Queen City Kamikaze - Ivan Braginski or Russia (Hetalia)
So this cutie is actually the personification of Russia. He was actually one of my first cosplays and definitely one of my favorites. Ivan has one of my favorite personality types: cute yet scary. He's intimidating yet really sweet, when he's not in one of his moods that is. I've had Ivan's cosplay for about 3 years and it is always well received. I totally own his character and it is so fun to talk in a Russian accent for like 6+ hours without stopping. Although I am a little let down that I won't be Cecilia but I haven't been Russia in awhile and I am really excited to cosplay him again.
Friday - Asahi Azumane
So this big nerd is definitely still on the list. I got his uniform for Christmas and let me tell you, it is SO comfy. I just need his wig and I'll be all set. I'm really excited to be Asahi because he is a lot like me. He's super shy and unsure of himself but he is actually really good at what he does. Asahi gets nervous a lot when in front of others so if I start to panic a bit because the con is too crazy, I'll still be able to be in character. Haha...
Saturday - Clear
Since it was so well-received at AAC,I decided that I will cosplay him again at this year's AB. I'm really excited to cosplay him again. I love his character and I had sooo much fun being him. However, I do plan to make a few slight changes. I might not wear the gloves this time (they were too hard to text with ;-;). With the gas mask, I want to tint the lenses a bit so it will be harder to see into. I don't know how I'll do it but I'll figure something out.
Sunday - Shima Renzou
So yep. Shima is still on the list. Although I do love Shima, I'm a little unsure of how I'll be at his character since he is a lot more outgoing than me but I'll just have to try I guess. Anyway, I got his wig and his weapon for Christmas. I am hoping to get his uniform for my birthday and then I'll be all set. I really don't know how to feel about him right now but I am cosplaying him in a group so I can't really back out now. Sigh, it'll probably be really good and I will probably love it but I honestly am kinda stressing out over him. Oh well, it'll be fine...
Yep, so that's my updated plan for QCK and AB. I doubt that it will change but who knows? It probably will. Oh, the joys of cosplay.
-Rene