This tutorial will cover two basic makeup looks that I use for Vampire Knight’s Kaname Kuran. Of course, different faces take differently to makeup, so I hope that instead of following this tutorial to the T, readers will be inspired to play around with techniques and come up with looks that best suit them (and their characters). [..]

The Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention, or STGCC for short, is an event that takes place anually in Singapore. This year’s STGCC took place at the Suntec Convention Centre during August 20 and August 21. It’s an event aimed at pop-culture enthusiasts and it combines the best of the East and West, bringing together, comics, toys, games, artists etc. [..]

The voting period for The Community Choice, the column that is going to be inaugurated in Cosplay Gen #04, has finally ended. We received very nice photos of very good cosplays, and the competition was really tight, a fact that was visible in the high number of votes, comments and support messages for all the contestants. [..]

If the Japanese cosplay community is “fairly closed” then it can surely bring out the best in you. OMI GIBSON is not only a long-time veteran cosplayer, she is also a multifarious and polymorphic being unleashing her sexy army of strong characters upon us mortals. Jumping at you, swinging a murderous baseball bat or just quietly sipping dark red wine. Clearly there is no quick getaway. Seductive, brash and self-reliant, she is teaching us hard lessons about how video game characters can change your life forever. [..]

Otakon is one of the longest-running anime conventions in America, as well as the second biggest. This year was Otakon‘s 18th year, and the event was packed with all sorts of activities such as panels, fashion shows, costume contests, workshops etc. [..]

Already with a history of several years in cosplay photography, Hexlord was amongst the first friends of Cosplay Gen, where he kindly agreed to publish his beautiful shots since the pilot issue. Very dedicated to this hobby, to the extent of transforming the result of a mere photo-shoot into a veritable artwork, he accepted to share with our readers and fans some of his experiences as a cosplay photographer, in the interview below. For more of his cosplay photos, don’t forget to visit his deviantART page. [..]

Some of the most impressive galactic bounty hunters definitely come from Sweden, and they are both fierce and sporting some killer looks. Pixelninja is guiding us into the avianoid Chozo workshops and their deep knowledge of Power Suit technologies. Otherwise how can one account for such DIY skills of bending and seamlessly joining earthly lion boards and larissa fabrics? As always, video game heroines are full of unknown and phenomenal power-ups. [..]

The submission period for our new column, Community's Choice, has come to an end, and we'd like to thank all those who sent us their beautiful photos to throw into the final stage of the battle. Starting now, the voting period begins, and, until August 24, you'll have the chance to vote for your favorite contestant and choose who will be published in Cosplay Gen #4. [..]