Turns out there really is no limit to how long you can create labors of love for your favorite anime shows, especially if you helped in the Golden age!
summer Comiket 2018
Enako, one of Japan’s most popular and beautiful cosplayers, is ready for her close-ups dressed in an alternate costume of a beloved anime heroine.
Soaring temperatures couldn’t stop these amazing cosplayers from shining brighter than the sizzling sun at this year’s premier otaku gathering.
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