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STGCC 2017 Guest Cosplayers Interview – Iori Moe, Shimo and Siutao

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What’s a convention without cosplayers? These dedicated individuals bring our 2D heroes/heroines/waifus into real life with their elaborate cosplay. We manage to grab an interview with three of STGCC (Singapore Game Toy and Comic Convention) 2017 Guest Cosplayers before the event itself.

Iori Moe – 伊織もえ

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[GT] – GameTrader.SG

[GT] When did you start cosplaying and how did you get started in cosplaying?

[Iori] I started because I like anime and games. When I started to cosplay my favorite characters, I was excited and felt happy about it and hence, I continued on.

[GT] Cosplaying could be an expensive and time consuming hobby. What keeps you going?

[Iori] I think whatever hobby you have, when you take your hobby seriously, you will tend to spend much more money on it. But, to quit your hobby because it’s time consuming or expensive is not really something I would choose. For me, it’s fun to do cosplay and that’s why I continue this hobby.

[GT] Can you share with us the most difficult cosplay you have done? What are the challenges that you face.

[Iori] For my Final Fantasy X Yuna cosplay, I did a shoot in the sea and one at a quarry as well. When shooting in nature for the first time, I felt that it was the nearest I could get to my character. At the same time, it was not easy at all for me.

インスタにコスプレあげるの初めてかも！！ユウナ🌿

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[GT] How to you view cosplay? Is it a hobby? A passion or a profession?
[Iori] A hobby.

[GT] Which is your most favourite character that you enjoy cosplaying in?
[Iori] Yuna from Final Fantasy X.

[GT] Any tips for new cosplayer?
[Iori] There are many ways to enjoy cosplay such as wearing the costume and phototaking. Of course, there are other fun elements out there as well, so you need to explore on your own and find things that make you happy.

[GT] What upcoming cosplay project you have in your pipeline?
[Iori] Probably characters from Fate/Grand Order.

[GT] After STGCC, what other convention you are going next?
[Iori] I will probably head to events in China. (*´˘`*)♥

霜月Shimo

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shimotsuki18
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shimotsuki18/

[GT] When did you start cosplaying and how did you get started in cosplaying?
[Shimo] I started when I was in high school when my schoolmate brought me to an event and I got in contact with cosplay.

表情包又多一張（？

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[GT] Cosplaying could be an expensive and time consuming hobby. What keeps you going?
[Shimo] My friends who do cosplay together with me and those who like me gives me strength to continue. Also, when I see a photo that I’m satisfied with, it does encourage me as well.

[GT] Can you share with us the most difficult cosplay you have done? What are the challenges that you faced. 

[Shimo] For me, it will be my Rory Mercury cosplay from the series Gate: Thus the JSDF Fought There! The weapon was extremely heavy and the shoes I wore were very tall as well. Hence, each shot was very exhausting for me. In my previous photobook, we went deep into the mountains and pond to shoot. For me, it was a challenging experience.

[GT ]How to you view cosplay? Is it a hobby? A passion or a profession?
[Shimo] It’s both.

[GT] Which is your most favourite character that you enjoyed cosplaying in.
[Shimo] Minami Kotori from Love Live!

😈😈😈

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[GT] Any tips for new cosplayer?
[Shimo] Just follow your heart and enjoy the hobby.

[GT] What upcoming cosplay project you have in your pipeline.
[Shimo] It’s a secret XD

只是想表達今天又拍露琪亞嗚呼✨ #cosplay #bleach #kuchikirukia

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[GT] After STGCC, what other convention you are going next?
[Shimo] I will be going to Comic Fiesta in December as well as Winter Comiket. Please come and find me! XD

小桃 Siutao

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/siutaoCOS/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siutao1126/
World Cosplay:  https://worldcosplay.net/en/member/siutao1126

[GT] When did you start cosplaying and how did you get started in cosplaying?
[Siutao] It’s almost 10 years ago….XD At the time, my friends and I like anime culture. One of my friends who was doing doujin art asked me if I would like to try out cosplay together. So, we did our own costumes! Unfortunately, my friend who asked couldn’t make it on time so I had to cosplay alone. (Laughs)

[GT] Cosplaying could be an expensive and time consuming hobby. What keeps you going?
[Siutao] I agree it can be an expensive and time consuming hobby. Despite that, cosplay had given me so much more in my life. Like the fun and satisfaction I experienced when I did my own costume and weapon, the joy I received from cosplaying my favorite character. I also made a lot more friends through cosplay or our love for the same series. I learnt new skills in life as well, thanks to cosplay! For a hobby which takes up a good part of my life, I can’t imagine my life without it and it’s so hard to give up! (Laughs)

[GT] Can you share with us the most difficult cosplay you have done? What are the challenges that you face. 
[Siutao] Probably each time when I need to do large prop for cosplay, like those I had for <Kantai Collection>. As the apartment space in Hong Kong is very limited, it’s very difficult when I have to do large props and I have issues keeping them as well. Hence, there are times when I have to think twice when I want to cosplay characters with large props or armour.

[GT] How to you view cosplay? Is it a hobby? A passion or a profession? 
[Siutao] To me, it’s a hobby. Everything started out as a passion and later changed to a hobby and it hasn’t changed a bit for me. I do have my own daily job, though something I do get commercial cosplay postings as well but to call it as a profession, it’s still far off from that.

 

[GT] Which is your most favourite character that you enjoy cosplaying in.
[Siutao] I like them all, so it’s hard to choose (laughs). However, if we are talking about satisfaction, then my most satisfied cosplay will be Kaga from <Kantai Collection>.

[GT] Any tips for new cosplayer?
[Siutao] Enjoy the fun Cosplay brings to you, do what you need to do and don’t mind people’s comments and looks! Each time you are not satisfied with your cosplay, learn from your experience and take in constructive comments with an open mind. Work and hard to improve on your next cosplay!

[GT] What upcoming cosplay project you have in your pipeline.
[Siutao] Cosplayers have a lot of characters they plan to do! (Laughs) I’m completing one with armour soon, so you guys can guess which it is! XD I have been thinking about it for some time but I didn’t had the time to do it properly so…(cry)

「お姉ちゃん… 姉様….」 #レム #rem #rezero #rezerokarahajimeruisekaiseikatsu #cosplay #コスプレ

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[GT] After STGCC, what other convention you are going next?
[Siutao] Perhaps I will be traveling to Malaysia at the end of the year to attend event on my own.

That’s it! We would like to thank all three of them for sharing with us their cosplay journey in our interview. Want to catch a glimpse of these wonderful cosplayers? Or better still take pictures with them? Remember to come down to the 10th Singapore Toy Game and Comic Convention (STGCC) at Marina Bay Sands on the 9th and 10th September 2017. You can get your tickets online now at https://www.singaporetgcc.com/Tickets_Merchandise/

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