stage together with Lighting on the 25th. Information
LeChat
Digital Single – “Kimi no Inai Kono Sekai de”
Release Date: November 21, 2018Lechat Official Website: http://lechat.jp
ALYS Official Website:http://www.voxwave.fr/qui-est-alys/
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Nikon Imaging Japan are creating lessons in Japanese for cosplayers on how to take photogenic photos. The website posted Lesson 12 on March 20, 2018 which gives tips on how to become better at taking better cosplay pictures by yourself.
Cosgenic shows how to sync your photos perfectly with the character and world of the series they are from. Lesson 12 details how to take photos of yourself, something which shouldn’t be forgotten when enjoying cosplay. From snapping pictures at events to outdoors and even in your own home, the lesson unveils top quality techniques with a single-lens reflex camera so that even someone on their own can make their pictures look high quality
Learn the tricks of the trade and take even better photos of your cosplay by yourself!
■Information
“Cosgenic Lesson” Official Website：http://www.nikon-image.com/sp/cosgenic/
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The popular manga series Onimai: I’m Now Your Sister!, currently serialized in Monthly Comic Rex, will be adapted into an anime series in 2023. Nekotofu’s series has sold over 500,000 copies since 2019. The comedy follows Mahiro Oyama, an otaku living with his younger sister Mihari, a scientist. One day, he wakes up in the body of a young girl as a result of Mihari’s experiments. Learning to live as a middle school girl, the series is full of hilarity and nonsense and is sure to adapt well to the small screen. The manga series ranked fifth in Da Vinci’s Next Manga Award 2018 in the web manga category and ranked ninth in the Web Manga Overall Election 2019. It also ranked third in AnimeJapan’s Manga We Want to See Animated Ranking in 2020. Multi-genre entertainer P Maru-sama and cosplayer Enako are teaming up to perform the anime’s theme song Identeitei Meltdown. Enako has been featured on 70 magazine covers and won the 2022 Cover Girl Award, while P Maru-sama has received an incredible 1.9 billion video views on his YouTube channel. Marika Kono, Kaori Ishihara, Hisako Kanemoto, and Minami Tsuda–the four main voice actresses–will sing the ending theme, Himegoto, under the group name Onimai Sisters. The opening and ending theme CDs will be released simultaneously on February 15, 2023. Will you be watching the series next year?
Comment from Enako
“I’ll be working with P Maru-sama to create the opening theme for the anime series Onimai: I’m Now Your Sister! Identeitei Meltdown is an absolutely adorable and speedy duet, and I hope that this peppy track makes people super excited for the series!Be sure to watch Onimai along with me!”Comment from P Maru-sama
“I’m so thankful to be asked to participate in the Onimai opening theme! This song is super cute and super energetic, and I’m so happy I could sing with Enako herself! I’m looking forward to watching the anime! Hooray!!!”©ねことうふ・一迅社／「おにまい」製作委員会 Information
Identeitei Meltdown
Release Date: February 15, 2023
Official Anime Site: https://onimai.jp
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Japanese clothing company Cospa, which specialises in cosplay costumes, has announced the release of the school uniform worn by the main characters of the ongoing TV anime series Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story.
Blouse Set (Blouse/Innerwear/Ribbon) - ¥29,500 (Before Tax) / Skirt - ¥19,500 (Before Tax)
The outfit is a faithful reproduction of the school uniform, capturing all of its little details. The cute pink checked skirt features a print produced specifically for this outfit. The back part of the thick waist belt has rubber instead it so it snaps perfectly around the waist, giving you a waistline just like Momoko and the others.
Rena Minami's Ribbon - ¥3,500 (Before Tax)
Cospa is also selling the ribbon worn by Rena Minami, a member of the team alongside Momoko Togame and Kaede Akino. Pair together with the school uniform for a kawaii cosplay of Rena.The blouse set and skirt will be released in late April and the ribbon in mid-May, Pre-orders are now open on the official website below. © Magica Quartet/Aniplex・Magia Record Anime Partners Information
Kamihama City University School Uniform
Release Date: Late April 2020
Rena Minami’s Ribbon
Release Date: Mid-May 2020
Product Page (Japanese): http://cospatio.com/itemlist/id/02851/mode/title
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The TOKYO GAME SHOW is in a league of its own. It is a mecca for gamers who cannot get enough of Japanese games and entertainment. This is where Japan's major game publishers from all kinds of platforms unite to put on an enormous exhibition.
This includes the opportunity to explore games that are yet to be released as well as hear new announcements about the direction developers are steering the future of gaming. There's no lagging behind. This is a major event for the gaming industry, raking in leagues of heroes every year. On August 28, a total of 2,417 game booths were announced, which is the largest number the event has ever seen in its history. This event is home to games on a range of platforms including for console, smartphone and PC. The enormous variety of genres includes the most cutting-edge and latest trends including Esports, VR and much more. For those of you who love cosplay, this event is your chance to finally meet your fantasy. The outside area of Hall 9 will have a Cosplaying Area Stage where two events will take place: a cosplay fashion show and a gathering. On Saturday 14th, Hall 1 event stage will hold the Cosplay Collection Night@2019 event where participants and event staff will take over the stage in game character cosplay. Spectating is free, so feel free to watch as each cosplayer dominates the entire stage, showing off their excellent craftsmanship and skills as they walk the runway and strike a pose definitely worth saving in your highlights! On Sunday 15th at 2:30 pm, cosplayers will take to the stage in units of two or more to put on a dance or combat show that you just cannot critically miss out on. Schedule:September 14 (Sat) From 12:00 ー Cosplay Runway From 15:30 ー Cosplay RunwaySeptember 15 (Sun) From 13:30 ー Cosplay Runway From 14:30 ー Cosplay Dance and Combat Shows From 15:30 ー Cosplay Runway The Gathering is where cosplayers can interact with one another and have photos taken ー the perfect opportunity to send those friend requests. On September 14, a gathering dedicated to the Final Fantasy Tales Series will take place on the Cosplay Area Stage. On September 15, there will be gatherings for the Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors series. Schedule:September 14 13:00-13:30 Final Fantasy Series Gathering 14:00-15:00 Final Fantasy Tales Series Gathering September 15 12:30-13:00 Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors Series Gathering More information on the exhibitions, booths and events will be announced on the morning of September 12 so please check it out. There is no better way to multi kill your time than to spend the entire day at TOKYO GAME SHOW 2019 ー get your tickets and GLHF! Information
TOKYO GAME SHOW 2019
Event Information
Business Days*: September 12 & 13, 2019 (10:00~17:00)
*Business Days are open to industry and press only.
Public Entry*: September 14 & 15, 2019 (10:00~17:00)
*Doors may open at 9:30 am according to conditions on the day.
Venue: Makuhari Messe (Mihama Ward, Chiba)
Exhibition Halls 1-11/ Event Hall/ International Conference Hall
Entry Fee: Advanced tickets: ￥1,500 (after tax)
On The Door: ￥2,000 (after tax)
Those under Elementary School age can enter for free (public entry days only)
Official Website: https://expo.nikkeibp.co.jp/tgs/2019/en/
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Nikon Imaging Japan are creating lessons in Japanese for cosplayers on how to take photogenic photos. The website posted Lesson 12 on March 20, 2018 which gives tips on how to become better at taking better cosplay pictures by yourself.
Cosgenic shows how to sync your photos perfectly with the character and world of the series they are from. Lesson 12 details how to take photos of yourself, something which shouldn’t be forgotten when enjoying cosplay. From snapping pictures at events to outdoors and even in your own home, the lesson unveils top quality techniques with a single-lens reflex camera so that even someone on their own can make their pictures look high quality
Learn the tricks of the trade and take even better photos of your cosplay by yourself!
■Information
“Cosgenic Lesson” Official Website：http://www.nikon-image.com/sp/cosgenic/
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From the project which commoditizes “delusional dreams” “MOCOLLE,” the renewed version of “Ouchi de Yuru Miko!” which accomplished an amazing 232% in crowd funding, will be sold at Village Vanguard Online.
This is a dreamy item which realizes the dreams of men thinking, “There are not so many chances to see Mikos (female attendants) but I can’t go to shrines just to see mikos and I can’t wait until New Year’s Day… What about making a room wear that looks like miko’s costume and ask my girlfriend to wear it?” In addition, it is an item that fulfills the dream of girls who wanted to become a miko.
The room wear is cute by is very functionable and easy to wear. This time, they released two sizes, M and L. One can attach tasuki (sash) to make the room wear cuter.
The room wear is a one-piece suit so that it can be worn easily.
When wearing a furisode (long sleeved kimonos) the sleeves get in the way when working on something and therefore the tasuki is attached to the product (2 colors – red and white are attached).
Don’t miss this chance to watch a miko in your room or become a miko!
■Information
Miko-san Room Wear
https://vvstore.jp/feature/detail/9769/?utm_source=pressVillage Vanguard Online：http://vvstore.jp/?utm_source=press
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Peach John’s lingerie brand, “YUMMY MART” is selling “Cosplay Collection” to add some spice to the Halloween costume culture which is stuck in a rut. The lineup of the collection consists of decorated brassieres, panties, lingerie and bathing suits and there are more than 10 items available. Although each brassiere is created as a cosplay item, there are many sizes available and the fit of these items is comfortable. These items can be bought at the official online store, YUMMY MART and at concept shops.
The standard cosplay item “Nurse”
YM Bolero Nurse Strap Press Set / 5,980 yen (＋tax)
Size of the brassier (Cup B～D, under 65～75)
A fetish set colored in red and white created based on the image of a nurse’s costume, a standard item of cosplay. The product comes with six items that are brassiere/panty which can be wore without using straps, head accessary, bolero, apron and porch.
“Pink Poodle” is pink color-colored /dog lover’s will love this item
YM Poodle Brassiere Set / 5,480 yen (＋tax)
Size of the brassier (Cup B～D, under 65～75)
A set which combines the allurements of girls and poodles. The impact of the product is huge since it has many pompoms. The set comes with a cachucha, a velour choker and two bracelets.
“Army” is recommended to those of you who like stylish costumes
YM Army Brassier Set / 5,480 yen (＋tax)
Size of the brassier (cup B～D, under 65～75)
A stylish set created under the theme of “army style” which many girls love. The perfect balance of the set which has a cool impression (camouflage pattern/khaki color) and cute impression (garter belt) is the sales point of this set. The set comes with five items including the hat, bolero and garter belt.
Probably the most “Halloween-ish” set! The standard set “Maid”
YM Maid Body Set / 5,480 yen (＋tax)
S/M, M/L
“Maid” costume is the standard item of cosplay. Based on “Body,” and Western style clothes, the set includes items such as a cachucha, cuffs and an apron. The dark image of the set is suitable as a Halloween costume.
“Bunny” which is recommended to persons who love lovely designed items
YM My Bunny Body Set / 5,380 yen (＋tax)
S/M, M/L
A less-revealing set which is recommended for beginners. This set comes with the same body as Maid, a mask using eco fur, a choker and a cute tail. The top of the body is high neck made with a rib and the set can be used in daily basis, not just during the Halloween season.
A bathing suit!? Very cute “Tentomushi (ladybug)”
YM Tentomushi Mizugi Set / 5,380 yen (＋tax)
Size of the brassier (Cup B～D, under 65-75)
A cosplay set created under the theme of “ladybug.” You can become the leading figure at the party by wearing this set which comes with a cachucha with heart-shaped antennas and wings which can be attached to your shoulders. The set is made with swim wear material, so it can be used during the summer season as well. The set has a retro impression since it is a high-waist item and has a dot-pattern.
Many cute items are available other than the items noted above! Let’s enjoy Halloween with lingerie which are different from your usual everyday lingerie!
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YUMMY MART official online store： http://yummymart.jp
