By chance, we were at Downtown East, Pasir Ris http://www.downtowneast.com.sg/
yesterday and the first inkling that something was up was when we saw a load of Japanese Anime characters getting off a car, coloured wigs and spendid costumes in tow. They were erm, headed for Burger King.
We sat munching on our dripping Subways and observed that they were swarming everywhere. That's when we realised that there was a Cosplay event on. It was Cosfest VIII. http://www.cosfest.com/Cosfest.htm
I knew there would be something interesting ahead when I'd lugged my camera along that morning! First off, I need to ask for the forgiveness of all serious Cosplayers. Please excuse me for the tongue-in-cheek write-up to come. This aunty has no knowledge of what these are called or which anime these characters hail from. I do realise the time and effort these people have put in (also the money spent) and I respect that this is a serious artform. But it's a Monday and we could all do with a light read. Enjoy!
My daughter could only shake her head in despair when I called this a mutant Pikachu.
What?! Don't you agree? Doesn't it look like an anorexic Pikachu? A bit out of sync with the local weather if you ask me. Would rather have chosen to be a bikini-clad anime character, if you ask me (again).
Maybe this is Sailor Moon with a hair dye gone bad.
Her eyes! This girl on the left had such mesmerizing eyes! It was no wonder that she was a photographer's favourite even if her costume seemed one of the simplest around.
Erm...what's with the star?
Lolitas in all shapes and sizes. There is hope yet for me.
Modern day knights or pest-busters?
(Below pic) Star Wars of a different kind.
Handsome Trio!
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you have been spotted by our Downtown East Facebook crew
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