Tuesday, November 3, 2009

All i can say is...WOW...!!

Lately there has been a mushroom bloom in the ACG scene, especially in the cosplay scene. One thing that irked me is that, it has slowly become to what we call as...'Kiasu-play'...

The competition on who is better than who, the comparison, who is going to outdo who......it's really sad and sickening to see it that way...
This has been on a certain forum for quite a while now...when i saw the thread up, i was surprised that that particular person would post it up this way...



if it can't be seen, let me retype it...

3.I hope you guys can understand that i m going 100% look a like cosplay,Heights and body shape.I apologize to those who really want to take part in this photoshoot,because *censored* only wants 100% cosplay. "
*name is censored, well, i guess you guys could pretty much guess who..LOL*

Come on.....be realistic, how 100% can you get? there is no such thing as 100% cosplay......in fact, if you can get 100% cosplay, i'd be freaked out..Having eyes which spreads out 3/4 of your face.....it's worst than JU ON!!!

And height...well, i have nothing much to say to that.....
i didn't really want to post this up, but when i saw this


LOL..first of all, i was just being a kaypoh..haha...just happened to stumble upon this part during my
'kaypoh-ing' session....

WHOA, what is this? an audition of something?
the word 'qualify' is used here....
WHoa..and high quality group?

Well, if they can really pull it off, then i applaud you guys for being able to achieve this high quality group....if not, PLEASE for the love of god....don't be soooooo ambitious when you're just starting out.....

It's Cosplay....play = fun
not KIASUplay.....Sheesh....
missed those 2004 - 2005 years when cosplay is really cosplay in it's essence..

** disclaimer **
THIS IS MY BLOG..i'm free to write whatever i want...if you feel offended, well...feel free to start a blog on your own and rant...
as i've said..this is my realm...my zen.....i'm in control......

Listening to : Jane Zhang - Hua Xin
Mood : saddened.....

4 comments:

Game-Zone Recreation said...

Hey, I'm part of an organization name GZR that host Anime and Video Game Conventions, Tournaments, Contest, Interviews and Reviews, and more events. We are currently looking for feedback and people who share a common interest in either anime or video games (if not both). Part of our feedback is finding out the Pro's and Con's you've seen in cosplaying and anime conventions? What you would like to see at conventions? And also what conventions you've attended or plan to attend, if any? The feedback would be greatly appreciated and will help in bringing together anime fans like yourself. Thank You.

Riko said...

My goodness....i went O_____O the moment i read that thread and the response in the thread was very condescending, bordering on arrogance..especially requiring camwhore pix to join the team @___@

The spirit of cosplay is definitely missing/forgotten/overlooked and it's sad to see the local cosplay scene becoming like this :(

Riku_sien said...

GZR>> Well, first of all, this entry is not about any conventions...It's about a particular photoshoot...But oh well, i guess you're just doing your job.

Anyway, in my opinion, how exciting, or, should i say, SUCCESSFUL an event depends on how well the MC is. That's just me...I've attended several events now and i find that if the MC is entertaining and knows his stuffs, then the event is successful.

I'm usually put off by MCs that 'have-not-done-their-homework'.
For example, you don't go calling everyone Rukia just because they are clad in some random traditional japanese garb....Or sailormoon everytime you see a sailor uniform.....

Apart from that, there are competitions, how it is judged, the venue, the entrance fee, the convenience....
in fact, i'll need one whole entry to suggest and feedback on conventions.

I believe it'd be better if you asked in forums and such for better and wider aspects of feedback.

I hope that you guys will be able to host a fantastic event in the near future. ^^

Riku_sien said...

riko>> DESHOU!?!?!?? i was shocked too when i see her take it to that extent.....
I believe she is trying to compete with those veteran cosplayers out there but then she do not know how to....well, 'measure her own body'?

It's always good to be ambitious, but too much of something is always bad.
Like i mean, how 100% can you get in cosplay? Nothing in life is 100%.

Seriously, it's sad to see it come to this. I was irked by the fact she mentioned
'PLEASE EMAIL ME YOUR CAMWHORE PICS. NEED TO SEE IF YOU QUALIFY or not...

PFft...what is this? Audition?