Capturing Stella's Ephemeral Nature: Cosplaying 'Gundam SEED DESTINY' Started with "Ease of Viewing"

——What aspects did you aim to express with your cosplay this time?

Hazuki：Stella is a character with a strikingly ephemeral atmosphere, so during the photoshoot, I focused on creating expressions and poses that conveyed that air in the photos.

——When did you first encounter 'SEED DESTINY,' and what aspects do you find appealing?

Hazuki：During the COVID-19 pandemic, I had some free time and wanted to watch a long anime series, which led me to start watching it. It was my first experience with the 'Gundam' series, and I had the preconception that it was heavily focused on robots. However, aside from the mobile suit battle scenes, I enjoyed various aspects such as the music and the dynamics of human relationships like those in shoujo manga. I find it appealing that it's easy to watch even without prior 'Gundam' knowledge.

——Could you tell us about your future plans or any other cosplay you would like to try?

Hazuki：I would like to continue enjoying a wide range of cosplay without being bound by trends or genres. I'm also broadly interested in online activities, so I plan to regularly stream on platforms like YouTube!

——Thank you very much!

Mao Hazuki expressed Stella's ephemeral nature exquisitely. With plans to cosplay a broad range of works, we look forward to her next challenge.

＜Model / Interviewee＞
Mao Hazuki
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Photography：kato