Do you have a cosplay philosophy?
Cosplaying is supposed to be fun! Some people take it too seriously, to the point that unnecessary issues come up. And I'd like to say that, despite those things. Cosplaying is really a fun hobby!

For you, what is the best part about cosplaying?
The best part about cosplaying is it being one of the ultimate expressions of all my hobbies. It's a combination of art, fashion and Japanese culture. I also like putting on make-up and modeling, so it's like a fusion of all of these things.

The hard part about cosplaying?
There are some critics that come [with it]. They nitpick about your costume and how you carry it. But it's fine. This can either help you improve or make you a tougher and better person when handling criticism.

How did you get into anime?
Sailor Moon! [That] started it all!

Which anime series is your favorite?
Full Metal Alchemist.

Would you consider yourself an exhibitionist?
In the sense that you try to prepare a lot for it. Not only the costume, but you prepare yourself. How to act, the gestures, the performance, manner of speaking of a certain character.

Which video or anime character most resembles you and your personality?
Let's see…maybe Baroness of GI Joe, because she's a kick-ass chick who wears glasses. And her outfit is black and red too.

Would you date a fellow cosplayer? Which character should the guy imitate?
Dante of Devil May Cry. [Laughs] Or maybe Balthiere of Final Fantasy XII.

Do you get stage fright?
I always get stage fright. I keep saying to myself that I can do this. And every time I do so and finish, it kind of helps me deal with the next one.

Any advice for first timers?
They should attend a convention first to get to know the feel of the cosplaying scene. If they're done with that, then it's time to assess the character they want to cosplay

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