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Cosplayer Luvnatsu > Costume of Saitou Hajime (Hakuouki Shinsengumi Kitan)
- Most Recent Photo
- 08-12-2013
- Series
- Hakuouki Shinsengumi Kitan
- Character
- Saitou Hajime
- Special Variation:
- Kimono
- Year Completed:
- 2013
- Construction Difficulty:
- Very Easy
- Costume worn at:
- AnimeNEXT 2013
About this Costume
- Construction Details:
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Since Hakuouki is linked by historical references, I wanted to make the cosplay as accurate as possible. I spent quite some time researching the proper pattern of men's kimono. I also asked my friend, who is a kimono expert, for advice. The kimono is all made out of crepe. I liked the texture of linen and thought it would be a great fabric for a black costume that would be worn in summer. But I gave up on using linen because of how wrinkle-prone it is. The scarf is made of satin because I wanted something with a little sheen. I also watched some iaido videos on Youtube and practiced a few moves because I didn't want to swing the katana like an idiot. But sword practice was tiring since I'm not left-handed like Saitou...
- Personal Thoughts:
- I'm very late into Hakuouki but I think I may just be as obsessed as everyone else with this fandom. Saitou is my favorite character, but I never had the confidence to cosplay as him until after Katsucon where I first attempted crossplaying.
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