[Cosplay] Bakumatsu Kikansetsu Irohanihoheto
Today is Years’ End. Oh no how come time flies like this? If you have been following my blog all this time, let me say, thank you so much. I have no idea how long I could keep this blog, but if there is one person who could enjoy my blog in this world, I would like to keep going.
So, today’s cosplay is so special because this character is my friend’s favorite. In fact, she suggested me to start this blog. I took up her suggestion and started…this is how I started my blog. Cosplay came after that, though. The character she really loves is him. He is Akidsuki Youjirou[秋月耀次郎] from Bakumatsu Kikansetsu Irohanihoheto[幕末機関説いろはにほへと]. Have you heard of this anime? I doubt so many of you haven’t because this anime is not that popular. Speaking of Bakumatsu anime, I can think of Hakuouki, Rurou ni Kenshin, Peacemaker, Bakumatsu Renka Shinsengumi or that kind of thing. For some reason, Bakumatsu era is something so many women feel romance. There is always a young girl and several good-looking guys surround her. Why do they love something like this?^^ But, in this kind of genre, you can always see how strong those men were, and how wonderful the friendship they share with is. You can even see how great the spirit of samurai is. This anime, of course, shows such a strong spirit of samurai. You can see the storyline here.
I wanted to do this cosplay again because I was not fully satisfied with my previous cosplaying of him. I bought a new wig and styled myself because I could not do this before. And I found a better location for this character, and asked the photographer to come with me. It was so freezing with this costume in December, but I didn’t care. We cosplayers always have to bear the heat and the cold, that’s why.
Lastly, let me say have a happy new year!
Every time I swing this blade, I have a feeling that I could follow you…
Series: Bakumatsu Kikansetsu Irohanihoheto[幕末機関説いろはにほへと]
Character: Akidsuki Youjirou[秋月耀次郎]
Cosplayer: bangin
Photographer: KOU
Japanese words of anime fans, by anime fans, for anime fans 
Filip said,
January 1, 2012 at 12:54 pm
明けましておめでとうございます！
What can I say? Cosplay looks great, you look cute, setting is absolutely perfect and photography does them justice. And I can’t say anymore or I will just melt into a pudlle of fangirlish goop : D
bangin said,
January 1, 2012 at 1:43 pm
明けましておめでとうございます＾＾
Thank you always for following my blog.
I hope you have a great 2012!
Twinks said,
January 1, 2012 at 2:21 pm
Happy New Year! 🙂
That’s a great set of pictures you’ve got there, Bangin. Even though I do not know anything about the character or the series, from your pictures, I can get a feel of the character. The location, composition and photography is good too. 🙂 Congratulations! You’ve come a long way from your first cosplay efforts. =)
If you do ever stop cosplaying, I hope it will not be be because of age. You are getting better and better with practice and experience. And I think you are only beginning to do good cosplays. One can only improve with experence (and age), so to stop doing something because of age itself is – well, silly. 🙂
bangin said,
January 1, 2012 at 3:33 pm
Happy new year!
I am glad you enjoyed this cosplay although you don’t know about this anime.
I have been cosplaying 4 years…yes maybe I will keep going to improve my cosplays!
Twinks said,
January 8, 2012 at 9:14 am
I hope you do, and I look forward to even better cosplays than this one from you. 🙂
bangin said,
January 25, 2012 at 3:31 pm
Thank you veru much, I hope you could enjoy my cosplays!
cinnamon said,
January 1, 2012 at 4:39 pm
Have a super happy new year, banging-san! You are indeed one of my absolutely favorite bloggers from around the world, and this girl from around the world sends her absolutely best wishes!
bangin said,
January 3, 2012 at 12:15 pm
Happy new year! Thank you for always following my blog.
I am giving you my best wishes, too!
Bloodytear27 said,
January 1, 2012 at 7:05 pm
I have barely finished watching the anime and all i can say is that the resemblance is perfect! Not only the costume, setting and make-up remind me of the character, but you and Akizuki look much alike. ^_^
bangin said,
January 3, 2012 at 12:16 pm
Oh thank you very much. This anime is kind of minor so I am glad you could recognise him. Me? No no, I am not a man of few words like him, but love to talk.^^
tasukihoneybunny said,
January 5, 2012 at 12:47 am
First, HAPPY NEW YEAR Bangin!!!!
Bangin cosplay is a great way to start the new year!!
Love it!! Great job!! 🙂 🙂
bangin said,
January 25, 2012 at 3:28 pm
Thank you! Happy new year for you.
I will do Tezuka again for sure!
kloadheart said,
January 7, 2012 at 6:35 pm
Happy New Year to you too~!<3
hoh shoot this came out so well *-*
i'm sure your friend must be really happy that you cosplayed her favorite character(x
gambatte ne!… for the new year!
bangin said,
January 25, 2012 at 3:31 pm
Happy new year! Arigatou gozaimasu!
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Dream said,
March 30, 2012 at 7:43 pm
Whaa *totally late* hope your new year is going well!! ^^
Spectacular job! you never fail to amaze me *melts*
the last 2 pictures simply take my breath away (ˇ◡ˇ)~♥
uaelife121 said,
May 24, 2012 at 10:47 am
Oh, that’s nice !
I love Akidsuki Youjirou too much, i am one of the biggest fan of this lovely guy (“:
You really look a like him in the pictures, and the costume really suits you!
Enjoyed here a lot ..
bangin said,
June 6, 2012 at 10:13 am
Thank you very much!
Do you love this anime? I am happy with that.
w said,
June 5, 2012 at 11:31 am
Y殿
ご無沙汰しております。本当に何年ぶりですね・・・ずっと放置したままコメントもせずで情けなくて申し訳ないのですが、コメントさせていただきます。
こないだ友達が痛いニュースの罠(笑)に落ちちゃって、いろいろ2ch語聞かれたら急にY殿のブログを思い出して・・・
で最新投稿だけをチラッと見たら激しく懐かしくなってきた( ´д`) あー、若かったあの頃のファイヤーはどこへ行ってしまったのやら。
それにしてもY殿自身、お元気そうで何よりです。ブログ4年以上続けられて感動してます。m(_ _)m
まず取り急ぎご連絡まで。
PS 今度大阪へ入国(笑)したらぜひ一杯奢らせてくださいね
bangin said,
June 6, 2012 at 10:19 am
Wさん
お便りありがとうございます。ずいぶん久しぶりですね。
お元気ですか。あなたは今どこにいるの？
そういえば、2012年には日本に来るみたいに言っていたけれど、
大阪に来るの？
1日ぐらいは東京にも遊びに来てくださいね。
あなたはゲストなんだから、
おごるのは私ですよ。
耀次郎の記事にコメントをくれるなんて＾＾
最初にコスプレしてからずいぶん経ったんだけれど、
少しは改善が見られるでしょうか。
だとしたらいいのだけれど。
本当に日本に来るなら
必ず教えてくださいね。
w said,
June 6, 2012 at 2:09 pm
Y殿
耀次郎だからこそコメントを残したのですよ＾＾
前回もちろんよかったのですが、今度は本当に雰囲気を捉えたような感じがします。特に体勢ですね・・・ 完全の素人が言うのもアレなんですが、耀次郎らしいと思いますよ。
あれほど前に言っていた2012年の予定、覚えていたんですか！びっくりしました。実際はその通りです。2ヶ月前から大阪で交換留学してます。4月に一回だけは東京に行ってきたんですが、あっという間の短期訪問だったのでまた遊びに行きたいと思います。
今度上京したら必ずお伝えします！
bangin said,
July 17, 2012 at 9:30 pm
はい、必ず教えてくださいね。＾＾
marco said,
June 9, 2013 at 5:59 am
i think there is 1 important point missing here..
.the way the main character hold the sword is very unique, not seen in other samurai’s style anime. you should pose with that style.
(i.e: youjirou raise his sword near his right ear with backward hand)
Lavonn said,
May 23, 2017 at 1:56 am
Dag nabbit good stuff you whpspersnapierp!
Monofilament Wigs said,
March 4, 2014 at 10:06 pm
Amazing! This blog looks just like my old one! It’s on a completely different topic but
it has pretty much the same layout and design. Great choice of colors!