Author Topic: Help! I don't know what to do! (Read 2975 times)

KHking · « **on:** February 15, 2010, 09:30:29 am »

Hi! My name is Zach and I am a 2 year cosplayer. I recently watched the show "Elfen Lied" and want to do a cosplay from it. As much as I want to do one from it, I am a 13 year old boy and don't think i'm ready to crossplay. All the male characters are not actual diclonius (look it up), so it leaves me to either make my own character or end up crossplyaing. Any ideas?

Trumby · « **Reply #1 on:** February 15, 2010, 11:55:06 am »

There's actually a male diclonius in the show, the teacher guy at the college.

The problem with these kind of animes is there's really only two characters that are even recognizable (Lucy and Nana). Though you could still cosplay as one of the normal male characters.

KHking · « **Reply #2 on:** February 15, 2010, 12:44:21 pm »

yeah. I was thinking about him, but no one would be quite sure.

Malaria · « **Reply #3 on:** February 15, 2010, 02:35:46 pm »

Being a 13 year old boy, convincing crossplay should be easier for you. The more manly-looking you get, the harder it'll be. Which isn't to say older guys can't do good crossplay, it just takes more work to be convincing.

dshwshr55 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 15, 2010, 04:54:33 pm »

....unless you're TRYING to spoof a crossplay.

KHking · « **Reply #5 on:** February 16, 2010, 03:15:07 pm »

So do you think people might think it's a joke?

dshwshr55 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 16, 2010, 03:40:26 pm »

Personally, I'm not a cosplayer, so I think it's all a joke.

Malaria · « **Reply #7 on:** February 16, 2010, 03:48:01 pm »

Quote from: KHking on February 16, 2010, 03:15:07 pm

So do you think people might think it's a joke?

Not at all! As long as you do the costume well and make it obvious that you've done what you can to pull of the crossplay well, people will take you seriously.
People take good FtoM crossplayers seriously, no reason why they shouldn't do the same for a well-done MtoF.

KHking · « **Reply #8 on:** February 16, 2010, 04:00:11 pm »

Thanks so much for the help! Looks like I might try to do nana then.

soundninja12 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 17, 2010, 11:13:54 am »

I'm sorry I've been missing this thread >_>

Malaria is right, I think that as long as you do it well, people will think it's awesome as... something really awesome?

Quote from: dshwshr55 on February 16, 2010, 03:40:26 pm

Personally, I'm not a cosplayer, so I think it's all a joke.

... >O

Cyprus · « **Reply #10 on:** February 17, 2010, 03:13:40 pm »

Zash my boy...you still have all the "baby-faced" features that would help you pull off a great crossplay a lot easier than I would ever be able to lol. I say give it all you got...I know you could pull it off! Do it now before you start getting all hairy faced & such like me >.>

KHking · « **Reply #11 on:** February 21, 2010, 03:03:24 pm »

Okay! I am determined! Now just to decide between Nana, Lucy, or 35....

chelseahavoc · « **Reply #12 on:** February 21, 2010, 04:23:33 pm »

seeing your such a young age you could try doing the little kid version of lucy/nyu and if you could get your hands on a wheel chair you could be... whats-his name-.... karama? his actualy daughter...

soundninja12 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 07, 2010, 07:06:15 pm »

I think he chose Nana.
And it's going to be amazing

KHking · « **Reply #14 on:** March 07, 2010, 08:29:24 pm »

Yep! Nana it is! I am working on it and think it'll be done by S-con.

Cyprus · « **Reply #15 on:** March 08, 2010, 07:03:15 am »

Jess & I just started watching this anime last night...I think it will be awsome to see you go as Nana. Jess is talking about making a Lucy herself...she loves the outfit with the green hat thingy

soundninja12 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 08, 2010, 07:21:03 am »

*cough* make her the black rider from Durarara *cough*

Cyprus · « **Reply #17 on:** March 08, 2010, 08:04:13 am »

lol...as it sits right now, I don't think either of us will have our cosplays done by the end of this month for S-con.

KHking · « **Reply #18 on:** March 08, 2010, 09:58:15 pm »

I can imagine!

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