Meet the group that cosplayers and fans are falling in love with.
Nearly all the thousands of wide-eyed, mini-skirted 2-D anime characters that exist in Japan have one thing in common: idealised, slender physiques. And when big conventions like Comiket roll around twice a year, cosplayers come out in hordes to bring these characters to life with as much stylised realism as possible, often showing off taut stomachs and toned thighs to the delight of fans and photographers.
One group of cosplayers, however, is throwing convention to the wind and winning fans of their own in the process with their take on the hugely popular franchise Love Live! Calling themselves “Debu Raibu!”, or “Tub Live!”, these girls are happy to be who they are, proving that you don’t have to be thin to indulge in a love of cosplay.
前から話題の皆様。しいたけにも反応されてたので嬉しい限りです。 #C90コスプレ #デブライブ pic.twitter.com/y9wLyRemn7
— コウヘイ・シロガネスラッシュ@7月から青森 (@return_slash6) August 14, 2016
The nine girls recreate idol group μ’s from the Love Live! series with all the cuteness and charm of the original characters.
デブライブ!サンゲントン!
— こぽたん@沼にハマり沼に落す職人 (@tarutarukopotan) August 14, 2016
東1トラックヤードにて!!!! pic.twitter.com/qr1JjiwLVx
Since making their debut at Comiket Summer 2015, they’ve been drawing constant crowds of fans and photographers.
レイヤーの理想と現実#デブライブ pic.twitter.com/7ZjzYpIY5S
— せつなあやめ@うしじまわるい肉(公式) (@setsuna_ayame) August 14, 2015
They were also spotted at winter Comiket 2015, keeping warm with some fluffy accessories.
スモーハレーション#デブライブ pic.twitter.com/KEkCHBC8XI
— よこ🥛うがい🧼手洗い🍔ジャンクフード (@yoko_orz) December 29, 2015
This year, at Comiket 90, the girls were still as popular as ever, showing off their cute poses and gorgeous bespoke costumes.
このツイートから1年経ちますね。デブライブ!1st Anniversaryでデブライブ!サンシャ…ん? pic.twitter.com/npTpn3q48u
— ただのゴミ (@micross_) August 14, 2016
Fellow cosplayers have been quick to show their love for the beauties, eagerly posing for photos with the unit.
https://twitter.com/accell_trial/status/748336412441731072デブライブとタイラントのコラボ#C90コスプレ #デブライブ pic.twitter.com/xdMHd8kbCd
— ミコ・ヴォイド (@makai_miko) August 14, 2016
And fans are also smitten, sending in adorable artworks and illustrations.
https://twitter.com/wakamu_m/status/765572812694102016【むちフェス03~肉感アート展~】
— むちフェス~肉感アート展~ (@muchifes) December 19, 2015
むちフェス当日に頂いた、あきはさんが描いたデブライブの皆さんのイラスト#むちフェス03 #デブライブ pic.twitter.com/YEtpKuuDNi
With their growing popularity and increasingly cute costumes, we can’t wait to see what the girls have in store for the next Comiket event, scheduled for December this year!
Source: Twitter/#デブライブ
Top Image: Twitter@micross_
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