Tesla Cosplay are an all-female group who describe themselves as “five girls from Oregon who decided to add a little ‘awesome’ to their lives”. And looking at these photos from their recent Princess Mononoke shoot on location, we think they’ve achieved that aim!
The series was shot by Portland-based photographer Jason DeSomer, in the forest near Opal Creek, a wilderness area in Oregon. The deep forest is the perfect backdrop for cosplaying Princess Mononoke, with the moss-covered rocks and lush green tones mimicking the scenery of the movie perfectly.
The group also made the neat decision of anthropomorphising Yakul, depicting the elk in human form.
▼ All kinds of awesome.
Another running theme is the use of the river to shoot beautifully coloured reflections. The combination of painstakingly made cosplay outfits, and stunning background visuals makes this a stand-out photo series.
You can follow Tesla Cosplay on Facebook or Tumblr to check out more of their work.
Source: Tesla Cosplay via Kotaku JP
Images: Jason DeSemor via Tesla Cosplay
Hawaiian photographer uses own dog in Princess Mononoke cosplay for an overdose of cute 【Pics】
Ghibli cosplayer doesn’t just make Princess Mononoke costumes, but animal companions too【Photos】
Keep your flowers alive with this planter shaped like the forest god from Princess Mononoke
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Amazing photos of Studio Ghibli cosplay bring all your favorite characters to life 【Pics】
Even at twice regular Daiso price, this handy item is still great for summer travel in Japan
Ghibli’s No Face continues to demonstrate his generous character growth by dispensing soy sauce
Japanese rice cooker recipe gives us a tasty new way to enjoy vegetables and wieners
Japanese convenience store shows us how to dress for the rainy season
Tokyo’s Pokémon Cafe reopens this month with brand-new sweets and Pikachu show
A Japanese toast sandwich remix: The toasted rice rice ball[SoraKitchen]
Osaka is hosting a “hentai” event, but it’s probably not what you think
Japan Railways partners with Overwatch, heroes hit the Shinkansen for bullet train collaboration
Japanese high school closes its cafeteria, replaces it with a 7-Eleven convenience store
Lawson opens a new mini supermarket, and the lucky bags can essentially stock your kitchen
Uniqlo reveals third round of massive 100-year-anniversary manga T-shirts for Jump’s Shueisha
New official Ghibli anime food cookbook will teach you how to make Ponyo’s ramen and more
Kyoto public junior high school becomes first in Japan with a hoodie school uniform
Starbucks Japan unveils new Frappuccino showcasing “mottainai” culture
What’s up with the Ghibli Park photo and video ban?
What’s it like to join Tokyo’s walking-and-talking-with-strangers club for a day?
Krispy Kreme releases a new Doughwich… at only one store in Japan
Tokyo’s life-size Gundam anime mecha statue will be removed this summer
Ichiraku Ramen-inspired ramen sets from Naruto anime pay homage to Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura
Kanji ice cream becomes a sell-out hit in Japan
Japanese convenience store Lawson launches new “mini supermarket” chain, L Minimart
Japan’s real-world Pokémon hot spring’s first photos are here![Photos]
Japan now has gyoza doughnuts, and they taste like no other doughnut we’ve tried before
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Princess Mononoke’s Great Forest Spirit figure adds solemn Ghibli style to any home【Photos】
Check out this amazing Princess Mononoke digital fan art from China
New Ghibli papercraft kit gives you a little Princess Mononoke forest on your desk【Photos】
Official Princess Mononoke knit sweaters hit the GBL this winter【Photos】
Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】
New Ghibli Princess Mononoke tote bags from L.L. Bean feature glow-in-the-dark forest spirits
42 thoughts that crossed our mind when visiting the forest that inspired Princess Mononoke
New Princess Mononoke accessory line has Kodama for your ears, wolves for your fingers【Photos】
Princess Mononoke Ghibli accessory line returns with all-natural dagger pendant and more【Photos】
Ghibli Princess Mononoke Face Magnets return to stores, are ready to move to your fridge【Photos】
Studio Ghibli’s kodama ready to leave the Princess Mononoke forest as a squeezable keychain【Pics】
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
The best Japanese cosplayers from the first day of Winter Comiket 2018【Photos】
Studio Ghibli loungewear lets you cosplay as an anime heroine at home
Japanese fans rank the top 10 most beautiful female characters from Studio Ghibli anime movies