Katsucon’s Maid Cafe: Strangely Chaste~~1

Filed Under (Anime, Online Anime News) by admin on 24-02-2011

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anime maid cafeAt this weekend’s Katsucon anime convention in National Harbor, there was naturally plenty of overlap between the pervy and the adorable. Pervy and polite, though? For that, you had to go to the event’s Maid Cafe.

What’s a maid cafe? Allow the Katsucon site to explain:

Maid Cafés are a special kind of theme restaurant that first appeared in the Akihabara area of Tokyo and became popular around the turn of the century. Unlike your typical Western restaurant, Maid Cafés are staffed by highly attentive workers of a novelty Cafés that provided extra care to individuals that they serve. As the name suggests, Maid Café workers typically dress in maid outfits or other forms of cosplay.

It doesn’t take a genius to see the Maid Cafe’s sexual subtext. Back in 2009, aWashington Postarticle on Katsucon’s first Maid Cafe drew some strong reactions with its portrayal of maids who “reinforce the fantasy” and “call conventioneers ‘master’ and ‘mistress.’”

Absolutely Bravo Cosplay!

Filed Under (Anime Cosplay, cosplay accessories) by admin on 19-07-2010

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The absolutely male cosplay character, the Alchemist Warrior of Chief is pure male.  When he is  not fighting enemies he is Ginsei High school dorm manager, Captain Bravo.  A popular figure no matter where he is at.  Him and  Silver Skin Buso Renkin are quite a favorite among male cosplay artists. The Buso Renkin is a kind of weapon, the most powerful known to manhood which Captain Bravo uses to vanquish the homunculus.

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The Buso Renkin, though a weapon is actually a silver skin or a suit made of indestructible material which have small hexagonal tiles shielding the user from external assaults. The story has it that the silver skin allows its user to survive even in an environment without oxygen like outer space. Except for the eyes, Captain Bravo’s face is fully covered as Captain Bravo did not reveal his true identity to anyone. His fight moves are also aptly named like his kick from above is called Meteor Bravo kick and his punch is called Bravo punch, his series of fast punches are called Bravo lash and his strong chop that can split things into two halves is called bravo chop, even his blow kiss is called bravo kiss.

For Bravo Cosplay characters the attire is a hit.  They can dress up like Captain Bravo and the skit continues.  For Cosplay lovers this is an excitement that grows every day.   Unlike other cosplay characters, Captain Bravo is only known by his silver skin outfit and does not really have any picture reference in real life. This means that the artist’s imagination can really take wings and not be bound by strict rules. Captain Bravo’s favorite pastime is carpentry as it is not only constructive (being a hero that is what he would prefer) but also helps him to maintain his strong body.  Cosplay is large with imagination and Captain Bravo is no exception as males are getting in the action and dressing the part and having a wonderful time.  There are many store on the Internet offering Captain Bravo gear….one simple browse on Google should yield plenty of results.

Be ready for a stage like never before…and get your act together.  This is a time in history that guys and gals have found an expression that is making a place in history!  Be a part of it and get on the scene!

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