Carbon Costume

…rts the game off chasing the main character, Rachel, before disobeying the rules and becoming a sacrifice alongside her. He wants to get out of the building that they’re trapped in, and forms a truce with Rachel, promising to kill her like she asked, as long as she helps him escape first. Zack has shaggy black hair and mismatched eyes, both of which are goldish brown, but one has a severely larger pupil than the other. His entire upper body is cov…

…more commonly known as Madame Red (voiced in Japanese by Romi Park and in English by Lydia Mackay) is Ciel Phantomhive’s Aunt in the anime/manga Kuroshitsuji/Black Butler. She has a lot of past trauma from familial death and her inability to have children, and this drove her to become (along with Grelle) Jack the Ripper, which sadly ends with Grelle using her chainsaw death scythe on her. Her whole appearance is red themed, with bright red hair,…

Ichiyō Higuchi (voiced in Japanese by Asami Seto and in English by Carrie Keranen) is from the anime/manga Bungo Stray Dogs. She is a part of the Port Mafia, with her usual duties being Akutagawa’s bodyguard and aid. While tending to get stressed out due to the strenuous nature of her job, Higuchi is also a dual-wielding sharp-shooter and rather good at holding her own in combat. Higuchi has golden blonde hair that’s usually tied up in a bun with…

Phinks Magcub (voiced in Japanese by Kenichirō Ōhashi and in English by David Vincent) is part of the Phantom Troupe in the anime/manga HunterxHunter. He’s one of the strongest members of the troupe, with a nen ability centered around extremely strong punch throwing. Phinks is one of the original founding members of the troupe, having known Chrollo since they were kids. He has dirty blonde hair, often worn pulled back tightly, and speck-like eyes…

Illumi Zoldyck (voiced in Japanese by Masaya Matsukaze and in English by Chris Hackney) is one of the main antagonists in the anime/manga HunterxHunter. He is the oldest of the Zoldyck siblings and is one of the more threatening ones purely from action. Illumi specializes in appearance-shifting and controlling people’s actions through the pins that he wears imbedded into his shirt. As with most of his siblings, Illumi has black hair, worn very lo…

…is back with the fourth installment of the Despicable Me franchise, where Gru and Lucy welcome their son, Gru Jr. However, a vengeful criminal mastermind threatens their peaceful life. This is a fantastic family costume, and now with its expansive cast of evil-doers, more of your family and friends can join in on the fun. And who could forget the Minions -seriously, can we finally forget about them? Gru Costume Guide Minions Costume Guide Agnes Co…

…s entered the contest to show off their handiwork and style. Some posed, strutted, danced, or did skits on the stage. The crowd cheered every entry on, highlighting the true camaraderie at Flame Con. The judges awarded three top placements, plus a Creator category that specifically awarded outstanding craftsmanship. Pictured below are the winners of the contest. Following closing remarks, Crimson Kitty, a drag performer and judge of the cosplay co…

…various cosplay books and binders from different events. In these binders, readers can see progress pictures of builds and what the cosplayers went through. What does Lizzy hope people take away from the exhibit? “We like to have different size and types of cosplayers. I hope someone is able to say ‘hey, they were able to make this – I can go ahead and try it too.’” Professional Cosplay Photo Booth Cosplayers got ready for their close up at the DC…

…anding is dedication. A lovely Princess Daisy cosplay from the Super Mario video games. A Cloud from Final Fantasy cosplayer with his very own Buster Sword! A cosplay of Cabbage Man from Avatar: The Last Airbender. Fortunately, no one crashed into his cart at the con. This group cosplay gave us nostalgia for the animated Winx Club, featuring Flora, Bloom, Stella, and Aisha. Another example of J-Fashion, as illustrated with this beautiful, almost b…

…players gave us Nickelodeon nostalgia as Chuckie, Tommy, and Angelica from Rugrats. This Skeletor cosplayer struck a pose. This cosplay was plus-ultra! Here is an attendee as Bakugo from My Hero Academia. Here is a cosplayer’s punk rock variation of your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. Toss a coin to these Witcher cosplays, featuring a Jaskier and Geralt. We thought the stick horse was a nice touch. Avengers cosplayers — assemble. From left to r…