[Photo Report] Russian Cosplayers at Robofest 2017
What is in common between cosplay and Robofest?
There is a clear relationship here!
Inspired by robots, the authors of anime and manga invented a lot of interesting works in the genre of “Mecha”, which tells about the world of robots! It’s no wonder that cosplayers decided to visit Robofest to find some ideas about it and possibly make grandiose cosplay inspired by this festival!
Now let’s see together, what was there! Cosplayers made a splash along with robots!
■Everyone wanted to photograph cosplayers or take a photo with them.
At the festival there were stands with microcircuits, exhibits from the computer museum. People who visited the festival could try themselves as creators of robots and participate in races.
▲Liren (Steam Punk – Original)
” Steampunk – it is my inspiration, it’s my favorite style, which incorporates technology and aesthetic, which is based on the 19th-century industrial steam-powered machinery. This is the style I wanted to show on Robofest! “
▲Isis Blue Fire (Flashka – Original)
“It is original character, inspired by mecha-anime and games about robots. According to the idea, my character is very fast, clever and friendly robot. Therefore I chose a bright red color and unusual hair color, emphasizing its inhuman origin. This was the first experience for me to sew leatherette and I had to study a lot about its nuances in the process. The costume should be comfortable to wear, fit the figure well and look neat. I supplemented the image with headphones and gold elements on the suit. Many people in Robofest really liked my costume, we photographed together and had fun.”
Also, everyone could relax a little from the robots and try to learn how to play go(igo).
▲JoN.Y (Steampunk aristocrat – Original)
” Steampunk is a fantasy genre about alternative worlds where steam engines and other retro technologies have reached their highest development in our time. And from such worlds my character came to my universe. Girl-aristocrat, who does not like skirts and believes that in trousers is much more convenient. Yes, and in a reminder that life is going on at a fast pace and it’s too late to be late, she always carries a watch with her.”
The booth promoting 3D printer and 3D hand had a the big demand. Those who took part in the event could make a memorable thing for themselves by 3D pen.
For those who like outdoor games, the airsoft zone has been prepared!
▲ Dispersi (Evil Queen – Snow White and seven dwarfs)
“This suit appeared absolutely spontaneously. I just sorted through the characters, under the type of which I come up, saw the Evil Queen – and realized that this is exactly the image I want to create. I really like the design and dark charisma of this character.”
The event was fun. I met with my favorite cosplayers and was able to take photo of them!
▲Candy Angel (Sans – Undertale)
“My favorite character is already 2 years old as the Sans skeleton from the game Undertale. When I learned about the robofest and that there it is possible to come in the cosplay of the character from the games, I immediately thought that my costume was created for this. I was at the event for the first time and I really enjoyed it. I was approached by a lot of children, I just heard screams from the crowd “This is Sans!”, how happy it is when they recognize your character and want to have photo with you. I think that many people were happy to see the character of this game at this event.”
▲Hellen (Natalia Romanova – The Marvel Universe)
“I decided to cosplay Black Widow for the event because I thought that there would be a lot of kids and teenagers who likes Marvel comics and maybe they would be glad to take a picture with me. And I was right! A lot of people asked me to take a photo together, and I think they were glad to see a comic book character at the event.”
▲Cai Shen (fem!Totoro – My Neighbor Totoro)
“Humanization of one of the most classical anime characters Totoro was a new experience for me. In the modern world technologies and nature create a new reality, our future. A part of original nature represented by my character had found its place between robots and modern technologies. Plenty of children and guests were happy to see Totoro in the middle of the festival, to make friends with the soul of forest.”
▲Tassia (Levi Ackerman – Attack on Titan)
“I like the universe of anime Attack on Titan, and in anticipation of Christmas and the New Year I decided to make such a suit. Levi is one of my favorite characters, so I decided to do it for this festival, slightly changing his military uniform.”
▲TwentyOne21 (Mikasa Ackerman – Attack on Titan)
“A new year is approaching, a time of miracles and magic! Therefore, Tassia and I decided to make a New Year shape for the characters from the attack of the Titans. It is very popular fandom both in Japan and in Russia. Many visitors to Robobest recognized us and hurried to take a photo. I’m a beginner cosplayer, so now I’m doing characters only from this fandom. But I have many plans and projects ahead of me!”