wow op you're some handsome motherfucker.
Also, welcome to the drama board.

the only criticism i have is that you should have been in the gym instead of taking pictures with teenage girls otherwise thats a decent lupin

Lupin has bigger sideburns than that, man. Either grow you some mutton chops to try again or get some temporary spray-on hair. Or shoe polish.

Holy shit you are good looking.

I'm not even into guys.

I have no criticism other than your not in my bed.

>>4856654
Why thanks, I'm just bumping with some more pics - Comiket was tons of fun - and I met a lot of fun people.

>>4856664
oddly enough the second person to tell me that today...

>>4856668
Didnt think about using shoe polish - or some spray on... not a bad idea... thanks!

>>4856671
Thanks for the compliment.

>>4856681
It was probably me both times

>>4856664
I know that you're trying to be nicer, but your still being a fucking jerk.

I got the Jacket made for me in Vietnam last year, should have seen the lady's face when I asked her to make me something that looked like Lupin's Jacket... a pretty sound investment at 60 bucks.

I'm pretty sure the gun I am using isn't perfect ... I grabbed it kind of last minute. Nobody mentioned it at Comiket... but I felt a little silly.

>>4856694
Lupin uses a walther p38 its not the most common model of gun and your jacket is classy bro but you should have hit some thrift stores i found my red blazer on my first trip out to find it

>>4856700
I would, but living in Japan ... lets just say most thrift store (Recycle Shops) goods just don't fit me at all. And it was nice to have something that was made for the purpose. I have some extra pockets and stuff inside for holding the gun and cool wipes. They came in really handy.

>>4856704
oh well then that makes sense fuck the stature of asian people

>>4856704
also... Day 1 I didnt have the gun at all... and looked like a pretty big tool ... and unshaven... day three was much better. It was amazing how much the Gun did for helping me pose and feel more in character.

Found out there's a big Cosplay Picnic going on in October out here in Japan. Thinking about going - but I wanna refine my costume more.

Anyone out there going too?

>>4856704
that nose

>>4856720
What? My nose? Its huge.

>>4856681
the pink haired girl is so cuuuute

>>4856724
haha, no, the nose of the girl to your right

>>4856726
And super nice! It was fun being one of the few Gaijin out here in Cosplay ... because everyone was so happy to see you. I met a LOT of super nice people.

>>4856681

D'awww! It's Railgun!

Post more pics, OP! I know /jp/ talks about Comiket but they hate us. I don't think a lot of /cgl/ is in Japan, from what I remember it's Americans/Canadians/a few Europeans/Aussies.

I'd say you looked okej, if it's you'r first time and all.
I'm also a /b/tard that would like to try cosplay some time but i'm kinda worried bout what ppl will think bout me 0_0 Also i live in sweden so i'll have to travel every time i'd wish cosplay :(

>>4856755
Well, I'm an American living out in Japan ... and I like you guys just fine. :)

Here's some more pic.

>>4856762
If you ever come out to Japan, let me know - I'm looking for more opportunities to enjoy a little Cosplaying out and about... and I need the practice to get into character. I am hoping to eventually perfect this Lupin thing.

This guy... with the Capt. Jack Sparrow get up... was amazing. Had the whole routine down. Think he might work at Tokyo Disney Land....

Just got a few more pics.

>>4856780
just keep posting them awesum cosplay pics ^^

Did you pluck your eyebrows?

>>4856787
sir yes sir...

>>4856793
oww... god no. To be honest, the secondary allure to Lupin (other than I love the old animations) is that there's little makeup and beauty care that needs to go into the costume. I know I was the fastest changer in the Comiket Costume change room...

I even helped someone with their zipper. The things I saw in that room, they cannot be unseen.

>>4856797
>The things I saw in that room, they cannot be unseen.
Go on...tell us..

Product Placement by Aquarius.

No doubt, this stuff saved my life from dehydrated death.

>>4856811
Do you speak Japanese? Just a random question.
I assume that it is difficult for a foreigner to live in a country without knowing their language

>>4856809
Maybe its just because I am a newbie. But I was surprised at the sheer amount of crossdressing going on. I mean, hey, not that I'm judging.

And yes, I had to stop and tell myself "No... that's a dude... it must be a dude, because this is the dude's changing room".

Several times.

Damn those scrawny hairless japanese men and their penchant for looking more realistically girly than the actual japanese women.

>>4856819
You'd be suprised. I've lived out here for 5 years... and yeah, I can speak well enough, but I'm ashamed about how little I can read and write. I have recently thrown myself more into my studies.

>>4856825
shooting for permanent residency?
did you get a lolteaching job or an actual career job?

I think this does it for me for the night, got work in the morning. Good night /cgl/ nice to meet you... looking forward to more chatter later.

>>4856839
A little of both actually... gotta say I prefer the lolteaching more.

Good night!

>>4856821
Any pictures of said cross dressers? Would love some.

>>4856851
Good luck with it then. Not an easy road for a foreigner especially since it's so solvant and lacking in job security.

I like this thread

This can be a question for OP if he gets back or anyone else. How many of the Japanese cosplayers make their cosplays and how many buy them? I know that in the western cosplay scene that it ups your status or whatever if you make your cosplay but I've heard it doesn't matter in Japan?

Looks Good OP, I bet you couldn't keep your eyes off the ladies eh?

>>4856681
dude you look sooo much like the 10th doctor there

>>4857000

Seems like they couldn't keep their eyes of OP.
>ohh big American man

Hope my first con is as successful.
Congrats OP looking good.

you look awesome and happy, when people who are in cosplay look happy and have a good attitude it makes me happy to see them.

Welcome to the madness of cosplay. A fine redjacket!Lupin. And I agree with >>4857040 cuz you really do look like Ten in a few of these. Any chance you'd be interested in doing a Doctor Who costume?

>>4856719
There's something cosplay related happening almost every week in Tokyo. Sometimes several a week. Check out Cure's Japanese side for event listings.

BTW why are some of the images of such poor quality. Cellphone cam? Video stills? Bad settings on your resizing program?

I still really love this thread

Hi I didn't get to go to Comiket but is it true what they say? That it's very sexual?

>>4856648
Fucking shit, Miku's teeth are yellow.

>Lupin

I fucking love Lupin.

You look good OP! Really cool seeing pictures of comiket too.

This is so weebish of me but I'm going to Japan sometime next year and I really want to experience the Japanese cosplay scene. Would comiket be the best place to do that? We were originally looking into Tokyo Game Show but they seem to have a lot of strict rules for cosplay, seemed like more of a hassle than anything.

Would I be able to navigate Comiket with a friend knowing only really basic Japanese? Any advice you could give?

>>4856981
My GF's Sister is the chick that got me into Cosplay - and she makes all of her stuff. Seemed like more than half of the people out here made their own stuff... The ready-made costumes out here that I found were all pretty low quality, all the good looking stuff was handmade.

I didnt feel any elitism about either - just my own thoughts, and I think that making your own has a good feeling in it.

>>4857000
Funny, no I couldn't! But since my GF was acting as Camera-man it was very much eyes-only, lol.. Although a lot of times the girls put their hands on Lupin, including one really old Japanese obachan, that grabbed me - and whispered creepily - "Stekki!" ... and you think the Japanese are shy!

>>4857040
If I did my cosplay stateside or in the UK, I'd definitely go as the good doctor... but I donno how many Dr. Who fans there are in Japan to get the reference.

>>4858208
The latter. I quickly resized the pics so I didnt get any hassle from size limits... maybe I will find a space to repost the originals.>>4858248

>>4858248
Um, the comics - especially on the third day - are incredibly sexual. The cosplay scene outside was... well, some people were in sexy sexy costumes, but the feeling wasn't sexual at all.

>>4858262
>>4858256
Me Too.

>>4858264
Comiket was a great first outing for me. They have a bit of English Speaking staff (its all volunteer staff anyway) ... there are some rules. You MUST change your costume at the event - so you have to arrive in plain clothes and leave in plain clothes. There's a small (8$) fee to cosplay. And you have to check any dangerous looking props with the staff...

All that aside though, I found it to be a pretty easy thing to do. The only japanese you'll really need is "May I take your picture" and "Let's take our pictures together"... which shouldn't be too hard to learn at all - and hey, if you make your debut in Comiket, let me know - I'll come out and do what I can to make it easier for you!

>>4858309
Thanks OP! I always make my own stuff because I feel more accomplished that way. I had just heard that it was much more common practice in Japan to buy your cosplay I am happy to now be set straight!

Another silly question if you don't mind. I have heard about the costume changing rooms but also that cosplay is is kind of cordoned off to a specific area and if you want to go elsewhere you should change out of cosplay?

>>4857098
It was hard not to smile - seriously, anytime that I stood still waiting to take someones picture, a small crowd of Camera-Dudes flocked around me. I felt like a rock-star, even just for a moment. Was pretty fun. A big rush.

AND I just found out that they might use my pics in a free Akihabara magazine... I'm pumped!

>>4858332
This is true and untrue.

Yes, there is a cordoned off cosplay area. That's where all these pictures are from - its the only area where you may take pictures of any kind at Comiket. It's also the only time you can display any extra props... like guns or whatever.

I walked around the comic-selling area in costume, as did MANY people, and there was no problem at all - in fact I got a lot of great compliments from some of the vendors inside.

I was disappointed that I couldn't find any Lupin doujin... because I really wanted to buy some in costume, to see their reaction!

>>4858321
aw OP that's so nice of you. <3 How would I contact you? You planning on going next year?

I actually have some more questions if you don't mind me asking!
For the changing rooms, is it just one big room or is it fitting room style 'stalls'?

How long are you allowed to spend in there? Are you allowed to keep your wig on after you've changed out, or allowed to arrive in your wig?

And looks like its common to carry around little luggage bags? Do you carry them around all day, or can you put them somewhere (like a coat check?)

>>4858417
Well..... I'll put up some pics on a site later, and I'll link the site - my contact will be up there. I dont put my contact stuff up on 4chan.

And the changing room... well, its just a big ass open room. Of course its walled from the outside for privacy, but once inside its a meat-market. No stalls or whatever.

Yeah, you should put on your wig in the changing room. They are pretty strict about arriving in costume.

Some people had little luggage tote things, and there were lockers and a coat room area - but that's not free, and you can imagine it fills up fast... so best to get there early if your costume is elaborate.

I just had a shoulder bag for my clothes, but my costume was super simple.

I didnt hear of any time limit on the changing room itself - I only took like 5 minutes to change though. There were many people with elaborate makeup and costumes that were there for a very long time.

You can bring a friend in to help you change (same sex of course) but they have to pay the cosplay fee too to get into the changing room.

No pictures of crossplay. OP I am disappoint.

>>4858461
Well, I wasn't incredibly interested in that part... I was focused on trying to pose with the cutest or most popular characters around in an effort to find out what made their costumes good or why they were popular (and hope that something would rub off).

Also, of course there's no cameras in the dressing room.

Some of the "Girls" in the pics above may very well be men. I'm going to Cospic this october, maybe I can get you some crossplay stuff then.

>>4858451
Thanks OP! This info is all very helpful. I've never had to change at a con before so I wasn't sure how to imagine it.

About how big would you say Comiket is? In terms of literally size of the venue and amount of attendees?

>>4858498
I'd say its the single biggest event in Japan. 3 days and over 500,000 people breeze through there. Biggest event I've ever been too.

The venue is "Tokyo Big Sight" ... and a simple google search on that should show you how big that is. But the cosplay section is outside, in a small garden-esque area that's cordoned off.

The big draw is the comics... as you would expect... but the cosplay area is not dead at all, its buzzing with cosplayers and avid photographers (with a 1 to 15 ratio or so of cosplayers to cameras).

damn OP. dem Japanese chicks be all over your white dick.

>>4859956
Well, they were more just excited to see foreigners who were into their subculture. Believe it or not, Cosplay isn't as widely accepted here as you might think - and to find others who are into the scene is really exciting for them.

But yeah... they thought I was hot stuff, and I agree.. I'm a pretty attractive guy, lol.