COSMODE Online #008 has been released! Go to your control panel to view it!
This issue has 60 fully loaded pages of everything cosplay!
Feature Photos: Professional photos of the top cosplayers.
Cosplay Snaps: Hundreds of snapshots at the many cosplay events around Japan.
How-tos: Learn new wig and makeup techniques
COSMODE Life: Winter cosplay report & BL personality test
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So yesterday, I visited my friends at Anime Export for no particular reason (well, there was an incident which involved a woman and a laser hair removal clinic which I needed to talk about–but that’s a different story). It turns out they were about to have a meeting with two writers from Akibanana, and they asked me if I wanted to join.
This was completely unplanned for me, but, luckily, I had exactly two business cards in my wallet. So I go through the tradition of exchanging business cards in true Japanese fashion awkwardly saying “hajime mashite [nice to meet you]” because I had thought Kiki was Japanese.
Simona & Kiki: self-proclaimed aliens
The conversation was consisted of some normal otaku talk: anime and manga, figures and toys, cosplay and fashion; and also, some deeper talk: psychology, further internationalizing the anime industry, life in Japan as a foreigner, and of course business (however informal this seemed to be, it was, after all, a business meeting). We were still talking five hours and four coffees later.
Kiki is from Singapore and has been living in Japan for about 5 years. She’s a writer, translator and language enthusiast. Talking to her made me realize that she’s not only a hardcore otaku, but also an expert in the anime industry.
Simona is an Italian writer and translator with a strong interest in psychology and astrology. Her astrological analysis of me was very interesting and pretty much true–although a bit emasculating… T_T
Akibanana.com is a website about Akihabara, the otaku capital of the world! Check out their many exclusive articles and videos!
Thanks for waiting guys!
This issue is fully loaded!
Feature Photos: 16 pro photos of the best cosplayers
Cosplay Snapshots: hundreds of snaps from the many events in Japan
World Cosplay Report: Anime Expo ‘08!
Online Report: Pics from the best cosplayers on Cosplay.com and CURE (curecos.com)
COSMODE How-tos: men’s hair, cosplay nails, makeup for different face types, and secret quick fixes!!
COSMODE Life: what do you think of cosplay etiquette? And The Intelligent Character Personality Test!
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COSMODE Online is going through some major changes–exciting changes. At the moment, we can’t mention what the changes are. However, when everything becomes more finalized, I’ll fill you in on all the details.
Now here’s the bad news: COSMODE Online #007 will be delayed. We should have it ready in the middle of next month. I’m really sorry to everyone who has been waiting so patiantly for the next issue. Yoroshiku!
