Martin Scorsese films, Spike Lee films, arthouse indie films, David Lynch films, John Hughes films, Star Wars, Star Trek, classic faves like Buckeroo Banzai, Big Trouble in Little China, Princess Bride, Arthur, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Moonstruck.
Chinese films: Wong Kar Wai films, Jackie Chan films, Maggie Cheung films, Chow Yun-fat films, Shaw Bros. films and other kung fu ones, plus dramas, comedies and others.
Japan films: Akira Kurosawa, manga/anime inspired films, comedies, action and drama. Horror too as long as it's not too gory.
BOOKS
Usually books about a subject like Asian Cinema. Also books of movie scripts are very interesting. And definitely manga and graphic novels. Not that I don't like books, it's just it'll have to be a very good book to keep my interest in reading and reading all of those words. Can you tell reading wasn't my strength during schooltime?
HOBBIES
Going to conventions (been attending them since 2000), cosplaying, con reporting which includes writing, photography and some video. Playing guitar and learning anime themes and other tunes to play on it. Collecting anime and Asian Cinema DVDs, plus anime figures. Karaoke, attending the local Goth club, travelling, shopping and relaxing. Also some drawing as well.
MUSIC
All kinds: J-pop/rock, Chinese pop, alternate rock, classic rock, 80's music, movie soundtrack/scores, anime and game soundtracks, jazz, blues, classic swing and oldies, mambo and even classical music (Mozart).
I DON'T like the plethora of Britney Spears/NSync/American Idol mainstream junk that's been plaguing the world for several years.
PLANNED COSTUMES
Shin'ichi Kudo (Detective Conan)--School Uniform, casual episode 1 outfit, blue blazer and red bowtie outfit
Son Goku--Teenage version (Dragon Ball)
Naruto Uzumaki--teen version (Naruto Shippuden)
Minato Namikaze--Hokage outfit (Naruto)
Go Mifune (Speed)--Mach Go-Go-Go (aka Speed Racer) 80%
Yuta (Mermaid Forest) currently in production by KUMI-CHAN
Kenshin Himura (Rurouni Kenshin)--Ex-samurai outfit (as seen in most of the tv series)--need wig and sword
Tatsuki Arisawa (Bleach) School Uniform
Future plans '08-'09(some concrete,some not):
Izumi--(He is My Master) maid outfit
Saya--(Blood +) School uniform
Vegeta--(Dragon Ball Z) Neo Saiyajin armor, as seen in Android/Cell saga
Li Shaoran (Card Captor Sakura)--school uniform
Shaoran (Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle--Jade version)
Noa Izumi--(Patlabor) short sleeve uniform
Megumi--Detective Academy Q
Quattro--Zeta Gundam
Nekki Basara (Macross 7)--Fire Bomber/leisure outfits
Yuki (Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya)--School Uniform
Ritsuko Kabel Kittengrad (Kujibiki Unbalance)
Tenchi Masaki (Tenchi Muyo!) brown home outfit
Tombo (Kiki's Delivery Service)50%-shirt and wig in production by KUMI-CHAN
Hojo (Inu-Yasha) School uniform
Shun Ukiya (Gate Keepers)--School uniform
Tatewaki Kuno--Kendo outfit (Ranma 1/2)
Yasuchika Haninozuka--school uniform (Ouran High School Host Club)
Keiichi Morisato (Ah My Goddess!)
Teletha Tessa Testarossa (Full Metal Panic!)
Clef (Magic Knight Rayearth)
Pazu (Laputa)
Hibiki (Vandread)
Lina Inverse (Slayers)
Hikaru Ichijyo (Macross)
Kosaku Hatanaka (One Pound Gospel)
Dr. Tofu (Ranma 1/2)
Jean (Nadia Secret of Blue Water)
Ed (Cowboy Bebop)
Black Tiger uniform (Yamato/Star Blazers)
Ryo Saeba (City Hunter)
Kimihiro Watanuki--school uniform (xxxHolic)
Sagara Sousuke (Full Metal Panic!)--school uniform
009 (Cyborg 009)
Yumi--Virtual battle form (Code Lyoko)
Jeremy (Code Lyoko)
Togusa (Ghost in the Shell)
A-ko (Project A-ko)
Shigeru/Gary, Richie or Pokemon photographer kid (Pokemon)
Kyo Sohma, Ritsu Sohma or Megumi Hanajima (Fruits Basket)
COMPLETED COSTUMES
Victoria Seras (Hellsing)--TV series outfit--wigs styled by me
Kaoru Konoe (Gate Keepers)--School uniform, gym uniform--commissioned by Faerie Fingers
EGL Maid dress: "Ani-Maid PURE"
Hinata Hyuga (Naruto)--outfit as seen in first part of series
Hinata Hyuga swimsuit--original concept
Chun Li swimsuit--original concept
Ichigo Kurosaki (Bleach)--school uniform
Ryomu Shimei (Ikki Tousen)
Detective L (Death Note)
Godai Yusaku (Maison Ikkoku)
Ranma Saotome: Romeo costume (Nearly finished! But wearable) costume created by KUMI-CHAN
Yoh Asakura (Shaman King)
Sanji (One Piece)
Chun Li (Street Fighter)--Red and black outfits
Tatewaki Kuno (Ranma 1/2) Spring school uniform--put together with used clothes
Koga (Inu-Yasha) (purchased used costume)
Ani Maid Blue (original idea-online purchase)
Ichigo Kurosaki (Bleach) Soul Reaper costume
"Beach" Ichigo (Bleach) original concept
Rukia Kuchiki (Bleach) Soul Reaper costume (same robes, different wig)
Ataru Moroboshi (Urusei Yatsura) School Uniform
Ranma Saotome (Ranma 1/2) 3 costumes
"Beach" Ranma (Ranma 1/2 movie 2)
Rei Ayanami (Evangelion) School uniform
Tomo Takino (Azumanga Daioh)
Shin Ani-Maid (Original)
Nana Osaki (NANA) Outfit with jacket and boots
Rock Lee (Naruto) also doubles as Might Gai
Derek Wildstar (Star Blazers)
Ryoma Echizen (Prince of Tennis)
Arsene Lupin III (Lupin the 3rd--Castle of Cagliostro)
Vegeta--Babidi/Buu saga (Dragon Ball Z)
Vegeta--"Bad Man" Future Trunks saga (DBZ)
Yumi--Street Clothes (Code Lyoko)
Admiral Adama--Battlestar Galactica (new series)
Loaners:
San (Princess Mononoke)
Inu-yasha (Inu-Yasha)
"Traditional" girl type Ranma (Ranma 1/2)
Beast Boy (Teen Titans)
Kagome (Inu-Yasha)
MANGA
Manga I own or have read:
Dragon Ball, Slayers, Sorcerer Hunters, Ranma 1/2, Maison Ikkoku, Plastic Little, Geobreeders, Girl Got Game, Cowboy Bebop, Gunsmith Cats, Pita Ten, Kodocha, Mermaid Saga, Instant Teen, World of Narue, Azumanga Daioh, Battle Vixens, Detective Conan, XXXholic, NANA, Sand Chronicles, Haruka, Bleach, Naruto/Shippuden, Vampire Knight, Yu-Gi-Oh/GX, Bo-bo-bo, Sandland, Gabakawa and more.
ANIME
Uchuu Senkan Yamato aka Star Blazers, Urusei Yatsura, Ranma 1/2, Maison Ikkoku, Kodomo No Omocha, City Hunter, Super Gals, Initial D, Evangelion, FLCL, Kare Kano, Marmalade Boy, Sorcerer Hunters, Nadesico, Comic Party, Slayers, Sailor Moon, Jubei-Chan, Card Captor Sakura, Chobits, Cowboy Bebop, Ghost in the Shell, Bleach, Naruto, Death Note, Dragon Ball and DBZ, Bubblegum Crisis, Mobile Suit Gundam, Zeta Gundam, Azumanga Daioh, Genshiken/Kujibiki Unbalance, the entire Macross universe, Ghibli films, Ikki Tousen, Tenjo Tenge, Fruits Basket, Cutey Honey, Devil Man, Gatchaman, Speed Racer, Astro Boy, Akira, Lupin the 3rd, Geobreeders, Mermaid Forest, Rumic World, Galaxy Express 999, eX Driver, NANA, World of Narue, Animation Runner Kuromi, Project A-ko, Beck, Full Metal Panic, Gurren Lagaan, Ninja Nonsense, Detective Conan and Tenchi Muyo!
But I love classic games like NES, Atari, and the old Arcade games: Pacman, Galaga, Dig Dug, etc.
Tank Pong!
CONVENTIONS I'VE ATTENDED
Anime Oasis(since 2003), Sakura Con (since 2000), Fanime Con, Anime Expo (yuck!), Anime Evolution (since 2003), Kumori Con (since 2003), Aki Con, Tomodachi Fest, Nan Desu Kan. OH and Yaoi Con but ONLY once (2005).
Also Rusty Con, PAX (yawn), Fandemonium, Emerald City Comic Con, Chibi Chibi Con and Anime North, and the defunct Aka-Con.
FAVORITE PHOTOGRAPHERS
Favorite COSPLAY photographers:
Klint of cosplayphotos.com
Seattle Otaku
Aleeza of Anglcon.com
Al aka Eurobeat King
Cosplay Hunter
Consplayers.com
Darkain
Photo Panda
I'm a college grad and I've been doing temp work to find something I can depend on for money but to enjoy it as well. But I got a permanent job now and I'm thankful. The first fandom I immersed myself into was Asian cinema or rather films of Hong Kong. I even went to Hong Kong twice, and also met Jackie Chan and director John Woo. With the advent of DVD me and my friend were swimming in a sea of HK cinema. I'm still collecting HK movies.
Around that same time I discovered anime at a Suncoast store and tried it out. A couple of years later I found Cartoon Network and other stations and discovered shows like Pokemon, Sailor Moon and Dragon Ball Z. I was hooked. About a year later I attended my first anime convention, and wore my first costume. With a growing circle of friends, and a plethora of anime series, going to cons and cosplaying has become a year round hobby in my life.
When I'm not working of course I attend several anime conventions around the Northwest and the Western region of the U.S. I work for anipike.com as a HK movie reviewer but also as a con reporter and even have my own little production company called Ani-Maid Productions. Within the last year ('07) I got a high quality camera and I've become a novice photographer of cosplay and other things, learning as I go along. I perform either on stage or in the halls at conventions playing anime music under the name Ani-Music Unlimited. Thanks to new friends besides the regular cosplay, CROSSplaying was a new exciting option to try at conventions. It was quite a challenge but I've gotten the hang of it and I scare some of my friends because I like to be accurate.
I now live on my own in Seattle, WA but with a special roommate, so life is great. It also helps my roommate is also into anime/manga and cosplay! Away from conventions, friends and cosplay life is kind of dull, so keeping busy with stuff that's entertaining is fine with me and I'll keep doing it until my body says "stop." I love visual stuff--movies, TV, animation and music. I haven't appreciated reading as much as I should, but reading manga is a good start and it's expanding my horizons. Writing or rather expressing myself non-verbally is what I'm good at. In person I may be shy but when you get to know me I open up, but get me to writing or something else and I won't stop--I have a lot to say, in my own way.
Other unique things about me: I can read, write and understand some French. Also after watching HK movies for 12 years I've picked up some Cantonese, not to mention some Japanese from watching anime for more than 10 years. BUT my Spanish ain't too good...
Besides conventions, I had a monthly cosplay workout with Gasukan, a local gathering held locally almost each month in a different location. Lately though those gatherings are a bit disappointing and too much for me, so I may step back from them. I'm still cosplaying though, and in fact me and my girlfriend have started doing our own private cosplay shoots--the way WE want to do them.
What I can't express with my voice I can with writing, playing music, photography and most importantly...through COSPLAY. That's why I'm on this site!
Music: I currently have 2 music projects. The first I founded back in 2003 and later named it "Ani-Music Unlimited" in 2005. I play guitar and friend Hector plays sax, and we do a collection of anime/game music instrumentals. We've been guests at cons and played in the halls as well for fun, and even made some money!
The 2nd project is very exciting: a full-on rock band covering anime theme songs. We're fans of Bleach so we named ourselves Soul Candy. Soon we'll be playing at local anime conventions! Stay tuned!
Also important to note: only a few of my costumes I have made or put together myself. Others are purchased online. For a while I thought I would run out of ideas, but thanks to my good friendship with Kumi-chan, and our shared enthusiasm for Rumiko Takahashi titles among many others, it has fueled my imagination for new cosplay ideas. I'm grateful.
Someday I hope to actually make a costume from scratch, and feel really proud of myself. For now I'm all right relying on online sellers, and very nice close friends...
TURN OFF'S
Screaming children just sometimes (not that I don't love children I do just too much screaming is...too much) but I'm learning to appreciate kids more--they can be fun. STRESS, hate, racism, discrimination, snobs--like COSPLAY snobs. Cosfu, 4chan, Starbuck's, WalMart, tuna fish and black licorice.
TURN ON'S
Love, fun. Girls with shorter hair. People who share the same interests and can appreciate them. Good food (anything my girlfriend makes is delicious). Hearing a favorite song. Watching a good movie/anime at home with a 5.1 sound system, and particulary with a friend.
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