[Introduction]
- What is your cosplay alias?
Psychopiratess is the alias you’ll find if you’re looking on con forums and such.
- How many years have you cosplayed?
Since Spring of 2007, about 2 years now.
- How did you get into cosplaying?
One of my friends mentioned trying it out and going to a con. It sounded like fun, so I decided to go for it. Haven’t looked back since.
- What was your first convention and how did it go?
My first con was MTAC Prime 2007. It was absolutely amazing. I had such a blast, and I made some very close friends that I know I’ll have for life.
- How many cons have you been to?
I’ve only been to two separate cons – MTAC (Middle Tennessee Anime Converntion) and AWA (Anime Weekend Atlanta). Though I have been going for two years, which makes 4 cons total.
- How many cosplays have you done?
Eight now, though not all of them were good.
[Your Cosplays]
- What was your first cosplay and why did you choose it?
Arisa Uotani from Fruits Basket, the Red Butterfly Jacket version. I chose it because I was told I would make a good Uo, and I really wanted my first cosplay to be from my first series that had gotten me into the world of anime. Plus, my jacket was kickass.
- What is your favorite cosplay you've done so far?
Probably Matsumoto Rangiku or Margery Daw. I felt like I really pulled those characters off well.
- What is your least favorite you've cosplayed?
Eh, it’s a toss up between Light Yagami from Death Note or Sana Kurata from Kodocha! Both of those were put together so hurriedly that no one knew who I was, and in turn, I didn’t feel in character at all.
- What cosplay is the most uncomfortable?
Hrmmm… Probably Margery Daw. It’s really not that bad, but the skirt is so shirt than I can’t wear shorts under it, and it’s difficult to keep myself decent sometimes. Plus, my everyday style of dress is pretty conservative, so it’s always a little disorienting to wear something revealing.
… Light Yagami was also uncomfortable, if only because I had to bind my chest to do it… and I have nicely sized boobs. XDD
[Process]
- How do you research the cosplay before you make it?
I always try to actually watch the anime all the way through before cosplaying a character, though sometimes that’s not possible (I couldn’t make it through Bleach, and didn’t have the time for Shana). But I also look at a lot of pictures and find the perfect outfit that looks awesome and would also flatter my body type.
- Do you sew your cosplays yourself?
I try to. Butcosplay isn't everything and sometimes life screws with my time, so I commission now and then. Of all the cosplays I’ve done, I’ve only commissioned two.
- If so, how did you learn to sew? If not, do you plan to learn?
I started sewing a little over a year ago. I took a class with two close friends of mine for school. For once, school actually helped my cosplaying skills. XD
- Do you make your own props?
Eh, about half of the time.
- If so, how did you learn to? If not, do you plan to learn?
Mainly through tutorials found online. And it really depends on the prop, if I make it or not. Tony is a prop master though. He figures things out pretty easily sometimes.
- Do you style your own wigs?
Ha. No. I have two or three friends who are experts at that, so I let them take care of it.
- What skill has been most useful for making your cosplay?
Sewing, probably. Sure as hell hasn’t been my procrastination techniques.
- What is the hardest thing when making a cosplay?
This may seem silly, but I hate sewing the hem. -_-
- What was the biggest screw up you've had making a cosplay?
Haven’t had a big one yet. It’s only a matter of time.
- How often do you injure yourself while making a cosplay?
I don’t really injure myself. But I’ve broken a few sewing machine needles. >_>
[Budget]
- On average, how much will you spend on cosplay in one year? (not including conventions, etc)
Eh, maybe… $500? I dunno, it seems a little high. It may be more this year, actually. I have quite a roster planned for AWA this year, and I’d prefer to not have to give one of them up.
- Do you try to stay cheap or do you slurge on materials?
I’m pretty cheap, but I don’t settle for crap. Somewhere in the middle, I guess.
[Conventions]
- What is your favourite convention?
Probably AWA. It’s a lot bigger than MTAC, and we get to go out of town for it, so it feels more like a vacation.
- What conventions have you gone to?
MTAC and AWA.
- How far have you travelled for a convention?
…
- Do you usually stay in a hotel or stay at home when you can?
I like staying in the hotel. It really adds to the experience.
- What was your worst convention experience?
I’ve never had a bad convention, but there were things in my first three cons I wish I could go back and change, namely just a lot of drama. My last AWA was the best con I’ve been to. It was all a blast.
[cos-PLAY]
- Have you ever cosplayed with a partner or group?
Actually, most of the cosplays I do are in groups (or at least pairs). That’s how I get wrangled into characters I don’t even know. XDD
- Do you try to act in character?
When the character isn’t too out there, I try to.
- Have you ever done fanservice at a con? (Yaoi, yuri, etc)
… I kissed my boyfriend as Matsumoto while he was Gin for a GinRan fangirl once. But other than that, no. We may be pulling some C.C. x Lelouch poses at this year’s MTAC, tho.
- How do you react to cosplayers dressed as character from the same anime/game/etc?
… I haven’t run into one of those yet. I get wrangled into cosplaying rare characters. I mean, there are usually a lot of Matsumoto’s out there, but that’s no surprise, so usually I just do nothing.
- Do you try to duplicate your character's expressions, walk, movements, etc?
Only when I’m thinking about it.
- When crossplaying, do you try to act as much like the gender as possible?
Erm, only crossplayed as Light Yagami. And all I had to do was walk around and scowl. So ya.
- What was your funniest experience of acting in character?
As Margery Daw, I just struuted around in my purple suit and lacy thigh highs. I got a lot of heads to turn. And I liked punching Marco. That was great.
- What was your worst experience acting in character?
Don’t have one. Hope to not have one.
[Competetion]
- Do you compete in Cosplay Contests?
Not yet, but plan to for AWA.
- Have you won anything?
Nope.
- Do you prefer skits or walk ons?
I’ve never actually been able to make it to a cosplay contest, so I dunno. I have heard that skits better be fan-freakin-tastic, otherwise they’re just a waste of time.
[Community]
- How many friends have you made because of cosplay?
Geez, I dunno. Probably about fifteen or so, plus an amazing boyfriend. XDD
- Are you a part of any convention or cosplay forums?
I’m on MTAC forums and cosplay.com, though I will probably be on the AWA forums in a little bit too.
- Do you attend photoshoots and meet ups outside of conventions?
Not really. Only do private photoshoots outside of the con.
[Future]
- How long do you think you'll be cosplaying for?
As long as it’s not creepy.
- Name a few cosplays you're planning to do next:
Eh, if you want that list, scroll down. I’m not listing them all again.
- What is your dream cosplay?
As of now, Rainbow Brite. XDD
[Misc]
- What do you take into consideration when picking a character to cosplay?
I have to really like the characters, and they need to have a fairly interesting cosplay.
- Is cosplay serious business for you?
It’s serious business so I can have some serious fun. XD
- What is your favorite thing about cosplay?
Just strutting around as the character and meeting new people.
- What is your least favorite?
Procrastinating til the very end, and stressing myself out about it.
- What is it that makes you keep cosplaying?
Seeing all my friends, making new ones, and seeing the reactions of people when I’m cosplaying on of their favorite characters.
- How would you like cosplaying to change in the future?
Making more of my own things from scratch, not waiting til the last minute to get stuff done, and more grandiose costumes. I prefer to go big or not at all. XD
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