For the first time ever, I've commissioned a costume! I wanted to enter the Cosplay Ball Talent Search at Hyper Japan but didn't think I'd have the time to make something suitable, and since commissioned costumes weren't against the rules I went for it! The costume and boots were both commissioned from human_go on eBay (http://stores.ebay.co.uk/human-go-cosplay-costume-store).
I chose Luka because I was planning to sing in the competition so I wanted a singing character to cosplay as, and because my singing capabilities are quite broad-ranging (and what I planned to sing in the competition was something that was perhaps a bit unusual) Luka seemed to be exactly what I needed. I love her songs, too (Toeto is probably my favourite, it's so cute)!
I sang "Mon Coeur S'Ouvre A Ta Voix", Delilah's aria from the opera "Samson and Delilah", and I sang it in French. I didn't win but I got really good feedback from the judges, and despite being really nervous I think I did an OK job of singing (this was my first time doing a solo opera performance!). I also got ushered into the Nico Nico Douga booth at Hyper Japan where I spontaneously sang a bit of "Toeto" for the site users - apparently it went down well! So I consider this a success all round ^_^
I wore it again at Minamicon 17 because I wanted to sing for an audience again. This time I did Cherubino's aria, "Voi Che Sapete", from "The Marriage of Figaro". With the benefit of video I noticed a couple of bad notes but I got such an amazing response from the audience, it was a real buzz! |
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Yay luka. Can't wait to see progress <333
Wow! That's a lovely design. You're gonna look very nice in this ^_^
Lovely design. Looking forward to seeing pics. Also well done you, for getting up on stage and singing. XX
Love the pics. You look great in the costume.
cool
Looks really good
It was so awesome meeting you and hearing you sing >w< here's to more opportunities in the future!!!
Awwww! You made such a lovely Luka ^_^ She's my favourite vocaloid too!
You have such a beautiful singing voice! I hope to see you singing at more conventions, especially conventions I'll be attending so that I can hear you sing live :3
You make a stunning Luka too! You really suit long pink hair~
you look amazing here