Idol and Cosplayer Shares Her First Impression of "Kakegurui": "I Was Surprised by the Intense Gambling!"

—What are the aspects you aimed to express in this cosplay and which parts do you particularly like?

Takashima：The blue lips are definitely my favorite! I don't usually get to wear blue lipstick, so doing the makeup was a lot of fun (laughs). Also, I wanted to convey the President's commanding aura, so I dyed my eyelashes white to express that!

—"Kakegurui" remains highly popular with its ongoing manga series. Could you share how you discovered the series and what you find appealing about it?

Takashima：I encountered "Kakegurui" through seeing cosplayers on TikTok! The characters were cute, so I watched the anime, and the intense gambling in contrast to their appearance was a big surprise! The unpredictability of interactions between characters keeps me on the edge of my seat and makes it very entertaining to watch!

—Do you have any upcoming plans or other cosplays you'd like to try?

Takashima：Since I'm also active as an idol, I'd love for you to check out my social media accounts! As for cosplay, I want to try cross-dressing as male characters!

—Thank you very much!

Takashima expertly captured Kirari's commanding and enigmatic aura. Apart from cosplaying, she also pursues an idol career, hinting at a bright, multifaceted future.

Model/Respondent:
Erina Takashima
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Photography：kato