Kuroshitsuji II: Alois Trancy 05

WARNING: This article contains spoilers. Please read at your own risk!

Some time after the death of his brother Luca, Alois (whose real name is Jim McCain) was brought along with other boys to the Trancy estate. However, he was initially rejected by Trancy for his "filthy looking eyes". Alois later overheard another boy talking about summoning a fairy to have his wish come true. Curious to know if such a tale could be real, Alois performed the ceremony and instead summoned Claude Faustus. They then created the contract in what appeared to be a strange dream ritual.

Impressive cosplay by Arturo Pozo! Looks like Alois is saying "Ole!" in this photo! Thanks to Miguel for sending this in!

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Black★Rock Shooter: Black Rock Shooter 08

In Black Rock Shooter The Game, Black Rock Shooter is one of the last residents on dead Earth. She joined the last stand of the remaining forces of Earth to fight against beings called "The Seven Apostles". Black Rock Shooter is said to be the ultimate weapon, and Earth's only hope from utter destruction.

Cute cosplay! She kind of looks like Kipi, but I'm not sure. Can anyone verify this? Thanks to Haku for sending this in!

EDIT: Ok guys, you win! I hang my head in shame for not being 100% (if not 200%) sure this is Kipi!

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Neon Genesis Evangelion: Ayanami Rei 11

Anno Hideki instructed Sadamoto Yoshiyuki when he was designing Ayanami Rei that "Whatever else, she needs to be painted in as a bitterly unhappy young girl with little sense of presence."

Needless to say, Sadamoto-sensei was able to achieve that effect flawlessly!

In the beginning of the series, Rei is socially withdrawn, appearing to be an emotionless girl who rarely interacted with anyone except for Ikari Gendo. She is known to be living by herself in a dull, sparsely-furnished apartment in Tokyo-3.

Such a convincingly beautiful cosplay! Even the setting is perfect! I wonder if they're in a lab of some sort? Thanks to Pia for sending this in!

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Ouran High School Host Club: Suoh Tamaki 03

Named Ren Tamaki Richard de Grantaine, Suoh Tamaki is a second-year student at Ouran Academy and the founder and president of the Host Club. He lived in France with his mother until he was 14-years-old, thereafter he went to live with his father and grandmother in Japan. Tamaki and his father are separated from his French mother because of a deal made between Tamaki's ill mother and his cold-hearted paternal grandmother. Although he was treated coldly at first, Tamaki was able to win his grandmother's approval with his mind and kindness and the two eventually grew close.

Impressive! I don't know if the cosplayer's really French, but they definitely look the part! Thanks to Haidee for sending this in!

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Death Note: Mikami Teru

A criminal prosecutor who is a fanatical supporter of Kira, Mikami Teru became the 4th Kira as selected by Yagami Light. The decision was purely based on his intuition, because Light needed a new Kira proxy to hide his identity. Mikami's sense of righteousness stems from his childhood, but his perspective has warped over the years and now firmly believes that evil must be destroyed.

Wow, I'm blown away! Mikami only appeared for a short while in the series, so I didn't think there would be cosplays of him! Thanks again to Billy for sending this and to the cosplayer, blusparkles! Please visit her deviant art gallery for more photos!

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Hetalia: Axis Powers: Prussia 02

I could tell you that I felt bad about not knowing Prussia or Nanjo Koji when I posted the 90th Unknown Entry back in May, but this is actually a submission by Cherokee, so I figured, why not? And this time, with a proper article!

The older brother of Germany, Prussia will do anything to become strong. He once represented the Teutonic Knights, but later became Prussia after various stages of his life as a nation. He is currently living with Germany after his home was dissolved, though he once worked under Russia for a time.

Be sure to check out Nanjo Koji's deviant art for more cosplay photos!

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School Rumble: Harima Kenji 02

Although he began drawing manga as a means of escape from his unrequited love, Harima Kenji later became serious about it and decided to enter an amateur manga contest. He received an honorable mention, and allowed Tsukamoto Yakumo to become his editor, the only one Kenji trusted to read his manga. This desire to keep his work secret, however, ended up with misinterpretations that Kenji and Yakumo were actually dating.

That's such an adorable trait from Kenji, and an excellent cosplay by Demihuman! I'd love to see what he's actually drawing on that piece of paper. Thanks to Desiree for sending this!

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The Nightmare Before Christmas / Final Fantasy X-2: Jack Skellington and Yuna

Now here's a crossover that's highly unlikely to ever happen.

I'm sure a lot of people recognize Yuna in her songstress / Lenne costume from Final Fantasy X-2, but do you know Jack Skellington? He is the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town from the series "The Nightmare Before Christmas"! A perfect November feature! Thanks to Al for sending this!

...hm, do you guys think it's about time I added a "Disney" tag on Cosplay Holic?

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Demonbane: Al-Azif

Al-Azif is the original copy of the Necronomicon and possibly the most powerful grimoire in existence. She made a pact with Daijuuji Kurou after she was chased by the Black Lodge, which allows him to access her near limitless power. Although she is normally direct, bold, and upbeat, Al is quite impatient with those who are slow to act in danger, but also knows when to back down when they are outclassed by more powerful members of the Black Lodge.

Cute cosplay by Usagi! I'm guessing she used wired ribbons to achieve that look, because if it was the wind, then I would have expected her hair and clothing to be affected as well. Thanks to Leslie for sending this!

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Avatar: The Last Airbender: Cabbage Merchant

Known as "the cabbage merchant", he is an unfortunate Earth Kingdom salesman specializing in... well, cabbages! He was a recurring character in the series and something of a running gag. His cabbages are usually destroyed or damaged by the other main characters, making him yell his infamous catchphrase, "My cabbages!"

I'm surprised this character has his own page in the Avatar Wiki! I guess he's more famous than I thought! Thanks to Drops of Violet for plurking this!

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Cosplay Tutorial: Gems that Glow

Because a lot of people on Cosplay Holic's Facebook FanPage seem to be interested in advanced techniques for cosplays, I've decided to post this video by Kamui:

Frankly, I quite surprised that you can actually add lights to your cosplays. This is perfect for World of Warcraft cosplays as well any of the series produced by CLAMP.

So, what do you guys think? Would you like to see more posts like this in the future? Please leave your comments in this post and let me know! And after you do that, visit Kamui for more of her awesome cosplays!

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Naruto: Momochi Zabuza 03

Initially portrayed as aggressive, arrogant, and cruel, Momochi Zabuza was willing to become Gato's thug in order to gain enough funds to start a second coup d' tat on the Mizukage. He was also willing to kill anyone who stood in his path, including Gato once Zabuza had the money he needed. He used his own men as his pawns to fulfill his ambitions, including Haku whom he raised to be an efficient tool.

This is apparently Kenneth's first cosplay! He wrote in his email that he is living in Singapore, working as a personal trainer. I believe that shows quite well in this photo, am I right? Thanks again to Kenneth for sharing this with us!

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Sailor Moon: Neo-Queen Serenity

During the second major story arc of Sailor Moon, it was revealed that Tsukino Usagi will eventually become the queen regnant of a new Silver Millennium in the 30th century known as Crystal Tokyo. Usagi learned that she will be given the title "Sovereign of Earth" and Chiba Mamoru will become King Endymion alongside her. It was stated in the anime that she will become Neo-Queen Serenity after warding off a second Ice Age, but the specifics of which were never discussed.

King Crimson makes such a beautiful Serenity, wouldn't you agree? Please visit her website for more of her cosplays! Thanks again to Lily for sending this in!

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Tenjou Tenge: Natsume Maya, Natsume Aya, Isuzu Emi, and Kuzunoha Mana

When Nagi Souchirou and Bob Mikahara came to Toudou Academy, they intended to rule the school by beating up anyone who got in their way, just like they had done in previous schools. Little did they know that Toudou was no ordinary school; it was founded to teach and integrate different fighting styles and some of its students posses supernatural abilities such as pyrokinesis, precognition, and superhuman strength. After an altercation with the Executive Club, Souchirou and Bob join the only surviving club that dares to oppose them: the Juken Club.

Although I know this is from Tenjou Tenge, I have no idea who these girls are. Anyone care to shed some light into their identities please? Thanks to Paula for sending this in!

EDIT: Thanks to Cze for commenting and identifying who these girls are!

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Rozen Maiden: Suiseiseki 06

WARNING: This article contains spoilers. Please read at your own risk!

In order to return to their world, Souseiseki, who was brought back to life thanks to her sister's sacrifice, convinced Suigintou to return the Rosa Mystica to their rightful owners. Suigintou agreed, which in turn allowed Suiseiseki to come back to life. Together, they managed to restore order to both worlds.

Cute cosplayer! I guess Suiseiseki is still really popular, given that she is the "desu girl". Thanks again to Fumiki for sending this in!

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Naruto: Gaara 03

A ninja affiliated with Sunagakure, Gaara is the son of the village leader, the Fourth Kazekage. When he was only a fetus, his father attempted to turn him into a human weapon by placing a tailed beast into him, and he was ostracized by the Sunagakure villagers. As a result, Gaara became a ruthless killer, slaying others without remorse, and treating his siblings Kankuro and Temari with contempt.

Awesome cosplay by Hayate ( )! I think she was able to capture the character perfectly, wouldn't you agree? Character requested by tiranical!

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Angelic Layer: Athena

Suzuhara Shuko's Angel, Athena has won the National Games championship in all three years of its existence. She is the undisputed champion of Angelic Layer who can create powerballs known as Astral Emission, and fly with wings. Hikaru was able to learn Athena's techniques during their encounter.

Superb cosplay by Maki-chama! This is such a classic anime, and I can't believe I've never featured any cosplay from the series! Time to hunt for more! Thanks to Niena for sending this in!

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Rio: Rainbow Gate!: Rio Rollins Tachibana

She's a cute, red-haired, bishoujo, but with only a portrait shot like this, she could probably be anyone! I'd have better lucky identifying that character behind her (who's either Kyon or Koizumi Itsuki from The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi)!

But I'm sure you guys know better than I do. So please leave a comment if you know who she might be! Thanks again to Fumiki for sending this in!

EDIT: Thanks to anon for letting me know this is Rio Rollins Tachibana from Rio: Rainbow Gate!

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K-On!: Hirasawa Yui 06

Yui is apparently allergic to air conditioning, but she can't stand being too hot or too cold in general. She is, however, immune to heat strokes for some reason or other.

Now correct me if I'm wrong, but Comiket 81 occurred during winter, didn't it? Yui, aren't you too cold in that swimsuit? Better cover up quickly before you catch a cold! Thanks to Paul for sending this in!

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Angel Beats!: Nakamura Yuri 05

Because of her design similarities to Suzumiya Haruhi, the creators were heavily criticized by many of Haruhi's fans at the release of the Angel Beats! series. Not only that, but Yuri's organization, the "SSS" is also similar to Haruhi's "SOS". Nonetheless, writer Maeda Jun said that his inspiration for Yuri's character is Amagi Yukiko from the game Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4, his favorite character in the said game.

I'm still confused as to why the cosplayers are wearing their swimsuits in the middle of winter. Not that any of the guys are complaining, I'm sure. Thanks to Hoshii for sending this in!

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Pita-Ten: Shia

A very polite and quiet girl who loves to cook and clean, Shia is a demon apprentice who is not very good at being malicious or at killing humans. She is gentle, kind-hearted, and generally weak, especially when Misha is close by. Her failure to become a full demon unfortunately caused her to disappear and was erased from everyone's memories.

Such a cute Shia! I read one volume of manga from this series, and I couldn't stand Misha because of the way her dialogue was translated in English. This is the first time I've read or seen Shia though. Thanks to Malachi for sending this in!

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Final Fantasy X-2: Yuna and Rikku

Yuna journeyed through Spira in search of the truth behind a sphere containing a video of a man closely resembling Tidus held up in jail. Alongside the Gullwings group who always help people in need, Yuna discovered that the man from the sphere was not Tidus, but Shuyin, an unsent person who wished to destroy Spira as revenge for the death of his lover, Lenne. In the end, the Gullwings managed to stop Shuyin and, depending on the player's development through the game, Yuna may or may not see Tidus once again.

Although we can't see Fairytale Destruction's and Ari XIII's faces, there's something very classy about this photo, wouldn't you agree? Thanks again to Colleen for sending this in!

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Hunter x Hunter: Kuroro Lucifer 03

The leader of the Phantom Troupe, Kuroro (Chrollo) Lucifer initially had six other homeless children from Meteor City to join his group. He later recruited more members in accordance to his ideal of exactly thirteen members including himself. The Phantom Troupe mainly committed acts of theft, but it is still unknown what the group does with the stolen objects.

That's a pretty cool looking Kuroro, sitting in his chair in the middle of- well, nowhere! Just like in the anime and manga, right? Thanks again to Michelle for sending this in!

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D. Gray-man: Allen Walker 06

Allen Walker is a rare, Parasite-type Exorcists, who controls the Innocence within his left arm. His arm went through three stages before it was able to reach its true form. Originally, it appeared as a giant claw with massive strength an speed. It later evolved into a canon-like structure capable of shooting rod-shaped objects, as well as emitting a beam-like blade from the end. The final form, known as the Crown Clown, gave Allen a fur-collared cloak and a claw-like hand.

The cosplayer only has a normal arm here, but I thought writing about the forms of his Innocence would be appropriate since the first thing I noticed about this photo was the bloody hand. It's making me flinch a little actually. Thanks again to Michelle for sending this in!

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Uta no Prince-sama: Jinguji Ren

The third son of the Jinguji family, Ren has known Masato since they were children. However, because of their close age, they have always been compared to one another, inevitably making them rivals. Ren is a student in the prestigious S Class Idol Course and is known for his saxophone skills as well as his singing voice.

LiLia of World Cosplay is probably one of the best Jinguji Ren cosplayers I've ever seen so far! Excellent choice of backdrop as well! Thanks to Mika for sending this in!

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Vocaloid 2: Kagamine Rin 14

" "
"If I can't be the one for you, my life is worthless."

Will I be relieved if I say so?

I'm about to be drawn in your grace, it's hard to breathe

I'm trapped and I can't go anywhere

Signal has two colors, I can't choose one
Will my heart turn into red or green?

"Yellow Heart" Lyrics and Translation by
Vocalochu

This is probably from the same series as Meiko's with all these beautiful ribbons and lace. I only wish I knew where they were from originally! Thanks again to Warren for sending this in!

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Vocaloid 2: Megurine Luka 15

Please notice that I'm freezing

Our breakup ruined thousands of wishes I had

As if taken away the feel of you from my lips

Unable to sleepless since the day this ardent feeling woke up

This room is too big to be left alone

"Sleepless" Lyrics and Translation by
Vocalochu

Another one from the same series as Meiko and Rin. I'm beginning to this that Gumi's from the same series as well. Thanks again to Billy for sending this in!

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Soul Eater: Death the Kid 03

Death the Kid's status as a Death God grants him formidable power, particularly the destructive Soul Resonance "Death Cannon". Although he is not required to collect souls or attend the DWMA, he does so anyway to fulfill his personal desires. His most distinguishing feature is the set of three white streaks on the left side of his head known as the "Lines of Sanzu" which increases his godlike powers whenever they connect.

I've always found the way Death the Kid holds his guns to be very interesting. I don't know about you guys, but my pinky fingers aren't exactly strong enough to pull the trigger of a gun. Thanks to Sheila for sending this in!

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High School of the Dead: Busujima Saeko

A third-year student and president of the Fujimi High School Kendo Club, Busujima Saeko is a calm and collected girl with a sense of pride in her skills. Her weapon of choice is the bokken or wooden sword, and is an expert in close combat fighting. He love for kendo is probably influenced by her father, who had traveled abroad for a martial arts tournament.

Another awesome piece by Kanda Midori! I don't know how the cosplayers manage to keep their wigs looking so neat and perfect during conventions. Thanks again to Anthony for sending this!

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Naruto: Shippuden: Uzumaki Naruto

Although appearing to be similar to the Bunshin no Jutsu, the Kage Bunshin no Jutsu creates clones of the user that are actual copies rather than illusions. The user's chakra is evenly distributed among every clone, each receiving an equal fraction of the user's overall power. The clones are capable of performing their own techniques, but will usually disperse after one or two solid blows.

This is an amazing photo! I don't know if this is just one cosplayer or several but it made me stare at it for several minutes trying to figure it out. Thanks to Jerald for sharing this!

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Street Fighter IV: Kasugano Sakura

In 2008, the people behind Street Fighter IV hired cosplayer Takada Hikari ( ) to cosplay Kasugano Sakura for some marketing materials to promote the franchise. Hikari pulled it off very well, and she was only 12 years old at the time this was taken.

You've gotta admit, the girl's got a lot of talent. And she really makes a cute Sakura. Thanks again to Lily for sending this in!

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Bakemonogatari: Senjogahara Hitagi

A weak-looking girl with an "incurable disease", Senjogahara Hitagi is in the same class as Araragi Koyomi, but she rarely speaks. During her first year of high school, she encountered a mysterious crab, and for whatever reason, she became weightless. She has avoided contact with everyone ever since, and threatens anyone who discovers her secret.

I was wondering why she's holding a cutter like that. I'm guessing that's what she uses for her threats. So much for being a weak girl? Thanks to Kyo for sending this in!

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Hakuoki ~Shinsengumi Kitan~: Saito Hajime 03

In the anime, Saito has had very little interaction with Yukimura Chizuru until the second season. He was then training new Shinsengumi recruits as well as monitoring the Rasetsu Unit's actions. Saito once told Chizuru that he thought being a bushi meant being an exceptional swordsman. Chizuru responded that Saito was a true samurai because he has honor.

Gotta love for sharing this beautiful cosplay. I think this outfit was only for the calendar and figure, so not a lot of people might recognize it. Thanks to Lira for sending this in!

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REVIEW: ‘Arrow’ – Episode 2 – “Honor Thy Father”

After its promising premiere I’m happy to say Arrow continues to deliver action and drama with a hint of superhero camp. Stephen Amell‘s exposition-heavy voice over kicks off the episode and makes it clear this is a storytelling tool they’re sticking with, whether we like it or not. And honestly, it stops grating on you after a little while, especially because I’m not sure what other way they would get across the inner workings of Ollie’s mind. The struggle within himself over whether he can fulfill his promise to his father and be the son everyone expects him to be is at the heart of this episode.

Continuing to hunt down the men in his father’s book, Arrow’s target this episode is a billionaire, Martin Summers, who’s operating a drug trade with the suspicious Chinese Triad. He’s also the target of Laurel (Katie Cassidy) who’s trying to bring Summers in on charges for murdering a young women’s father. We get one courtroom scene for Laurel to strut her stuff and it’s just not doing anything for me. Maybe I’m jaded by the millions other courtroom dramas on television but I really don’t give a shit about any lawyer-thing Laurel does. Hopefully over the season they’ll develop her thirst for justice because right now it feels like she’s a lawyer only because it allows her to come up against both her father, Detective Lance (Paul Blackthorne) and Arrow on a regular basis.

With Laurel pressuring Summers she becomes the target of the Triad’s assassin, China White (Kelly Hu). Her appearance in this episode is brief, but what she brings is badass. White’s an accomplished martial artist and can easily handle anything either Ollie’s bodyguard, David Ramsey putting in a surprisingly sympathetic performance as Diggle, or Ollie himself can throw her way. Even wearing a ridiculously platinum wig, she’s fierce. White’s not defeated come the end of the episode, and I expect and am looking forward to more of her in the future.

What “Honor Thy Father” is looking to hammer home is the personal sacrifice Ollie will need to endure in order to see his mission through. Amell continues to deliver a strong performance and does quite well at bringing the many facets of Ollie to screen. In the few flashbacks this episode we see his heartbreaking struggle to bury his father on the island and it’s a really touching moment reminding us his struggle on the island was as much emotional as physical.

Amell’s physicality continues to shine and he can be quite imposing as Arrow. We’re gifted a few more gratuitous training shots that I don’t believe anyone will complain about. And Arrow has some fun interrogation techniques creatively involving his skills and easily getting the desired results. I’m seeing more and more of the archer we’re familiar with in this episode.

At home Ollie is drifting away from his family, pushing them away, and this doesn’t go unnoticed. Cue another heartfelt scene between him and his sister, Thea (Willa Holland). Have I mentioned I want her so badly to actually become a vigilante herself? She’s proving she could be a real asset to Ollie, even is she isn’t slinging arrows alongside him, and I look forward to seeing their relationship grow. In public Ollie continues playing up the partying billionaire and, seemingly, continues to be a disgrace to his father’s memory. In fact he’s doing such a good job his mother, Moira (Susanna Thompson), who’s clearly far more involved in her husband’s death than we thought, believes he knows nothing of what’s really going on.

Arrow is shaping into a show with exciting action and an intriguing mystery around Ollie’s time on the island plus his mother’s shady dealings. I wouldn’t expect any of the cast or writers to be hit up with Emmy nods next year, but things are plugging along nicely. It’s filled a gap in superhero media and has become a welcome addition to my weekly TV schedule. Have you been enjoying Arrow? What are you hoping to see the show explore as the season progresses?

Arrow airs on the CW, Wednesday nights at 8pm.

Captain Scarlett – Borderlands 2 Cosplay by Stella Chuu

Photographer FirstPerson Shooter met with popular cosplayer Stella Chuu at Katsucon 2013 and brought together this exciting collection of photos of Stella’s cosplay of Captain Scarlett of the ultra-popular video game Borderlands 2.

Lady Scorpion – Mortal Kombat Cosplay by Bethany Maddock

Want to see some awesome Mortal Kombat cosplay? Then get over here!

Check out this amazing collection of Lady Scorpion pictures taken by FirstPerson Shooter and cosplayed by Bethany Maddock! These awesome Mortal Kombat pictures were taken at Katsucon 2013.