Enako
“A lovely Christmas present from Enako” gives us an opportunity to think about linguistics too.
Enako’s Futaba is joined by cosplayers portraying Mai and other members of the new Fatal Fury game.
Bringing a little magic to your skin care rituals.
Enako’s newest project with publisher of Shonen Jump features cosplays for characters both new and old.
One Piece Film: Red teams up with Peach John to create lingerie sets for Nami, Robin, and Uta, plus Shanks pajamas for guys and girls.
Manga legend Rumiko Takahashi is even designing a brand-new character just for Japan’s top cosplayer to pose as.
A room so huge it’s more like a warehouse.
Tokyo’s other Halloween hot spot, divisively skimpy maid cosplay, ladies who loo stunning in their 60s, and Seiji’s transformation into Leonardo DiCaprio.
Is it still cosplay if you can’t even see the costume anymore?
Enako’s first “no-cosplay” photo book promises to be her “biggest exposure in history”.
Enako finds a new way to surprise us with how much money she’s making.
Usually there’s not a complaint to be found when Enako poses for the camera, but this time is different.
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