COSMODE Online Blog http://www.cosmodeonline.com/blog Fri, 24 Jul 2009 05:11:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 en hourly 1 Major Changes http://www.cosmodeonline.com/blog/2009/07/major-changes/ http://www.cosmodeonline.com/blog/2009/07/major-changes/#comments Fri, 24 Jul 2009 05:11:43 +0000 Philip http://www.cosmodeonline.com/blog/?p=225 Hello Everyone,

As stated before, COSMODE Online is going through some major changes, and, unfortunately, this month’s issue of COSMODE Online will be delayed. I wish I could give you more information about the changes, but nothing is finalized at this time. So we decided to stay silent. I’m really sorry about this. We are trying our best to keep improving COSMODE Online

Genuinely sorry,

Philip

]]> http://www.cosmodeonline.com/blog/2009/07/major-changes/feed/ 008 Sample http://www.cosmodeonline.com/blog/2009/06/008-sample/ http://www.cosmodeonline.com/blog/2009/06/008-sample/#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:50:51 +0000 Philip http://www.cosmodeonline.com/blog/?p=221 I received numerous emails about a sample link so I made one!

Here you go. Enjoy!

http://www.cosmodeonline.com/sample/008/

]]> http://www.cosmodeonline.com/blog/2009/06/008-sample/feed/ The 8th Issue is Out! http://www.cosmodeonline.com/blog/2009/06/the-8th-issue-is-out/ http://www.cosmodeonline.com/blog/2009/06/the-8th-issue-is-out/#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2009 02:00:42 +0000 Philip http://www.cosmodeonline.com/blog/?p=214 COSMODE Online #008 has been released! Go to your control panel to view it!

008hyoushi

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

Get it now!

]]> http://www.cosmodeonline.com/blog/2009/06/the-8th-issue-is-out/feed/ Kiki & Simona from Akibanana.com http://www.cosmodeonline.com/blog/2009/04/kiki-simona-from-akibananacom/ http://www.cosmodeonline.com/blog/2009/04/kiki-simona-from-akibananacom/#comments Fri, 03 Apr 2009 06:49:49 +0000 Philip http://www.cosmodeonline.com/blog/?p=206 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.

Akibanana writers

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!

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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!

Go to your control panel to view or buy it!

]]> http://www.cosmodeonline.com/blog/2009/03/cosmode-online-007-has-been-released/feed/ going through some major changes http://www.cosmodeonline.com/blog/2009/02/we-are-going-through-some-major-changes/ http://www.cosmodeonline.com/blog/2009/02/we-are-going-through-some-major-changes/#comments Tue, 24 Feb 2009 03:17:05 +0000 Philip http://www.cosmodeonline.com/blog/?p=197 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!

]]> http://www.cosmodeonline.com/blog/2009/02/we-are-going-through-some-major-changes/feed/ iKnow–a free (and fun) Japanese learning tool http://www.cosmodeonline.com/blog/2009/02/iknow-a-free-and-fun-japanese-learning-tool/ http://www.cosmodeonline.com/blog/2009/02/iknow-a-free-and-fun-japanese-learning-tool/#comments Thu, 19 Feb 2009 01:06:51 +0000 Philip http://www.cosmodeonline.com/blog/?p=191 I recently discovered this website: www.iknow.co.jp.  It’s an online language learning tool which allows you to learn a new language. At the moment, their best language pair is Japanese for English speakers. I tested out one of their courses and it’s quite good–and surprisingly fun! Let me know what you think!

iknow

iKnow

]]> http://www.cosmodeonline.com/blog/2009/02/iknow-a-free-and-fun-japanese-learning-tool/feed/ COSMODE Online #006! http://www.cosmodeonline.com/blog/2008/12/cosmode-online-006/ http://www.cosmodeonline.com/blog/2008/12/cosmode-online-006/#comments Thu, 25 Dec 2008 20:29:07 +0000 Philip http://www.cosmodeonline.com/blog/?p=186 COSMODE Online 006 has been released!

Go to your control panel to buy it!

Merry Christmas!

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You can buy it at your control panel now! Or if you’ve already bought it, click here to view it!

In this issue…
Feature Photos: Professional photographs of 17 cosplayers–every detail checked out: costume quality, props, lighting, background and more.
Cosplay Snapshots: Snaps of hundreds of cosplayers from the various events in Japan!
World Cosplay Report: Cosplay Snapshots from Comicon in San Diego!
How-to Costume: Learn to make sleeve for your Bunka-style sloper.
COSMODE Life: What would you do?
COSMODE Life: Summer Memories

Thanks for your patience! I’ll post the free preview issue some time soon.

]]> http://www.cosmodeonline.com/blog/2008/11/cosmode-online-005-released/feed/ Upgrading process still taking time http://www.cosmodeonline.com/blog/2008/10/upgrading-process-still-taking-time/ http://www.cosmodeonline.com/blog/2008/10/upgrading-process-still-taking-time/#comments Fri, 24 Oct 2008 06:52:28 +0000 Philip http://www.cosmodeonline.com/blog/?p=167 Well… I hate to always be bringing bad news, but the upgrading process is taking much longer than expected.  We are working as fast as we can, but you should see the next issue by November 10th.

Sorry for the delays!

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