"Absolutely Want to Do!!" Born from It, Reproducing the "Chu" with Frieren Cosplay!

——Thank you for the "chu" during the photo shoot! It was so powerful it almost made me faint. Could you share your thoughts on the "chu" pose

Himari：When I watched the anime, I felt as if I had been struck by lightning (laughs). I love Frieren’s playful nature and the reactions of those around her, and I’ve always thought, "I must do this if I cosplay as her!!"

——What aspects did you focus on or pay attention to in this cosplay

Himari: The part I was particularly meticulous about in terms of costume and props was the staff. Initially, I considered using a ready-made one, but the proportions with my height and the subtle color differences bothered me. So, I decided to make one that suited me... I worked hard on buying materials like PVC pipes and crafting it myself!

The staff can be divided into two parts, and I had a hard time turning the joint on a lathe so that it wouldn’t affect the outer shape (laughs). Next time, if I have time, I’d like to modify the head to make it light up.

Besides that, I studied expressions and poses. I watched the original manga and anime repeatedly, practiced in front of a mirror beforehand, and strived to maintain Frieren’s image.

——Do you have any announcements or future cosplay plans you’d like to share?

Himari: I’ve been enjoying my activities, but I haven’t been doing male cosplay lately, so I’d like to try that! Also, I’m considering publishing a photo book using my existing photos. I plan to make announcements mainly on X (formerly Twitter)! There are honestly so many characters and works I’d like to try in the future!